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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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Latest Episodes

Richard Brookhiser is an American journalist, biographer, historian, and senior editor at National Review. He has appeared on C-SPAN for many years as the author of biographies of America's founders. His latest book features a Frenchman and is titled... more

New York Times White House Correspondents Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss their just-published bestseller about the first year of the second Trump administration. They discuss his inner circle, decision-making process on some of the major i... more

Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist and author of "Alito," discusses the life, career, and legal opinions of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who joined the Court in 2006. She talks about Justice Alito's role in overturning Roe v. ... more

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her acclaimed biographies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as the life and legacy of her late husband, Richard Goodwin, who served as a sp... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Wilson
Guardian columnist and author of The Power and the Glory
The Guardian
Episode: Jonathan Wilson, "The Power and the Glory"
David Baldacci
Award-winning global number one best-selling author
Author
Episode: David Baldacci on Writing Thrillers and Becoming a Bestselling Author
Cindy Cohn
Attorney and founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: AW: Suing the NSA and Fighting Digital Surveillance
Lois Romano
Author of An Inconvenient Widow, biographer of Mary Todd Lincoln
Author, An Inconvenient Widow
Episode: Lois Romano, "An Inconvenient Widow"
Gayle Feldman
Author of Nothing Random, biographer of Bennett Cerf
Random House (via biography work)
Episode: Q&A: Gayle Feldman, "Nothing Random"
Elise Stefanik
Republican New York Congresswoman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: AW: "Poisoned Ivies" with R-NY Rep. Elise Stefanik
Danny Funt
Author of Everybody Loses, The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling
Author
Episode: Danny Funt, "Everybody Loses"
Lamar Alexander
Former Governor of Tennessee, U.S. Senator, and author
Former Governor of Tennessee; U.S. Senator
Episode: Q&A: Lamar Alexander, "Education of a Senator"
Kevin Hazzard
Author of No One's Coming, The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns To When There's Nowhere Else to Turn
Author
Episode: AW: The Pilots who Evacuated Ebola Patients in 2014

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
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    GiveMeRealNewz
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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#147
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Apple Podcasts
#120
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#140
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#198
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David Baldacci on Writing Thrillers and Becoming a Bestselling Author
Q: How did you decide to leave the practice of law and pursue writing full-time?
He recalls the moment after his book sold, the discussion with partners, and the decision to hang up the law shingle to focus on his writing career, supported by his spouse and family.
David Baldacci on Writing Thrillers and Becoming a Bestselling Author
Q: Did you have any interest in going into politics, though?
He explains he stays politically connected and involved in policy via informal channels, but he does not pursue elected office, preferring to influence through his writing and public engagement.
David Baldacci on Writing Thrillers and Becoming a Bestselling Author
Q: Let's talk about your youth and how you came to be a writer.
David Baldacci discusses his early love of reading, his legal training, and the turning point that led him to write Absolute Power while juggling a demanding career, illustrating how his life experiences fuel his storytelling.
BN+: Lerone Bennett Jr., "Forced Into Glory"
Q: Where did the idea for the book's title come from?
Bennett explains that his cover and subtitle reflect a portrayal of Lincoln as being forced into a controversial role, rather than willingly embracing the 'glory' associated with emancipation, to emphasize the complexity of Lincoln's legacy.
BN+: Lerone Bennett Jr., "Forced Into Glory"
Q: Did you ever think differently about Abraham Lincoln?
Bennett describes a lifelong reevaluation, arguing that Lincoln was not the unequivocal savior he is commonly portrayed as and that his actions toward Black people were deeply contradictory, shaped by political expediency as well as racial attitudes of the time.

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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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5. Gayle Feldman
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7. Danny Funt
8. Lamar Alexander

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