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The Good and Beautiful Bible Study
Experiencing Stories From the Bible and What It Means for Our Lives Today
It was said that the good book says no one is perfect.
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None is perfect. No, not one. That's what the good book says. And the American people are forgiving if we ask.
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It was said that the good book says no one is perfect.
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None is perfect. No, not one. That's what the good book says. And the American people are forgiving if we ask.
NOBODY KNOWS MY NAME. More Notes of a Native Son.
This was one of James Baldwin's books included in the Everyman's Library series.
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You have nobody knows my name in 61.
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This was one of James Baldwin's books included in the Everyman's Library series.
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You have nobody knows my name in 61.
No name in the street
This was one of James Baldwin's books included in the Everyman's Library series.
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You have No name in the street in 72.
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This was one of James Baldwin's books included in the Everyman's Library series.
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You have No name in the street in 72.
Watch Dogs Tokyo, Volume 1
It was discussed that the book explains the important role inspectors general play in US democracy and includes anecdotes from the author's time as an IG, including when he was fired by Donald Trump.
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The new book is titled Watch Dogs, Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government.
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It was discussed that the book explains the important role inspectors general play in US democracy and includes anecdotes from the author's time as an IG, including when he was fired by Donald Trump.
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The new book is titled Watch Dogs, Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and Accountable Government.
Between Two Fires
It was mentioned in the end credits as being discussed on the podcast 'Why is This Happening?' It was described as making the argument that progressive policies are held back due to racism in politics and policymaking.
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In my book, I make the argument that there are millions of people who want progressive policies, want the nice things that a functioning society should have. Paid family leave, universal health care,...
— Episode: Morning Joe 8/14/24
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It was mentioned in the end credits as being discussed on the podcast 'Why is This Happening?' It was described as making the argument that progressive policies are held back due to racism in politics and policymaking.
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In my book, I make the argument that there are millions of people who want progressive policies, want the nice things that a functioning society should have. Paid family leave, universal health care, clean air and clean water. And the reason we can't get them is basically because of racism in our politics and our policymaking.
Fascism
A Warning
It was mentioned as a recommended read to better understand the direction of events, especially with reference to undermining democratic institutions and the spread of lies.
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Read Anna Applebaum's book, read Madeleine Albright's book.
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It was mentioned as a recommended read to better understand the direction of events, especially with reference to undermining democratic institutions and the spread of lies.
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Read Anna Applebaum's book, read Madeleine Albright's book.
Being Nixon
A Man Divided
It was highly recommended as a great portrait of Richard Nixon, highlighting the complexities of his character and actions, which were a mix of good and bad.
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I highly recommend a book he published seven, eight years ago called Being Nixon, which is a terrific portrait of this dichotomy, which by the way, aren't we all? Aren't we all a mix...
— Episode: Morning Joe 8/9/24
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It was highly recommended as a great portrait of Richard Nixon, highlighting the complexities of his character and actions, which were a mix of good and bad.
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I highly recommend a book he published seven, eight years ago called Being Nixon, which is a terrific portrait of this dichotomy, which by the way, aren't we all? Aren't we all a mix of good and bad?
One of Us
It was mentioned in relation to Richard Nixon's complex nature, as a figure who represented both the best and worst of America.
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It reminds me the title of Tom Wicker's book, a guy who studied Nixon as closely as anybody. One of Us.
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It was mentioned in relation to Richard Nixon's complex nature, as a figure who represented both the best and worst of America.
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It reminds me the title of Tom Wicker's book, a guy who studied Nixon as closely as anybody. One of Us.
Hard to Kill
Meet James Patterson’s Greatest Character Yet (A Jane Smith Thriller, 2)
It was mentioned that it debuted at number three on the bestseller list, highlighting the high sales achieved by the authors.
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Mike's new book titled Hard to Kill, co-written with James Patterson. I think it debuted at number three.
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It was mentioned that it debuted at number three on the bestseller list, highlighting the high sales achieved by the authors.
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Mike's new book titled Hard to Kill, co-written with James Patterson. I think it debuted at number three.
Trump in Exile
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I Alone Can Fix It
Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year
It was mentioned that Donald Trump claimed everything written in this book was a lie, in context of Mark Meadows's book, and the fact that Meadows's actions and statements seemed to contradict the content of his book.
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Funny, after Donald Trump said that everything that he wrote in his book was a lie, he said, yeah, it's a lie. Don't own the libs, own yourself.
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It was mentioned that Donald Trump claimed everything written in this book was a lie, in context of Mark Meadows's book, and the fact that Meadows's actions and statements seemed to contradict the content of his book.
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Funny, after Donald Trump said that everything that he wrote in his book was a lie, he said, yeah, it's a lie. Don't own the libs, own yourself.
Peril
It was discussed that the book contained a quote from the president about whether Pence would want the power to overturn an election; Pence reportedly responded that he did not believe he had the authority to do so.
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If these people say you have the power, wouldn't you want to?
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It was discussed that the book contained a quote from the president about whether Pence would want the power to overturn an election; Pence reportedly responded that he did not believe he had the authority to do so.
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If these people say you have the power, wouldn't you want to?
I wouldn't want any one person to have that authority.
But wouldn't it almost be cool to have that power?
No look I've read this and I don't see a way to do it. We've exhausted every option. I've done everything I could and then some to find a way around this. It's simply not possible. My interpretation is no.
No no no you don't understand Mike you can do this. I don't want to be your friend anymore if you don't do this.
His Very Best
Jimmy Carter, a Life
Jonathan Alter's book, 'His Very Best', was mentioned as a biography of Jimmy Carter, and it was discussed in the context of Rosalynn Carter's role and influence in her husband's presidency.
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And of course, that would apply to Jonathan, to Rosalynn Carter, would it not? She gave her very best at all times.
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Jonathan Alter's book, 'His Very Best', was mentioned as a biography of Jimmy Carter, and it was discussed in the context of Rosalynn Carter's role and influence in her husband's presidency.
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And of course, that would apply to Jonathan, to Rosalynn Carter, would it not? She gave her very best at all times.
And I never heard a single word of criticism of Rosalynn Carter, who had a superior political intelligence to her husband, as he was the first to admit and also a grace that touched everyone she met.
Historians need to look at how they changed this country and the world. And by that standard, Rosalind Carter and Jimmy Carter stack up very well.
At the Existentialist Café
Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails with Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Others
The book, which costs $249, was mentioned by the Fulton County D.A. as a resource for understanding the RICO statute and its applications in different states, in the context of her pushback against Jim Jordan's attempts to interfere with the case.
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I encourage you to read RICO state by state as a non member of the bar. You can purchase a copy for two hundred and forty nine dollars.
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The book, which costs $249, was mentioned by the Fulton County D.A. as a resource for understanding the RICO statute and its applications in different states, in the context of her pushback against Jim Jordan's attempts to interfere with the case.
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I encourage you to read RICO state by state as a non member of the bar. You can purchase a copy for two hundred and forty nine dollars.
The Profession
A Thriller
Bill Bratton's memoir, 'The Profession', was discussed and recommended for its insights into policing, community, and race in America. It was said that the book also includes an epilogue on the events of January 6th.
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It's out in paper book I say every politician also every police chief Uh and and the rank and file they're so there's so much important in here
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Bill Bratton's memoir, 'The Profession', was discussed and recommended for its insights into policing, community, and race in America. It was said that the book also includes an epilogue on the events of January 6th.
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It's out in paper book I say every politician also every police chief Uh and and the rank and file they're so there's so much important in here
In fact, the book now has an epilogue to incorporate the events of January 6th. I felt it's so important to talk about that impact
War on Peace
The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence
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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Kind of the Story of My Life
Jonathan Lemire's book was mentioned in relation to the discussion of Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis, and their roles in propagating the 'big lie' about the 2020 election.
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Jonathan, you wrote the book on on the big still.
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Jonathan Lemire's book was mentioned in relation to the discussion of Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis, and their roles in propagating the 'big lie' about the 2020 election.
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Jonathan, you wrote the book on on the big still.
A People That Shall Dwell Alone
Judaism As a Group Evolutionary Strategy (Human Evolution, Behavior, and Intelligence)
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Judgment at Nuremberg
A Play
The book was mentioned in the context of the criminal trial of many German officers after World War II, whose defense was often based on 'just following orders of Hitler.' The speaker used this example to show that following illegal orders is not an excuse.
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There's a movie out right now that I've seen, a great movie about Nuremberg. It was the basis for the criminal trial of most of the Germans after World War II, the German officer corps, because they d...
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The book was mentioned in the context of the criminal trial of many German officers after World War II, whose defense was often based on 'just following orders of Hitler.' The speaker used this example to show that following illegal orders is not an excuse.
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There's a movie out right now that I've seen, a great movie about Nuremberg. It was the basis for the criminal trial of most of the Germans after World War II, the German officer corps, because they did do illegal things. And their excuse was, I was just following orders of Hitler. Well, that's not an excuse. Sorry, you still did the illegal act.
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