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Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History cover

Empire of the Summer Moon

S. C. Gwynne

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Real History of the American Indians

Walsh referenced the book as a source for detailed accounts of Comanche warfare and their brutal tactics, using it to illustrate the fierce nature of the tribe. He also mentioned it as an excellent history of the Comanche people.

According to S.C. Gwynn's book, Empire of the Summer Moon, Quote, Enemies, meanwhile, were enemies.

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War Before Civilization

Lawrence H. Keeley

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Real History of the American Indians

Matt Walsh cited the book to argue that most societies were warlike and that many American Indian tribes engaged in frequent violence, contradicting the peaceful myth. He also used it to describe evidence of cannibalism at archaeological sites.

According to the book, War Before Civilization by archaeologist Lawrence H. Keeley, ...

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Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879: The Story of the Captivity and Life of a Texan Among the Indians cover

Nine Years Among the Indians, 1870-1879

Herman Lehmann

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Real History of the American Indians

Walsh mentioned Herman Lehman's memoir as a source describing his harrowing experiences living with the Comanches and witnessing extreme violence, including the brutal treatment of a captive infant.

One white captive named Herman Lehman, who lived with the Comanches and eventually became a Comanche warrior, wrote about his experiences in a book titled Nine Years Among Indians.

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Toxic Empathy

Allie Beth Stuckey

Mentioned 5 months ago

Bad Bunny. Bad Culture.

One of the speakers said they had authored a book titled Toxic Empathy to address how compassion is exploited.

That's why I wrote a whole book on this, Toxic Empathy.

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Love Thy Body

Nancy R. Pearcey

Mentioned 5 months ago

Bad Bunny. Bad Culture.

The hosts highlighted it as a great book that discusses dualism and the separation of spirit from the body.

There is this great book by Nancy Piercy called Love Thy Body. If y'all have not read it, you should. And she talks about this concept of dualism, the separation of the spirit from the body.

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Notes from Underground (Everyman's Library, 271) cover

Notes from Underground (Everyman's Library, 271)

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Mentioned 5 months ago

Bad Bunny. Bad Culture.

The panel referenced a fascinating section of Dostoevsky's Notes from the Underground while discussing choice and nihilism.

There's a fascinating section in Dostoevsky's notes from the underground in which the narrator is talking.

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Bronze Age Mindset

Bronze Age Pervert

Mentioned 5 months ago

Bad Bunny. Bad Culture.

The hosts suggested that the influencer Clavicular was reminiscent of ideas from the book Bronze Age Pervert, which revives Nietzsche for modern times.

In some ways, I think Clavicular is born out of Bronze Age pervert. Bronze Age pervert kind of bringing up Nietzsche for the modern age.

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) cover

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

J. R. R. Tolkien

Mentioned 5 months ago

Ep. 1725 - I Was Wrong About Online Gambling. It’s Destroying A Generation Of Young Men. Here’s Why.

He mentioned seeing the extended edition of the film adaptation and discussed his impressions of the movies, referencing the titles of the individual books.

I went to see the extended edition of Lord of the Rings, Return of the King yesterday in theaters. I saw The Two Towers on Saturday.

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The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness cover

The Kingdom of Cain

Andrew Klavan

Mentioned 5 months ago

Friendly Fire: ICE. Ice. (And The Oscars) Baby.

The book was highlighted as a NewYork Times bestselling nonfiction work that was nominated for an Edgar Award in the critical biographical category.

I've won two of them and I've just been nominated for my sixth one for my book kingdom of Cain, which is nominated in the critical biographical category.

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Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Unabridged and Complete Edition (A Mary Shelley Classics cover

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

Mentioned 5 months ago

Friendly Fire: ICE. Ice. (And The Oscars) Baby.

The novel was referenced as the source material for the film "One battle after another" and described as the basis for the movie's theme about secular atheism.

the source material, the reason people keep getting the source material wrong is the whole thing is about how secular atheism robs people of their meaning. That's the entire basis of the Mary Shelley book.

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The Look

Michelle Obama

Mentioned 6 months ago

Ep. 1722 - The WEF Made One Thing Very Clear: If Democrats Win We Are Totally Screwed

Matt Walsh noted that Michelle Obama was promoting a book titled *The Look*, which he described as a collection of pictures of her outfits, implying the book offered little substantive content beyond showcasing her clothing.

She was on that very podcast promoting a book called The Look that she's selling, where it's a bunch of pictures of her wearing outfits.

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Elephants Are Not Birds (Freedom Island, 1-5) cover

Elephants Are Not Birds (Freedom Island, 1-5)

BRAVE BOOKS

Mentioned 6 months ago

Ep. 1715 - The Left's Renee Good Narrative Has Completely Collapsed. Here's Why

Walsh noted that Ashley St. Claire had published an antitrans children's book titled "Elephants Aren't Birds," which came out shortly before his own book.

she had published her own antitrans children's book called Elephants Aren't Birds, Elephants Are Not Birds

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Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics) Cover

Ben Shapiro

Lions and Scavengers

The True Story of America (and Her Critics)

Matt Walsh introduced the title as his brand‑new release, describing it as a fabulous and incredible work that everyone loved. He highlighted the book’s appeal and even offered a signed first edition to lifetime members, indicating strong endorsement.

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Episode: Friendly Fire: The Next Decade Begins

It was introduced as Matt Walsh's brandnew book, described as a fabulous and incredible work that everyone loves, with a signed firstedition offered to lifetime members.

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...along with a signed copy of my fabulous, incredible, everyone loves it, brand new book, Lions and Scavengers.

Taliesin (Pendragon Cycle Book 1) Cover

Stephen R. Lawhead

Taliesin (Pendragon Cycle Book 1)

The host highlighted the title during a new releases segment, announcing an exclusive first look at the series and noting its upcoming October 16th release.

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Episode: New Releases this October on DW+

The host announced an exclusive first look at the Pendragon cycle, indicating it was a new release slated for October 16th.

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exclusive first look at the Pendragon cycle from Jeremy Boring

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St Thomas More

Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation

In the episode, Matt Walsh noted that the title was written by Sir Thomas More while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London, highlighting its historical context. The book was mentioned without any explicit endorsement or critique.

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Episode: Ep. 1670 - Democrats Have Been Trying To Cover Up...

Walsh mentioned that Sir Thomas More authored A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation during his imprisonment in the Tower of London.

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Sir Thomas More wrote A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation during his stint in the same prison.

Pendragon Complete Collection (Boxed Set): The Merchant of Death; The Lost City of Faar; The Never War; The Reality Bug; Black Water; The Rivers of ... of Rayne; Raven Rise; The Soldiers of Halla Cover

D.J. MacHale

Pendragon Complete Collection (Boxed Set)

The Merchant of Death; The Lost City of Faar; The Never War; The Reality Bug; Black Water; The Rivers of ... of Rayne; Raven Rise; The Soldiers of Halla

The host introduced Jeremy Boring, who provided a long‑awaited first look at the series, and highlighted it for the audience. The book was mentioned as a point of interest without a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Ep. 1668 - The Case Of The Child Killer Released F...

The host noted that Jeremy Boring provided a longawaited first look at the Pendragon series, indicating it was being highlighted for listeners.

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And Jeremy Boring stops by with your longawaited first look at the Pendragon cycle.

Taliesin (Pendragon Cycle Book 1) Cover

Stephen R. Lawhead

Taliesin (Pendragon Cycle Book 1)

The host briefly referenced the title while teasing an upcoming segment, noting it as part of a seven‑book series in the Pendragon Cycle. No detailed analysis was offered, and the mention served only as a promotional hint.

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Episode: Ep. 1667 - He Murdered A Child. Now He’s Walking F...

He advertised the upcoming "Friendly Fire" show by mentioning "seven of the Pendragon Cycle" as a teaser.

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seven of the Pendragon Cycle. Pendragon Cycle. The show. Mark your calendars.

Antifa: The Antifascist Handbook (Activist Citizens Library) Cover

Mark Bray

Antifa

The Antifascist Handbook (Activist Citizens Library)

In the episode, Matt Walsh noted that there is a book titled the Antifa Handbook, using it to illustrate the claim that Antifa functions as an organized group.

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Episode: Ep. 1660 - Christian Faith Was On Full Display At...

Walsh mentioned that there is a book titled "the Antifa Handbook," implying it exists to substantiate claims that Antifa is an organized group.

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There's even a book called the Antifa Handbook.

Secrets of World War II (Top Secret Files) Cover

Sean McCollum

Secrets of World War II (Top Secret Files)

The episode highlighted the book as a brand‑new release, noting that Michael Knowles had used it to uncover decades‑old Vatican secrets from World War II. Matt Walsh promoted the title as a significant revelation of hidden history.

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Episode: Ep. 1640 - The Insanely Incompetent DEI Hire Runni...

The program promoted a new release, noting that Michael Knowles had "just cracked open 80 years of Vatican secrets" with the book.

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the brand new the secret Vatican files of world war two Michael Knowles just cracked open 80 years of Vatican secrets

Left Behind In Rosedale: Race Relations And The Collapse Of Community Institutions Cover

Scott Cummings

Left Behind In Rosedale

Race Relations And The Collapse Of Community Institutions

The host highlighted the book as a detailed account of white residents enduring violence as a Texas neighborhood changed demographically, using it to illustrate what he described as government abandonment. He noted that the entire work was available online for listeners to read in full, presenting it as supporting evidence for his discussion.

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Episode: Ep. 1630 - Violent Black Mobs Beat Up White People...

He noted that Scott Cummings had authored Left Behind in Rosedale, a detailed account of white residents enduring violence in a Texas neighborhood, and said the entire work was available online.

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Several decades ago, an academic named Scott Cummings wrote a book entitled Left Behind In Rosedale. It was about the very rapid decline of a large area in Fort Worth, Texas during the 1970s as the black population exploded and white residents fled.

Left Behind In Rosedale is available online. It's in its entirety. You can pull it up and read it in excruciating detail and see how the U.S. government left white people to fend for themselves as their communities descended into crime and violence.

The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus Cover

Andrew Klavan

The Truth and Beauty

How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus

In an episode about true crime and faith, the host recalled that the guest had authored a book a few years earlier. The reference was brief and served only to acknowledge the guest's prior work, without a detailed endorsement.

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Episode: How True Crime Can Reveal God | Matt Walsh & Andre...

Matt Walsh recalled that Andrew Klavan had written a book called The Truth and the Beauty a few years earlier.

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You wrote a book a couple of years ago, The Truth and the Beauty.

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge) Cover

E L James

Fifty Shades Trilogy Shrinkwrapped Set (Deckle Edge)

Matt Walsh referenced the title during a discussion about school curricula, arguing that it was unsuitable for classroom use and should be censored. He emphasized that the content was inappropriate for students and should be prohibited in educational settings.

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Episode: Ep. 1584 - Another Dumb “Racism” Scandal Takes Ove...

He argued that the novel should be censored and not allowed in school classrooms, saying it was inappropriate for that environment.

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I could come up with 50 books off the top of my head that I would 50 shades of gray. I don't think that should be on the in the classroom. We don't want 50 shades of gray... it should be censored and prohibited because it's not appropriate for a school environment.

Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America Cover

Elie Mystal

Bad Law

Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America

Matt Walsh discussed the book by outlining its premise that any law enacted before the 1965 Voting Rights Act should be presumed unconstitutional, arguing that statutes created by older white legislators are inherently racist and misogynistic and therefore should be abolished. He presented the author as a self‑described brilliant legal mind and noted the book’s focus on removing such “bad” laws.

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Episode: Ep. 1567 - Why I Went To Speak In Front Of The Cal...

Matt Walsh described the book as proposing that every law passed before the 1965 Voting Rights Act should be presumed unconstitutional, arguing that laws authored by white men before that date are fundamentally flawed.

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He has a new book out called Bad Law which is apparently all about the laws that he thinks are bad and that we should get rid of because he says that a lot of laws are racist and misogynist so we should just do away with them.

My premises for the book is that every law passed before the 1965 voting rights act should be presumptively unconstitutional because before the 1965 voting rights act we were functionally an apartheid country not everybody who lived here could vote here.

Every law written by old white guys should be abolished; they are presumptively unconstitutional. He describes himself as a brilliant legal mind and calls the book Bad Law.

The Case for Black Reparations Cover

Boris Bittker

The Case for Black Reparations

The book was brought up when Matt Walsh noted that a guest claimed to have taken a day off to read it, but later denied ever having read it. It was mentioned only in passing without any endorsement or critique.

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Episode: Ep. 1564 - This Insane Hearing Is Evidence That St...

Matt Walsh reported that Catherine Marr claimed to have taken a day off to read the book, but she later denied ever having read it.

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You tweeted that... The Case for Reparations. I don't think I've ever read that book, sir. You said you took a day off to fully read The Case for Reparations.

Jony the Walrus: Coloring Book for Kids Cover

Matt D Walsh Sr.

Jony the Walrus

Coloring Book for Kids

Matt Walsh promoted his children's coloring book, noting it was available for preorder and using it as a focal point in a debate about gender identity in children. He expressed curiosity about how a trans girl might react to the story, framing the book as a provocative example in his discussion.

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Episode: BEST OF: Matt Walsh's Most POPULAR Daily Cancelati...

Walsh promoted his children's book Johnny the Walrus, noting it was available for preorder and using it as a focal point for a debate about gender identity in children.

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Sam stumbled across my children's book, Johnny the Walrus, which is still available for pre-order over at johnnythewalrus.com, by the way, and does not approve.

I am sincerely interested to hear how a trans girl, quote unquote, reacts to Johnny the Walrus.

He's like, this book is about a little boy who thinks he's a walrus and his mom, you know, also is convinced that he's a real walrus.

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story Cover

Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 1619 Project

A New Origin Story

In the episode, Matt Walsh criticized the book, arguing that it framed 1619 as the true founding of the United States and presented an inconvenient narrative. He suggested that defending the title meant defending that perspective, and his overall tone was dismissive.

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Episode: Ep. 1543 - Incompetent Federal Employees PANIC Whe...

He criticized the book, saying it framed 1619 as the true founding of the United States.

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defending books that people find inconvenient, you know, that Nicole Hannah-Jones put into our spirit that we need to understand 1619 as the real founding of this country

Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide Cover

Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

During the episode, the host revealed that he had authored the book and claimed it had sold a massive number of copies. He highlighted that the title secured a lucrative publishing deal and even received an endorsement from President Trump, framing it as a notable success. The overall tone was enthusiastic and promotional.

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Episode: Daily Wire Backstage Live at CPAC: The Fight, The...

The speaker mentioned that he had written a book with this title and noted it had sold many copies and received an endorsement from President Trump.

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I can't say I wrote a book, but I did a book called Reasons to Vote for Democrats, A Comprehensive Guy.

We sold a bazillion copies. I ended up getting a big book deal out of it. Then I ended up on television, on cable news one morning. And the most important viewer of the Fox News morning show was watching from the White House. That was President Trump. And he endorsed the book, and it was really, really great.

Freckleface Strawberry Cover

Julianne Moore

Freckleface Strawberry

Matt Walsh discussed the book, describing its semi‑autobiographical tale of a seven‑year‑old girl who learns to accept her freckles. He praised it as a clear illustration of how vacuous the left’s book‑banning narrative is, indicating his personal approval of the title.

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Episode: Ep. 1539 - Democrats Have Entered Panic Mode As RF...

Julianne Moore described her semiautobiographical children's book about a sevenyearold girl who learns to accept her freckles after initially hating them.

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Freckle Face Strawberry is a semiautobiographical story about a sevenyearold girl who dislikes her freckles, but eventually learns to live with them when she realizes that she's different just like everybody else.

I like it because it shows you just how utterly vacuous the book banning narrative is on the left.

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Mark Thunder

Dee's Big Nuts

Matt Walsh claimed his children's book Johnny the Walrus is being omitted from school libraries, using it as an example of what he describes as a widespread bookbanning narrative.

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I have four published books, including a children's book. If you listen to the leftists, apparently, this is Nazi Germany stuff, that they're not carrying Johnny the Walrus.

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Episode: Ep. 1539 - Democrats Have Entered Panic Mode As RF...

Matt Walsh claimed his children's book Johnny the Walrus is being omitted from school libraries, using it as an example of what he describes as a widespread bookbanning narrative.

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I have four published books, including a children's book. If you listen to the leftists, apparently, this is Nazi Germany stuff, that they're not carrying Johnny the Walrus.

They have essentially taken my books and thrown them in a giant pile and burned them. Not carrying my book is really no different.

Jony the Walrus: Coloring Book for Kids Cover

Matt D Walsh Sr.

Jony the Walrus

Coloring Book for Kids

In the episode, Matt Walsh was noted for releasing the children's title, which humorously rose to the top of Amazon's LGBT category and was praised for its humor and illustration. The host highlighted its rapid sales of over 150,000 copies and its impact on Amazon's policy, conveying an enthusiastic and supportive tone.

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Episode: Jeremy Boreing Hosts a Special Daily Wire Townhall

Matt Walsh released the children's book Johnny the Walrus, which quickly topped the LGBT category on Amazon, was described as very funny and well illustrated, and later sold over 150,000 copies, influencing Amazon's policy.

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Matt released his children's book, Johnny the Walrus, and cleverly became the number one author in the LGBT category on Amazon. It was a hilarious stunt. And the book was very, very funny and very good. I'll brag a little bit that my niece illustrated the book.

They left the book up in their store, and today it sold over 150,000 copies on Amazon.

Anti-Social: The Secret Diary of an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Cover

Nick Pettigrew

Anti-Social

The Secret Diary of an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

The host referenced the book during a segment on rising loneliness in America, noting that it offered an analysis of the growing trend toward solitude. He presented it as a relevant perspective on social isolation, but did not elaborate further or strongly endorse it.

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Episode: Ep. 1511 - The Real Reason LA Is Burning — And It’...

The host mentioned the book while discussing rising loneliness in America, describing it as an analysis of the growing trend toward solitude.

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There's an interesting article in The Atlantic that you should read. It's called The Antisocial Century.

The writer, Derek Thompson, you know, he opens the article with a small anecdote about a Mexican restaurant near his house.

The Federal Bulldozer: A Critical Analysis of Urban Renewal, 1942-1962 Cover

Martin Anderson

The Federal Bulldozer

A Critical Analysis of Urban Renewal, 1942-1962

The host noted that Martin Anderson authored a book that examined the effects of mid‑20th‑century urban renewal projects, describing how federal development initiatives reshaped cities. The reference was brief and neutral, serving only to point out the book’s focus on urban development impact.

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Episode: Ep. 1492 - Why DOGE Is the Key to Destroying Big G...

The host mentioned that Martin Anderson wrote a book titled The Federal Bulldozer that described the impact of urban development projects.

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Martin Anderson wrote a book on The Federal Bulldozer describing the effect of the urban development.

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