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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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Simon Sebag Montefiore has written nine nonfiction books and three novels. His latest is called "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East." The time period covered is from 1900 to the present. In Mr. Montefiore's acknowledgements, he writes... more

Lawyer and activist Kerry Kennedy, author of "Ethel," discusses her mother Ethel Kennedy's early life, marriage to Robert Kennedy, and involvement in human rights causes both at home and abroad. Kerry Kennedy also talks about the Kennedy family's lon... more

Bestselling authors Elliot Ackerman, a Marine Corps veteran, and retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis join David M. Rubenstein to discuss their military thrillers, including 2034: A Novel of the Next World War and 2054: A Novel. They explore the... more

Jon Else explored the lives of the scientists who worked on the atomic bombs, including the health impacts they experienced. He was interviewed by UC Berkeley Journalism Professor, Mark Danner at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco in September.

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John Ryan
Journalist, founder of Lawdragon, and author of America's Trial
Lawdragon
Episode: BN+: John Ryan, "America's Trial"
Joy Ryan
Brad Ryan's 96-year-old grandmother and co-author of “Grandma Joy and Me”
Episode: Q&A: Brad Ryan, "Grandma Joy and Me"
Brad Ryan
Veterinarian and author of “Grandma Joy and Me”
Episode: Q&A: Brad Ryan, "Grandma Joy and Me"
Min Jin Lee
Bestselling novelist and author of Pachinko and American Hagwon
Episode: Min Jin Lee on “Pachinko,” Her Literary Career & Meeting King Charles
Darby Saxbe
Neuroscientist researching how fatherhood affects men's brains, hormones and behavior
Episode: AW: Dad Brain - The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives
Sam Roberts
Author of Are They Dead Yet? The Art of the Obit
New York Times obituary desk
Episode: BN+: Sam Roberts, "Are They Dead Yet?"
Mitch Daniels
Purdue University President, former Indiana Governor
Purdue University
Episode: Q&A: Mitch Daniels, "Impatience Is a Virtue"
Nathaniel Philbrick
Pulitzer Prize–finalist historian and author
Folger Shakespeare Library / Author of The Rush, Mayflower, Bunker Hill, etc.
Episode: ABC: Nathaniel Philbrick on the Mayflower, George Washington & the California Gold Rush
Jonathan Weber
Author of City on the Edge. Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco
Author, City on the Edge
Episode: AW: "Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco"

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 55 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 States2 years 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

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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.

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    GiveMeRealNewz
    United States3 years ago

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Ads interruptions are a frequent complaint for some listeners.
Several episodes are critiqued for not challenging guests enough on controversial claims.
Listeners sometimes desire deeper, more probing questions on political topics.

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BN+: Craig Whitlock, Washington Post Investigative Reporter
Q: What was the average age of these students?
Many Blue Star Learning students were in their 50s. Some already had full-time federal jobs and enrolled to receive housing allowances rather than to study.
BN+: Craig Whitlock, Washington Post Investigative Reporter
Q: Craig Whitlock, when did you first hear about the Blue Star Learning School?
Whitlock says he began hearing from Department of Veterans Affairs sources about an increase in GI Bill fraud investigations in 2024, then contacted Blue Star Learning's owner after he left prison.
AW: Dad Brain - The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives
Q: If you give dads more parental leave, they are spending more time investing in their kids when they're young, and that induces changes that actually like cause you to become more nurturing, more invested over the longer term.
Saxbe agrees that caregiving skill is shaped by experience and social context. She says paternity leave and policies that expand fathers' access to their children can encourage involvement and support changes in men's parental brains and bodies.
AW: Dad Brain - The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives
Q: So what do we know about that kind of experience? Because again, if you're not giving birth to the child, you have the option of detaching and not being there. And do you then avoid the dad brain?
Saxbe says fathers who spend more time caregiving, serve as primary caregivers and enjoy bonding with their infants show greater neural change. She describes fatherhood-related change as more variable than motherhood-related change because caregiving involvement can vary.
Min Jin Lee on “Pachinko,” Her Literary Career & Meeting King Charles
Q: What is the main message you like to convey to readers generally?
Lee says individuals are more capable than they may believe, and that people can adapt, survive hardship, and accomplish a great deal by working together.

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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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2. Joy Ryan
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4. Min Jin Lee
5. Darby Saxbe
6. Sam Roberts
7. Mitch Daniels
8. Nathaniel Philbrick

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