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From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things sports, pop-culture and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard and Stugotz, including the daily “Local Hour” generally focusing on the South Florida scene, th...

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The Odyssey

Homer

Mentioned 1 week ago

Is The Rock Done As An A-List Star? | Hour 3

The hosts mentioned an upcoming release titled "The Odyssey" and expressed enthusiasm, noting it as a great story with a strong cast and director.

Thursday, The Odyssey is coming out. Are you into The Odyssey?

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Les Miserables (Les Misérables)

Victor Hugo

Mentioned 1 week ago

Ali G Is Back?! | Hour 2

The hosts mentioned the novel in passing and said they were not planning to watch or read it.

What about Les Miserables? I'm not watching that either.

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The Power of 1440

Tim Timberlake

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Did U.S. Soccer's Hope Die Last Night? | Local Hour

Greg Cote announced he was writing a book titled 1440, subtitled The Legend of an American Home, about his childhood address and the families who lived there.

Sitting across from Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist Tom Powers as Greg Cote spent three minutes explaining to him, yes, I'm writing a book. It's called 1440.

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Only God Can Judge Me

Jeff Pearlman

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Ghouls? Jeff Pearlman on Why Strahan Should've Asked The NFL Question | DLS Bonus Episode

He was mentioned as the author of this title while noting his ten New York Times bestselling books.

He's the author of Only God Can Judge Me, The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, and also season four of his very popular YouTube show, Press Box Chronicles.

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There's Always This Year

Hanif Abdurraqib

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Le Batard & Friends Presents: Shut Up & Dribble (feat. Jemele Hill & Cari Champion)

The hosts announced that the weekly homework was to read the book "There's Always This Year on Basketball and Ascension" by Hanif AdorRakib, highlighting the author's accolades and mentioning an upcoming quiz.

Okay, so the homework for this week. It's an actual book we're reading. It's called There's Always This Year on Basketball and Ascension. It's by Hanif Ador-Rakib. He's a poet, a MacArthur genius, a finalist for the National Book Award, an Ohio native. And he'll join us on the season finale. There will be a quiz. There will be a quiz.

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The Pride of a Lion

Ron Magill

Mentioned 2 weeks ago

Goodbye, Sergei Bobrovsky. Hello, LeBron James? | Local Hour

Dan mentioned that he was reading The Pride of a Lion and pointed out that the two slices of bacon he was eating were illustrated on page85 of the book.

I happen to be reading The Pride of a Lion and these two slices of bacon were right in the book, right on page 85.

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Jurassic Park

Michael Crichton

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Pablo Torre Has Questions For The NBA... | Hour 3

They likened a segment of their discussion to a scene from Jurassic Park, describing it as unbelievable and comparing their situation to an island scenario.

This has been an interesting segment to see play out, given the Pulitzer winners here that have been the driving force behind this. It's like that scene in Jurassic Park. This is unbelievable. Brought the two archaeologists in to be on my side, and the only guy that's on my side is a blood-sucking lawyer. Why is Dan on an island?

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Fight Club

Chuck Palahniuk

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Benny Johnson on Caitlin Clark: "This Is Our George Floyd" | Hour 1

The host mentioned it as the first DVD he ever bought and called it his favorite movie of all time.

Fight Club, the very first DVD I ever bought.

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Clinton in Exile

Carol Felsenthal

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

#BecauseMiami: There's Something About Jeffery Epstein

The hosts noted that a 2008 book by Carol Felsenthal titled Clinton in Exile mentioned Jeffrey Epstein and Philip Levine, highlighting a rare connection between the two within the book's discussion of Clinton's acquaintances.

There was a book published in 2008 by author Carol Felsenthal called Clinton in Exile.

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Winning

Tim S. Grover

Mentioned 4 weeks ago

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO TRADED TO THE MIAMI HEAT | Local Hour

The hosts referenced the book while discussing the HBO Max series "Winning Time" and used it to cite a Pat Riley quote.

Well, thank you for bringing up Winning Time because it allows me to revisit a Pat Riley quote. Dominique, I don't know if you remember this, but throughout Winning Time, which was done by Adam McKay, Jeff Pearlman's book.

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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Future Sports Hierarchy (with Ethan Strauss) + Birthright Citizenship

The host likened the 80s90s Knicks to radioactive green ghost soldiers in Lord of the Rings, saying they needed to join something good before their curse could be lifted.

Ewing and all the other 80s and 90s Knicks are like those radioactive green ghost soldiers in Lord of the Rings who needed to be a part of something good before their curse could be lifted.

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Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell

Mentioned 1 month ago

South Beach Sessions - Mike Birbiglia

He referred to Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers as a possible source for understanding pockets of highachieving people.

I think that it's Malcolm Gladwell's book. Outliers maybe about pockets of people who form, you know, ice skaters, hockey players, and all the variables that create a grouping of people.

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Claude Needham

The Original Handbook for the Recently Deceased (Tech Manual-Field Operator's Edition)

The book was mentioned as a handbook for the politically deceased that the speaker was currently reading.

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He's also got a book that you can get at levernews.com, the handbook for the politically deceased, which I am in the middle of reading.

— Episode: Hour 2: Russian Barber Roulette On Bird...

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Episode: Hour 2: Russian Barber Roulette On Bird Road

The book was mentioned as a handbook for the politically deceased that the speaker was currently reading.

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He's also got a book that you can get at levernews.com, the handbook for the politically deceased, which I am in the middle of reading.

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Trevor Salloum

The Bongo Book

The host mentioned that he had written an entire chapter about Belichick and Brady in his new book, StugatzBook, and encouraged listeners to get a copy.

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I wrote an entire chapter about Belichick and Brady in my new book, StugatzBook.com, Stugatz's personal record book.

— Episode: The Big Suey: HE HAS TWO!

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Episode: The Big Suey: HE HAS TWO!

The host mentioned that he had written an entire chapter about Belichick and Brady in his new book, StugatzBook, and encouraged listeners to get a copy.

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I wrote an entire chapter about Belichick and Brady in my new book, StugatzBook.com, Stugatz's personal record book.

First of all, shout out to the book. Make sure you get it.

The Pride of a Lion: What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family (Animal Conservation, True Story) Cover

Ron Magill

The Pride of a Lion

What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family (Animal Conservation, True Story)

The hosts said the book was still available, selling very well, and classified it as a bestseller.

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You can get Pride of a Lion, the book that he did with Greg Cody. It is still available. It is selling very well. It is a bestseller.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

The hosts said the book was still available, selling very well, and classified it as a bestseller.

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You can get Pride of a Lion, the book that he did with Greg Cody. It is still available. It is selling very well. It is a bestseller.

Back in My Day: Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved Cover

Greg Cote

Back in My Day

Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved

The program mentioned Greg Cody's Back in My Day as another title associated with the guest.

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So, too, is Greg Cody's Back in My Day.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

The program mentioned Greg Cody's Back in My Day as another title associated with the guest.

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So, too, is Greg Cody's Back in My Day.

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Peter Pauper Press Inc

Peace of Mind Planner

Important Information about My Belongings, Business Affairs, and Wishes

They noted that Stu Gatz's personal record book was still obtainable online via his website.

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I'm sorry, Stu Gatz's book. Stu Gatz's personal record book that you can still get at stugatzbook.com.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

They noted that Stu Gatz's personal record book was still obtainable online via his website.

"

I'm sorry, Stu Gatz's book. Stu Gatz's personal record book that you can still get at stugatzbook.com.

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us Cover

Ed Yong

An Immense World

How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us

Ron was asked if he had read An Immense World and replied he hadn't but had heard about it and started reading.

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Ron, have you read the book An Immense World by Ed Young? I have not, but I've heard about it. Okay, I started reading.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

Ron was asked if he had read An Immense World and replied he hadn't but had heard about it and started reading.

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Ron, have you read the book An Immense World by Ed Young? I have not, but I've heard about it. Okay, I started reading.

Stugotz's Personal Record Book: The Real Winners and Losers in Sports Cover

Jon "Stugotz" Weiner

Stugotz's Personal Record Book

The Real Winners and Losers in Sports

The personal record book was mentioned as being obtainable at stugatzbook.com.

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I'm sorry, Stu Gatz's book. Stu Gatz's personal record book that you can still get at stugatzbook.com.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

The personal record book was mentioned as being obtainable at stugatzbook.com.

"

I'm sorry, Stu Gatz's book. Stu Gatz's personal record book that you can still get at stugatzbook.com.

An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us Cover

Ed Yong

An Immense World

How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us

Ron was asked if he had read the book; he responded that he had not but had heard about it.

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Ron, have you read the book An Immense World by Ed Young? I have not, but I've heard about it.

— Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculatio...

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Episode: Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation

Ron was asked if he had read the book; he responded that he had not but had heard about it.

"

Ron, have you read the book An Immense World by Ed Young? I have not, but I've heard about it.

Black Rage, by William H. Grier and Price M. Cobbs. Foreword by Fred R. Harris Cover

William H. Grier

Black Rage, by William H. Grier and Price M. Cobbs. Foreword by Fred R. Harris

He recalled his father's big book titled Black Rage and discussed its impact on his upbringing.

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He had a big book. It was pretty wild. What do you remember about Black Rage?

— Episode: South Beach Sessions - David Alan Grier

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Episode: South Beach Sessions - David Alan Grier

He recalled his father's big book titled Black Rage and discussed its impact on his upbringing.

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He had a big book. It was pretty wild. What do you remember about Black Rage?

About that time, your father is writing about black rage.

The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel Cover

Ana Johns

The Woman in the White Kimono

A Novel

The forthcoming book was mentioned alongside Vargas's bestseller, indicating it is an upcoming title about immigration or identity.

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And he is the author of the bestseller Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen and the forthcoming book White is Not a Country.

— Episode: Postgame Show: There Is Nothing Illegal...

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Episode: Postgame Show: There Is Nothing Illegal About Bein...

The forthcoming book was mentioned alongside Vargas's bestseller, indicating it is an upcoming title about immigration or identity.

"

And he is the author of the bestseller Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen and the forthcoming book White is Not a Country.

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Angelica Cheng

The Fast Track

Jane McManus announced her upcoming book, noting it would be released in February of the following year.

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Jane's upcoming book, The Fast Track, will be out in February of next year.

— Episode: Hour 2: They're In The Mix!

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Episode: Hour 2: They're In The Mix!

Jane McManus announced her upcoming book, noting it would be released in February of the following year.

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Jane's upcoming book, The Fast Track, will be out in February of next year.

The Bongo Book Cover

Trevor Salloum

The Bongo Book

Stu Gatz mentioned he had written his own book and referenced its website, also noting plans for an audio version.

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I wrote a book, though, Jane. StuGatzBook.com.

— Episode: Hour 2: They're In The Mix!

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Episode: Hour 2: They're In The Mix!

Stu Gatz mentioned he had written his own book and referenced its website, also noting plans for an audio version.

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I wrote a book, though, Jane. StuGatzBook.com.

I have to do the audio book.

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James Thurber

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The speakers noted that Walter Mitty originated as a book before the Ben Stiller movie, describing it as a story where the protagonist imagines himself in situations unlike his real life.

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But Walter Mitty is a character, the Ben Stiller movie, but it's a book before that where he finds himself in situations where he is who he's not in real life.

— Episode: Hour 1: The Final Nightgown

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Episode: Hour 1: The Final Nightgown

The speakers noted that Walter Mitty originated as a book before the Ben Stiller movie, describing it as a story where the protagonist imagines himself in situations unlike his real life.

"

But Walter Mitty is a character, the Ben Stiller movie, but it's a book before that where he finds himself in situations where he is who he's not in real life.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Cover

James Thurber

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The hosts noted that Walter Mitty was originally a book before the Ben Stiller film, describing it as a story where the protagonist imagines himself in situations he isn't in real life.

"

But Walter Mitty is a character, the Ben Stiller movie, but it's a book before that where he finds himself in situations where he is who he's not in real life.

— Episode: Hour 1: The Final Nightgown

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Episode: Hour 1: The Final Nightgown

The hosts noted that Walter Mitty was originally a book before the Ben Stiller film, describing it as a story where the protagonist imagines himself in situations he isn't in real life.

"

But Walter Mitty is a character, the Ben Stiller movie, but it's a book before that where he finds himself in situations where he is who he's not in real life.

But Walter Mitty is a character, the Ben Stiller movie, but it's a book before that where he finds himself in situations where he is who he's not in real life.

10,000 Hours: You Become What You Practice Cover

Phyllis Lane

10,000 Hours

You Become What You Practice

The book was mentioned as part of a list of "Mal" names, indicating it was cited in passing.

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Mal Gladwell. Ten Thousand Hours.

— Episode: Hour 2: Lou Tut

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Episode: Hour 2: Lou Tut

The book was mentioned as part of a list of "Mal" names, indicating it was cited in passing.

"

Mal Gladwell. Ten Thousand Hours.

Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ and the Holocaust: A Prelude to Genocide (Perspectives on the Holocaust) Cover

John J. Michalczyk

Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ and the Holocaust

A Prelude to Genocide (Perspectives on the Holocaust)

The book was mentioned as the source of Hitler quotes and was claimed to be the only book Donald Trump kept by his bedside.

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The answer is both from Hitler in Mein Kampf.

— Episode: #BecauseMiami: Vote or Something

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Episode: #BecauseMiami: Vote or Something

The book was mentioned as the source of Hitler quotes and was claimed to be the only book Donald Trump kept by his bedside.

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The answer is both from Hitler in Mein Kampf.

And I understand Mein Kampf is the only book that Donald Trump had by his bedside.

Back in My Day: Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved Cover

Greg Cote

Back in My Day

Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved

The hosts announced that Greg Cody's book was released that day and could be physically held, urging listeners to buy it from Amazon or local stores.

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It's Back in My Day. It's Tuesday, October 29th. Drop date for the Back in My Day book. It's out today. You can hold it in your hands.

— Episode: Local Hour: Littering Is An Outdoor Acti...

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Episode: Local Hour: Littering Is An Outdoor Activity

The hosts announced that Greg Cody's book was released that day and could be physically held, urging listeners to buy it from Amazon or local stores.

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It's Back in My Day. It's Tuesday, October 29th. Drop date for the Back in My Day book. It's out today. You can hold it in your hands.

You don't have to pre-order it like you have and thanks to those who have. Go to Amazon. Go to your local bookstore. Whatever you have to do, it's out today.

Y.A. Tittle: I pass!: My story as told to Don Smith Cover

Don Smith

Y.A. Tittle

I pass!

He read the Y.A. Tittle biography in roughly an hour and a half and then wrote a scathing bookreport because he felt embarrassed for both the writer and the subject.

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And I read it in about an hour and a half because I think it was written in an hour and a half.

— Episode: South Beach Sessions - Skip Bayless

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Episode: South Beach Sessions - Skip Bayless

He read the Y.A. Tittle biography in roughly an hour and a half and then wrote a scathing bookreport because he felt embarrassed for both the writer and the subject.

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And I read it in about an hour and a half because I think it was written in an hour and a half.

I don't know what possessed me, but I wrote a scathing book report review of the book because I was embarrassed for the writer and ultimately for Y.A. Tittle.

Will Cover

Will Smith

Will

They said they had been reading Will Smith's autobiography and found it interesting, but later stopped reading it because they felt it was inauthentic.

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I've told you that I've been recently reading Will Smith's autobiography, which I have found interesting for a number of different reasons.

— Episode: Hour 1: All You Other Barack Obamas Are...

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Episode: Hour 1: All You Other Barack Obamas Are Just Imita...

They said they had been reading Will Smith's autobiography and found it interesting, but later stopped reading it because they felt it was inauthentic.

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I've told you that I've been recently reading Will Smith's autobiography, which I have found interesting for a number of different reasons.

I literally stopped reading that book because of how inauthentic I found it.

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Michael S. Schmidt

Donald Trump v. The United States

Inside the Struggle to Stop a President

The hosts identified the work as a published book that detailed the effort to counter Donald Trump's presidency.

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His book is Donald Trump versus the United States inside the struggle to stop a president.

— Episode: The Big Suey: Are We Done?

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Episode: The Big Suey: Are We Done?

The hosts identified the work as a published book that detailed the effort to counter Donald Trump's presidency.

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His book is Donald Trump versus the United States inside the struggle to stop a president.

His book is Donald Trump versus the United States inside the struggle to stop a president.

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