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Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

Mark Steyn mentioned it in the context of Harry's book being similar to Joan Crawford's son's book, which was critical of his mother.

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Harry's book is basically in large part a daddy dearest book to go back to the one that Joan Crawford uh Joan Crawford's son wrote that started this whole thing

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Mark Steyn mentioned it in the context of Harry's book being similar to Joan Crawford's son's book, which was critical of his mother.

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Harry's book is basically in large part a daddy dearest book to go back to the one that Joan Crawford uh Joan Crawford's son wrote that started this whole thing

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Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Hot Shot

Mark Steyn referenced it when he expressed disappointment at San Francisco's current state, contrasting it with the positive image portrayed in the song and possibly book.

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i first visited san francisco when i was 18 and i thought this was a dream city i i thought it you know i bought into all that tony bennett rubbish about leaving your heart in san francisco

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Mark Steyn referenced it when he expressed disappointment at San Francisco's current state, contrasting it with the positive image portrayed in the song and possibly book.

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i first visited san francisco when i was 18 and i thought this was a dream city i i thought it you know i bought into all that tony bennett rubbish about leaving your heart in san francisco

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Ian Morris

Why the West Rules--for Now

The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future

Mark Steyn mentioned a book from the late 90s which depicted Burlington, Vermont as a model for the future, contrasting it with its current state.

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although there was a book written about it uh back in the late 90s by a prominent writer who said it was the model of the future well now it's not even safe to because of the homeless because of the d...

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Mark Steyn mentioned a book from the late 90s which depicted Burlington, Vermont as a model for the future, contrasting it with its current state.

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although there was a book written about it uh back in the late 90s by a prominent writer who said it was the model of the future well now it's not even safe to because of the homeless because of the drugs because of the crime it's not even safe to walk around little old burlington vermont at night

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Yeonmi Park

While Time Remains

A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America

It was mentioned as Yeonmi Park's new book published that week, focused on her experiences as a North Korean defector searching for freedom in America.

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She has a new book out this week called While Time Remains, A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America.

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It was mentioned as Yeonmi Park's new book published that week, focused on her experiences as a North Korean defector searching for freedom in America.

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She has a new book out this week called While Time Remains, A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America.

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Nikki R. Haley

With All Due Respect

Defending America with Grit and Grace

It was mentioned that Nikki Haley had written a book, and the discussion turned to her hawkish foreign policy stance which was featured in her presidential announcement.

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You know, I realized she wrote a book about her as a politician.

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It was mentioned that Nikki Haley had written a book, and the discussion turned to her hawkish foreign policy stance which was featured in her presidential announcement.

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You know, I realized she wrote a book about her as a politician.

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Rick Leventhal

Chasing Catastrophe

My 35 Years Covering Wars, Hurricanes, Terror Attacks, and Other Breaking News

Rick Leventhal discussed his book "Chasing Catastrophe", which was a collection of stories from his time as a reporter, including anecdotes from his experiences covering war zones and natural disasters.

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Rick Leventhal is here. He is the author of the new book, Chasing Catastrophe.

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Rick Leventhal discussed his book "Chasing Catastrophe", which was a collection of stories from his time as a reporter, including anecdotes from his experiences covering war zones and natural disasters.

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Rick Leventhal is here. He is the author of the new book, Chasing Catastrophe.

I'm proud of the book. It's I think it's a good read. Everyone who who I've spoken with who's read it seems to think so. And I also recorded the audio version of the book.

And I did the audio on my book Settle for More and I, what I remember about it was like holding back tears in the sad scenes.

I was able to transcribe it. And on that tape are the four and a half minutes that Pat Butler, the engineer and I spent inside the truck when we ran from the first cloud, from the first tower when it fell.

I've spoken with younger girls who we really hurt.

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Tom Hopkins

How to Master the Art of Selling

Patrick Bet-David mentioned this book as one that was recommended to him after he had left a job where he felt mistreated. He credits the book with helping him to fall in love with finance.

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the same man that didn't give me the job is the same man that recommended me to read a book called How to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins

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Patrick Bet-David mentioned this book as one that was recommended to him after he had left a job where he felt mistreated. He credits the book with helping him to fall in love with finance.

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the same man that didn't give me the job is the same man that recommended me to read a book called How to Master the Art of Selling by Tom Hopkins

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Philip Houston

[(Spy the Lie

Former CIA Officers Show You How to Detect When Someone is Lying)] [Author

It was recommended as a great read, particularly for its insights into deception detection and the methods used by the CIA, and was a New York Times bestseller.

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You hear me mention his name all the time, and for very good reason. His name is Phil Houston. He's author of the book, Spy the Lie, which by the way, you should totally buy. It's available still, a N...

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It was recommended as a great read, particularly for its insights into deception detection and the methods used by the CIA, and was a New York Times bestseller.

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You hear me mention his name all the time, and for very good reason. His name is Phil Houston. He's author of the book, Spy the Lie, which by the way, you should totally buy. It's available still, a New York Times bestseller, and for very good reason there too.

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Philip Houston

Get the Truth

Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Persuade Anyone to Tell All

It was mentioned along with Spy the Lie as another book written by Phil Houston, an expert in deception detection and a former CIA interrogator.

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Bill worked for the CIA for 25 years. He's the author of Spy the Lie and Get the Truth.

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It was mentioned along with Spy the Lie as another book written by Phil Houston, an expert in deception detection and a former CIA interrogator.

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Bill worked for the CIA for 25 years. He's the author of Spy the Lie and Get the Truth.

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Bill Stanton

Prepared Not Scared

Your Go-To Guide for Staying Safe in an Unsafe World

It was briefly mentioned as a book written by Bill Stanton, an NYPD officer, which provides advice on personal safety and security in dangerous situations.

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Bill's a former NYPD police officer and also the author of the book Prepared, Not Scared. Your go to guide for staying safe in an unsafe world.

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It was briefly mentioned as a book written by Bill Stanton, an NYPD officer, which provides advice on personal safety and security in dangerous situations.

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Bill's a former NYPD police officer and also the author of the book Prepared, Not Scared. Your go to guide for staying safe in an unsafe world.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Young Folk's Edition

Larry Elder mentioned the book 'Uncle Tom' by Thomas Sowell, where young Black men questioned why they weren't taught about Sowell during their upbringing and his absence from Ebony's list of influential Black Americans.

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You've got young black men saying in Uncle Tom, I didn't why? Who's Tom Sowell? Why wasn't I taught about him when I was growing up?

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Larry Elder mentioned the book 'Uncle Tom' by Thomas Sowell, where young Black men questioned why they weren't taught about Sowell during their upbringing and his absence from Ebony's list of influential Black Americans.

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You've got young black men saying in Uncle Tom, I didn't why? Who's Tom Sowell? Why wasn't I taught about him when I was growing up?

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Indiana Wake

The Arms of a Better Man (A Love to Last a Lifetime Book 3)

It was mentioned as a romance novel written by Susan Meacham, who faked her own death for three years before resurfacing and blaming it on mental health issues and her family's intervention.

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Canadian Debbie pulled a sample sample chance encounters born with the world at my feet. She was the only thing I had to work hard for or love to last a lifetime. I was born into wealth and prestige....

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It was mentioned as a romance novel written by Susan Meacham, who faked her own death for three years before resurfacing and blaming it on mental health issues and her family's intervention.

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Canadian Debbie pulled a sample sample chance encounters born with the world at my feet. She was the only thing I had to work hard for or love to last a lifetime. I was born into wealth and prestige. There was nothing I couldn't have. Or so I thought one night is all it took to change my world.

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Investment Company Act Rules

as of February 6, 2020

Mike Baker's book, 'Company Rules', was discussed, and it was described as an audiobook with easy-to-understand lessons and a soothing narration.

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And thank you for mentioning the book. It's an audio book, so I'll put people's minds at ease because I don't really know enough big words to write a whole book.

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Mike Baker's book, 'Company Rules', was discussed, and it was described as an audiobook with easy-to-understand lessons and a soothing narration.

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And thank you for mentioning the book. It's an audio book, so I'll put people's minds at ease because I don't really know enough big words to write a whole book.

But this is hopefully an easy lesson for people. And I narrate it myself, so it's really very soothing.

It's very soothing. I love audio books. It's almost the only way I consume books these days. It's just so easy.

You can do it in your downtime and, you know, sort of drifting off to sleep and then you can go back for what you missed. Really enjoying that.

Well, there's nine nine rules. Right. And I came up with nine because I couldn't think of a tenth. But there's there what I took away. Right. This book is not about my time in the agency. It's about when I left and started a business.

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Valentine Low

Courtiers

Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor

The book delves into the inner workings of the British royal family and details the alleged bullying behavior of Meghan Markle towards palace staff, as well as Harry's obsession with his media coverage and relevance.

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Valentine, what a pleasure to have you here. Welcome to the show.

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The book delves into the inner workings of the British royal family and details the alleged bullying behavior of Meghan Markle towards palace staff, as well as Harry's obsession with his media coverage and relevance.

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Valentine, what a pleasure to have you here. Welcome to the show.

You are the person who broke the whole Meghan Markle bullying scandal.

I am very concerned that the duchess was able to bully two PAs out of the household in the past year. The duchess seems intent on always having someone in her sights. She is bullying X name withheld by author and seeking to undermine her confidence.

We have report after report from people who have witnessed unacceptable behavior toward X, despite the universal views from her colleagues that she's a leading talent within the household who's delivering first rate work.

don't worry if there's literally anyone else I could get to do this, I would.

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Debra Soh

The End of Gender

Debunking the Myths about Sex and Identity in Our Society

Dr. Soh's book was discussed in relation to helping parents understand and address gender identity issues in their children, particularly adult children, and the challenges of finding therapists who are not influenced by gender ideology.

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Dr. Deborah So is a neuroscientist who specializes in gender, sex and sexual orientation and she is the author of the must read, The End of Gender, debunking the myths about sex and i...

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Dr. Soh's book was discussed in relation to helping parents understand and address gender identity issues in their children, particularly adult children, and the challenges of finding therapists who are not influenced by gender ideology.

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Dr. Deborah So is a neuroscientist who specializes in gender, sex and sexual orientation and she is the author of the must read, The End of Gender, debunking the myths about sex and identity in our society.

And by the way, Dr. Sachs in that interview does lay out some of those strategies for the younger ages if you start to see somebody getting pulled into this, as does Deborah So in her book.

Don't forget the name of her book is The End of Gender. Well worth your time.

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James Fitzgerald

A Journey to the Center of the Mind

Book I

James R. Fitzgerald, a retired FBI criminal profiler, discussed the Idaho murders case and mentioned his book "A Journey to the Center of the Mind" during his interview.

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He's also the author of the book A Journey to the Center of the Mind.

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James R. Fitzgerald, a retired FBI criminal profiler, discussed the Idaho murders case and mentioned his book "A Journey to the Center of the Mind" during his interview.

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He's also the author of the book A Journey to the Center of the Mind.

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Jane Yolen

I Am the Storm

Megyn Kelly promoted her friend's new book, which features inspiring stories of people overcoming adversity, including Janice's own experience advocating for her in-laws who died in New York nursing homes during the COVID pandemic.

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JD has a new book out and it's called, I Am the Storm.

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Megyn Kelly promoted her friend's new book, which features inspiring stories of people overcoming adversity, including Janice's own experience advocating for her in-laws who died in New York nursing homes during the COVID pandemic.

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JD has a new book out and it's called, I Am the Storm.

The full title is I Am the Storm, inspiring stories of people who fight against overwhelming odds.

These are David and Goliath stories, full of stories about real people who go through difficult times and stand up for what they believe in.

That of course includes Janice Dean in her own experience...she lost both of her in-laws...due to COVID.

The book again is called I Am the Storm, inspiring stories of people who fight against overwhelming odds.

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Joshua Becker

Things That Matter

Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life

Rich Lowry mentioned it as a collection of Krauthammer's best columns, and highly recommended it for a good read.

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You can still get his book, Things That Matter, which is a collection of his best columns. And it's so well worth your time and the read.

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Rich Lowry mentioned it as a collection of Krauthammer's best columns, and highly recommended it for a good read.

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You can still get his book, Things That Matter, which is a collection of his best columns. And it's so well worth your time and the read.

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William Bernhardt

Justice For All

Greg Kelly's book, "Justice For All," discussed the left's views on law enforcement and how they are wrong, highlighting the importance of law enforcement and the issues surrounding the defund the police movement.

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It's a subject near and dear to his heart and the heart of those he loves most in this world.

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Greg Kelly's book, "Justice For All," discussed the left's views on law enforcement and how they are wrong, highlighting the importance of law enforcement and the issues surrounding the defund the police movement.

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It's a subject near and dear to his heart and the heart of those he loves most in this world.

I hope it's a beacon of sanity and I'm saying things that need to be said that we understand are true in this totally corrupt, bizarre moment.

I track the corrupt origins of Black Lives Matter.

Please buy it. Support Greg and his important voice. It's called Justice For All How the Left is Wrong About Law Enforcement.

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Steven A. Sund

Courage Under Fire

The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6th

Megyn Kelly discussed Stephen Sund's book, 'Courage Under Fire,' and how the former Capitol Police chief detailed the events of the January 6th riot, assigning blame for intelligence failures and a delayed military response.

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And he spreads the blame around for this attack. But really, he takes aim at federal intelligence officials who failed to raise alarms before the riot. And a military bureaucracy, he said, waited too...

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Megyn Kelly discussed Stephen Sund's book, 'Courage Under Fire,' and how the former Capitol Police chief detailed the events of the January 6th riot, assigning blame for intelligence failures and a delayed military response.

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And he spreads the blame around for this attack. But really, he takes aim at federal intelligence officials who failed to raise alarms before the riot. And a military bureaucracy, he said, waited too long to respond.

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