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In this episode of Library Talks, the acclaimed Irish writer, Fintan O'Toole, delivers the annual Robert B. Silvers lecture.

The idea of greatness has infused politics across much of the globe in the last decade, from Brexit to Donald Trump's MAG... more

In this episode of Library Talks, acclaimed author Maile Chapman joins the podcast to discuss her first novel in fifteen years from acclaimed, The Spoil.

As a young girl growing up on the outskirts of Tacoma in the 1970s, Mandy is preoccupied by ... more

In this episode of Library Talks, The historian and bass player for The Avett Brothers, Bob Crawford revisits the life of John Quincy Adams in his book America's Founding Son. Adams was born nine years before the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... more

In this episode of Library Talks, Author Daisy Hernández explores one of the most contested questions in contemporary American life: who belongs. Hernández is joined in discussion with journalist Jia Lynn Yang.

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Recent Guests

Maile Chapman
Novelist and Cullman Center Fellow
Author
Episode: Maile Chapman with Larissa MacFarquhar: The Spoil
Larissa MacFarquhar
Staff writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Maile Chapman with Larissa MacFarquhar: The Spoil
Alexis Coe
Author of You Never Forget Your First, A Biography of George Washington
Author
Episode: Bob Crawford with Alexis Coe: America's Founding Son
Daisy Hernández
Award-winning author and professor of creative writing
Northwestern University
Episode: Daisy Hernández with Jia Lynn Yang: Citizenship
Ellen Carol DuBois
Author of Pioneering Works on the History of Feminism; biographer of Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Author, Historian
Episode: Library Talks: Ellen Carol DuBois with Julie Suk, 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton'
Julie Suk
Law professor at Fordham University; expert on feminist constitutional reforms
Fordham University
Episode: Library Talks: Ellen Carol DuBois with Julie Suk, 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton'
Jeanne Theoharis
Historian and professor of political science
Brooklyn College
Episode: Jeanne Theoharis with Robyn C. Spencer-Antoine: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Robyn C. Spencer-Antoine
Professor of African American history
Lehman College
Episode: Jeanne Theoharis with Robyn C. Spencer-Antoine: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Clint Bentley
Director and screenwriter of Train Dreams adaptation
Train Dreams (film)
Episode: Clint Bentley with Aidan Flax-Clark: Train Dreams

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Aidan Flax-Clark
Director of Live from NYPL, deeply engaged in cultural events and literary conversations.

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    One of the best series of conversations! I’m so happy to see Library Talks back in my podcast feed.

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    The interview with Rebecca Mead was painful. She was wonderful, but it’s as if he wanted to belittle the author and mock her love for this book.

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Bob Crawford with Alexis Coe: America's Founding Son
Q: Why is Adams considered the greatest post-presidency, according to the speakers?
Because his work in Congress, his stance on abolition, and his lifelong public service demonstrated a sustained impact on American democracy that outlived his presidential term.
Bob Crawford with Alexis Coe: America's Founding Son
Q: What makes John Quincy Adams particularly relevant today?
His perseverance, commitment to constitutional principles, and willingness to engage with controversial issues like abolition show a model of principled public service that persists beyond the presidency.
Library Talks: Ellen Carol DuBois with Julie Suk, 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton'
Q: Who were Stanton's feminist heroes, and whom did she regard as mentors or precursors?
Stanton revered Lucretia Montt as a mentor and valued the liberal politics and homemaker excellence she embodied; Montt introduced her to earlier precedents of women's rights and exposure to Mary Wollstonecraft, influencing their efforts to publish Vindication of the Rights of Women.
Library Talks: Ellen Carol DuBois with Julie Suk, 'Elizabeth Cady Stanton'
Q: What allowed feminism to flourish during this era, and what was its high point within Stanton's lifetime?
Feminism flourished through partnerships with abolitionists and reform movements, particularly during abolitionism and the early Reconstruction period, where the idea of human rights began to take root, even as women's rights faced setbacks; the high point was felt in the late 1860s and 1870s when suffrage and reform language gained broader visibility before the post-Reconstruction disappointments set in.
Akhil Reed Amar: Born Equal
Q: What is Amar's take on John Brown and how does it relate to Lincoln's strategy?
Amar argues that Lincoln rejected violent methods like Brown's, prioritizing legal and constitutional change through ballots and reform, while recognizing Brown's role as a controversial figure who sparked moral debate but was not aligned with Lincoln's political approach; Lincoln's path ultimately focused on preserving the union and advancing emancipation through lawful means.

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What is Library Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersection of literature, culture, and contemporary issues, engaging conversations with a range of guests, including authors, activists, and cultural commentators form the core of this audio experience. Episodes cover a diverse array of topics such as the impact of historical figures in civil rights movements, adaptations of classic literature, the evolution of public health, and pressing societal concerns around economic inequality and personal narratives tied to broader cultural events. The unique perspective offered by guests often connects historical context with modern implications, making the discussions not only intellectually enriching but also socially relevant.

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