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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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David A. Graham

The Project

How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America

The book was mentioned as the work of David Graham and referenced in the context of his discussion on how Project 2025 is reshaping America.

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David Graham, author of The Project, How Project 2025 is Reshaping America.

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The book was mentioned as the work of David Graham and referenced in the context of his discussion on how Project 2025 is reshaping America.

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David Graham, author of The Project, How Project 2025 is Reshaping America.

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Peter J. Hotez

The Deadly Rise of Anti-science

A Scientist's Warning

Chris Hayes introduced Dr. Peter Hotez as the author of The Deadly Rise of Antiscience, emphasizing his expertise on the subject.

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Author of The Deadly Rise of Antiscience, A Scientist's Warning.

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Chris Hayes introduced Dr. Peter Hotez as the author of The Deadly Rise of Antiscience, emphasizing his expertise on the subject.

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Author of The Deadly Rise of Antiscience, A Scientist's Warning.

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David A. Graham

The Project

How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America

Hayes noted that David Graham, a staff writer for The Atlantic, had read the full Project 2025 document and turned it into a book called The Project.

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He read the entire thing and wrote a book called The Project, How Project 2025 is Reshaping America.

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Hayes noted that David Graham, a staff writer for The Atlantic, had read the full Project 2025 document and turned it into a book called The Project.

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He read the entire thing and wrote a book called The Project, How Project 2025 is Reshaping America.

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Omar El Akkad

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

National Book Award

Hayes highlighted Omar ElAqib's new book, describing it as a provocative work that forced an important conversation about justice and American liberalism.

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That's journalist Omar ElAqib tackles in his excellent new book, One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This, where he writes, ...

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Hayes highlighted Omar ElAqib's new book, describing it as a provocative work that forced an important conversation about justice and American liberalism.

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That's journalist Omar ElAqib tackles in his excellent new book, One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This, where he writes, ...

I want to say this book has haunted me. I don't necessarily agree with everything in the book, but I think people should read it because it forces an important conversation.

We're in This Together: Leo's Lunch Box Cover

Raphael G. Warnock

We're in This Together

Leo's Lunch Box

The children's book was presented as a story about sharing and generosity, drawing on the miracle of the loaves and fish to teach compassion to kids.

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He has a new book out today. It's a children's book titled We're in This Together, Leo's Lunchbox, about the need to share what we have.

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The children's book was presented as a story about sharing and generosity, drawing on the miracle of the loaves and fish to teach compassion to kids.

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He has a new book out today. It's a children's book titled We're in This Together, Leo's Lunchbox, about the need to share what we have.

In my newest children's book, Leo's Lunchbox, I'm talking about a faith where we reach out and we create what I call a culture of compassion and kindness.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, you can get his new book. We're in This Together. Leo's Lunchbox, wherever you get your books.

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Jonathan Allen

Fight

Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House

The book was presented as a newly released coauthored volume about the 2024 election, and listeners were told it was available for purchase wherever books are sold.

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He's coauthor of a new book about the 2024 election, Fight Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.

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The book was presented as a newly released coauthored volume about the 2024 election, and listeners were told it was available for purchase wherever books are sold.

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He's coauthor of a new book about the 2024 election, Fight Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.

The new book is called Fight Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.

It's available wherever you get your books.

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Leah Litman

Lawless

How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

Leah Littman was noted as the author of the forthcoming book Lawless, which was scheduled to be released the next month and was available for preorder.

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She's also the author of a forthcoming book, Lawless, which is out next month and you can pre-order now.

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Leah Littman was noted as the author of the forthcoming book Lawless, which was scheduled to be released the next month and was available for preorder.

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She's also the author of a forthcoming book, Lawless, which is out next month and you can pre-order now.

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Beverly Gage

G-Man (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century

Chris Hayes introduced Beverly Gage as the author of G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century during his podcast segment.

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Hey, everyone. It's Chris Hayes. This week on my podcast, Why Is This Happening? Beverly Gage, author of G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. Hoover created this playbook of...

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Chris Hayes introduced Beverly Gage as the author of G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century during his podcast segment.

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Hey, everyone. It's Chris Hayes. This week on my podcast, Why Is This Happening? Beverly Gage, author of G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. Hoover created this playbook of how you could use an institution like the FBI to intimidate your enemies, to gather information.

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Michael Lewis

Who Is Government?

The Untold Story of Public Service

Michael Lewis's new book was described as an essay collection revealing the untold story of public service, emphasizing how civil servants keep the nation functioning. The hosts noted its relevance to current governmental challenges and its availability for listeners.

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writes about in an essay from his new book, Who is the Government? The Untold Story of Public Service.

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Michael Lewis's new book was described as an essay collection revealing the untold story of public service, emphasizing how civil servants keep the nation functioning. The hosts noted its relevance to current governmental challenges and its availability for listeners.

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writes about in an essay from his new book, Who is the Government? The Untold Story of Public Service.

This new book is called Who Is Government? The Unsold Story of Public Service.

It's called Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Services is available wherever you like to get your books.

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Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource

Chris Hayes announced he would be in Chicago to promote his new book, The Siren's Call, noting the green cover and providing a link for more information.

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next Monday, I want to let you know, I will be in the wonderful city of Chicago in which I used to live and which I love to talk about my new book, The Siren's Call. It's St. Paddy's Day and we will b...

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Chris Hayes announced he would be in Chicago to promote his new book, The Siren's Call, noting the green cover and providing a link for more information.

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next Monday, I want to let you know, I will be in the wonderful city of Chicago in which I used to live and which I love to talk about my new book, The Siren's Call. It's St. Paddy's Day and we will be at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. The river will be green. We will be there. The book cover is green. You can get more info at msnbc.com slash The Siren's Call.

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Peter J. Hotez

The Deadly Rise of Anti-science

A Scientist's Warning

Peter Hotez was identified as the author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science, a scientist's warning about antiscience movements.

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He's also dean ... and author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, A Scientist's Warning.

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Peter Hotez was identified as the author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science, a scientist's warning about antiscience movements.

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He's also dean ... and author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, A Scientist's Warning.

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Peter J. Hotez

Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism

My Journey as a Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, and Autism Dad

Hotez said he had written Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism, describing his journey and debunking the vaccineautism myth.

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Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism, My Journey to Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, Autism, and Autism Dad.

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Hotez said he had written Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism, describing his journey and debunking the vaccineautism myth.

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Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism, My Journey to Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, Autism, and Autism Dad.

It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country: Our Broken Government and the Plight of Veterans Cover

David Shulkin

It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country

Our Broken Government and the Plight of Veterans

David Shulkin was noted as the author of It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country.

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He's also the author of It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country, Our Broken Government, and the Plight of Veterans.

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David Shulkin was noted as the author of It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country.

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He's also the author of It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country, Our Broken Government, and the Plight of Veterans.

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Elle Reeve

Black Pill

How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics

In the episode, Hayes referenced the title as an examination of the darkest corners of the right‑wing internet and its path to political influence. He noted that the author documented how extremist online communities moved from fringe to the political table, highlighting the book’s insight into how online extremism shapes American politics. The discussion presented it as a relevant source for his argument rather than a direct endorsement.

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It was referenced as a book by Ellie Reeve that examined the worst corners of the rightwing internet and explained how that extremist fringe gained influence within the political system.

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who wrote a book called Black Pill about the worst corners of the internet, the darkest corners of the rightwing internet, and how it managed to gain a seat of power at the table.

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Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource

Chris Hayes announced he would be promoting his new book, The Sirens Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, noting its New York Times bestseller status.

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I'm heading back out on the road again to talk about a new book, The Sirens Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.

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Chris Hayes announced he would be promoting his new book, The Sirens Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource, noting its New York Times bestseller status.

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I'm heading back out on the road again to talk about a new book, The Sirens Call, How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.

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Mary Robinson

Climate Justice

Cass Sunstein mentioned that his latest book, Climate Justice, had just been released that month.

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He was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Information Regulatory Affairs, where he oversaw all governmental regulations. He's now a professor at Harv...

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Cass Sunstein mentioned that his latest book, Climate Justice, had just been released that month.

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He was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Information Regulatory Affairs, where he oversaw all governmental regulations. He's now a professor at Harvard Law School and the author of dozens of books, most recently Climate Justice, which is out this month.

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Alencia Johnson

Flip the Tables

The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change

Alencia Johnson announced that Michelle Goldberg's new book, Flip the Tables, would be released on March 11th.

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She has a new book titled Flip the Tables, The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage in Making Change. That will be out on March 11th.

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Alencia Johnson announced that Michelle Goldberg's new book, Flip the Tables, would be released on March 11th.

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She has a new book titled Flip the Tables, The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage in Making Change. That will be out on March 11th.

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Peter J. Hotez

The Deadly Rise of Anti-science

A Scientist's Warning

Dr. Peter Hotez identified himself as the author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science.

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author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, A Scientist Warning, and he joins me now.

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Dr. Peter Hotez identified himself as the author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science.

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author of The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, A Scientist Warning, and he joins me now.

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Alexander Vindman

The Folly of Realism

How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine

The book was announced as a newly released work by former NSC official Alexander Vindman, focusing on how the West misread Russia and betrayed Ukraine. It was highlighted as available for purchase at the time of the episode.

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Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman served as the Director of European Affairs for National Security Council, Trump's first administration, until he resigned in February 2020. He's the a...

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The book was announced as a newly released work by former NSC official Alexander Vindman, focusing on how the West misread Russia and betrayed Ukraine. It was highlighted as available for purchase at the time of the episode.

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Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman served as the Director of European Affairs for National Security Council, Trump's first administration, until he resigned in February 2020. He's the author of the new book, The Folly of Realism, How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine. It just came out today. You can get it wherever books are sold.

His new book, The Folly of Realism, is out today. You should check it out.

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The Associated Press

The Associated Press Stylebook

2026-2028

The conversation referenced the AP Stylebook as the widely used authority for language and usage, especially regarding the naming of the Gulf of Mexico.

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According to the widely used AP Stylebook, which is an arbiter of language and usage around the world and often used by journalists, the body of water remains the Gulf of Mexico with a reference to Tr...

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The conversation referenced the AP Stylebook as the widely used authority for language and usage, especially regarding the naming of the Gulf of Mexico.

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According to the widely used AP Stylebook, which is an arbiter of language and usage around the world and often used by journalists, the body of water remains the Gulf of Mexico with a reference to Trump's order to call it the Gulf of America.

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