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Lovett or Leave It

Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in po...

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I Exaggerate

Kevin Nealon

Mentioned 5 months ago

Greenland New Deal

Kevin Nealon said he had released a paperback titled I Exaggerate, a collection of his caricature drawings, and recounted how an agent blocked the use of a celebrity's image to promote it.

I have a book out. It's called I Exaggerate and it's a book of all my caricature drawings.

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Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston

Mentioned 6 months ago

Don't Believe Your Lying Eyes

The hosts described the novel as a fantasy about a gay prince and an American politician's son, noting it was written by a woman. They mentioned it while comparing it to other media they discussed.

Red, White, and Royal Blue, which is about- It's a fantasy about like if the prince were gay and fucking an American politician's son. And that was also written by a woman.

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Shitlist notebook

ADZ Books

Mentioned 7 months ago

What a Year

The host listed Shitlist as another product from Cards Against Humanity, implying it is a book.

Cards Against Humanity ... consider buying one of their new games like Cards Against Humanity Tales, a book of fillintheblank stories for horrible people, or Shitlist.

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The Girls Next Door

Paul Ruditis

Mentioned 7 months ago

Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Holly Madison)

She flipped through the coffeetable book produced from the series, saw herself posing with a fake smile, and realized how miserable she had been during those years.

And I don't think anybody else would be able to tell by looking at the photos, but I can tell because it's me. I was like, holy shit, I'm like fake smiling in all of these. And I'm so miserable.

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The Uncool

Cameron Crowe

Mentioned 7 months ago

Nothin' But Netflix

The hosts discussed Crowe's memoir, noting how reading it reminded them of the warmth and backstage moments they experienced while watching Almost Famous.

So are you the uncool? Yes, of course. That comes across in the text. So there's such a warmth rating off of you. I felt it the second I was backstage, because I'll tell you something when I was reading the book and I felt the same way when I watched Almost Famous.

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The Last Picture Show

Larry McMurtry

Mentioned 7 months ago

Nothin' But Netflix

During the conversation, a guest mentioned that the musician referenced "The Last Picture Show" among other books while recalling his youth.

He started referencing books and Kurt Vonnegut and The Last Picture Show, film that was, you know, in great regard then.

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U.S. Citizenship For Dummies

Jennifer Gagliardi

Mentioned 7 months ago

Lovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Bronwyn Newport)

Bronwyn said she studied 45 minutes a day for a few weeks, used flashcards and a copy of the book from Amazon to prepare for the citizenship test and felt the questions were ones she already knew.

I studied 45 minutes a day for like three or four weeks. I made flashcards. I got the U.S. citizenship for dummies from Amazon. The questions were ones that I already knew.

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Benjamin Franklin

Walter Isaacson

Mentioned 7 months ago

More Like Pete Hague-seth

The hosts referenced a new series of children's books about the turtle Franklin, describing storylines where he receives a presidential pardon, goes out for drinks, and wrestles with doubts, and they also noted an AIgenerated cover that billed Franklin as targeting narcoterrorists.

He posted this sweet turtle, Franklin, in an AI cover that said, Franklin targets narco terrorists.

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The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

Mentioned 7 months ago

More Like Pete Hague-seth

The panel mentioned the classic picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs while discussing holiday characters, noting it as a wellknown children's story.

the snowman from the classic Raymond Briggs children's book, The Snowman.

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Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 1) cover

Niagara Falls, or Does It? (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 1)

Henry Winkler

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

Winkler referenced his longrunning Hank Zipzer series of children's novels about a dyslexic boy.

But didn't you write, Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer, 28 novels about a little boy, uh, me.

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Detective Duck

Henry Winkler

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

The hosts highlighted Henry Winkler's children's book, noting its quirky premise about solving Epstein's death mystery.

you can watch Henry's show Hazardous History on the History Channel and pick up Henry's book Detective Duck The Mystery at Emerald Pond it turns out that the mystery is how did Epstein kill himself it's a children's book for God's sakes

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A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

Mentioned 8 months ago

But Epstein's Emails

A host mentioned briefly reading Charles Dickens's classic, noting they only got as far as the cover.

I read The Tale of Two Cities. Well, I didn't. I read the cover.

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Immortal Unchained (Playstation 4 PS4) Death is Not the End

In a book co-written with another author, it was asserted that British people were among the worst idlers globally, though Liz later denied writing those specific words.

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Liz Truss also co-wrote the 2012 book Britannica Unchained, Global Lessons for Growth and Prosperity, which accused British people of being among the worst what?

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Episode: Forbidden Flute

In a book co-written with another author, it was asserted that British people were among the worst idlers globally, though Liz later denied writing those specific words.

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Liz Truss also co-wrote the 2012 book Britannica Unchained, Global Lessons for Growth and Prosperity, which accused British people of being among the worst what?

She claimed later that she didn't herself write the words.

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Michael Ford

Mein Kampf

A Translation Controversy

The judges made a passing reference to it, noting that Hitler wrote his book, in contrast to Trump, who doesn't read books. It was used as a contrast to show that Trump does not do the work that others have done.

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Hitler actually wrote his book.

— Episode: She NyQuil Be Loved

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Episode: She NyQuil Be Loved

The judges made a passing reference to it, noting that Hitler wrote his book, in contrast to Trump, who doesn't read books. It was used as a contrast to show that Trump does not do the work that others have done.

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Hitler actually wrote his book.

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Postcards from the Edge by Carrie Fisher (1987-08-06)

Sam Pancake's solo show, 'Pancakes from the Edge', was loosely inspired by this book, movie and its characters, in a comedic way.

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I have an obsession with the classic masterpiece, Postcards from the Edge, the movie, with Streep and McLean, Carrie Fisher's book, Mike Nichols, and the show is loosely inspired by my obsession with...

— Episode: Lovett or Grieve It

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Episode: Lovett or Grieve It

Sam Pancake's solo show, 'Pancakes from the Edge', was loosely inspired by this book, movie and its characters, in a comedic way.

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I have an obsession with the classic masterpiece, Postcards from the Edge, the movie, with Streep and McLean, Carrie Fisher's book, Mike Nichols, and the show is loosely inspired by my obsession with that movie, its characters, sketches, and stories, and me just exploring why it means so much to me.

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Brandon Kyle Goodman

You Gotta Be You

How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are

Brandon Kyle Goodman's book, 'You Gotta Be You', was described as a self-help memoir about learning to love all parts of one's identity.

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Brandon's first book, You Gotta Be You, is out September 27th. Tell us a little bit about the book. The book is part self-help, part memoir about learning to love the intersections of...

— Episode: Lovett or Grieve It

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Episode: Lovett or Grieve It

Brandon Kyle Goodman's book, 'You Gotta Be You', was described as a self-help memoir about learning to love all parts of one's identity.

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Brandon's first book, You Gotta Be You, is out September 27th. Tell us a little bit about the book. The book is part self-help, part memoir about learning to love the intersections of one's identity, asking the question, who would I be if society never got its hands on me? And so I hope that it'll inspire anybody out there to really be who you are fully.

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Lis Smith

Any Given Tuesday

A Political Love Story

Liz Smith's book, 'Any Given Tuesday', was mentioned and promoted during the podcast, discussed briefly, and was recommended to listeners to purchase at brick and mortar bookstores.

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Here to discuss it is the author of the new book Any Given Tuesday, A Political Love Story. Please welcome to the stage, Liz Smith.

— Episode: Death Becomes Her Majesty

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Episode: Death Becomes Her Majesty

Liz Smith's book, 'Any Given Tuesday', was mentioned and promoted during the podcast, discussed briefly, and was recommended to listeners to purchase at brick and mortar bookstores.

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Here to discuss it is the author of the new book Any Given Tuesday, A Political Love Story. Please welcome to the stage, Liz Smith.

Buy her book Any Given Tuesday at brick and mortar bookstores near you.

Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top (Sports Book for Boys, Gift for Boys) (Ages 15-17) Cover

Jeremy Bhandari

Trust the Grind

How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top (Sports Book for Boys, Gift for Boys) (Ages 15-17)

Dr. Mallow, a former physician for President Biden, wrote a book about hustle culture and the dangers of it, which he believes the president embodies, having him work while recovering from COVID-19.

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There's Nothing More Dangerous Than The Grind by Dr. Mark Mallow.

— Episode: Private Jets, Public Frets

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Episode: Private Jets, Public Frets

Dr. Mallow, a former physician for President Biden, wrote a book about hustle culture and the dangers of it, which he believes the president embodies, having him work while recovering from COVID-19.

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There's Nothing More Dangerous Than The Grind by Dr. Mark Mallow.

SlimFast Meal Replacement Powder, Original Rich Chocolate Royale, Shake Mix, 10g of Protein, 52 Servings (Packaging May Vary) Cover

SlimFast Meal Replacement Powder, Original Rich Chocolate Royale, Shake Mix, 10g of Protein, 52 Servings (Packaging May Vary)

Dr. Mallow's second book discussed his weight loss shakes and how they work and the benefits, which he stated were vegan protein and were not filled with parasites.

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As outlined in my next book, My Weight Loss Shakes Actually Work by Dr. Mark Mallow.

— Episode: Private Jets, Public Frets

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Episode: Private Jets, Public Frets

Dr. Mallow's second book discussed his weight loss shakes and how they work and the benefits, which he stated were vegan protein and were not filled with parasites.

"

As outlined in my next book, My Weight Loss Shakes Actually Work by Dr. Mark Mallow.

There are no parasites in Dr. Mallow's shakes.

Just By Looking at Him: A hilarious, sexy and ground-breaking debut novel Cover

Ryan O'Connell

Just By Looking at Him

A hilarious, sexy and ground-breaking debut novel

It was described as a tromedy, and it was said to be horny, gay, and focused on disability. The discussion turned to the book's release and its intersectionality.

"

Please welcome Ryan O'Connell.

— Episode: Gun Control > Door Control

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Episode: Gun Control > Door Control

It was described as a tromedy, and it was said to be horny, gay, and focused on disability. The discussion turned to the book's release and its intersectionality.

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Please welcome Ryan O'Connell.

Let's talk about this book Just By Looking at Him.

It's sort of like a tromedy and it's like really horny and gay and disabled because that's intersectionality that terrific.

And it's out on June 7th

The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred Cover

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

The Disordered Cosmos

A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred

The book by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein was mentioned as being available in paperback and discussed the topics of dark matter, space-time, and dreams deferred.

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Her book, The Disordered Cosmos, A Journey Into Dark Matter, Space Time, and Dreams Deferred is out now in paper book. Buy that book.

— Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

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Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

The book by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein was mentioned as being available in paperback and discussed the topics of dark matter, space-time, and dreams deferred.

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Her book, The Disordered Cosmos, A Journey Into Dark Matter, Space Time, and Dreams Deferred is out now in paper book. Buy that book.

It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health (The Family Library) Cover

Robie H. Harris

It's Perfectly Normal

Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health (The Family Library)

The book, 'It's Perfectly Normal', was discussed as a resource for parents and schools to teach children about sexuality and safety, and was targeted for a potential ban by some school board candidates.

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So one of the books is called It's Perfectly Normal. And it's a perfectly normal book.

— Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

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Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

The book, 'It's Perfectly Normal', was discussed as a resource for parents and schools to teach children about sexuality and safety, and was targeted for a potential ban by some school board candidates.

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So one of the books is called It's Perfectly Normal. And it's a perfectly normal book.

It's something that is a fantastic resource for parents, for schools to teach children what it means to be safe with their sexuality.

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Maia Kobabe

Gender Queer

A Memoir

The book, 'Genderqueer', was mentioned as being targeted for a potential ban by some school board members and was discussed as a story of someone's journey of self-acceptance and dealing with struggles related to gender identity.

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The other book, Genderqueer, which I did not read prior to seeing this, but have since, is a book about someone learning to accept themselves and dealing with that intense struggle of not having the l...

— Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

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Episode: Darkest MAGA Before the Dawn

The book, 'Genderqueer', was mentioned as being targeted for a potential ban by some school board members and was discussed as a story of someone's journey of self-acceptance and dealing with struggles related to gender identity.

"

The other book, Genderqueer, which I did not read prior to seeing this, but have since, is a book about someone learning to accept themselves and dealing with that intense struggle of not having the language when they were growing up to identify who they are.

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Fleishman Is in Trouble

A Novel

It was mentioned in passing that 'Fleischman Is in Trouble' was discussed, but no specific details were given about the book.

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Have you read Fleischman? Fleischman is in trouble?

— Episode: Jonathan Groff's Rude Awakening

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Episode: Jonathan Groff's Rude Awakening

It was mentioned in passing that 'Fleischman Is in Trouble' was discussed, but no specific details were given about the book.

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Have you read Fleischman? Fleischman is in trouble?

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RH Disney

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book)

It was described as having a plot where the main character is forced to dance in red-hot iron shoes until her death as punishment for trying to eat her stepdaughter's lungs, ultimately considered superior to the Disney version.

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Dancing in a pair of red hot iron shoes until you die at your stepdaughter's wedding as punishment for that time you tried to eat her lungs.

— Episode: Ghosted by Grimes

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Episode: Ghosted by Grimes

It was described as having a plot where the main character is forced to dance in red-hot iron shoes until her death as punishment for trying to eat her stepdaughter's lungs, ultimately considered superior to the Disney version.

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Dancing in a pair of red hot iron shoes until you die at your stepdaughter's wedding as punishment for that time you tried to eat her lungs.

That's so much better than...

Caine Mutiny, The Cover

Herman Wouk

Caine Mutiny, The

It was mentioned during a trivia game as the other book by Herman Wouk, alongside 'The Winds of War'. It was written in 1951.

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Who wrote your dad's favorite book about World War II 1971's The Winds of War? They also wrote 1951's Oh, Herman Woot, Herman Woot

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Episode: And We're Back!

It was mentioned during a trivia game as the other book by Herman Wouk, alongside 'The Winds of War'. It was written in 1951.

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Who wrote your dad's favorite book about World War II 1971's The Winds of War? They also wrote 1951's Oh, Herman Woot, Herman Woot

Happens Every Day: An All-Too-True Story Cover

Isabel Gillies

Happens Every Day

An All-Too-True Story

It was mentioned as a Starbucks Book of the Month selection, written by a woman whose husband cheated on her in a small town, which was the basis of a gossip story.

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And it was from a woman who had been cheated on by one of the professors. The book is called It Happens Every Day.

— Episode: Come No-Fly With Me

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Episode: Come No-Fly With Me

It was mentioned as a Starbucks Book of the Month selection, written by a woman whose husband cheated on her in a small town, which was the basis of a gossip story.

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And it was from a woman who had been cheated on by one of the professors. The book is called It Happens Every Day.

What Happens Every Day? Yeah, affairs, affairs happen every day.

Sounds like a guy that abused a student is like, it Happens Every Day.

If you read the book, the not very good book. It's a very not all men phrase. A woman wrote the book.

Oh, it was like a tell all. Yes. About moving to a small town and then having your husband sleep with someone else in the small town.

Giovanni's Room: Introduction by Colm Tóibín (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series) Cover

James Baldwin

Giovanni's Room

Introduction by Colm Tóibín (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)

It was briefly mentioned as an example of a classic book that deals with topics that might be considered controversial or problematic for some, and therefore might be prone to banning.

"

Shout out to James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, which I also haven't read.

— Episode: Mayors Unmasked!

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Episode: Mayors Unmasked!

It was briefly mentioned as an example of a classic book that deals with topics that might be considered controversial or problematic for some, and therefore might be prone to banning.

"

Shout out to James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, which I also haven't read.

Admissions Cover

Joshua Harmon

Admissions

It was discussed as a memoir about the author's boarding school experience, including racism and emotional trauma. It received several positive reviews from various publications.

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Indiana's Goshen News says of your new book, which is available wherever books are sold, there's an urgent message inside this book that's essential reading for educators but it's also just plain enjo...

— Episode: Five Alarm Breyer

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Episode: Five Alarm Breyer

It was discussed as a memoir about the author's boarding school experience, including racism and emotional trauma. It received several positive reviews from various publications.

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Indiana's Goshen News says of your new book, which is available wherever books are sold, there's an urgent message inside this book that's essential reading for educators but it's also just plain enjoyable. Find Admissions. It's a class act.

In the review of your new book, which is again titled Admissions, the New York Times characterizes your authorial voice as swift, charming and unsurprising and the book itself is fresh and funny.

In their Audible review, which is the first one you see when you download your new book, Admissions, someone named Yoshi declares her work is a flaming tower of truth that will live on for generations.

According to Town & Country Mag, they are a funny, observant writer with a powerful, unforgettable story to tell.

Last month Vogue called your story thorough, necessary, and overdue in their best books of 2022 roundup.

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Lacy Crawford

Notes on a Silencing

A Memoir

It was mentioned briefly as a book that should also be read by the listeners. It was written by the author of the New York Times review of 'Admissions'.

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You should also read her book. It's called Notes on a Silencing.

— Episode: Five Alarm Breyer

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Episode: Five Alarm Breyer

It was mentioned briefly as a book that should also be read by the listeners. It was written by the author of the New York Times review of 'Admissions'.

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You should also read her book. It's called Notes on a Silencing.

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Novak Djokovic

Serve to Win

The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence

It was mentioned that in his book, Djokovic claims his doctor diagnosed him with a gluten intolerance by holding a piece of bread and pushing down on his other arm, and that positive thoughts can purify water.

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Novak Djokovic says his doctor diagnosed him with a gluten intolerance by holding a piece of bread and pushing down on his other arm, claiming his arm felt weaker. He also said that positive thought c...

— Episode: Get Better Friends, Sonia!

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Episode: Get Better Friends, Sonia!

It was mentioned that in his book, Djokovic claims his doctor diagnosed him with a gluten intolerance by holding a piece of bread and pushing down on his other arm, and that positive thoughts can purify water.

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Novak Djokovic says his doctor diagnosed him with a gluten intolerance by holding a piece of bread and pushing down on his other arm, claiming his arm felt weaker. He also said that positive thought can purify contaminated water.

Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life Cover

David Billings

Deep Denial

The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life

Chris Cuomo's forthcoming book was pulled from HarperCollins' publishing schedule after he was fired from CNN.

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HarperCollins has pulled his forthcoming book which was originally titled Deep Denial from their publishing schedule

— Episode: TEAM JEREMY STRONG

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Episode: TEAM JEREMY STRONG

Chris Cuomo's forthcoming book was pulled from HarperCollins' publishing schedule after he was fired from CNN.

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HarperCollins has pulled his forthcoming book which was originally titled Deep Denial from their publishing schedule

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