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The C-SPAN Bookshelf podcast feed makes it easy for you to listen to all of the C-SPAN podcast episodes about nonfiction books. Each week we gather episodes from the different C-SPAN podcasts that feature authors talking about history, biography, current events, and culture to make it easier to discover the episodes and listen. If you like nonfiction books, follow this podcast feed so you never mi... more

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John A. Jenkins has been a journalist most of his life in the city of his birth, Washington, DC. He says he's never known another summer like the one 55 years ago. His book, "Summer of '71: Five Months That Changed America," focuses on well-known nam... more

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The author's name is Christine Kuehn. The book is titled "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor." Christine Kuehn worked on her family's story for over 30 years. According to the... more

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Tad Devine
Political strategist and author of How the Democrats Screwed Bernie
Independent consultant; formerly for Bernie Sanders (2016)
Episode: Q&A: Tad Devine, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie"
Ben Mezrich
Best-selling author known for cinematic nonfiction and books that became major motion pictures
Self
Episode: ABC: Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits
Sanjay Gupta
Neurosurgeon and medical journalist
CNN; Emory University
Episode: After Words: Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Mike Leinbach
NASA Shuttle Launch Director, author
NASA
Episode: Q&A: Mike Leinbach, Former Space Shuttle Launch Director & Co-Author, "Bringing Columbia Home"
Michael Beschloss
Presidential Historian and author, leading scholar of American presidency
Historical Studies, author of multiple presidential histories
Episode: ABC: Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America
Stephen Davies
Author of The Great Realignment, Why the New Right is Here to Stay
Institute of Economic Affairs (London)
Episode: AW: Political Realignment and the "New Right"
Valerie Fridland
Author and linguist exploring how accents and sounds shape social identity
University of Nevada, Reno (and author of Why We Talk Funny)
Episode: BN+: Valerie Fridland, "Why We Talk Funny"
Geraldine Brooks
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and journalist
Author, multiple historical fiction and non-fiction books
Episode: ABC: Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting
Aaron Davis
Washington Post investigative reporter and co-author of Injustice
The Washington Post
Episode: AW: The Politicization of the Justice Department

Hosts

Peter Slunn
Host of the Q&A podcast
David Rubenstein
Host of the interview on multiple C-SPAN programs

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Stop the ads!

    The ads have completely ruined my listening experience. They are so disruptive and highly annoying

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    Jennifer in Nyc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Patrick Kennedy episode

    Kennedy says 53 million people died of AIDS yearly. That’s absurd. Interviewer doesn’t challenge him on it, so I turned it off

    Apple Podcasts
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    LisJoKiHa
    United States2 years ago
  • Carlos Lozada Interview

    Many important questions were not asked :

    How many books he reads every year?

    How did he got interested in reading political books?

    Give us names of your top 3 favorite political books.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GiveMeRealNewz
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate deep-dive author interviews and historical context.
Quality of guests is generally strong, with a focus on executive authors and historians.
Some episodes are critiqued for pacing or aggressive advertising breaks.

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Q&A: Tad Devine, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie"
Q: Tad Devine, when did you first get to know Bernie Sanders?
He first met Bernie Sanders in 1996 through a mutual connection with Congressman Peter DeFazio, and subsequently worked on Sanders' campaigns for the House and Senate before later advising him in the presidential run.
ABC: Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits
Q: How does Mezrich decide which stories to pursue for film and TV?
He looks for big, cinematic narratives with broad appeal, ensuring the project could travel to multiple countries and be optionable for film or television, and often pitches the story to Hollywood early in the process.
ABC: Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits
Q: What is Mezrich's approach to research and storytelling when writing about real people?
He spends extensive time with characters and dives into legal documents, then writes cinematically to capture the drama while aiming to tell the story from the subject's point of view, sometimes accepting a 'Shakespearean' conflict between two parties as the core engine.
ABC: Ben Mezrich on The Social Network, 21, and Turning True Stories into Hollywood Hits
Q: How did The Social Network project come together from a writer who had not yet published a single bestseller?
The proposal leaked online, prompting renewed attention from Hollywood, and Sorkin and Fincher became deeply involved, transforming the project into a major film.
Q&A: Mike Leinbach, Former Space Shuttle Launch Director & Co-Author, "Bringing Columbia Home"
Q: What happened on February 1, 2003, and what was your role during the landing and aftermath?
Leinbach explains the sequence from the de-orbit burn and landing to the discovery of structural damage, the decision to pause landing, and the immediate actions taken in Launch Control and at the crash scene, including coordinating the rapid response team and the debris recovery. He also describes the emotional toll on astronauts' families and the various teams involved in the investigation and recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About C-SPAN Bookshelf

What is C-SPAN Bookshelf about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on nonfiction and historical inquiry, featuring conversations with authors, historians, and public figures about books, biography, and governance. Episodes frequently explore leadership, political history, biography, and culture, blending behind-the-book storytelling with broader context about institutions and public life. A notable pattern is the mix of deep-dive bios, canonical histories, and access to authors or prominent researchers, often framed through a book or historical figure. The format often pairs rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want takedown-ready insights for book promotion, public-interest topics, or historical literacy. A standout trait is the consistent... more

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2. Ben Mezrich
3. Sanjay Gupta
4. Mike Leinbach
5. Michael Beschloss
6. Stephen Davies
7. Valerie Fridland
8. Geraldine Brooks

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