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American Purpose's Bookstack

Richard Aldous

Weekly conversations with authors of new and recent books. Host Richard Aldous is a historian and professor at Bard College, New York, and the author of several books, including Schlesinger: The Imperial Historian; Reagan and Thatcher: The Difficult Relationship; The Lion and the Unicorn: Gladstone vs. Disraeli. For more about American Purpose, visit www.americanpurpose.com.

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In surveying dysfunction across America, the question arises: Is the source of the trouble at the local or the national level? Seth D. Kaplan has shifted his analytical gaze from fragile nations abroad to examine the fragility of his home country. He... more

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There are now over a million Russians living in exile, spurred on by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Unable to safely oppose their own government at home, they often find themselves subject to harassment and disdain as immigrants... more

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Rejected in official circles in his day and embraced in modern times by a motley array of admirers, Spinoza was in many ways ahead of his time. His commitment to truth, universal principles, and freedom lie at the heart of Western liberal thinking. A... more

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A Favourite Podcast on Mine

    Excellent choice of books and a superb interviewer who adds to the conversation without getting in the way. Has pointed me toward fascinating books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJM604
    Canada2 years ago
  • Excellent Show

    Great hosts, great questions, great guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leonickx
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great show that stays true to American Purpose’s mission of protecting liberal democracy and enlightening the public.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Classicrocklover238
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting, informative discussions

    Richard Aldous is a terrific interviewer. He has a wealth of knowledge that feeds into the questions he poses to authors, and his style is engaging and enjoyable - the farthest that could be from the typical contentiousness one hears all around today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Righty gal
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Richard Aldous, who's been podcasting for the American Interest, hosts Bookstack. He's a fine questioner and listener who makes memorably good use of this longform medium. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Western Fellow
    United States3 years ago

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