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Guinness World Records

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From Broke to Rich to Broke to Influential Podcaster | Sean Kelly

The speaker mentioned reading these shiny books as a kid and was impressed by records like the farthest jump and the one about the largest eyeball popping out of the head.

Guinness record holder. I'm very competitive. I've always wanted a Guinness as a kid. I used to read them. You know, the shiny books?

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

Eric Carle

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Charlamagne tha God Gets Quiet When Republican Shows Him Receipts

This children's book was mentioned as being read to the host's children, and it was noted that the book's content has changed slightly since the host's childhood.

and then of course there's Kordoroy and Curious George and the rest of them in star contrast to by Curious George which is what they teach at a lot of the schools.

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Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things

Dr. Seuss

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Charlamagne tha God Gets Quiet When Republican Shows Him Receipts

This book was mentioned as one of the books that the host's children were reading around Halloween.

Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things that's been making the rounds right now

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Night (Night Trilogy)

Elie Wiesel

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Justin Trudeau Caught Ignoring Canada’s Dirty Secret

Dave Rubin mentioned the book Night by Elie Wiesel, recommending it to viewers for further information on the Holocaust.

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Truths

Vivek Ramaswamy

Mentioned 1 year ago

It’s Time for the Facts Liberals Can No Longer Deny | Vivek Ramaswamy

This book, written by the interviewee, focuses on truths surrounding various topics like God, climate change, and the importance of free speech. It aims to provide readers with tools to engage in difficult conversations.

I'm a fan of getting the best possible arguments for the other side on the table.

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Unsettled

Steven E. Koonin

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It’s Time for the Facts Liberals Can No Longer Deny | Vivek Ramaswamy

The book, written by a physicist from the Obama energy department, was mentioned as a source of facts used in the author's book about climate change.

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The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (Play It Like It Is)

Sex Pistols

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Piers Morgan Visibly Shocked When Jordan Peterson Said This About Trump

The book "Mind comp" was mentioned in the context of age appropriateness; the host suggested that it would be inappropriate for a second-grader. This was used as an example to illustrate the importance of age-appropriate book selection in schools and libraries.

You wouldn't give a second grader mind comp, although you people probably would.

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Four Seconds

Laura Andrade

Mentioned 1 year ago

Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Dave Portnoy to Break with Democrats?

It was mentioned that Hillary Clinton has a fourth memoir out, and that it is full of misinformation. The speaker expressed disbelief that she would release another book.

Hillary Clinton was calling for punishment just this week. She's got her fourth memoir out, which is completely insane.

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State of Terror

Louise Penny

Mentioned 1 year ago

Gavin Newsom Humiliated as Elon Musk Responds to His Shocking New Law

It was mentioned as Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, released that week, and discussed in relation to her media appearances and views on jailing people.

I think this is her fourth autobiography.

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Living History

Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Gavin Newsom Humiliated as Elon Musk Responds to His Shocking New Law

It was mentioned that this is Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, and that she was doing media rounds promoting it while discussing putting people in jail for spreading propaganda.

I think this is her fourth autobiography.

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History

Thomas E. Woods Jr.

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‘The View’ Hosts Get Visibly Angry When Music Legend Refuses to Say This

Clay Travis' book was referenced in relation to Michael Jordan's stance on politics and how he didn't always have to be political, much like how the book advocates a similar idea.

Which ended up Clay Travis used at least a version of that for one of his books and and that's the point.

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Republicans Buy Sneakers Too

Clay Travis

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‘The View’ Hosts Get Visibly Angry When Music Legend Refuses to Say This

It was mentioned as an example of Michael Jordan's non-political approach during the 1992 NBA playoffs. A version of his comment was later used in Clay Travis's book.

Which ended up Clay Travis used at least a version of that for one of his books and and that's the point

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Martin Gurri

The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium

In his book, Gurri, a former CIA analyst, posited that technology allows dissent to be communicated in new ways, and that power is organizing differently than before. This makes it harder to centralize and control power in the same way as before.

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In his book, The Revolt of the Public, Martin Goury, the former CIA analyst, who you should have on your show if you haven't already.

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In his book, Gurri, a former CIA analyst, posited that technology allows dissent to be communicated in new ways, and that power is organizing differently than before. This makes it harder to centralize and control power in the same way as before.

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In his book, The Revolt of the Public, Martin Goury, the former CIA analyst, who you should have on your show if you haven't already.

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Bill O'Reilly

Killing the Killers

The Secret War Against Terrorists (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series)

This non-fiction book is the 11th in the "Killing" series and details the secret war against terrorists. It includes previously unknown information about the assassinations of important figures like Soleimani and the withdrawal from Afghanistan, gathered from interviews with national security advisors.

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the Killing series, the Killing the Killers is the 11th book in the series, the most successful nonfiction book series of all time.

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This non-fiction book is the 11th in the "Killing" series and details the secret war against terrorists. It includes previously unknown information about the assassinations of important figures like Soleimani and the withdrawal from Afghanistan, gathered from interviews with national security advisors.

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the Killing series, the Killing the Killers is the 11th book in the series, the most successful nonfiction book series of all time.

So I got an amazing stuff, stuff nobody's ever heard before.

Soleimani is the most powerful person in Iran, more powerful than the Ayatollah or that.

Remember Trump spent $1.4 trillion on the military. Nobody knows where that money went.

Killing the Killers is the best reporting I've ever done in my career.

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William F. Buckley

God and Man at Yale

Referenced as an "ur-text" for many small c conservatives, the book was mentioned as highlighting issues within higher education that have persisted for decades.

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It's written in 1950 or 51 or 52. It's very early 50s. That's 70 years ago.

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Referenced as an "ur-text" for many small c conservatives, the book was mentioned as highlighting issues within higher education that have persisted for decades.

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It's written in 1950 or 51 or 52. It's very early 50s. That's 70 years ago.

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Jon E. Lewis

The Mammoth Book of Cover-Ups (Mammoth Books 371)

The book explores conspiracy theories and their origins, discussing the reasons why people believe in them and how to identify and debunk them. Shermer mentions it in the context of his own book being signed for RFK Jr. and discussing the assassination attempt on Trump.

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I had a signed copy of my book for him, conspiracy because I thought this guy needs to read my book and I'll just wait in the green room for him.

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The book explores conspiracy theories and their origins, discussing the reasons why people believe in them and how to identify and debunk them. Shermer mentions it in the context of his own book being signed for RFK Jr. and discussing the assassination attempt on Trump.

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I had a signed copy of my book for him, conspiracy because I thought this guy needs to read my book and I'll just wait in the green room for him.

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Iain McGilchrist

The Master and His Emissary

The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World

Dr. Jordan Peterson mentioned reading Iain McGilchrist's book, "The Master and His Emissary", among other works during his recovery period.

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McGillchrist. He wrote The Master in his emissary.

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Dr. Jordan Peterson mentioned reading Iain McGilchrist's book, "The Master and His Emissary", among other works during his recovery period.

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McGillchrist. He wrote The Master in his emissary.

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Josh Hawley

Manhood

The Masculine Virtues America Needs

Senator Josh Hawley's book "Manhood" promotes the importance of masculine virtues and counters the idea that masculinity is inherently toxic. It encourages men to be strong, provide, protect, and sacrifice for their families and country.

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I'm surprised at the left's message to men, which is that Manhood is inherently toxic.

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Senator Josh Hawley's book "Manhood" promotes the importance of masculine virtues and counters the idea that masculinity is inherently toxic. It encourages men to be strong, provide, protect, and sacrifice for their families and country.

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I'm surprised at the left's message to men, which is that Manhood is inherently toxic.

if you listen closely to what the leftists believe they think all Manhood is toxic.

There's one social scientist who said talking about healthy masculinity is like talking about healthy cancer.

the book is really about holding out role models. I talk a lot about American history talk a lot about the Bible role models of what to look like to be a strong man and to be a good man

we need strong men. We need you to stand up and provide and protect and sacrifice and you can change your family. You can change your neighborhood. You can change your country.

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Glenn Beck

Chasing Embers (1) (The Oarsmen)

The podcast host discussed Glenn Beck's book about the great reset and mentioned it covered the events of the previous two years.

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part three of my interview with Glenn Beck all about the great reset his new book which really explores the whole freaking thing

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The podcast host discussed Glenn Beck's book about the great reset and mentioned it covered the events of the previous two years.

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part three of my interview with Glenn Beck all about the great reset his new book which really explores the whole freaking thing

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Harvey Pekar

The New American Splendor Anthology

It was mentioned that a book about Michael Malice, titled "Ego and Heurist", was written by Harvey Pekar, the late comic book writer of "American Splendor", and that it is now sold for \$300 on eBay.

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Harvey P. Carr, the late comic book writer of American Splendor fame, he wrote a book about me called Ego and Heurist. It came out in 2006. It goes for $300 an eBay now.

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It was mentioned that a book about Michael Malice, titled "Ego and Heurist", was written by Harvey Pekar, the late comic book writer of "American Splendor", and that it is now sold for \$300 on eBay.

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Harvey P. Carr, the late comic book writer of American Splendor fame, he wrote a book about me called Ego and Heurist. It came out in 2006. It goes for $300 an eBay now.

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Alex Epstein

The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels

Alex Epstein discussed his book, which details the value of fossil fuels to human life and how their benefits outweigh the side effects, arguing that they have even made us safer from climate impacts. He highlighted the importance of considering both benefits and side effects when making decisions about energy sources.

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I have Moral Case for Fossil Fuels is my book

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Alex Epstein discussed his book, which details the value of fossil fuels to human life and how their benefits outweigh the side effects, arguing that they have even made us safer from climate impacts. He highlighted the importance of considering both benefits and side effects when making decisions about energy sources.

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I have Moral Case for Fossil Fuels is my book

my own analysis was that the benefits of fossil fuels going forward far outweigh the side effects.

I actually believe fossil fuels have made us safer from climate.

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Kristi Noem

Not My First Rodeo

Lessons from the Heartland

It is a book about Governor Kristi Noem's life, rather than solely about politics; it details her upbringing in South Dakota and how that shaped her political views. The book covers her childhood, life lessons from her family and faith, and her perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I think a lot of people would look at me writing a book and think it's a book about politics and it's really not. It's about my life lived so far.

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It is a book about Governor Kristi Noem's life, rather than solely about politics; it details her upbringing in South Dakota and how that shaped her political views. The book covers her childhood, life lessons from her family and faith, and her perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I think a lot of people would look at me writing a book and think it's a book about politics and it's really not. It's about my life lived so far.

Most people heard my name for the first time during COVID and didn't know anything about me, maybe made some assumptions based on the decisions that I was making.

And I think it's important that for people to understand the decisions that I make, they have to know a little bit about me. The way I grew up, I think, was pretty special.

There's a lot of life lessons I learned from my family, my faith and in the ranch.

And I think it is some of those lessons that that helped South Dakota and myself do what we've done the last couple of years that I believe really is an inspiration to the rest of the country here in South Dakota.

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David O. Sacks

The Diversity Myth

Multiculturalism and the Politics of Intolerance at Stanford

It was mentioned as a book written by David Sacks and Peter Thiel at Stanford in 1995. The discussion touched upon how the book predicted current issues concerning diversity of thought versus immutable characteristics.

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in 1995. In essence, you wrote this at Stanford. You guys kind of predicted everything that was happening that's happening right now.

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It was mentioned as a book written by David Sacks and Peter Thiel at Stanford in 1995. The discussion touched upon how the book predicted current issues concerning diversity of thought versus immutable characteristics.

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in 1995. In essence, you wrote this at Stanford. You guys kind of predicted everything that was happening that's happening right now.

Well, we had been writing on the Stanford Review and Stanford was sort of the epicenter that there was a famous protest in 1988 where Jesse Jackson led a mob that was chanting, hey, hey, Ho Ho Western culture's got to go.

Looking back, I mean, I was a teenager when we wrote a lot of that. I wouldn't actually make all the same arguments the same way that I did back then, but I do think we were ahead of the curve in realizing this growing a liberalism, this sort of political correctness now called cancel culture where we're putting restrictions on people's ability to speak and to think and to express themselves in ways that I think would have been, that certainly 1960s liberals wouldn't have supported.

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Louise Penny

State of Terror

A Novel

It was mentioned as Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, released that week, and discussed in relation to her media appearances and views on jailing people.

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I think this is her fourth autobiography.

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It was mentioned as Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, released that week, and discussed in relation to her media appearances and views on jailing people.

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I think this is her fourth autobiography.

It's either her fourth or her fifth autobiography.

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Ron DeSantis

Dreams From Our Founding Fathers

First Principles in the Age of Obama

This book, published in 2011, was described by David French as emphasizing that slavery's role in American history shouldn't fundamentally alter our understanding of the nation's origins.

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He also penned "Dreams From Our Founding Fathers" published in 2011

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This book, published in 2011, was described by David French as emphasizing that slavery's role in American history shouldn't fundamentally alter our understanding of the nation's origins.

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He also penned "Dreams From Our Founding Fathers" published in 2011

the most revealing and consequential element of the book is the insistence that the role of slavery and race more broadly does not seriously change anything about how we should understand the birth and development of our country.

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James Joyce

Ulysses

This book was mentioned as another example of literature previously subject to censorship.

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you couldn't publish...James Joyce's Ulysses...before about 1960 without worrying about being dragged into court. We got rid of all of that and then we created the internet...

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This book was mentioned as another example of literature previously subject to censorship.

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you couldn't publish...James Joyce's Ulysses...before about 1960 without worrying about being dragged into court. We got rid of all of that and then we created the internet...

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Bjørn Lomborg

The Skeptical Environmentalist

Measuring the Real State of the World

Bjorn Lomborg mentioned his book, which challenges the narrative that the world is getting worse. It presents data suggesting that, in most areas, things have significantly improved over time, particularly concerning poverty and other aspects of human well-being.

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I was really just an academic and I like to challenge my students on thinking differently. And one of the things I saw was an interview in Wired Magazine with Julian Simon, an American economist who s...

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Bjorn Lomborg mentioned his book, which challenges the narrative that the world is getting worse. It presents data suggesting that, in most areas, things have significantly improved over time, particularly concerning poverty and other aspects of human well-being.

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I was really just an academic and I like to challenge my students on thinking differently. And one of the things I saw was an interview in Wired Magazine with Julian Simon, an American economist who said, look, things are actually getting better, not worse. And that ended up in over three years of me writing a book called The Skeptical Environmentalist,

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Ronald Bailey Reason

Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know

And Many Others You Will Find Interesting

Dave Rubin enjoyed the book, highlighting its use of graphs, charts, and pictures to convey information about positive global trends. He also noted the book's counterpoint to common negative narratives.

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I absolutely loved it because you've got graphs and you've got charts and you've got pictures and it's a pleasant way of getting some information.

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Dave Rubin enjoyed the book, highlighting its use of graphs, charts, and pictures to convey information about positive global trends. He also noted the book's counterpoint to common negative narratives.

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I absolutely loved it because you've got graphs and you've got charts and you've got pictures and it's a pleasant way of getting some information.

When I quote this book just in private conversations or when I have talks with people that things aren't getting so bad, there's a real resistance to it. Like they can't believe it.

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Benjamin Netanyahu

Bibi

My Story

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's book, which details his political career and his views on Israel's role in the world, was discussed. The book's opening section uses a map to illustrate the relative size of Israel compared to its neighboring countries, which the speaker felt helped to put the situation into perspective.

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I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is the twice and future Prime Minister of the State of Israel and author of the new book, BB, My Story, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's book, which details his political career and his views on Israel's role in the world, was discussed. The book's opening section uses a map to illustrate the relative size of Israel compared to its neighboring countries, which the speaker felt helped to put the situation into perspective.

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I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is the twice and future Prime Minister of the State of Israel and author of the new book, BB, My Story, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

And then I get a copy of your book and we're going to show you the full thing on screen, but I'm going to hold it up for just a moment. That's exactly how the book begins, right? The opening flap right there, just to give a little context to the size.

Wait a minute, you have to do something. Open that book. Yes. Put your thumb, put your finger on Israel so they get a feeling for the Arab world. This is Israel, right? Yes, exactly. And don't even begin to encompass the Arab world or Iran in this, in these two flaps.

when we began the economic revolution towards free markets away from socialism, we were basically the last place in Western Europe and now we're pretty much in first place. And we're going to catch up with the United States.

And I devoted my life, as I describe in my book, to empower Israel, not to subjugate others, but to defend itself from others and to make sure that nobody could destroy the one and only Jewish state once it was reconstituted after thousands of years.

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Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (Play It Like It Is)

The book "Mind comp" was mentioned in the context of age appropriateness; the host suggested that it would be inappropriate for a second-grader. This was used as an example to illustrate the importance of age-appropriate book selection in schools and libraries.

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You wouldn't give a second grader mind comp, although you people probably would.

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The book "Mind comp" was mentioned in the context of age appropriateness; the host suggested that it would be inappropriate for a second-grader. This was used as an example to illustrate the importance of age-appropriate book selection in schools and libraries.

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You wouldn't give a second grader mind comp, although you people probably would.

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