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C-SPAN Bookshelf

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Civil Rights Movement
Donald Trump
World War II
China
Abraham Lincoln
Vietnam War
Politics
James Baldwin
Russia
American History
Declaration Of Independence
Slavery
William F. Buckley Jr.
Mississippi River
Artificial Intelligence
Affirmative Action
New Orleans
World War I
Enes Kanter Freedom
Satire

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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Joby Warrick
Author of The Jackal
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Doug Mills
New York Times staff photographer, Pulitzer Prize winner
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Episode: New York Times Photographer Doug Mills on Covering the White House
Joanna Stern
Technology reporter and author of I Am Not a Robot, My Year Using AI to Do Almost Everything
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Episode: AW: Joanna Stern's Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything
Paul Taylor
Author of This Is Getting Old, Two Boomers and Their Generation at Dusk
Author, Former journalist
Episode: BN+: Paul Taylor, "This Is Getting Old"
Neil Gorsuch
Supreme Court Justice and author of Heroes of 1776
U.S. Supreme Court
Episode: Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses Heroes of 1776
Molly Beer
Author of Angelica, For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution
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Episode: After Words: A Woman's-Eye View of the Revolutionary Era
JD Vance
Author of Hillbilly Elegy
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Episode: BN+: JD Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy"
Jennifer Levasseur
Space Shuttle Curator at the Air & Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Episode: Jennifer Levasseur, Space History Curator
John A. Jenkins
Author of Summer of '71 (Summer of 71: Five Months That Changed America)
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Episode: BN+: John Jenkins, "Summer of '71" – Part 1

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Peter Slen
Host of Q&A podcast on C-SPAN Bookshelf

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
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    The ads have completely ruined my listening experience. They are so disruptive and highly annoying

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses Heroes of 1776
Q: What is the book's approach to historical figures who were not perfect?
It emphasizes humanity and courage, acknowledging flaws while highlighting how their actions advanced the three core ideas and the nation's development.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses Heroes of 1776
Q: How radical were the ideas in the Declaration at the time?
The ideas were groundbreaking, asserting universal rights and self-government, which were remarkably bold for the era and set a foundation that has continued to influence American political thought.
After Words: A Woman's-Eye View of the Revolutionary Era
Q: What do you want people to take away from Angelica's life as we commemorate the 250th anniversary?
Beer emphasizes that Angelica's life illustrates how women shaped public life and diplomacy, and she hopes listeners—especially young people and girls—see themselves in history and recognize the power of women's contributions to national development.
After Words: A Woman's-Eye View of the Revolutionary Era
Q: Do we have Angelica's perspective on the road to independence?
The guest explains Angelica's active engagement as a moral and social actor, highlighting how her conversations, letters, and salons connected leaders and informed strategy, offering a woman-centered lens on the push toward independence.
New York Times Photographer Doug Mills on Covering the White House
Q: What was it like to photograph the 9/11 moment from inside the press area on Air Force One?
It was an extraordinary and unprecedented moment, with limited access yet real-time viewing of the unfolding events, and Mills captured crucial shots as the president and staff reacted.

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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?

A history- and nonfiction-focused show that features authors, historians, journalists, and political commentators discussing books, historical events, and the storytelling behind real-world narratives. Across episodes, the format often centers on deep dives into archival material, authorial craft, and the societal impact of documented history, with standout guests who help illuminate how narratives are built and received. A notable strength is the breadth of high-profile historians and journalists, plus accessible conversations that connect literature to current events, media, and public memory. This mix makes it a strong pick for listeners who enjoy well-researched history, presidential history, intelligence history, and the craft behind n... more

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5. Neil Gorsuch
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8. Jennifer Levasseur

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