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The Great Gatsby
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Injustice
Carol Leonnig
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Read Your Mind
Oz Pearlman
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Trump hails 'amazing' Xi meeting, cuts China tariffs
Retribution
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Why America Slept
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None Dare Call It Treason
25 Years Later
It was alluded to as an old book that was relevant to the topic of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress charges and the former president's conduct on January 6th.
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Of course, as the old book says, non-dare call it treason.
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It was alluded to as an old book that was relevant to the topic of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress charges and the former president's conduct on January 6th.
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Of course, as the old book says, non-dare call it treason.
Something Like Treason
Disloyal American Soldiers & the Plot to Bring World War II Home
It is an upcoming book that will detail a lot of things that happened on January 6th and afterward, including the author's journey from immigrating to the US, serving in the military, and joining the Capitol Police.
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I'll be detailing a lot of those things, my journey from coming to the United States, my service in an upcoming book that I'm writing. As of right now I have it titled American Treason.
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It is an upcoming book that will detail a lot of things that happened on January 6th and afterward, including the author's journey from immigrating to the US, serving in the military, and joining the Capitol Police.
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I'll be detailing a lot of those things, my journey from coming to the United States, my service in an upcoming book that I'm writing. As of right now I have it titled American Treason.
The Intersectional Environmentalist
How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet
It was mentioned as a book written about a politician who claimed to be an environmentalist, despite not having much concrete evidence to support this claim.
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Somebody wrote a book that I'm an environmentalist that actually called The Environmentalist.
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It was mentioned as a book written about a politician who claimed to be an environmentalist, despite not having much concrete evidence to support this claim.
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Somebody wrote a book that I'm an environmentalist that actually called The Environmentalist.
Actually before I did this, but they wrote a book. I'd like to get it. I have it in the other office. I'll bring it to my next news conference, perhaps.
The future of conservatism,
It was discussed while Joe Scarborough mentioned a book he wrote in 2009 that talked about the importance of dominating in alternative energy sources to not rely on petro-dictators, referencing the current Ukraine war.
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I wrote about this in a book about the future of conservatism in 2009 and they talked about how critical it was that we dominate in the area of alternative energy sources in the future so we didn't ha...
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It was discussed while Joe Scarborough mentioned a book he wrote in 2009 that talked about the importance of dominating in alternative energy sources to not rely on petro-dictators, referencing the current Ukraine war.
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I wrote about this in a book about the future of conservatism in 2009 and they talked about how critical it was that we dominate in the area of alternative energy sources in the future so we didn't have to rely on petro-dictators.
Lincoln vs. Davis
The War of the Presidents
It was mentioned in the context of discussing how President Biden has handled the war in Ukraine, and the book likely offers insights into the topic of presidential leadership in wartime.
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Michael Bachelos she wrote Presidents of War.
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It was mentioned in the context of discussing how President Biden has handled the war in Ukraine, and the book likely offers insights into the topic of presidential leadership in wartime.
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Michael Bachelos she wrote Presidents of War.
Interference
A Surprise Pregnancy Hockey Romance (Walker University Book 4)
Former Mueller prosecutors detailed the inside story of the Trump-Russia investigation through their new book, clarifying key decisions like not subpoenaing Trump and countering Attorney General Barr's misleading summary of the findings.
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That historic decision is one of the topics discussed in the new book from three former prosecutors in Mueller's office entitled Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and th...
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Former Mueller prosecutors detailed the inside story of the Trump-Russia investigation through their new book, clarifying key decisions like not subpoenaing Trump and countering Attorney General Barr's misleading summary of the findings.
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That historic decision is one of the topics discussed in the new book from three former prosecutors in Mueller's office entitled Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and the Mueller investigation.
One reason we wrote the book is to show in, I think, very clear terms what the investigation was really about, how we made the decisions we made during the period of time and to look back at the facts that we looked at and uncovered that Russia did, in fact, interfere in a very sweeping way.
A central message of this book is that it is critical that there be a method or a mechanism for investigating a sitting president, whether it's Donald Trump or any future president.
The new book, Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and the Mueller investigation is on sale now.
Interference
A Surprise Pregnancy Hockey Romance (Walker University Book 4)
Former Mueller prosecutors shared inside details of the Russia investigation through their new book, countering hoax claims and detailing Russian interference and obstruction efforts.
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That historic decision is one of the topics discussed in the new book from three former prosecutors in Mueller's office entitled Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and th...
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Former Mueller prosecutors shared inside details of the Russia investigation through their new book, countering hoax claims and detailing Russian interference and obstruction efforts.
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That historic decision is one of the topics discussed in the new book from three former prosecutors in Mueller's office entitled Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and the Mueller investigation.
Look, one reason we wrote the book is to show in, I think, very clear terms what the investigation was really about, how we made the decisions we made during the period of time and to look back at the facts that we looked at and uncovered that Russia did, in fact, interfere in a very sweeping way.
One thing I would add is a central message of this book is that it is critical that there be a method or a mechanism for investigating a sitting president, whether it's Donald Trump or any future president.
The new book, Interference, the inside story of Trump, Russia and the Mueller investigation is on sale now.
If I Don't Return
A Father's Wartime Journal
This was mentioned as a forthcoming book by Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, described as A Father's Wartime Journal.
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This was mentioned as a forthcoming book by Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, described as A Father's Wartime Journal.
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Wow. Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, thank you so much for coming on this morning. He's the author of the forthcoming book entitled, If I Don't Return, A Father's Wartime Journal.
Twilight of Democracy
The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
The book was mentioned in the context of authoritarian leaders valuing loyalty over competence, which was said to lead to incompetent people running the government.
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It's this, you know, Ann Applebaum wrote a book, Twilight of Democracy, talking about the key for people who want to be authoritarians is they value loyalty over competence.
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The book was mentioned in the context of authoritarian leaders valuing loyalty over competence, which was said to lead to incompetent people running the government.
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It's this, you know, Ann Applebaum wrote a book, Twilight of Democracy, talking about the key for people who want to be authoritarians is they value loyalty over competence.
Lessons from Bobby
Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters
Chris Matthews' new book, which discusses Robert F. Kennedy, was noted as being out now and an important read, especially given the current times. The book emphasized Kennedy's humanity, evolution, and willingness to admit when he was wrong.
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His new book, Lessons from Bobby, 10 Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters. It's out now.
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Chris Matthews' new book, which discusses Robert F. Kennedy, was noted as being out now and an important read, especially given the current times. The book emphasized Kennedy's humanity, evolution, and willingness to admit when he was wrong.
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His new book, Lessons from Bobby, 10 Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters. It's out now.
Chris Matthews, this book, it's such a great book, such an important read, especially now.
I think a hang and landed on your problem is my favorite Bobby Kennedy ism, which is when you have a problem, admit it. If you're wrong on the war, say so.
And that's why the 68 campaign still for people haven't read it and haven't read this book. It remains one of the most extraordinary moments, I think, in in modern American history.
Chris's new book, Lessons from Bobby, Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters. That book is out now.
Gettysburg Address (Books of American Wisdom)
A passage from the Gettysburg Address was referenced to emphasize the need for increased devotion to the cause for which veterans made their last full measure of devotion.
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we have to act. We the living those among us that have seen those vets go off and come back. We have to take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion.
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A passage from the Gettysburg Address was referenced to emphasize the need for increased devotion to the cause for which veterans made their last full measure of devotion.
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we have to act. We the living those among us that have seen those vets go off and come back. We have to take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion.
And that we hear highly resolved that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and the government of the people, by the people and for the people. Shall not perish from the earth.
Injustice
How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
The book, co-authored by the guests, detailed the workings of the Justice Department, including findings about Operation Arctic Frost and internal panic among prosecutors regarding case sequencing, particularly the decision to try the classified documents case in Florida.
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Joining us now, MSNBC senior investigative reporter Carol Lennig and investigative reporter for The Washington Post, Aaron C. Davis. They are co-authors of a new book out tomorrow entitled Inj...
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The book, co-authored by the guests, detailed the workings of the Justice Department, including findings about Operation Arctic Frost and internal panic among prosecutors regarding case sequencing, particularly the decision to try the classified documents case in Florida.
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Joining us now, MSNBC senior investigative reporter Carol Lennig and investigative reporter for The Washington Post, Aaron C. Davis. They are co-authors of a new book out tomorrow entitled Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.
And the second act is the Biden administration and its desire to turn the page. Attorney General Merrick Garland, well-intentioned, incredibly respected jurist, doesn't go to the Supreme Court, but becomes the attorney general for Joe Biden. And what he concludes is we have to stay away from looking partisan.
There is a chapter in the book titled Arctic Frost because it really is, you know, where this whole thing kind of starts to come together under before Jack Smith gets appointed.
And prosecutors who are conservative generally, and I don't mean Republican, I mean just conservative about pursuing the best cases were panicking inside. And we learned they were kind of freaking out that this New York case they didn't feel was that strong compared to the classified documents case was going first.
Read Your Mind
Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist
The author released this new book, which was intended to show readers how understanding the mind could unlock potential, build confidence, and help master reading others. The book was described as a modern reinvention of how to win friends and influence people, focusing on soft skills rather than magic tricks. One chapter specifically focused on the importance of taking effective notes to remember details about people and events.
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Now he's out with a new book entitled Read Your Mind, Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist.
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The author released this new book, which was intended to show readers how understanding the mind could unlock potential, build confidence, and help master reading others. The book was described as a modern reinvention of how to win friends and influence people, focusing on soft skills rather than magic tricks. One chapter specifically focused on the importance of taking effective notes to remember details about people and events.
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Now he's out with a new book entitled Read Your Mind, Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist.
I am teaching you the soft skills surrounding this, which allow you, again, to achieve success.
One chapter in the book, I kid you not, is just about notes. And taking effective notes has changed my life.
Retribution
Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America
The book was discussed as revealing details about Donald Trump's improbable return to the White House and its effects globally. It contained new reporting on how the Department of Justice quickly came under Trump's influence upon his return to power.
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Also ahead, Jonathan Carl joins us with his new book, Retribution, that reveals some of the big moments that ended one man's presidency and brought another back to power.
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The book was discussed as revealing details about Donald Trump's improbable return to the White House and its effects globally. It contained new reporting on how the Department of Justice quickly came under Trump's influence upon his return to power.
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Also ahead, Jonathan Carl joins us with his new book, Retribution, that reveals some of the big moments that ended one man's presidency and brought another back to power.
He's out today with a new book titled Retribution, Donald Trump and the campaign that changed America, which takes a look back at Trump's improbable. Return of the White House last year and the ripple effects of that election on both the country and the rest of the world.
I go through, I spent a great deal of time in this book to try to get as much detail as I could about his interactions with Biden because there were several interactions beginning with Butler shortly after the shooting in Butler when Biden calls him.
And he says, thank you, Jonathan. Thank you, Jonathan. On the way out. After he had just told the world what a terrible year he was. He's going to tell me so much of his performative.
Why America Slept
The Failure to Prevent 9/11
This column was written about the Trump administration's shift in national security focus away from Russia toward drug gangs in Venezuela, suggesting the title might be fitting for a future book on the subject.
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Why America Slept. That might be the title of a future book examining the Trump administration's shift of national security focus away from a mounting Russian threat against Europe an...
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This column was written about the Trump administration's shift in national security focus away from Russia toward drug gangs in Venezuela, suggesting the title might be fitting for a future book on the subject.
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Why America Slept. That might be the title of a future book examining the Trump administration's shift of national security focus away from a mounting Russian threat against Europe and toward a noxious but relatively impotent network of drug gangs in Venezuela.
Zbig
The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet
The book by Ed Luce about the speaker's father, Zbigniew Brzezinski, was promoted and discussed, with highlights scheduled to be shown on the following day's show.
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And by the way, Ed headlined an amazing event last night at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington. It was for Ed's book on my dad, Zbigniew Brzezinski,...
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The book by Ed Luce about the speaker's father, Zbigniew Brzezinski, was promoted and discussed, with highlights scheduled to be shown on the following day's show.
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And by the way, Ed headlined an amazing event last night at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington. It was for Ed's book on my dad, Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet, as part of the school's Brzezinski Initiative, featuring in-depth conversations about some of the world's most pressing geopolitical issues.
Motherland
A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy
The book, which took seven years to write, served as an effort to explain the extraordinary circumstances that transformed the lives of the author's rather ordinary foremothers in the Soviet Union. It explored how radical social experiments led to women achieving high professional status, contrasting this with the current far-right, revanchist Christian national state of Russia.
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She's the author of the new book, Motherland, a feminist history of modern Russia from revolution to autocracy.
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The book, which took seven years to write, served as an effort to explain the extraordinary circumstances that transformed the lives of the author's rather ordinary foremothers in the Soviet Union. It explored how radical social experiments led to women achieving high professional status, contrasting this with the current far-right, revanchist Christian national state of Russia.
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She's the author of the new book, Motherland, a feminist history of modern Russia from revolution to autocracy.
How many years in the making is this book? Seven. Oh, that's amazing. Congratulations.
My little sister, an oncologist, is the fourth generation of women in our family to practice medicine. She follows our mother, a pathologist. Our mother's mother, a cardiologist. Our mother's mother's mother, a pediatrician.
Measured against the history of their own country, the Soviet Union, the women from whom I descend were perfectly average people. They were ordinary women who happened to be the subjects and products of one of the most radical social experiments in history, the attempt to emancipate women and build a new Soviet person.
This book is, in part, an effort to explain the extraordinary circumstances that transformed the lives of my rather ordinary foremothers.
A Death on W Street
The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy
The author of the ProPublica report on Russell Vogt was noted as the author of this book.
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He's also author of the book entitled Death on W Street. So look for that.
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The author of the ProPublica report on Russell Vogt was noted as the author of this book.
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He's also author of the book entitled Death on W Street. So look for that.
The Kindly Ones
The book was mentioned as an example of what people who want to know what is happening right now should read, detailing actions taken in Hungary.
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I think it's very clear that what they're doing is they're taking a, you know, a sheet out of what Oregon did in Hungary. If anybody wants to know what's happening right now, I encourage you to read a...
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The book was mentioned as an example of what people who want to know what is happening right now should read, detailing actions taken in Hungary.
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I think it's very clear that what they're doing is they're taking a, you know, a sheet out of what Oregon did in Hungary. If anybody wants to know what's happening right now, I encourage you to read an Applebaum's latest book that really, really details every single thing that they've done in Hungary.
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