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Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism Cover

Kathleen Stock

Material Girls

Why Reality Matters for Feminism

It was critical of the gender ideology being discussed, and the author faced threats and lost her job due to it, causing her to leave the university.

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She wrote a book in twenty twenty one called Material Girls, why reality matters for feminism.

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It was critical of the gender ideology being discussed, and the author faced threats and lost her job due to it, causing her to leave the university.

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She wrote a book in twenty twenty one called Material Girls, why reality matters for feminism.

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Maia Kobabe

Gender Queer

A Memoir

It was mentioned as an example of a book that is considered inappropriate for children in a public school setting due to its graphic content.

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I don't think it's too much to ask even to say that when we're walking around our town square or our shops or our whole culture, we're not just constantly inundated by this absurd transgender propagan...

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It was mentioned as an example of a book that is considered inappropriate for children in a public school setting due to its graphic content.

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I don't think it's too much to ask even to say that when we're walking around our town square or our shops or our whole culture, we're not just constantly inundated by this absurd transgender propaganda all the way down to three-month-old onesies.

And I don't think it's too much to ask that the child not be exposed to gay porn in the form of Gender Queer by Maya Khababi, to cite just one book.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes a Village

Picture Book

It was mentioned as a book where the title phrase is used to contrast the left's position on private property rights with their stance on transgender issues and social trends.

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I love Megan, how it's always the leftists who tell us It Takes a Village. That's the title of Hillary Clinton's memoir, who when it comes to our private property and many of our priv...

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It was mentioned as a book where the title phrase is used to contrast the left's position on private property rights with their stance on transgender issues and social trends.

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I love Megan, how it's always the leftists who tell us It Takes a Village. That's the title of Hillary Clinton's memoir, who when it comes to our private property and many of our private decisions, they say, no, we're all part of society.

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Jason Redman

The Trident

The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader

It was mentioned as the book that details Jason Redman's experience, likely his autobiography based on his life and career as a Navy SEAL.

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The book that talks about Jay's experience is called The Trident.

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It was mentioned as the book that details Jason Redman's experience, likely his autobiography based on his life and career as a Navy SEAL.

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The book that talks about Jay's experience is called The Trident.

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Hampton Sides

In the Kingdom of Ice

The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette

Jason Redman mentioned recently reading this book, which is about an expedition to the North Pole in 1779, and used it as an example of the grit and resilience people used to have compared to the modern generation.

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I just finished reading this book called Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides.

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Jason Redman mentioned recently reading this book, which is about an expedition to the North Pole in 1779, and used it as an example of the grit and resilience people used to have compared to the modern generation.

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I just finished reading this book called Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides.

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Duff McDonald

Last Man Standing

The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase

Megyn Kelly mentioned this book as the lone survivor story of Operation Red Wings, relating it to the incident where Jason Redman's platoon was getting ready to deploy alongside the platoon from the book.

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If you've seen that movie or watched or read Marcus's book, last August with his brother, and it was just an incredibly compelling episode.

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Megyn Kelly mentioned this book as the lone survivor story of Operation Red Wings, relating it to the incident where Jason Redman's platoon was getting ready to deploy alongside the platoon from the book.

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If you've seen that movie or watched or read Marcus's book, last August with his brother, and it was just an incredibly compelling episode.

The Patriot Report: The Conspiracy of Money and War Cover

Bryan Sharpe

The Patriot Report

The Conspiracy of Money and War

Hotep Jesus mentioned his book, 'The Patriot Report,' as part of his journey to understanding and embracing capitalism, after he was disillusioned with socialism and communism.

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Then I wrote my book, The Patriot Report.

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Hotep Jesus mentioned his book, 'The Patriot Report,' as part of his journey to understanding and embracing capitalism, after he was disillusioned with socialism and communism.

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Then I wrote my book, The Patriot Report.

And then I wrote my dissertation, The Patriot Report, Unmasking the Conspiracy of Money War.

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Mark R. Levin

American Marxism

Dan Bongino mentioned that he had read Mark Levin's book 'American Marxism' in reference to his respect for Mark Levin's expertise and conservative viewpoints, though he noted that he differed from Levin's approach of being a true believer rather than a journalist interested in all sides of an issue.

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I read his books...

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Dan Bongino mentioned that he had read Mark Levin's book 'American Marxism' in reference to his respect for Mark Levin's expertise and conservative viewpoints, though he noted that he differed from Levin's approach of being a true believer rather than a journalist interested in all sides of an issue.

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I read his books...

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Joe McGinniss

The Selling of the President 1968

It was discussed in the context of Roger Ailes' early career and how he helped shape Nixon's image through television.

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If you go back and read Joe McGinnis's book from 1968, The Selling of the President, I mean, who is the key player in that? Who is trying to kind of make Nixon a kind of TV guy.

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It was discussed in the context of Roger Ailes' early career and how he helped shape Nixon's image through television.

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If you go back and read Joe McGinnis's book from 1968, The Selling of the President, I mean, who is the key player in that? Who is trying to kind of make Nixon a kind of TV guy.

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Andrea Long Chu

Females

It was discussed in a negative light, referencing the author's past controversial statements about pornography and its connection to their gender identity. The book's thesis was that anyone can become female and that sexual penetration defines womanhood.

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In 2019, Chiu's first book, Females, was published by Verso Press. The thesis was that anyone can become female and that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood.

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It was discussed in a negative light, referencing the author's past controversial statements about pornography and its connection to their gender identity. The book's thesis was that anyone can become female and that sexual penetration defines womanhood.

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In 2019, Chiu's first book, Females, was published by Verso Press. The thesis was that anyone can become female and that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood.

Chiu, the now Pulitzer Prize winner, writes in the short book, describing himself as once being a sad, pretentious boy, furious about rape, hopelessly addicted to pornography.

The truth is, he writes, I've never been able to differentiate liking women from wanting to be like them. I transitioned...for gossip, compliments, lipstick, mascara, crying at the movies, being someone's girlfriend, for sex toys, for feeling hot, for getting hit on by butches, for Daisy Dukes, bikini tops and all the dresses, and my God, for the breasts.

getting F'd makes you female because F'd is what a female is.

Guess what doesn't make you a woman. Never will.

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Andrea Long Chu

Females

It was discussed that the author's book explored the idea that anyone can become female and that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood; this was heavily criticized as offensive and misogynistic.

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The thesis was that anyone can become female. Not true. And that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood.

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It was discussed that the author's book explored the idea that anyone can become female and that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood; this was heavily criticized as offensive and misogynistic.

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The thesis was that anyone can become female. Not true. And that being penetrated during sex defines womanhood.

Chiu, the now Pulitzer Prize winner, writes in the short book, describing himself as once being a sad, pretentious boy, furious about rape, hopelessly addicted to pornography.

The truth is, he writes, I've never been able to differentiate liking women from wanting to be like them. I transitioned...for gossip, compliments, lipstick, mascara, crying at the movies, being someone's girlfriend, for sex toys, for feeling hot, for getting hit on by butches, for Daisy Dukes, bikini tops and all the dresses, and my God, for the breasts.

getting F'd makes you female because F'd is what a female is.

That is what you people are doing to try to become female, putting lipstick on your face, putting makeup on your face and getting a hole cut instead of your penis. Guess what doesn't make you a woman. Never will.

Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health Cover

Darin Olien

Fatal Conveniences

The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health

It was discussed in the context of toxic elements in everyday products and how to take control of one's health. It highlights harmful elements like fluoride and sunscreen and suggests alternatives.

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I basically have concluded from your book that I need to throw everything out of my entire medicine cabinet and my makeup drawer as well.

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It was discussed in the context of toxic elements in everyday products and how to take control of one's health. It highlights harmful elements like fluoride and sunscreen and suggests alternatives.

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I basically have concluded from your book that I need to throw everything out of my entire medicine cabinet and my makeup drawer as well.

It's so funny because you take these measures, right? You're like, don't use the plastic food containers. Use the glass. And don't have this kind of carpet. Have that kind. And whatever. Try to go organic on your cleaning supplies. And then you realize you are swimming in a toxic stew all over your body before you ever get to any of those.

I'm bummed that I had to write this kind of book in this day and age. I'm bummed that our regulatory bodies aren't doing an adequate job.

You don't have to get go crazy and throw everything away. You know, I'm kind of an extremist too, but I would probably do that. But then it's overwhelming to try to figure out what, you know, what are the safe products?

Don't forget his book is called Fatal Conveniences. You can get it right now. You'll order it right now. Fatal Conveniences, the Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick, and The Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health.

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Cabot Barden

Shamrocks And Skallywags

Not your aveage Civil War story.

Graham Allen mentioned his book, which detailed his time in the army, and highlighted that he wasn't a high-profile soldier like Rob O'Neill.

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I even said that in my book, that not your average war story, because I wasn't a SEAL Team Six guy like Rob who shot Osama bin Laden in the face.

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Graham Allen mentioned his book, which detailed his time in the army, and highlighted that he wasn't a high-profile soldier like Rob O'Neill.

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I even said that in my book, that not your average war story, because I wasn't a SEAL Team Six guy like Rob who shot Osama bin Laden in the face.

Killing the Messenger: The Right-Wing Plot to Derail Hillary and Hijack Your Government Cover

David Brock

Killing the Messenger

The Right-Wing Plot to Derail Hillary and Hijack Your Government

It was mentioned as an example of a journalist who faced consequences for reporting on controversial topics, leading to his suicide.

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I was winning awards, getting raises, lecturing college classes, appearing on TV shows. And then I wrote some stories that made me realize how sadly misplaced my bliss had been.

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It was mentioned as an example of a journalist who faced consequences for reporting on controversial topics, leading to his suicide.

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I was winning awards, getting raises, lecturing college classes, appearing on TV shows. And then I wrote some stories that made me realize how sadly misplaced my bliss had been.

The reason I'd enjoyed such smooth sailing for so long hadn't been because I was good at my job. The truth was, I'd never written anything important enough to suppress.

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Lucy Score

No More Secrets

A Small Town Love Story (Blue Moon Book 1)

It was promoted by Megyn Kelly as a children's book written by Chaya Raichik that deals with themes of safety and boundaries. It was mentioned multiple times throughout the podcast.

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My guest today is Haya Rajchick. You may know her as the creator of Libs of Tick-Tock, and she's also the author of the children's book No More Secrets, which you can find at L O T T...

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It was promoted by Megyn Kelly as a children's book written by Chaya Raichik that deals with themes of safety and boundaries. It was mentioned multiple times throughout the podcast.

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My guest today is Haya Rajchick. You may know her as the creator of Libs of Tick-Tock, and she's also the author of the children's book No More Secrets, which you can find at L O T T Book dot com L O T T Book dot com.

and buy it just to support her and her mission.

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Edward Hallett Carr

The Bolshevik Revolution, 1917-1923, Vol. 1 (History of Soviet Russia)

It was mentioned as a book Niall Ferguson read as an undergraduate, and it detailed the violence the Bolsheviks inflicted on religious institutions in Russia.

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I remember reading Richard Pipes' great history of the Bolshevik Revolution when I was an undergraduate and being appalled at the descriptions of the violence the Bolsheviks directed against the clerg...

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It was mentioned as a book Niall Ferguson read as an undergraduate, and it detailed the violence the Bolsheviks inflicted on religious institutions in Russia.

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I remember reading Richard Pipes' great history of the Bolshevik Revolution when I was an undergraduate and being appalled at the descriptions of the violence the Bolsheviks directed against the clergy, against all religious institutions, the destruction that occurred at that time of churches in Russia.

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Andrew Wilson

Remaking the World

How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

It was described as a fantastic book about the chaos in young people's lives, and the loss of belief in God in the modern world.

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We live in the post-Judeo Christian world and a quote which is attributed to Chesterton, but we can't prove it. But it's not my quote. So I just have to say it's not my quote, but it's brilliant. When...

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It was described as a fantastic book about the chaos in young people's lives, and the loss of belief in God in the modern world.

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We live in the post-Judeo Christian world and a quote which is attributed to Chesterton, but we can't prove it. But it's not my quote. So I just have to say it's not my quote, but it's brilliant. When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing. They believe in anything.

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