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C-SPAN Bookshelf

C-SPAN
C-Span
Campus Free Speech
Wall Street Journal
Benjamin Franklin
Purdue University
Samuel Adams
The Revolutionary Samuel Adams
Cleopatra
First Amendment
Joshua Wright
Brody Mullins
Student Protests
Capitalism
Antitrust Law
Corporate Influence
World War II
Harvard University
Government Regulation
George Mason University
Reading Promotion

The C-SPAN Bookshelf podcast feed makes it easy for you to listen to all of the C-SPAN podcast episodes about nonfiction books. Each week we gather episodes from the different C-SPAN podcasts that feature authors talking about history, biography, current events, and culture to make it easier to discover the episodes and listen. If you like nonfiction books, follow this podcast feed so you never mi... more

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Latest Episodes

In the December 1, 2025, print edition of the Wall Street Journal, there was this headline on page R25: "These 10 books changed the way Americans thought about work." Carol Hymowitz, the author, wrote: "It began with Benjamin Franklin, who couldn't s... more

Nicholas Boggs discusses the personal life and activism of American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987). Mr. Boggs, who spent over 20 years working on "James Baldwin: A Love Story," also talks about Baldwin's many books, his life outside the United Stat... more

Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham joined David M. Rubenstein to discuss his biographies of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and George H.W. Bush, and his upcoming book on Dwight Eisenhower.

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Stefan Fatsis describes his experience as a lexicographer in training at Merriam-Webster to learn how words are added to the dictionary. Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, MA, hosted this event.

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Carol Hymowitz
Author and journalist, associated with the Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
Episode: BN+: Carol Hymowitz on 10 Books That Changed the Way Americans Thought About Work
Nicholas Boggs
Author of Baldwin: A Love Story
Episode: Q&A: Nicholas Boggs, "Baldwin: A Love Story"
Anne Marshall
Associate Professor of History and Executive Director of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Episode: BN+: Anne Marshall, "Cassius Marcellus Clay"
Peniel Joseph
Historian and author of 'Freedom Season'
University of Texas
Episode: Q&A: Peniel Joseph, "Freedom Season"
Jonathan Mahler
Staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and author
New York Times Magazine
Episode: AW: Jonathan Mahler on Power, Politics, and the Making of Modern New York
Gary Walters
Former Chief Usher of the White House
Episode: Q&A: Gary Walters, "White House Memories 1970-2007"
Rita Dove
Pulitzer Prize winner and former US poet laureate, author of several poetry collections including 'Playlist for the Apocalypse'
Episode: ABC: Pulitzer Prize Winner Rita Dove on Poetry and American History
Alexandra Churchill
British historian and author, specializing in the First World War
Episode: BN+: Alexandra Churchill, "Ring of Fire"
Charles Ferguson
Former Chaplain of Camp David and author
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Episode: Q&A: Charles Ferguson, "Presidential Seclusion"

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Stop the ads!

    The ads have completely ruined my listening experience. They are so disruptive and highly annoying

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jennifer in Nyc
    United States10 months ago
  • Patrick Kennedy episode

    Kennedy says 53 million people died of AIDS yearly. That’s absurd. Interviewer doesn’t challenge him on it, so I turned it off

    Apple Podcasts
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    LisJoKiHa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Carlos Lozada Interview

    Many important questions were not asked :

    How many books he reads every year?

    How did he got interested in reading political books?

    Give us names of your top 3 favorite political books.

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    GiveMeRealNewz
    United States2 years ago

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Some reviewers express concerns about the frequency and effectiveness of advertising during episodes, which can detract from their overall enjoyment.
Feedback suggests that while the conversations are intellectually stimulating, some episodes lack challenging questions, leading to perceived missed opportunities for deeper discussion.
Listeners appreciate the focus on nonfiction literature, citing it as a valuable resource for discovering and exploring new books.

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#157
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Apple Podcasts
#135
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Apple Podcasts
#33
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#58
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ABC: Christopher Buckley on Satire, Politics, and Writing Fiction
Q: Is it hard to get a funeral at the memorial service at St. Patrick's Cathedral?
Buckley humorously noted that he had discussed this with his father, who wanted a grand send off, which they accomplished.
ABC: Christopher Buckley on Satire, Politics, and Writing Fiction
Q: When you started writing, did you show your work to your father and did he say, this is brilliant, I'm really proud of you, or not so much?
Buckley's father was very supportive but was also honest about the quality of the work, emphasizing talent.
BN+: Carol Hymowitz on 10 Books That Changed the Way Americans Thought About Work
Q: What did you learn getting a master's degree about writing in journalism?
Carol Hymowitz reflects that writing is hard, requiring deep thought about the material and a focus on storytelling.
BN+: Carol Hymowitz on 10 Books That Changed the Way Americans Thought About Work
Q: When did you first get interested in the written word?
Carol Hymowitz recounts her early love for reading and library visits as a child, particularly enjoying biographies about famous people.
Q&A: Nicholas Boggs, "Baldwin: A Love Story"
Q: What was Baldwin's relationship with organized religion?
Baldwin had a complicated relationship with organized religion, having become a preacher at 13 but later rejecting the church's hypocrisy, while still drawing on its language and communal aspects in his writing.

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This podcast serves as a rich repository for nonfiction literature, highlighting discussions with authors across various genres such as history, biography, and contemporary events. Each episode features engaging conversations that delve into the authors' insights on their works and the broader cultural contexts they address. Notably, the dialogue often crosses into political themes, reflecting on how literature can shape and inform public discourse. For those passionate about nonfiction storytelling, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the minds behind influential books, making it an invaluable resource for readers and thinkers alike.

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1. Carol Hymowitz
2. Nicholas Boggs
3. Anne Marshall
4. Peniel Joseph
5. Jonathan Mahler
6. Gary Walters
7. Rita Dove
8. Alexandra Churchill

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