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Democracy under Fire
Donald Trump and the Breaking of American History
The book was introduced when the author, Larry Jacobs, appeared on the show, noting that it examines Donald Trump's impact on American history and the erosion of U.S. democracy. The mention served mainly to contextualize Jacobs' expertise rather than to endorse or critique the work.
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Episode: Governor Walz Comes Out Swinging
It was discussed as a book written by Larry Jacobs, which explores Donald Trump's impact on American history, with a focus on the breakdown of American democracy. It was mentioned in the context of introducing Larry Jacobs, who discussed Governor Walz's potential as a VP candidate.
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and the author of the book Democracy under Fire, Donald Trump and the Breaking of American History.
Episode: Governor Walz Comes Out Swinging
It was discussed as a book written by Larry Jacobs, who was interviewed for the podcast. It focused on Donald Trump's impact on American history and democracy.
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and the author of the book Democracy under Fire, Donald Trump and the Breaking of American History.
The Nine
The True Story of a Band of Women Who Survived the Worst of Nazi Germany
Erin Ryan mentioned "Jeffrey Toobin's The Nine" as another potential movie or miniseries, focusing on the behind-the-scenes drama and politics of the Supreme Court leading up to significant cases. She imagined an HBO-style production with a star-studded cast.
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I've spent all day fantasy casting, like an HBO style high budget limited series of Jeffrey Tubans The Nine, which if you haven't read it, it's about sort of behind-the-scenes drama t...
— Episode: Rotten To The Court
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Episode: Rotten To The Court
Erin Ryan mentioned "Jeffrey Toobin's The Nine" as another potential movie or miniseries, focusing on the behind-the-scenes drama and politics of the Supreme Court leading up to significant cases. She imagined an HBO-style production with a star-studded cast.
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I've spent all day fantasy casting, like an HBO style high budget limited series of Jeffrey Tubans The Nine, which if you haven't read it, it's about sort of behind-the-scenes drama that and the politics of this Supreme Court in the run up to important cases.
Chaos
Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
It was suggested as a potential movie or docuseries adaptation, focusing on the strange, Manson-family-CIA-esque events of the 1960s, described as "60s QAnon."
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But there is a book called Chaos by I think Thomas O'Neill that came out somewhat recently that's about all of the weird, manson CIA like quasi conspiracy but not exactly conspiracy l...
— Episode: Rotten To The Court
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Episode: Rotten To The Court
It was suggested as a potential movie or docuseries adaptation, focusing on the strange, Manson-family-CIA-esque events of the 1960s, described as "60s QAnon."
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But there is a book called Chaos by I think Thomas O'Neill that came out somewhat recently that's about all of the weird, manson CIA like quasi conspiracy but not exactly conspiracy like Hollywood insane shit from the stretch in the 60s.
It's basically 60s Q and on how I got indoctrinated.
Episode: Rotten To The Court
Gideon Ressick suggested "Chaos" by Tom O'Neill for a film adaptation, describing it as a book about strange, quasi-conspiratorial events from the 1960s, potentially suitable for a documentary-style series.
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But there is a book called Chaos by I think Thomas O'Neill that came out somewhat recently that's about all of the weird, manson CIA like quasi conspiracy but not exactly conspiracy like Hollywood insane shit from the stretch in the 60s.
This Golden State
Juanita Tolliver discussed reading the title and expressed strong enthusiasm, saying she loved it and recommended it to many listeners. Later, Priyanka Arabindi referenced the author’s previous work as an incredible book, reinforcing the positive reception. The overall tone was highly favorable, highlighting the book as a noteworthy recommendation for the audience.
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Episode: The Devil Went Down To Georgia
Juanita Tolliver mentioned reading and recommending Lydia Kiesling's novel, Golden State, before even knowing it was published under Crooked Media's imprint.
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I read her previous novel this summer, Golden State, and I loved it.
I'm into it. Before I even knew that she was on our imprint. That is an unbiased opinion. That is an unbiased endorsement. I really loved it. I recommend it to a lot of people.
Episode: Betting On Bidenomics
The podcast briefly mentioned this other book by Lydia Kessling as an 'incredible book'.
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The novel is called Mobility by Lydia Kessling, who also wrote the incredible book, The Golden State.
The Chaos Machine
The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
The co-host Max Fisher referenced his own book while discussing social media's role in political unrest, noting that it examined how platforms contributed to widespread discord. Erin Ryan highlighted the author's expertise and mentioned that the publisher was expected to send a check. The overall tone was a modest mention rather than a strong endorsement.
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Episode: When Countries Ban Social Media
Max Fisher, co-host of the podcast, mentioned his book, "The Chaos Machine," which explores social media's contribution to widespread discord. It was discussed in the context of his expertise on social media's role in political unrest.
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Max is being humble. He literally wrote a book about social media leading to widespread discord called The Chaos Machine.
Episode: When Countries Ban Social Media
It was mentioned as a book written by Max Fisher about social media leading to widespread discord. The author's publisher was expected to send a check to Erin Ryan.
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Max is being humble. He literally wrote a book about social media leading to widespread discord called The Chaos Machine.
Dark Money
The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
Erin Ryan suggested this book as a good choice for a movie adaptation, envisioning a "big short-style adaptation" about the influence of money on politics in a post-Citizens United world.
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So my first choice is Jane Mayer's Dark Money in the big short-style adaptation about the way that money influences politics and a post-citizens' united world,
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Episode: Rotten To The Court
Erin Ryan suggested this book as a good choice for a movie adaptation, envisioning a "big short-style adaptation" about the influence of money on politics in a post-Citizens United world.
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So my first choice is Jane Mayer's Dark Money in the big short-style adaptation about the way that money influences politics and a post-citizens' united world,
The Woman in Me
Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, for which she received a \$15 million contract, was highly anticipated and is coming out this fall. The book's release date and cover art were revealed in an exclusive interview.
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The Woman in Me drops on October 24th wherever you get your books, and as the legend herself once said, you better work, bitch.
— Episode: Swedening The Deal
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Episode: Swedening The Deal
Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, for which she received a \$15 million contract, was highly anticipated and is coming out this fall. The book's release date and cover art were revealed in an exclusive interview.
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The Woman in Me drops on October 24th wherever you get your books, and as the legend herself once said, you better work, bitch.
Episode: Swedening The Deal
Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, highly anticipated since its announcement, is coming out this fall after she signed a \$15 million contract with Simon & Schuster. It is expected to detail her life and experiences, including her conservatorship.
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The Woman in Me drops on October 24th wherever you get your books, and as the legend herself once said, you better work, bitch.
Strengthening American Democracy
Reflection, Action, and Reform
The hosts noted that Dr. Robert Baker, a political science professor, had just published the title while discussing the chaos caused by false claims about Haitian immigrants. They referenced his authorship but did not evaluate the book's content, resulting in a brief, casual mention.
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Episode: Trump’s Lies About Haitian Immigrants Create Chaos...
It was mentioned as a newly published book by Dr. Robert Baker, who discussed the chaos and fear in Springfield, Ohio, caused by false claims about Haitian immigrants made during a political debate.
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Baker is also the author of the new book, Strengthening American Democracy, Reflection, Action and Reform.
And he's the one helping to spread this.
That was my conversation with Dr. Robert Baker, political science professor at Wittenberg University and author of the new book, Strengthening American Democracy, Reflection, Action and Reform.
Episode: Trump’s Lies About Haitian Immigrants Create Chaos...
It was mentioned as a new book by Dr. Robert Baker, a political science professor. It was said that he and some friends were flabbergasted by Donald Trump's comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield.
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Baker is also the author of the new book, Strengthening American Democracy, Reflection, Action and Reform.
And we were flabbergasted. I mean, as soon as he brought it up and said that our Haitian residents were eating our pets, we were just gobsmacked by that.
American Crisis
Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
It was mentioned that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo received \"five million dollars last year\" for this book. A suggestion was made to have him write another book about his dog, Captain, as a way to ensure the dog's well-being and to perhaps provide Cuomo with a further income stream.
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Cuomo's in depth explanation of what happened with captain is worth hearing and it can probably fill up 300 pages and if not that at least seven or eight pages.
— Episode: The Timeline For Evacuating Afghanistan
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Episode: The Timeline For Evacuating Afghanistan
It was mentioned that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo received \"five million dollars last year\" for this book. A suggestion was made to have him write another book about his dog, Captain, as a way to ensure the dog's well-being and to perhaps provide Cuomo with a further income stream.
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Cuomo's in depth explanation of what happened with captain is worth hearing and it can probably fill up 300 pages and if not that at least seven or eight pages.
Maybe the title of this one could be dog crisis ownership lessons from the twenty twenty one pub Demek where I did or did not abandon my dog at the lowest moment of my life.
Time Magazine October 18 2004 The Battle for Every Last Vote * Does the U.S. Need a Draft?
The title was listed in the show notes of two episodes but the hosts did not discuss its content in the transcripts. As a result, the book received only a brief, incidental reference without any substantive commentary.
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The Green New Deal
Why the Fossil Fuel Civilization Will Collapse by 2028, and the Bold Economic Plan to Save Life on Earth
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Democracy or Else
How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps
The hosts mentioned that the "Democracy or Else" merchandise was inspired by the new book from John, John and Tommy.
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Pick up brand new Democracy or Else merch inspired by John, John and Tommy's new book at the Cricut store.
— Episode: DOJ Set To Sue Iowa Over Harsh Immigrati...
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Episode: DOJ Set To Sue Iowa Over Harsh Immigration Law
The hosts mentioned that the "Democracy or Else" merchandise was inspired by the new book from John, John and Tommy.
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Pick up brand new Democracy or Else merch inspired by John, John and Tommy's new book at the Cricut store.
The Twilight Saga
Complete 4 Book Set ( 1 Pb & 3 Hb ) (Twilight (pb) / New Moon (hb) / Eclipse (hb) / Breaking Dawn (hb))
The speaker was forced to read all three books for work and found them to negatively impact their cognitive abilities.
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I think that Twilight fandom is very upsetting in general. It's bad books. I had to read all three Twilight books for work and like write a review of it. And it made my brain worse. It was like I had...
— Episode: Hot Insurrection Hearings Summer
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Episode: Hot Insurrection Hearings Summer
The speaker was forced to read all three books for work and found them to negatively impact their cognitive abilities.
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I think that Twilight fandom is very upsetting in general. It's bad books. I had to read all three Twilight books for work and like write a review of it. And it made my brain worse. It was like I had been sleep deprived in my brain, just like didn't work.
It
A Novel
The length of the Project 2025 document was compared to a Stephen King novel, specifically 'It', and was described as being just as frightening, filled with the Republican party's most extreme future aspirations.
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They read a document the length of a Stephen King novel that's just as scary, filled wIth Republicans most deranged hopes and dreams for the future.
— Episode: Georgia Is A Major Prize In 2024. And A...
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Episode: Georgia Is A Major Prize In 2024. And A Legal Batt...
The length of the Project 2025 document was compared to a Stephen King novel, specifically 'It', and was described as being just as frightening, filled with the Republican party's most extreme future aspirations.
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They read a document the length of a Stephen King novel that's just as scary, filled wIth Republicans most deranged hopes and dreams for the future.
The 4-Hour Body
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
It was mentioned that they would be happy to dramatically read "Becoming" instead of Melania Trump's book.
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I'm happy to dramatically read Becoming.
— Episode: The Paris Olympics Gets Political
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Episode: The Paris Olympics Gets Political
It was mentioned that they would be happy to dramatically read "Becoming" instead of Melania Trump's book.
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I'm happy to dramatically read Becoming.
The Secret (1) (The Secret Library)
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Eve
How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
The book's author, Kat Bohannon, was interviewed to provide more insight into the difficulties humans face in reproducing, including the biological limitations related to our evolution and our unique placentas.
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We evolved to walk upright, which narrowed the pelvic opening, and we simultaneously started getting bigger and bigger heads and bigger and bigger shoulders.
— Episode: The Hidden Roots of America's Baby Bust
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Episode: The Hidden Roots of America's Baby Bust
The book's author, Kat Bohannon, was interviewed to provide more insight into the difficulties humans face in reproducing, including the biological limitations related to our evolution and our unique placentas.
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We evolved to walk upright, which narrowed the pelvic opening, and we simultaneously started getting bigger and bigger heads and bigger and bigger shoulders.
And so now our situation is we're trying to squeeze a watermelon out of a lemon-sized hole.
So that's the one big reason that our birth sucks.
But the more pervasive reason, actually the Even more dangerous reason, is that our placentas are really invasive.
They penetrate the mother's bloodstream.
Moby Dick (Chartwell Classics)
Suggested as another suitable candidate for a Muppet adaptation, given its seafaring theme and potential for humorous portrayal of characters.
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So maybe something like Moby Dick, which is also an adventure on the high seas. Yeah. Kermit, you know, could be a vengeful sea captain who is trying to kill a whale.
— Episode: Glory Be To Georgia
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Episode: Glory Be To Georgia
Suggested as another suitable candidate for a Muppet adaptation, given its seafaring theme and potential for humorous portrayal of characters.
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So maybe something like Moby Dick, which is also an adventure on the high seas. Yeah. Kermit, you know, could be a vengeful sea captain who is trying to kill a whale.
The Great Gatsby
The Original 1925 Edition (Booklover's Library Classics)
The podcast discussed the book entering the public domain, prompting a prequel novel and suggestions for a Muppet adaptation. The hosts also debated the suitability of other classic novels for Muppet-style remakes.
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The Great Gatsby came into the public domain at the start of this year, meaning it's now free for anyone to use, reuse and build upon without having to pay a fee.
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Episode: Glory Be To Georgia
The podcast discussed the book entering the public domain, prompting a prequel novel and suggestions for a Muppet adaptation. The hosts also debated the suitability of other classic novels for Muppet-style remakes.
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The Great Gatsby came into the public domain at the start of this year, meaning it's now free for anyone to use, reuse and build upon without having to pay a fee.
Already novelist Michael Faris Smith has published Nick, a prequel focus on the book's narrator.
And online, many are calling for the tale of class ambition and the American dream to be recreated using Muppets in the style of the Muppets Christmas Carol.
I think a Christmas Carol is a little dark for kids. So like Muppeting it up is like helpful. So maybe the same could be done for like crime and punishment.
I think Baz Luhrmann has remixed everything to the furthest extent. Like anytime he touches something, that's as far as it's allowed to go.
The Handmaid's Tale
The book was mentioned in contrast to Octavia Butler's work, criticized for its inaccuracies regarding climate change and for being overemphasized in discussions of current events.
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But Handmaid's Tale somehow is the book that people come to. I ain't seen no bitches and no red cloaks running around nowhere. Also, Handmaid's Tale completely fucks up on climate change.
— Episode: The Courts v. Climate (From our friends...
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Episode: The Courts v. Climate (From our friends at Hot Tak...
The book was mentioned in contrast to Octavia Butler's work, criticized for its inaccuracies regarding climate change and for being overemphasized in discussions of current events.
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But Handmaid's Tale somehow is the book that people come to. I ain't seen no bitches and no red cloaks running around nowhere. Also, Handmaid's Tale completely fucks up on climate change.
Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.