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Regime Change

Maggie Haberman

Mentioned 1 month ago

Trump’s reflecting pool fiasco gets a ‘Greenwatergate’ twist

The book was cited as revealing new reporting about Trump's obsessive interiordecorating habits, including his supergluing of gold accents and challengecoin displays in the White House.

We've just learned from new reporting in a forthcoming book, is literally super gluing gold accents and challenge coins up on the doors and wall of the White House himself.

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Trump's Ten Commandments

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Mentioned 5 months ago

‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat

This book was mentioned as something Jeffrey Sonnenfeld had written, suggesting it provided insight into how to counter Trump by thinking like him, as he hates losing face more than losing money.

As you mentioned in this book, we suggest to counter Trump, you have to think like Trump.

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Firestorm

Jacob Soboroff

Mentioned 5 months ago

Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’

The host mentioned that he recently published his second book, which details the deadly wildfires that devastated Los Angeles a year prior, resulting in many deaths and the destruction of structures. He was currently on tour promoting it and mentioned upcoming signing events.

Hey, so one quick note before we go. As some of you might know, I recently published my second book, Firestorm, the Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster.

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Injustice

Carol Leonnig

Mentioned 5 months ago

Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’

This book was mentioned as the work written by Carol Lennig, the guest who reported on the DHS voter investigation story. It was highlighted when she joined the show.

Carol Lennig is a senior investigative reporter for MS Now. She is the author of Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.

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Born Fighting

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Mentioned 5 months ago

‘This did not go well for them: Frey reacts as Minneapolis ICE surges ends

The book was cited as an example of a work covering ScotchIrish military culture and the associated pride, used to illustrate a point about cultural identity.

you could look at the book by one of your former Senate colleagues, Born Fighting, about the sort of ScotchIrish military culture and certain, you know, pride that went with that, that would be one example.

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The Sirens' Call

Chris Hayes

Mentioned 5 months ago

Trump reassembles his 2020 coup crew amid 2026 midterm panic

Chris Hayes announced that his new book, The Siren's Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, had been released in paperback.

My latest book, The Siren's Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, is now out in paperback. This Thursday, February 5th, I'll be talking about the book and the exploitation of both our and our kids' attention at the Strand Bookstore right here in New York City.

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The Game Changer (Local Legends

Lane Walker

Mentioned 5 months ago

‘Playing Whac-a-Mole’: Hayes says Trump’s ICE ‘drawdown’ can’t be trusted

The book was noted as having been released the week before and was described as explaining how Howie Reid remade Democratic political strategy.

The author of a new book, which just came out last week, The Game Changer, how Howie Reid remade the rules and showed Democrats how to fight.

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The Innocent Man

John Grisham

Mentioned 5 months ago

DOJ sought criminal probe of Renee Good after her death

The book was cited as a work coauthored by senior investigative reporter Carol Lenig, highlighting how politics and fear have undermined the U.S. Justice Department.

Carol Lennig is a senior investigative reporter, coauthor of Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.

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The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned 6 months ago

‘F*** off’: World hits back as Trump’s aggression shocks global leaders

Jonathan Haidt, who was set to moderate an event for the host's book, wrote this fantastic book about attention and its extraction.

It'll be moderated by the renowned social psychologist and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt, who wrote that fantastic book, The Anxious Generation, where both can be talking about attention and its extraction.

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One Man's Striving

William Gayley Simpson

Mentioned 6 months ago

Chris Hayes’ map-based theory behind Trump’s Greenland obsession

This notorious white supremacist book was referenced when discussing a meme posted by the White House, as the book reportedly defended Hitler.

Meanwhile, the White House posted this seemingly AI-generated meme captioned, Which way, Greenland manned? Which is, by the way, a not-so-subtle reference to a notorious white supremacist book called Which Way, Western Man, which, among other things, defends Hitler.

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1984

George Orwell

Mentioned 6 months ago

Hayes dismantles JD Vance’s ICE shooting claims

The host noted that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz quoted the novel to criticize the Trump administration's attempts to undermine public perception of the incident.

Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz quoted George Orwell's 1984 when lambasting the Trump administration for trying to convince the American public not to believe what we can all clearly see on the tape.

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Open Veins of Latin America

Eduardo Galeano

Mentioned 6 months ago

Trump’s Greenland obsession intensifies as White House floats military action

The host highlighted it as one of two great books that examine American imperialism in Latin America.

Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins to Latin America and Greg Grandin's America America. People are looking for two great books on precisely this theme.

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Julie K. Brown

Perversion of Justice

The Jeffrey Epstein Story

The episode noted that Julie K. Brown authored a book chronicling the Jeffrey Epstein story, with Chris Hayes identifying her as the writer of the title. No further endorsement or criticism was offered.

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Episode: 'Sweetheart deal 2.0?': Concerns swirl as Trump DO...

It was noted that Julie K. Brown authored Perversion of Justice, a book chronicling the Jeffrey Epstein story.

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She's the author of Perversion of Justice, the Jeffrey Epstein story.

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Michael Fanone

Hold the Line

The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul

The book was highlighted as the work of Officer Michael Fanone that recounts his January 6 experience and his subsequent fight against extremism. Chris Hayes identified the author while discussing the event, noting its focus on the insurrection and the cop’s personal battle. The mention was informational rather than a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris, urges voters to...

This book was written by Officer Michael Fanone, detailing his experiences related to the January 6th events and his subsequent advocacy against American extremism.

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He's the author of Hold the Line, the Insurrection, and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul.

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Aquilino Gonell

American Shield

The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy

The book was referenced when the guest was introduced, noting that he was an immigrant sergeant who helped defend democracy and had authored the title. The mention highlighted his role as a council member with Courage for America but did not include a specific recommendation or critique. It served mainly to provide background on the guest’s experience.

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Episode: Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris, urges voters to...

Sergeant Aquilino Gonell authored this book discussing his experience as an immigrant sergeant who defended democracy.

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Sergeant Gonel is also a council member with Courage for America, author of the book American Shield, the Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy

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Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource

The host noted that his latest book had been published the previous year and that a paperback edition would be released soon, with plans for public events such as a reading at Cooper Union's Great Hall.

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Episode: ‘F*** off’: World hits back as Trump’s aggression...

The host mentioned that his latest book, The Siren's Call, was published last year and would be released in paperback soon. He planned to do public events for the paperback release, including one at the Great Hall in Cooper Union.

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Last year, I published my latest book, The Siren's Call. In just a few weeks, the book will be out in paperback.

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William Gayley Simpson

One Man's Striving

This notorious white supremacist book was referenced when discussing a meme posted by the White House, as the book reportedly defended Hitler.

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Meanwhile, the White House posted this seemingly AI-generated meme captioned, Which way, Greenland manned? Which is, by the way, a not-so-subtle reference to a notorious white supremacist book called...

— Episode: Chris Hayes’ map-based theory behind Tru...

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Episode: Chris Hayes’ map-based theory behind Trump’s Green...

This notorious white supremacist book was referenced when discussing a meme posted by the White House, as the book reportedly defended Hitler.

"

Meanwhile, the White House posted this seemingly AI-generated meme captioned, Which way, Greenland manned? Which is, by the way, a not-so-subtle reference to a notorious white supremacist book called Which Way, Western Man, which, among other things, defends Hitler.

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Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource

Host and author Chris Hayes promoted his third book, The Sirens' Call, upon the announcement of its paperback release. Hayes summarized the book's core argument, detailing how it explores the mechanics of attention capitalism and frames our attention as the world's most endangered resource. This mention served to strongly endorse the work and highlight its timely analysis of modern attention economics.

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Episode: Chris Hayes’ map-based theory behind Trump’s Green...

The speaker announced that the paperback version of this book, which discusses attention capitalism and the extraction of attention, would be coming out soon, prompting several event announcements.

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So in January of last year, I published my latest book, my third. It's called The Siren's Call. It's all about attention capitalism, how our attention is our most endangered resource, and how it's constantly being extracted from us against our will. Well, in a few weeks, the book will come out in paperback.

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Carol Leonnig

Injustice

How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department

The book was brought up when the guest, a senior investigative reporter, joined the show to discuss the DHS voter investigation story. It was highlighted as her authored work, linking the discussion to the broader theme of politics influencing the Justice Department. The mention served mainly to introduce her credentials rather than to evaluate the title.

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Episode: Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for...

This book was mentioned as the work written by Carol Lennig, the guest who reported on the DHS voter investigation story. It was highlighted when she joined the show.

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Carol Lennig is a senior investigative reporter for MS Now. She is the author of Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.

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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Trump's Ten Commandments

Strategic Lessons from the Trump Leadership Toolbox

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld’s book was discussed as a guide for understanding how to counter Donald Trump by adopting his specific mindset. Stephanie Ruhle noted that the text highlights how Trump prioritizes avoiding public embarrassment over financial loss. The conversation utilized these strategic lessons to explain Trump’s behavioral patterns during political conflicts.

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Episode: ‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over...

This book was mentioned as something Jeffrey Sonnenfeld had written, suggesting it provided insight into how to counter Trump by thinking like him, as he hates losing face more than losing money.

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As you mentioned in this book, we suggest to counter Trump, you have to think like Trump.

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Pete Hegseth

American Crusade

Our Fight to Stay Free

The discussion referenced the book American Crusade, noting it portrayed Trump as a crusader.

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his books like American Crusade in which he calls Trump a crusader and chief calls

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The discussion referenced the book American Crusade, noting it portrayed Trump as a crusader.

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his books like American Crusade in which he calls Trump a crusader and chief calls

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Michelle Obama

The Look

The book was described as a coffeetablesized fashion volume that spans her time before, during, and after the White House, but it also tackled race, gender, representation and beauty standards rather than being just a picture book.

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The premise of the conversation was to talk about her third book called The Look... it's a coffeetablesized book about fashion before the White House, during the White House years, an...

— Episode: Trump addresses nation as his popularity...

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Episode: Trump addresses nation as his popularity wanes

The book was described as a coffeetablesized fashion volume that spans her time before, during, and after the White House, but it also tackled race, gender, representation and beauty standards rather than being just a picture book.

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The premise of the conversation was to talk about her third book called The Look... it's a coffeetablesized book about fashion before the White House, during the White House years, and after the White House, but when you open it you discover this isn't just a book about pretty pictures.

It is a former first lady who has something to say about race, about gender, representation, beauty standards, and she doesn't mince any words.

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Beth Macy

Paper Girl

A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America

Chris Hayes introduced the memoir, noting that it examined his author's Ohio hometown and the way the community had been hollowed out and increasingly embraced MAGA sentiment. He expressed that he enjoyed the conversation about the book and encouraged listeners to check it out. The discussion highlighted the book's relevance to understanding the cultural shifts in fractured America.

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Episode: Border patrol chief questioned for aggressive tact...

Chris Hayes introduced Beth Macy's memoir, noting it explored her Ohio hometown and the hollowingout of her community amid the rise of MAGA sentiment, and he said he enjoyed the conversation.

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It's called Paper Girl, A Memoir of Home and Family in Fractured America, where she kind of goes back to her Ohio town and reports about the place she grew up that has been hollowed out and has ended up kind of embracing the MAGA message.

I really enjoyed the conversation. Please check it out on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thomas B. Edsall

Building Red America

The New Conservative Coalition and the Drive For Permanent Power

The book was referenced by Chris Hayes as an example of Beltway pundits documenting past Republican strategies during a discussion about the party's current challenges. He mentioned that the title was being written by commentators analyzing the conservative coalition’s drive for lasting power. The mention was brief and served to illustrate a broader point about political narratives.

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Episode: Republicans scramble as Trump’s enters his ‘lame d...

Chris Hayes noted that Beltway pundits were writing a book titled Building Red America, referencing it in a discussion of past Republican strategies.

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Beltway pundits were writing books called Building Red America.

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Amanda Litman

When We're in Charge

The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership

Chris Hayes referenced the book as a guide for the next generation’s leadership while discussing campaign strategy and activism. He highlighted that its author co‑founded Run for Something, indicating it was presented as a useful resource for emerging political organizers.

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Episode: Hayes reacts to ‘electoral drubbing’ for Trump, GO...

The book was cited as a guide for the next generation's leadership, highlighted during the discussion of campaign strategy and activism.

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Amanda Lipman is cofounder and president of Run for Something, off the book, When We're in Charge, The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership.

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Nobody's Girl

A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

The episode highlighted the memoir as a powerful account of Virginia Roberts Giuffre's abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, emphasizing its role in giving survivors a voice. Co‑author Amy Wallace spoke about the personal urgency behind publishing the work and praised its stark, harrowing detail. The hosts presented the title as an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the gravity of the scandal.

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Episode: New details emerge on Trump ballroom funding sourc...

The book detailed Virginia Jufri's harrowing experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, and aimed to give voice to survivors of sexual abuse.

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In the book, titled Nobody's Girl, which was published earlier this week, Jufri details how she was coerced at age 17 into having sex on three occasions with Epstein pal Prince Andrew, formerly the Duke of York.

Amy, it's wonderful to have you, and I have to imagine that it's a very difficult week for you to have this book out, a book that you collaborated on by someone who is no longer with us.

We spent four years together on this book, and we were very close, and she specifically wrote me an email three weeks or so before she killed herself, saying in the case of my passing, I want this book out not just for me, but for all survivors of sexual abuse.

The abuse that she endures, as recounted in the book, is genuinely monstrous and truly horrific; one thing that's very clear is just how crucial Glenn Maxwell was to the entire enterprise.

She comes to life in the book, and she turns to her sometimes and says, you know, I'll help you through this; I hope that people read it.

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Mark Twain

The Gilded Age

A Tale of Today

The book was referenced as a metaphor for the contemporary political climate, with the hosts noting that it was written in the late 19th century and has become the namesake for the era. They highlighted its historical context to illustrate parallels with today’s politics.

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Episode: MAGA cites Obama basketball court to justify Trump...

The novel was referenced as a metaphor for the current political climate, noting that it was written in the late 19th century and has been used as an appellation for the era.

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Mark Twain's novel that has sort of been used as the appellation for the name, of course, Gilded Age, which he wrote in the late 19th century.

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Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource

In the episode, the host noted that his own book, released earlier that year, examined how the demands on our attention shape politics, reflecting his fascination with the subject. He suggested listeners could read it to gain insight into this issue.

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Episode: Trump now demolishing entire East Wing of White Ho...

He mentioned that his book "The Sirens Call" had been published earlier that year.

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If you happen to read my book, The Sirens Call, which came out earlier this year, you know, I'm fascinated with the demands on our attention and how it shapes our politics.

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Sarah Goodyear

Life After Cars

Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

Chris Hayes noted that the hosts of the War on Cars podcast had just released a new title, describing it as a work that aims to free people from the tyranny of the automobile. He introduced the authors and the book’s focus during the episode.

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Episode: NYT bombshell: Trump demands $230 million from his...

Chris Hayes highlighted that the hosts of the War on Cars podcast had just released a new book called Life After Cars.

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I wanted to mention a brand new episode of my podcast, Why Is This Happening, is out today. This week, I talked with Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, who are hosts of the War on Cars podcast. We discussed their fastening new book, Life After Cars, Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile.

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Hussein Agha

Tomorrow Is Yesterday

Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine

In the episode the hosts referenced the book as a coauthored work that examines the pursuit of peace in Israel/Palestine, using it to illustrate the complex dynamics of the conflict. They highlighted the concept of a trusteeship over Gaza as an example drawn from the title’s ideas, but did not explicitly recommend it.

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Episode: Bondi dodges questions in heated hearing

The book was cited as a coauthored work by Robert Malley that discusses the pursuit of peace in IsraelPalestine, and the hosts used it to illustrate the dynamics of the conflict.

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He is coauthor of Tomorrow Is Yesterday, Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in IsraelPalestine.

The notion of Tomorrow Is Yesterday couldn't be better illustrated than the idea of a trusteeship over Gaza...

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Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records 2026

In the episode, Chris Hayes referenced the book as a symbol of a bucket‑list achievement, likening it to being named Time’s Person of the Year. He suggested that Trump viewed getting his name in the Guinness World Records as a notable personal milestone.

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Episode: FIFA creates ‘peace prize’ to give to Donald Trump

Chris Hayes noted that Trump seemed to treat appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records as a bucketlist achievement.

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It's like a bucket list sort of thing. Like being named Time Magazine's person of the year or getting his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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William P. Barr

One Damn Thing After Another

Memoirs of an Attorney General

Chris Hayes cited the memoir to illustrate how Trump repeatedly pressured the Attorney General to indict the former FBI director, while noting that the Justice Department concluded the evidence did not support a prosecution. The book was referenced as a source for this political insight.

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Episode: Former FBI director James Comey indicted after Tru...

The memoir was cited as describing how Trump pressured Barr to indict Comey, and Barr said the Justice Department concluded the evidence did not support a prosecution.

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Bill Barr writes in his 2022 memoir, it's called One Damn Thing After Another. He writes that Trump repeatedly pressured him to indict Comey for releasing memos containing confidential information about their conversations, and that everyone at the Justice Department agreed the evidence did not support a prosecution.

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