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Trump's Ten Commandments
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
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‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat
Firestorm
Jacob Soboroff
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Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’
Injustice
Carol Leonnig
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Trump directs DHS to investigate new citizens for ‘voter fraud’
Born Fighting
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‘This did not go well for them: Frey reacts as Minneapolis ICE surges ends
The Sirens' Call
Chris Hayes
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Trump reassembles his 2020 coup crew amid 2026 midterm panic
The Game Changer (Local Legends
Lane Walker
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‘Playing Whac-a-Mole’: Hayes says Trump’s ICE ‘drawdown’ can’t be trusted
The Innocent Man
John Grisham
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DOJ sought criminal probe of Renee Good after her death
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
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‘F*** off’: World hits back as Trump’s aggression shocks global leaders
One Man's Striving
William Gayley Simpson
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Chris Hayes’ map-based theory behind Trump’s Greenland obsession
1984
George Orwell
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Hayes dismantles JD Vance’s ICE shooting claims
Open Veins of Latin America
Eduardo Galeano
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Trump’s Greenland obsession intensifies as White House floats military action
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Trump
The Art of the Deal
During the episode, the host referenced the book's notoriety while noting Trump's claim that he authored it, using it as a point of comparison to comment on his current behavior. The discussion was brief and observational rather than an endorsement.
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The host referenced Trump's claim that he wroteTheArtoftheDeal, noting the book's notoriety while commenting on Trump's current behavior.
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He even said he wrote The Art of the Deal Master Negotiator, but he doesn't even want to have the meeting.
Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine
The hosts highlighted that the co-authors had written an amazing book that examined the history and challenges of peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. They referenced it while discussing the difficulty of negotiating sticking points in the conflict, presenting it as a valuable insight into the region. The overall tone was positive, indicating strong endorsement.
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The hosts noted that Malley and Agha had cowritten the book "Tomorrow is Yesterday," which examines the history and challenges of peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
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They've written an amazing book together called Tomorrow Is Yesterday, Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel-Palestine. On the podcast, we talked about the difficulty of negotiating sticking points between Israelis and Palestinians.
Murder the Truth
Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful
Chris Hayes mentioned that David Enrich is the author of the wellreviewed book Murder, the Truth, Fear of the First Amendment, and A Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful.
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David Enrich is a New York Times deputy investigations editor and reporter, author of the much celebrated, wellreviewed Murder, the Truth, Fear of the First Amendment, and A Secret Campaign to Protect...
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Episode: ABC pauses Kimmel after threats from Trump FCC
Chris Hayes mentioned that David Enrich is the author of the wellreviewed book Murder, the Truth, Fear of the First Amendment, and A Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful.
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David Enrich is a New York Times deputy investigations editor and reporter, author of the much celebrated, wellreviewed Murder, the Truth, Fear of the First Amendment, and A Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful.
The Violence Inside Us
A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy
During an interview about gun violence, the host introduced the guest as the author of the book, noting his personal experience with horrific shootings in his state. The discussion highlighted that the book provides a brief history of the ongoing American tragedy of gun violence. The tone was informative and supportive of the book’s relevance to the topic.
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Senator Chris Murphy was introduced as the author of The Violence Inside Us, A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy, during the interview about gun violence.
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He has, of course, experienced horrific gun violence in his own state and is author of the book, The Violence Inside Us, A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy.
A Thousand Ways to Die
The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America
The hosts highlighted the new release as an important exploration of the true cost of violence on Black life in America and urged listeners to obtain a copy. They expressed admiration for the author and emphasized the book's relevance, encouraging anyone interested to pick it up.
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The new book was highlighted as a fresh release that explores the true cost of violence on Black life in America, and the hosts urged listeners to obtain a copy.
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Jermaine Lee ... is the author of the new book A Thousand Ways to Die, The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America, which is out today and available wherever you get your books.
Tremaine Lee. The book is called A Thousand Ways to Die. It is out today and I really do urge you to pick up a copy.
I've been such an admirer of yours for so long and you're such a valuable colleague and just feel very lucky that I've gotten to work with you through the years and anyone who has ever seen any of your work or not should pick this book up.
The Vital Center
Politics of Freedom
During the episode, Chris Hayes referenced the title as a work by Arthur Schlesinger that explored the historical appeal of authoritarianism in America. The hosts highlighted its relevance to the discussion on political extremes, but did not issue a strong endorsement. The mention was primarily informational.
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The hosts noted that Arthur Schlesinger wrote The Vital Center, a book that examined the historical appeal of authoritarianism in America.
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Schlesinger wrote a book about it called The Vital Center.
Some of Us
A Story of Citizenship and the United States
The host introduced Heather McGee, describing the title as a phenomenally received work and used it as a backdrop for discussing California's response. The discussion framed the book as a notable, well‑regarded contribution, implying strong endorsement.
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The host highlighted Heather McGee as the author of the phenomenally received book "Some of Us" while introducing her to the discussion.
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Heather McGee is a long time progressive strategist Author of the phenomenal book, Some of Us
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
The host praised David Blight's "History of Frederick Douglass" as one of the greatest works of history he had ever read.
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David Blight's History of Frederick Douglass One of the greatest works of history I've ever read
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The host praised David Blight's "History of Frederick Douglass" as one of the greatest works of history he had ever read.
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David Blight's History of Frederick Douglass One of the greatest works of history I've ever read
Which Way is West
A Place or a State of Mind? One Man's Journey to Find Out
The book was cited as a 1978 publication that has circulated in many extremist circles.
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Which Way, Western Man? A 1978 book that has circulated in many extremist circles.
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The book was cited as a 1978 publication that has circulated in many extremist circles.
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Which Way, Western Man? A 1978 book that has circulated in many extremist circles.
Coming Up Short
A Memoir of My America
The host announced that former Labor Secretary Robert Reich had just released a new memoir titled Coming Up Short, a memoir of his America, which was available that day.
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I did somebody a favor and put him in there. Robert Rice served as the Secretary of Labor under President Clinton. He's now a Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at the University of California, Berke...
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The host announced that former Labor Secretary Robert Reich had just released a new memoir titled Coming Up Short, a memoir of his America, which was available that day.
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I did somebody a favor and put him in there. Robert Rice served as the Secretary of Labor under President Clinton. He's now a Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He's the author of a brand new book called Coming Up Short, a memoir of my America, which is out today.
Robert Reich is the former Secretary of Labor. His new book, Coming Up Short, A Memoir of My America, is out today wherever you get your books.
The Sirens' Call
How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource
He said he had been on the road early in the year promoting his book, The Siren's Call, and mentioned that many listeners had read it and provided feedback.
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You look at me. We don't see each other. But I got to be on the road early this year for a while for the tour for my book, The Siren's Call, which so many of you have generously read and given me feed...
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He said he had been on the road early in the year promoting his book, The Siren's Call, and mentioned that many listeners had read it and provided feedback.
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You look at me. We don't see each other. But I got to be on the road early this year for a while for the tour for my book, The Siren's Call, which so many of you have generously read and given me feedback on.
The Art of the Comeback
Donald Trump's Resurgence, MAGA and the Future of America (VOICES OF LIBERTY)
The book was mentioned when a photograph of its 1997 edition was shown, noting it bore a personal inscription to Jeffrey Epstein.
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And it also included this photograph of a different book, Trump's 1997 The Art of the Comeback, with the future president inscribed to one Jeffrey Epstein quote to Jeff, You are the g...
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The book was mentioned when a photograph of its 1997 edition was shown, noting it bore a personal inscription to Jeffrey Epstein.
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And it also included this photograph of a different book, Trump's 1997 The Art of the Comeback, with the future president inscribed to one Jeffrey Epstein quote to Jeff, You are the greatest.
Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine
The book was mentioned as a forthcoming title about life, death and the pursuit of peace in IsraelPalestine, and listeners were told it could be preordered.
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Robert Malley served as the lead negotiator for the Iran nuclear deal back in 2015 and a special envoy for Iran under President Biden. He's coauthor of the forthcoming book, Tomorrow Is Yester...
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The book was mentioned as a forthcoming title about life, death and the pursuit of peace in IsraelPalestine, and listeners were told it could be preordered.
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Robert Malley served as the lead negotiator for the Iran nuclear deal back in 2015 and a special envoy for Iran under President Biden. He's coauthor of the forthcoming book, Tomorrow Is Yesterday, Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in IsraelPalestine, which you can preorder now.
Perversion of Justice
The Jeffrey Epstein Story
The book was cited as the work of journalist Julie Kay Brown, who has covered the Epstein story for years and authored a detailed account of the case.
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Julie Kay Brown has been covering the Epstein story for years as an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald. ... She's the author of Perversion of Justice, the Jeffrey Epstein sto...
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Episode: MAGA turns on Trump over Epstein scandal
The book was cited as the work of journalist Julie Kay Brown, who has covered the Epstein story for years and authored a detailed account of the case.
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Julie Kay Brown has been covering the Epstein story for years as an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald. ... She's the author of Perversion of Justice, the Jeffrey Epstein story.
All of the evidence we've seen that Julie documented so well in her reporting in her book points to really bad guy does really bad things.
Reign of Terror
How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump
The book was cited as an analysis of how the post9/11 era destabilized the United States and helped create the conditions that led to Donald Trump's presidency.
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He is author of The Reign of Terror, How the 9-11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump.
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The book was cited as an analysis of how the post9/11 era destabilized the United States and helped create the conditions that led to Donald Trump's presidency.
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He is author of The Reign of Terror, How the 9-11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump.
He currently writes the indispensable Forever Wars newsletter, which I recommend.
Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine
The title was brought up by Chris Hayes during a discussion about media influence on foreign policy, noting that it was a co‑authored work that examined life, death and the quest for peace in Israel and Palestine. He referenced the book as an example of the kind of nuanced analysis that informs understanding of the region, but did not elaborate further.
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The work was referenced as a coauthored volume exploring life, death, and the pursuit of peace in Israel and Palestine.
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He is co-author of Tomorrow Is Yesterday, Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel, Palestine.
The Message
The host noted that the book was newly released, and Coates later referenced one of its essays about a work being removed from a reading list. The discussion highlighted the book's relevance to current debates on censorship.
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The host mentioned that Coates's most recent book, The Message, was currently available, and Coates later referenced one of its essays dealing with book censorship.
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His most recent book, The Message, is out now.
One of the essays in The Message is about having a, you know, a book of yours, you know, removed from a book list.
Empire of AI
Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI
The book was highlighted as the work of Karen Howe during the episode introduction.
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Hey, everyone. It's Chris Hayes. This week on my podcast, Why Is This Happening? Karen Howe, author of Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI.
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The book was highlighted as the work of Karen Howe during the episode introduction.
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Hey, everyone. It's Chris Hayes. This week on my podcast, Why Is This Happening? Karen Howe, author of Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI.
Empire of AI
Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI
The host introduced Karen Howe as the author of the bookEmpire of AI, noting its subtitle about dreams and nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI.
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Karen Howe, author of Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI.
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The host introduced Karen Howe as the author of the bookEmpire of AI, noting its subtitle about dreams and nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI.
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Karen Howe, author of Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's Open AI.
Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things
What Categories Reveal About the Mind
The book was cited as a wellknown work on categorization while discussing how the pardon power creates new categories of criminal behavior.
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there's a famous book about categorization by George Lakoff called Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things. And it's about, you know, categories of things.
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The book was cited as a wellknown work on categorization while discussing how the pardon power creates new categories of criminal behavior.
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there's a famous book about categorization by George Lakoff called Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things. And it's about, you know, categories of things.
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