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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

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)

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)

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

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)

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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Richard H. Crossman

The God That Failed

In the episode, the hosts highlighted the title as a great book they wanted to discuss, noting that it had a strong impact on their worldview. They presented it as a highly recommended read for listeners.

Highly Recommended
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The book was highlighted as a "great book" that the speakers wanted to discuss, emphasizing its impact on their worldview.

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I want to talk about the great book, The God That Failed.

I want to talk about the great book, The God That Failed.

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Peter Baker

The Divider

Trump in the White House, 2017-2021

The host said the book quoted Trump wanting generals like Hitler and was cited as a 2022 source for the claim.

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according to a book excerpt published Monday, Trump once asked John Kelly why can't you be like the German generals, and the excerpt was from The Divider, Trump in the White House 201...

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The host said the book quoted Trump wanting generals like Hitler and was cited as a 2022 source for the claim.

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according to a book excerpt published Monday, Trump once asked John Kelly why can't you be like the German generals, and the excerpt was from The Divider, Trump in the White House 20172021.

The Divider, Trump in the White House 20172021, cowritten by New York staff writer Susan Glasser and New York Times correspondent Peter Baker.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

What Happened

He noted that Hillary Clinton's recent book had sold only about 27,000 copies in a week, far fewer than her previous postelection book which moved roughly 300,000 copies.

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Hillary Clinton's book, by the way, did basically flop. I think it sold 27,000 copies in a week. Which by most standards for most authors would be a whole lot of copies to sell in a week.

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He noted that Hillary Clinton's recent book had sold only about 27,000 copies in a week, far fewer than her previous postelection book which moved roughly 300,000 copies.

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Hillary Clinton's book, by the way, did basically flop. I think it sold 27,000 copies in a week. Which by most standards for most authors would be a whole lot of copies to sell in a week.

She wrote a book right after the 2016 election called What Happened or something like that. And it sold 300,000 copies, something crazy.

Moby Dick Cover

Herman Melville

Moby Dick

He cited the famous opening line "Call me Ishmael" as an example of classic literature.

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in the history of literature you may recall iconic lines like call me ishmael or it was the best of times it was the worst of times one of my favorites from notes from the underground

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He cited the famous opening line "Call me Ishmael" as an example of classic literature.

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in the history of literature you may recall iconic lines like call me ishmael or it was the best of times it was the worst of times one of my favorites from notes from the underground

Notes from the Underground: The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition (Fyodor Dostoyevsky Classics) Cover

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Notes from the Underground

The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition (Fyodor Dostoyevsky Classics)

He mentioned "Notes from the Underground" as one of his favorite opening lines from classic novels.

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in the history of literature you may recall iconic lines like call me ishmael or it was the best of times it was the worst of times one of my favorites from Notes from the Underground

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He mentioned "Notes from the Underground" as one of his favorite opening lines from classic novels.

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in the history of literature you may recall iconic lines like call me ishmael or it was the best of times it was the worst of times one of my favorites from Notes from the Underground

Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War Cover

Wilfred Reilly

Hate Crime Hoax

How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War

The book was presented as the author's work that argued the left was fabricating a racewar narrative.

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All right, we're joined by Wilford Riley, as a college professor, author of the book Hate Crime Hoax, How The Left Is Selling A Fake Race War.

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The book was presented as the author's work that argued the left was fabricating a racewar narrative.

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All right, we're joined by Wilford Riley, as a college professor, author of the book Hate Crime Hoax, How The Left Is Selling A Fake Race War.

The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life Cover

Richard Herrnstein

The Bell Curve

Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life

The book was cited as a landmark work released during an era of open free speech about intelligence research.

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you saw an era of kind of open free speech where Charles Murray's The Bell Curve came out

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The book was cited as a landmark work released during an era of open free speech about intelligence research.

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you saw an era of kind of open free speech where Charles Murray's The Bell Curve came out

Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide Cover

Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

The host promoted it as an exhaustively researched, coherently argued guide to voting Democrat, calling it a musthave coffeetable book that even Donald Trump praised.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats. A comprehensive guide by Michael Knowles is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party to date. Donald Trump h...

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The host promoted it as an exhaustively researched, coherently argued guide to voting Democrat, calling it a musthave coffeetable book that even Donald Trump praised.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats. A comprehensive guide by Michael Knowles is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party to date. Donald Trump himself even called a great book for your reading enjoyment. Plus, it's a musthave political observers coffee table.

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Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

The host described it as the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump called it a great book and urging listeners to buy a copy.

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Democrats: a comprehensive guide by Michael Noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party to date. The book is one that Donald Trump himself even called...

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The host described it as the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump called it a great book and urging listeners to buy a copy.

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Democrats: a comprehensive guide by Michael Noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party to date. The book is one that Donald Trump himself even called a great book for your reading enjoyment.

Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide Cover

Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

Matt Walsh promoted the book as a thoroughly researched guide for political observers and urged listeners to get a copy.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide by Michael Knowles is the most exhaustively researched and must have edition to any political observer's coffee table.

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Matt Walsh promoted the book as a thoroughly researched guide for political observers and urged listeners to get a copy.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide by Michael Knowles is the most exhaustively researched and must have edition to any political observer's coffee table.

Warning this book is intentionally left blank. Side effects for voting Democrat may include feelings of hopelessness, depression, anxiety, reduced testosterone, increased crime, higher taxes, rampant abortions and a strained relationship with your father.

Roman Republic: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall (Ancient Roman History) Cover

Billy Wellman

Roman Republic

An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall (Ancient Roman History)

The book was mentioned as part of Hillsdale College's free online courses on historical subjects.

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Hillsdale College offers more than 40 free online courses on subjects like the works of CS Lewis, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, and the history of the Christian Church.

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The book was mentioned as part of Hillsdale College's free online courses on historical subjects.

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Hillsdale College offers more than 40 free online courses on subjects like the works of CS Lewis, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, and the history of the Christian Church.

Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide Cover

Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

The hosts described it as the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump himself called it a great book and urging listeners to purchase a copy.

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now in theater september 13th rated pg 13 Reasons to Vote for Democrats a comprehensive guide by michael noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the d...

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The hosts described it as the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump himself called it a great book and urging listeners to purchase a copy.

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now in theater september 13th rated pg 13 Reasons to Vote for Democrats a comprehensive guide by michael noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the democratic party

today the book is one that donald trump himself even called a great book for your reading enjoyment

plus it's a must-have addition to any political observers coffee table head over to dailywire.com

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David L. Bahnsen

Full-Time

Work and the Meaning of Life

The hosts described the book as a defense of fulltime work, arguing that work gives life purpose and that the current cultural push for less work is misguided.

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I'd like to talk to you about a new book, Full Time, Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bonson.

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The hosts described the book as a defense of fulltime work, arguing that work gives life purpose and that the current cultural push for less work is misguided.

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I'd like to talk to you about a new book, Full Time, Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bonson.

In a time where work is being heralded as the cause of societal pain, depression and anxiety, Full Time is screaming the exact opposite, that we're created to work and that our work provides unique meaning and purpose in our lives. He argues that the time has come to stop tiptoeing around the issues that matter, that separating one's identity from what they do is demonstrably false, and that a low view of work is leading to disastrous policy proposals and cultural attitudes.

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Ibram X. Kendi

How to Raise an Antiracist

Matt noted that Ibram Kendi had released a new book titled How to Raise an Anti-Racist, referencing it as a followup to his earlier work.

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Ibram Kendi has a new book out, and the new book is called How to Raise an Anti-Racist.

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Matt noted that Ibram Kendi had released a new book titled How to Raise an Anti-Racist, referencing it as a followup to his earlier work.

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Ibram Kendi has a new book out, and the new book is called How to Raise an Anti-Racist.

And now he's got How to Raise an Anti-Racist.

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Ibram X. Kendi

Antiracist Baby Picture Book

Matt mentioned that Kendi had previously written a book called AntiRacist Baby.

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Well, he already has Anti-Racist Baby. He wrote that one, I believe.

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Matt mentioned that Kendi had previously written a book called AntiRacist Baby.

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Well, he already has Anti-Racist Baby. He wrote that one, I believe.

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Michael J. Knowles

Reasons to Vote for Democrats

A Comprehensive Guide

The hosts promoted it as a strongly argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump called it a great book and urging listeners to purchase a copy.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats a comprehensive guide by Michael Noeals is the most exososatively research and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party today. The book is one tha...

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The hosts promoted it as a strongly argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that Donald Trump called it a great book and urging listeners to purchase a copy.

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats a comprehensive guide by Michael Noeals is the most exososatively research and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party today. The book is one that Donald Trump himself even called a great book for your reading enjoyment plus it's a must have addition to any political observers coffee table.

Warning this book is intentionally left blank side effects for voting Democrats and include feelings of hopelessness depression anxiety reduced testosterone increased crime higher taxes rampant abortions and a strained relationship with your father the cancellation.

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Libby T. Ears

Book of Reasons to Vote Democrat

Funny Political Gag Gift for Republicans

Matt Walsh promoted the book as an exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that even Donald Trump called it a great book and recommending it as a musthave for political observers.

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daily cancellation reasons to vote for democrat a comprehensive guide by michael noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the democratic party to date the book is one t...

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Matt Walsh promoted the book as an exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, noting that even Donald Trump called it a great book and recommending it as a musthave for political observers.

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daily cancellation reasons to vote for democrat a comprehensive guide by michael noels is the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the democratic party to date the book is one that donald trump himself even called a great book for your reading enjoyment plus it's a musthave addition to any political observers coffee table

warning this book is intentionally left blank side effects for voting democrat may include feelings of hopelessness depression anxiety reduce testosterone increase crime higher taxes rampant abortions and a strained relationship with your father

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David L. Bahnsen

Full-Time

Work and the Meaning of Life

The host introduced the book as arguing that work is essential to human purpose and counters the narrative that work causes societal pain, urging a reexamination of work's role in life.

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I'd like to talk to you about a new book, Full Time, Work in the Meaning of Life by David Bonson. In a time where work is being heralded as the cause of societal pain, depression, and anxiety, full ti...

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The host introduced the book as arguing that work is essential to human purpose and counters the narrative that work causes societal pain, urging a reexamination of work's role in life.

"

I'd like to talk to you about a new book, Full Time, Work in the Meaning of Life by David Bonson. In a time where work is being heralded as the cause of societal pain, depression, and anxiety, full time is screaming the exact opposite that we're created to work and that our work provides unique meaning and purpose in our lives.

We are living in a crisis of apathy and ignorance regarding work's existential nature. There's no shortage of books telling people to work less, to find balance, to think less of career, and more of things that bring them happiness. In full time, Bonson makes the case that our understanding of work and its role in our lives is deeply flawed.

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Buddy Levy

River of Darkness

Francisco Orellana's Legendary Voyage of Death and Discovery Down the Amazon

The host said he had just finished reading River of Darkness, a nonfiction book about the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana's journey through the Amazon, describing its epic and perilous adventure.

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i just finished a book called River of Darkness about the Spanish

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The host said he had just finished reading River of Darkness, a nonfiction book about the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana's journey through the Amazon, describing its epic and perilous adventure.

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i just finished a book called River of Darkness about the Spanish

River of Darkness about the Spanish coquicidor francisco de oriana who in 1541 traveled over the and these mountains and into the amazon ... he sailed the entire length of the amazon river more than 4000 miles before making it to the atlantic ocean and sailing up to venezuela nobody'd ever done that before the amazon was completely unexplored and unknown many men died along the way they battled hostile indian tribes and wild animals and disease and starvation and exposure

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Melissa Deckman

The Politics of Gen Z

How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy

The host noted that Deckman would know the topic from her forthcoming book, The Politics of Gen Z, which examines how the youngest voters will shape American democracy.

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Deckman would know in her forthcoming book, The Politics of Gen Z, how the youngest voters will shape our democracy. She dives into the deep political divides between Gen Z women and...

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The host noted that Deckman would know the topic from her forthcoming book, The Politics of Gen Z, which examines how the youngest voters will shape American democracy.

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Deckman would know in her forthcoming book, The Politics of Gen Z, how the youngest voters will shape our democracy. She dives into the deep political divides between Gen Z women and men and explores how they feel about growing up in the Trump era.

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