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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationNews | |||

In this episode of Library Talks, author Lance Richardson joins Library Talks to discuss his new book True Nature: The Pilgrimage of Peter Matthiessen. He's joined by award-winning writer Sam Anderson.
A towering figure of twentieth-century Ameri... more
In this episode of Library Talks, award-winning author and New York Times Magazine staff writer Jonathan Mahler joins the podcast to discuss the transformative, tumultuous era in New York City he evokes vividly in The Gods of New York: Egotists, Ide... more
In this episode of Library Talks, the former director of the CDC Dr. Tom Frieden, joins Library Talks to discuss his new book The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives – Including Your Own. He's joined in conversation by Chelsea C... more
In this episode of Library Talks, Irin Carmon speaks with Melissa Murray about her new book Unbearable. In Unbearable, Irin Carmon draws on the history and politics of reproduction, showing how the American story of pregnancy has long been incomplet... more
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The interview with Rebecca Mead was painful. She was wonderful, but it’s as if he wanted to belittle the author and mock her love for this book.
Interesting topics but insufferably pretentious.
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Conversations span a wide range of topics including public health, reproductive rights, cultural history, and the intersections of art and activism. Each episode features notable guests such as authors, professors, and artists who engage in thoughtful discussions that reflect on current societal issues and historical contexts. The content is characterized by a focus on educational enrichment and a commitment to cultural awareness, making it both informative and intellectually stimulating for listeners. This series is particularly distinguished by the depth of its conversations, which often feature compelling narratives and personal anecdotes, adding richness to the subjects discussed.
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