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William F. Buckley Jr.

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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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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	539	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsArtsNewsBooks

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BN+: Ted Widmer, "The Living Declaration"

The commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has now gone beyond the Fourth of July. Many books have been published about the Declaration in the first half of 2026. The question for Americans is: "Have ... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 6 min

Q&A: Mike Leinbach, Former Space Shuttle Launch Director & Co-Author, "Bringing Columbia Home"

On February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana while re-entering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. Former Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, who led debris recovery and reconstruc... more

20 Jul 2026 • 58 min • Popular

ABC: Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America

Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents that shaped the United States... more

19 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

AW: Political Realignment and the "New Right"

The John Locke Institute's Stephen Davies argued that the world is witnessing the emergence a permanent new form of "right-wing" politics. He spoke at the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.

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19 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 5 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

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

Claudia Rowe

Author of Wards of the State

Author

Episode: Claudia Rowe, "Wards of the State"

David McKean

Co-author of The Flag Was Still There, Historian

Center for Presidential History (?)

Episode: Q&A: David McKean and M. Todd Bennett, "The Flag Was Still There"

Todd Bennett

Co-author of The Flag Was Still There, Historian

U.S. State Department history

Episode: Q&A: David McKean and M. Todd Bennett, "The Flag Was Still There"

Danielle Allen

University professor and author of Our Declaration and Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus

Harvard University

Episode: ABC: Danielle Allen & Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence

Walter Isaacson

Biographer and historian, author of The Greatest Sentences Ever Written

Tulane University, previously President of CNN and Editor of Time

Episode: ABC: Danielle Allen & Walter Isaacson on the Declaration of Independence

Jon Meacham

Historian and author of American Struggle, Democracy, Dissent and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Author, Historian

Episode: AW: American Struggle with Jon Meacham

Stephen Lang

Actor reading historical excerpts and contributing to contextual discussion

Actor

Episode: AW: American Struggle with Jon Meacham

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Peter Slunn

Host of the Q&A podcast

David Rubenstein

Host of the interview on multiple C-SPAN programs

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Kennedy says 53 million people died of AIDS yearly. That’s absurd. Interviewer doesn’t challenge him on it, so I turned it off
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Carlos Lozada Interview
Many important questions were not asked :
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Claudia Rowe, "Wards of the State"

Q: What are some practical reforms proposed in the book to improve outcomes for foster youth?

The book advocates for kinship care expansion, formalized support for foster families, and a healing-centered approach that emphasizes stable, meaningful connections between youth and caring adults.

Q&A: Sarah Isgur, "Last Branch Standing" – Part Two

Q: How has the confirmation process evolved since the Bork era, and what role did cameras in hearings play in that evolution?

Isgur discusses the rise of televised hearings transforming political campaigns around nominations, leading to more polarized and performative confirmation battles and a lasting impact on how confirmation politics shapes the court's legitimacy.

Q&A: Sarah Isgur, "Last Branch Standing" – Part Two

Q: What is the XY theory and how does it help interpret a justice's approach to the institution and to precedent?

The XY framework separates the ideology (X) from institutionalism (Y), showing that justices can be ideologically liberal or conservative while varying in their emphasis on precedent and unanimity, which helps explain dissent strategies and how justices influence the court's direction.

Q&A: Sarah Isgur, "Last Branch Standing" – Part Two

Q: Well, who are the nine justices currently on the Supreme Court, and how do their ideological backgrounds impact their decision making?

Isgur explains the shifting composition of the court, the movement of justices over time, and how ideology interacts with institutional priorities, emphasizing that the court operates as an evolving constellation rather than a fixed bloc.

Mollie Hemingway, "Alito"

Q: Can you tell us your view, just one more time? Your view about the Constitution not protecting a right to an abortion, which you have talked about before.

Hemingway discusses that Alito's view on abortion rights was clear during his confirmation and that the president's office saw value in presenting a consistent, non-radical stance rather than trying to alter his views later.

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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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3. Claudia Rowe
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7. Walter Isaacson
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