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C-SPAN Bookshelf

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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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Recent Guests

Harvey Mansfield
Emeritus Research Professor at Harvard University, conservative voice in political philosophy
Harvard University
Episode: Harvey Mansfield, "Where Harvard Went Wrong"
Neil Gorsuch
Supreme Court Justice and author
Supreme Court of the United States
Episode: Q&A: Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses Heroes of 1776
Heather Cox Richardson
Historian and author, professor of history at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: ABC: Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War
Bruce Nichols
Author of The Emerson Circle, former publisher at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Little Brown & Company
Simon & Schuster imprint (publisher of the book)
Episode: Bruce Nichols, "The Emerson Circle"
Robert Caro
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and biographer, author of The Power Broker and Lyndon Johnson biography series
Independent author/biographer
Episode: Q&A: Historian & Biographer Robert Caro
Barbara Comstock
Former Congresswoman
U.S. Congress
Episode: ABC: Douglas Brinkley on America at 250, D-Day, and the Space Race
Darryl Bell
Actor on A Different World, discussed casting and industry impact
Carsey-Werner/MRC
Episode: The 1990s Golden Era of Black Sitcoms
Erica Alexander
Actor on Living Single, discussed impact of Maxine Shaw and representation
Warner Bros/FOX
Episode: The 1990s Golden Era of Black Sitcoms
Craig Fairman
Author of This Vast Enterprise
Author
Episode: Craig Fehrman, "This Vast Enterprise"

Hosts

Brian Lamb
Host of C-SPAN Bookshelf
Peter Slen
Host of Q&A Podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
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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
    2
    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

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Critics have expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the production quality, mentioning that it can be inconsistent across episodes.
Some find the focus on nonfiction literature refreshing, providing new perspectives on familiar historical and cultural topics.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth conversations with authors, noting the informative and engaging nature of the discussions.

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#149
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#33
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#76
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#92
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#181
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Q&A: Historian & Biographer Robert Caro
Q: When did you know you would write multiple volumes about LBJ?
He explains that after deciding to cover Johnson in volumes, he and his editor agreed it was necessary to expand beyond a single book to do justice to the complexity and scope of Johnson's career.
Q&A: Historian & Biographer Robert Caro
Q: Is Vietnam the hardest part to write?
Caro describes how portraying the war is emotionally heavy and technically challenging, requiring a careful, exhaustive collection of interviews and firsthand accounts to convey the experience without sensationalism.
ABC: Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War
Q: Why is the Declaration so important, and wasn't it just propaganda?
It justified rebellion by articulating Enlightenment principles that framed rights and equality, while also laying out the rationale for reform and governance; it linked moral ideals to political legitimacy and a ongoing commitment to democracy.
ABC: America’s Book Club: Andrew Ross Sorkin in Conversation with David Rubenstein
Q: Why did you decide to write a book about 1929 when many other works exist?
I felt a personal need to understand the human drama of the period and to explore the moments and decisions that caused the crisis to unfold, rather than solely recounting events.
ABC: America’s Book Club: Andrew Ross Sorkin in Conversation with David Rubenstein
Q: What was the essence of the 1929 crisis that the book aims to explain?
The essence was to bring readers inside the room where decisions were made, showing how interconnected bankers, policymakers, and journalists were, and how the crisis unfolded through human motivations and missteps, not just numbers.

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A podcast focusing on nonfiction literature, it features conversations with authors on topics such as history, biography, current events, and cultural issues. Each episode showcases interviews with writers who delve into the themes of their books, providing insight and context into their work. This podcast likely appeals to listeners who are avid readers, particularly of nonfiction, and those interested in the intersections of literature with societal issues, politics, and historical narratives. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of contemporary literature in these fields.

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1. Harvey Mansfield
2. Neil Gorsuch
3. Heather Cox Richardson
4. Bruce Nichols
5. Robert Caro
6. Barbara Comstock
7. Darryl Bell
8. Erica Alexander

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