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Author, writer, and editor Stan Guthrie looks at current issues and trends from a thoughtful Christian perspective.
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Review of: The President and the Assassin: McKinley, Terror, and Empire at the Dawn of the American Century, by Scott Miller
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Review of: The President and the Assassin: McKinley, Terror, and Empire at the Dawn of the American Century, by Scott Miller Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book Blog, www.regarp.comBy Stan Prager
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Review of: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850-1873, by Alan Taylor
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Review of: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850-1873, by Alan Taylor Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book Blog, www.regarp.comBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Benjamin Franklin Butler: A Noisy, Fearless Life, by Elizabeth D. Leonard
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Review of: Benjamin Franklin Butler: A Noisy, Fearless Life, by Elizabeth D. Leonard Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book Blog, www.regarp.comBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President, by Candice Millard
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Review of: Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President, by Candice Millard Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration, by Harold Holzer
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Review of: Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration, by Harold Holzer Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: To Hell and Back: Europe 1914-1949, by Ian Kershaw
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Review of: To Hell and Back: Europe 1914-1949, by Ian Kershaw Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: On Tyranny (Graphic Edition): Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, by Timothy Snyder, Illustrated by Nora Krug
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Review of: On Tyranny (Graphic Edition): Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, by Timothy Snyder, Illustrated by Nora Krug Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Saddest Words: William Faulkner's Civil War, by Michael Gorra
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Review of: The Saddest Words: William Faulkner's Civil War, by Michael Gorra Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History, by Serhii Plokhy
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Review of: The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History, by Serhii Plokhy Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Ota Benga: The Pygmy in the Zoo, by Phillips Verner Bradford & Harvey Blume
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Review of: Ota Benga: The Pygmy in the Zoo, by Phillips Verner Bradford & Harvey Blume Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Children of Athena: Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome: 150 BC-400 AD, by Charles Freeman
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Review of: The Children of Athena: Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome: 150 BC-400 AD, by Charles Freeman Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America, by Timothy Snyder
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Review of: The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America, by Timothy Snyder Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided, by Scott Eyman
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Review of: Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided, by Scott Eyman Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Calculus of Violence: How Americans Fought the Civil War, by Aaron Sheehan-Dean
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Review of: The Calculus of Violence: How Americans Fought the Civil War, by Aaron Sheehan-Dean Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier, by C.W. Goodyear
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Review of: President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier, by C.W. Goodyear Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South, by David Silkenat
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Review of: Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South, by David Silkenat Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Harpers Ferry Under Fire: A Border Town in the American Civil War, by Dennis E. Frye
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Review of: Harpers Ferry Under Fire: A Border Town in the American Civil War, by Dennis E. Frye Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Making of the African Queen: Or How I went to Africa With Bogart, Bacall and Huston and almost lost my mind, by Katharine Hepburn
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Review of: The Making of the African Queen: Or How I went to Africa With Bogart, Bacall and Huston and almost lost my mind, by Katharine Hepburn Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Battle of Negro Fort: The Rise and Fall of a Fugitive Slave Community, by Matthew J. Clavin
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Review of: The Battle of Negro Fort: The Rise and Fall of a Fugitive Slave Community, by Matthew J. Clavin Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America, by Megan Kate Nelson
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Review of: Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America, by Megan Kate Nelson Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, by Catherine Clinton
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Review of: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, by Catherine Clinton Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Failed Promise: Reconstruction, Frederick Douglass, and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, by Robert S. Levine
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Review of: The Failed Promise: Reconstruction, Frederick Douglass, and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, by Robert S. Levine Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop with Stan Guthrie: CNN’s John Blake Responds to Our Review of His Book
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Stan and Doug sit down with CNN journalist John Blake to discuss race, relationships, and his memoir, "More Than I Imagined."By guthriestan
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The Loop with Stan Guthrie: A Look at John Blake’s Book, ”More Than I Imagined,” with Doug LeBlanc
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Stan and Doug discuss CNN reporter John Blake's moving memoir about race, family, and belonging.By guthriestan
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Review of: Love & Duty: Confederate Widows and the Emotional Politics of Loss, by Angela Esco Elder
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Review of: Love & Duty: Confederate Widows and the Emotional Politics of Loss, by Angela Esco Elder Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth, by Kevin M. Levin
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Review of: Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth, by Kevin M. Levin Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop with Stan Guthrie: A Look at Chris Stirewalt’s Book, ”Broken News,” with Doug LeBlanc
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Stan sits down with Doug LeBlanc to survey the media landscape and Chris Stirewalt's new book, "Broken News."By guthriestan
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Review of: Wrestling With His Angel:The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. II, 1849-1856, & All the Powers of Earth:The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860,by Sidney Blumenthal
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Review of: Wrestling With His Angel: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. II, 1849-1856, and All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. III, 1856-1860, by Sidney Blumenthal Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop with Stan Guthrie: A Friendly Disagreement with Dennis Prager
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Noted Jewish author and pundit Dennis Prager says he doesn't believe in unconditional love, and that adultery is simply a physical act. Stan says not so fast!By guthriestan
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The Loop No. 10: When Endorsements Crash and Burn, Between the Covers, and a Truly Awful Baywatch Preview
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Stan gives the straight scoop on endorsements, praises books as better than almost anything, and shows why Baywatch may be the dumbest show ever.By guthriestan
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Review of: The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality, by Angela Saini
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Review of: The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality, by Angela Saini Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop No. 9: The Gift Philip Yancey Didn’t Want
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Stan's interview with Kurt Goff and Kate Bruington on Philip Yancey's experience with disability—and his own. Plus, Baywatch summaries.By guthriestan
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The Loop No. 8: They Don’t Get ”He Gets Us,” the Asbury Revival, and the Crisis Among Teen Girls
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Opposition to the "He Gets Us" marketing campaign and to the Asbury Revival is to be expected ... but from Christians? Stan weighs in.By guthriestan
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Review of: Yippie Girl: Exploits in Protest and Defeating the FBI, by Judy Gumbo
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Review of: Yippie Girl: Exploits in Protest and Defeating the FBI, by Judy Gumbo Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: The Reopening of the Western Mind: The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of the Enlightenment, by Charles Freeman
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Review of: The Reopening of the Western Mind: The Resurgence of Intellectual Life from the End of Antiquity to the Dawn of the Enlightenment, by Charles Freeman Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop No. 7: Of Disaster Areas, Meddling Churches, and Heavy Knowledge
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Stan contrasts LGBTQ+-inspired attempts to undermine parents with the simple wisdom of Casper ten Boom.By guthriestan
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The Loop No. 6: Andy Stanley’s Definition of Faith, and Advice to an Aspiring Author
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Just what did Andy Stanley mean by his statement that homosexuals have more faith than he does? Also: If you want to be an author, here's what you need to think about.By guthriestan
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Review of: Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr
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Review of: Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop No. 5: Abortion 50 Years On, Celebrity Purity, and Chicago Headlines
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With Roe v. Wade in the rearview mirror, Stan encourages pro-lifers to keep active; he sees God possibly at work in the life of Drew Barrymore; and he scans some funny and sad Chicago news stories.By guthriestan
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Review of: The Sumerians: Lost Civilizations, by Paul Collins
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Review of: The Sumerians: Lost Civilizations, by Paul Collins Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop No. 4: Pro-Death Democrats and Ten Very Bad Words
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Stan looks at a Democratic Party that has tragically lost its way, and he peruses a list of 10 banned words and expressions.By guthriestan
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Review of: The Passenger and Stella Maris, by Cormac McCarthy
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Review of: The Passenger and Stella Maris, by Cormac McCarthy Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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The Loop No. 3: The Top 10 News Stories of 2022
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Stan Guthrie shares his Top 10 news stories from a turbulent year. Mostly bad, but a little good. See if you agree!By guthriestan
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The Loop No. 2: Illinois Taxes and Outmigration, Newspeak at Stanford, and Christmas Hope
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Stan looks at a couple of pressing problems in Illinois, strange goings-on at Stanford, and an inspiring Christmas thought from Dr. Packer.By guthriestan
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The Loop No. 1: The Cambridge Dictionary and Aaron Rodgers
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In the inaugural episode of The Loop with Stan Guthrie, Stan looks at the Cambridge Dictionary's redefinition of woman and man, and Aaron Rodgers's transition from Christian to psychedelic drug advocate.By guthriestan
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Review of: The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine, by Serhii Plokhy
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Review of: The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine, by Serhii Plokhy Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: After the Apocalypse: America’s Role in the World Transformed, by Andrew Bacevich
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Review of: After the Apocalypse: America’s Role in the World Transformed, by Andrew Bacevich Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: 1957: The Year That Launched the American Future, by Eric Burns
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Review of: 1957: The Year That Launched the American Future, by Eric Burns Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: Bogart, by A.M. Sperber & Eric Lax
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Review of: Bogart, by A.M. Sperber & Eric Lax Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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Review of: A Self-Made Man: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. I, 1809–1849, by Sidney Blumenthal
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Review of: A Self-Made Man: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln Vol. I, 1809–1849, by Sidney Blumenthal Reviewed by Stan Prager, Regarp Book BlogBy Stan Prager
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