Best Yale University Press Podcasts (2024)

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MOSES MENDELSSOHN 20:23

11d ago20:23

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The “German Socrates,” Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786) was the most influential Jewish thinker of the 18th and 19th centuries. A Berlin celebrity and a major figure in the Enlightenment, Mendelssohn suffered the indignities common to Jews of his time while formulating the philosophical foundations of a modern Judaism suited for a new age. Join us wit…

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Interacting with Color 30:19

1M ago30:19

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Fritz Horstman talks us through some of the ideas in his new book, Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments.By Yale University Press

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LÉON BLUM 21:20

1M ago21:20

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Léon Blum (1872–1950), France’s prime minister three times, socialist activist, and courageous opponent of the pro-Nazi Vichy regime, profoundly altered French society. Join us with one of France’s most eminent political sociologists Pierre Birnbaum, author of Léon Blum: Prime Minister, Socialist, Zionist, as we explore the extraordinary life and l…

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All About Portraits 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Alison Manges Nogueira and Kathryn Calley Galitz of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in Conversation about Portraits and Portraiture.By Yale University Press

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HEROD THE GREAT 22:13

2M ago22:13

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Herod the Great (73–4 BCE) was a phenomenally energetic ruler who took advantage of the chaos of the Roman revolution to establish himself as a major figure in a changing Roman world and transform the landscape of Judaea. Join us with Oxford University scholar Martin Goodman, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Herod The Great: Jewish King in …

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What’s in a Building? 32:10

3M ago32:10

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A Conversation with British Architect Charles Holland on How to Enjoy Architecture.By Yale University Press

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A PASSSOVER SPECIAL: BECOMING ELIJAH 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Get ready for Passover with Jewish Lives. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Professor Daniel Matt, author of Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation, explore the life and legacy of the prophet Elijah, one of the most popular figures in Jewish folklore. This episode comes from the Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast.…

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The Therapeutic Benefits of Reading Greek Tragedy 54:14

3M ago54:14

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In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with award-winning classicist Edith Hall about her new book, Facing Down the Furies: Suicide, the Ancient Greeks, and Me.By Yale University Press

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The Search for a Forgotten Architect 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

William Whitaker and Heather Isbell Schumacher talk about the life and work of Minerva Parker Nichols.By Yale University Press

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HENRIETTA SZOLD 23:08

4M ago23:08

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Henrietta Szold (1860–1945) is renowned as the founder of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, which quickly became one of the most successful of all Zionist groups. Join us with award-winning author Francine Klagsbrun, author of the new biography Henrietta Szold: Hadassah and the Zionist Dream, as we explore the life of an extrao…

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Building Pluralistic Campuses with Michael S. Roth 40:35

4M ago40:35

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In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Wesleyan president Michael S. Roth about the history of the student, current crises facing higher education, and building pluralistic campuses.By Yale University Press

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The History of Weaving at Black Mountain College 43:35

5M ago43:35

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A conversation with Michael Beggs and Julie Thomson.By Yale University Press

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ALFRED DREYFUS 23:16

5M ago23:16

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On January 5, 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus’s cries of innocence were drowned out by a mob shouting “Death to Judas!” As global antisemitism rises, join us with Yale scholar Maurice Samuels, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair, as we explore a story that is more important than ever.…

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SPINOZA 17:50

6M ago17:50

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Baruch (Benedictus) Spinoza (1632–1677) was a radical free thinker who led a life guided by strong moral principles despite his disbelief in an all-seeing God. Join us with award-winning writer Ian Buruma, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Spinoza: Freedom’s Messiah, as we explore the life and legacy of the enlightenment thinker whose belief…

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The Last Non-Christian Emperor of Rome 27:19

6M ago27:19

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In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Philip Freeman about Julian: Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor (Ancient Lives Series).By Yale University Press

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Mark Polizzotti Makes the Case for Why Surrealism Matters 39:36

6M ago39:36

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The author’s new book offers insight into the Surrealism movement and why it continues to inspire.By Yale University Press

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59: Sgt. Aquillino Gonell 1:10:06

6M ago1:10:06

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Today nearly three years after the attack on the US Capitol my guest is American hero, Aquillino Gonell, author of the new book American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy. You know Staff Sergeant Gonell as one of the brave members of the Capitol Police who defended our country and our constitution when insurrectionist mobs attac…

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58: Norman Lear: Even This I Get to Experience 56:36

7M ago56:36

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Welcome back to Booked Up, a podcast that features you, me and our favorite authors. We release a new episode every Sunday morning. Today for the December book club, we are discussing Norman Lear, the Hollywood legend who passed this month at the young age of 101. There are gazillion people who have a thing or two to say about this ground-breaking …

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57: THE OCTOPUS IN THE PARKING GARAGE with Rob Verchick 1:02:47

7M ago1:02:47

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Rob Verchick, author of the award-winning new book, The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience is Jen’s guest today. Why this unusual title? As he describes: “One morning in Miami Beach, an unexpected guest showed up in a luxury condominium complex’s parking garage: an octopus. The image quickly went viral. But the octopus—and…

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RABBI AKIVA 21:45

7M ago21:45

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Born in the Land of Israel around the year 50 C.E., Rabbi Akiva was the greatest rabbi of his time and one of the most important influences on Judaism as we know it today. Join us with Professor Barry W. Holtz, author of Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud, as we explore the life and teachings of one of the most beloved heroes of Jewish history.…

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56: THESE ARE THE PLUNDERERS with authors Gretchen Morgenson and Josh Rosner 1:10:57

7M ago1:10:57

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Today we are doing Jen’s favorite thing: following the big dirty money. This time the focus is on the world of private equity. Those two words together sound ever so restrained and elite, even contained. In reality though the world of private equity is rough and destructive and affects all of us from patients seeking health care to workers losing t…

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The Remarkable Stories of Women in British Intelligence 36:46

7M ago36:46

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In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Helen Fry, author of Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars.By Yale University Press

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55: Chuck Collins on ALTAR TO AN ERUPTING SUN 54:05

8M ago54:05

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Chuck Collins, author of several works of nonfiction including The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions is Jen’s guest today. They mostly discuss his debut novel, Altar to an Erupting Sun, a near-future story of one community facing climate disruption came out this May. “My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R. My bo…

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A Conversation with Julia Bryan-Wilson about Louise Nevelson 33:12

7M ago33:12

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We discuss the celebrated art historian’s new book Louise Nevelson’s Sculpture: Drag, Color, Join, Face.By Yale University Press

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54: Orly Lobel on THE EQUALITY MACHINE 1:07:26

7M ago1:07:26

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Today Jen’s guest is Orly Lobel, author of the recent book THE EQUALITY MACHINE: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future. Orly just sold the film rights to her book on Barbie to CBS Studios. The book is called YOU DON’T OWN ME: How Mattel v. MGA Entertainment Exposed Barbie's Dark Side. The book and the CBS production wi…

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53: THE WOMAN IN ME by Britney Spears 1:03:12

8M ago1:03:12

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For our special book club episode today, we are discussing the new bestselling memoir – THE WOMAN IN ME by pop icon Britney Spears. As you know, Britney is a multiplatinum, Grammy-Award winning entertainer. She has sold an incredible 100 million records worldwide. She released her new book THE WOMAN IN ME around two years after she got free from th…

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Do States Act Rationally? 48:03

8M ago48:03

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In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato about How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy.By Yale University Press

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52: Taylor Lorenz is EXTREMELY ONLINE 57:40

8M ago57:40

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Today Jen’s guest is Taylor Lorenz, author of the new book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet. Together they discussed many topics including the controversy around mommy bloggers and the credit due to Julia Allison and other women social media pioneers. Taylor Lorenz is the sometimes controvesial, neve…

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Artists Remake the World 35:52

8M ago35:52

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Vid Simoniti discusses the potential of contemporary art to bring about political change.By Yale University Press

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51: Andrea Chalupa on DICTATORSHIP IS EASY 57:23

8M ago57:23

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Today Jen’s guest is journalist, filmmaker, author, and activist Andrea Chalupa. You know Andrea from her award-winning podcast Gaslit Nation that she founded with Sarah Kendzior. Fake populism. Demonizing the press. Scapegoating. Propaganda. Personal militia. All ingredients for a successful dictatorship and topics of their conversation. Andrea an…

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50: Illeana Douglas on CONNECTICUT IN THE MOVIES 58:01

8M ago58:01

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Film star Illeana Douglas is Jen’s guest today. Ileana is the author of the gorgeous new book: Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia. This spans around 100 years from the silent film era up through the early 21st Century. This beautiful coffee table book is filled with delicious never-before-seen movie stills and back lot st…

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Why We Should Stop Designing Things (And Start Designing Experiences) 39:08

9M ago39:08

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Abraham Burickson on his New Book, Experience Design: A Participatory Manifesto.By Yale University Press

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49: ENOUGH by Cassidy Hutchinson 54:51

9M ago54:51

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Today for the October book club, Jen Taub’s friends, authors Jennifer Rubin and Brian Karem discuss Cassidy Hutchinson’s new best-selling memoir, ENOUGH. Is Cassidy Hutchinson a heroic champion of the truth or just another Trump Administration insider who could have spoken sooner when it really mattered? Does the story she tells in ENOUGH make read…

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The Intricacies of Marriage 44:57

9M ago44:57

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In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Devorah Baum about her new book, On Marriage.By Yale University Press

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AMOS OZ 28:19

9M ago28:19

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Amos Oz (1939–2018) was one of Israel’s most prolific and prominent writers, as well as a regular contender for the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was the author of dozens of novels, essay collections, and novellas written between 1965 and shortly before his death. Join us with celebrated scholar Robert Alter, author of the new Jewish Lives biograp…

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48: TRAE CROWDER & COREY RYAN FORRESTER on Round Here And Over Yonder 1:07:48

9M ago1:07:48

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The hilarious self-named “progressive hillbilly” comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester are Jen’s guests today. They co-authored the super-funny book Round Here and Over Yonder. I’m just going to steal their bios right from their book because nothing I could say would compare. Trae Crowder grew up in Celina, TN, a town sometimes described …

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Grimoires, Magic Books, and Spells 29:13

9M ago29:13

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A Conversation With Owen Davies About His Illustrated History of Magical TextsBy Yale University Press

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47: ZEKE FAUX on NUMBER GO UP 1:05:14

9M ago1:05:14

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Zeke Faux, author of the new bestseller, Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall is Jen’s guest today. Of all the books, and scholarly articles, and news stories, and blog posts, and legal complaints and, you get the idea… on crypto, Number Go Up is truly the first one to pull everything together in one place. And that result is…

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Lisa Volpe on the 1955 Photographs of Robert Frank and Todd Webb 31:46

9M ago31:46

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A conversation with the curator of photography at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston about the book and exhibition America and Other Myths.By Yale University Press

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46: MICHAEL LEWIS on Going Infinite 1:03:19

9M ago1:03:19

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Author Michael Lewis joins Jen Taub today to talk about Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, his new book that focuses on Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto-wunderkind who is now on trial on federal criminal charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering. Though Michael needs no introduction, here’s…

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45: WOMEN IN INTELLIGENCE with Helen Fry 50:42

10M ago50:42

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We are extraordinarily grateful that historian and biographer Dr. Helen Fry made time for us right as her latest book Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars was released in the UK and is poised to launch in the United States. This new book is filled with intrigue hidden in plain sight. Spies recruited at cafés, ordinary women b…

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GROUCHO MARX 15:54

10M ago15:54

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Born Julius Marx in 1890, the brilliant comic actor who would later be known as Groucho, was celebrated for his slapstick portrayals, ingenious wordplay, and double entendre. Join us with Lee Siegel, author of Groucho Marx: The Comedy of Existence, as we explore the life of the beloved American iconoclast through the lens of his work on stage, scre…

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44: TUCKER with Rick Wilson and Martin Pengelly 1:05:10

10M ago1:05:10

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Believe or not, this month’s Booked Up Book Club is TUCKER, the book, the man, the walking grievance machine. It’s true, Jen read Chadwick Moore’s authorized biography of Tucker Carlson. And joining her are Rick Wilson and Martin Pengelly, to talk about it so you don’t have to. Rick Wilson is a longtime Republican political strategist, award-winnin…

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A Global History of Wars 35:31

10M ago35:31

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In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with award-winning sociologist Michael Mann about his new book, On Wars.By Yale University Press

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43: ALI VELSHI: Banned Book Club 1:02:25

10M ago1:02:25

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Ali Velshi is Jen’s guest today. You know him as an anchor and business correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. His show Velshi appears every Saturday and Sunday from 10 - noon. Ali is also the host of the podcast Velshi Banned Book Club. And, in keeping with the focus of Booked Up, Ali is a nonfiction author himself. He wrote Gimme My Money Back and…

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42: Hadley Vlahos, THE IN-BETWEEN 1:00:31

10M ago1:00:31

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Hadley Vlahos is the author of the bestelling new book The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments. She is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Hadley’s husband Chris also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. She started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. Today as a hospice nurse…

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41: LAWYER, JAILER, ALLY, FOE with Eric Muller 1:19:41

10M ago1:19:41

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In this haunting new book, LAWYER, JAILER, ALLY, FOE, Eric L. Muller brings into vivid color a world that is largely forgotten paper records. It’s no wonder that his book caught the attention of novelist John Grisham whose praise appears on the cover: “A fascinating and detailed account of one of America’s darkest chapters.” Eric’s accomplishments …

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The World’s First Media Celebrity 41:26

11M ago41:26

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In this episode of the Yale University Press Podcast, we talk with Sarah Ruden, author of Vergil: The Poet’s Life (Ancient Lives Series).By Yale University Press

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BETTY FRIEDAN 19:44

11M ago19:44

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The feminist writer and activist Betty Friedan (1921–2006), pathbreaking author of The Feminine Mystique, was powerful and polarizing. Join us with Rachel Shteir, author of the new Jewish Lives biography Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter, as we explore the life of the author and activist acclaimed as the mother of second-wave feminism.…

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40: Trump Booked Up Club with Jill Wine-Banks and Morgan Cloud 1:14:21

11M ago1:14:21

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Donald Trump is the subject of our book club today. Trump is not known to be a big reader or even an author – his most popular book Art of the Deal, was ghost written by Tony Schwarz, as you probably know. Nevertheless, our book club episode today focuses on him. Not a book, but on the day he got booked up in Georgia. We recorded this episode on Th…

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