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01/20/15

‘The Moral Arc’ author gets in the hot seat

Author Michael Shermer talks about his new book “The Moral Arc,” and how technology and violent religious fundamentalism have impacted much of the Middle East. Then, Richard Wolffe puts Shermer in the hot seat with a rapid-fire pop quiz. ... more Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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‘The Moral Arc’ author gets in the hot seat

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‘The Moral Arc’ author gets in the hot seat

Author Michael Shermer talks about his new book “The Moral Arc,” and how technology and violent religious fundamentalism have impacted much of the Middle East. Then, Richard Wolffe puts Shermer in the hot seat with a rapid-fire pop quiz.

01/20/15

Duration: 7:38

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Author: Trump is an ‘ugly American’

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Author: Trump is an ‘ugly American’

Political satirist and author of ‘The Relic Master’, Christopher Buckley, gives his take on Republican hopeful Donald Trump, and why Hillary supporters should root for the controversial GOPer.

12/09/15

Duration: 2:24

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Christopher Buckley’s 16th century...

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Christopher Buckley’s 16th century...

Political satirist Christopher Buckley explains how he sets the scene of the year 1517 in his newest book, ‘The Relic Master’.

12/09/15

Duration: 2:16

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‘Felines of New York’ wants you, Taylor Swift

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‘Felines of New York’ wants you, Taylor Swift

Author and cat-talker Jim Tews shows us how ‘Felines of New York’ has more of a personality than most ‘Humans of New York’ describing one specific city cat, Eliza, as an intimidating bar bouncer. What’s next? Photographing Taylor Swift’s cats, we hope.

11/20/15

Duration: 7:10

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Inside addiction drama ‘Hesitation Wounds’

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Inside addiction drama ‘Hesitation Wounds’

Author and screenwriter Amy Koppelman dishes on inspiration for the her third novel ‘Hesitation Wounds’ saying “People don’t have to die to nearly destroy one’s ability to have faith in humanity.”

11/20/15

Duration: 12:19

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Lady Bird Johnson's political influence

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Lady Bird Johnson's political influence

Author Betty Boyd Caroli joins The Book Report to discuss the public and private perceptions of a marriage that once took the center stage of American politics. Her new book, “Lady Bird and Lyndon: The Hidden Story of a Marriage That Made a President,”...

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11/10/15

Duration: 7:42

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Donald Trump: From businessman to politician

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Donald Trump: From businessman to politician

Author Gwenda Blair joins The Book Report to outline her two pieces of work on the rise of the distinguished presidential candidate: “The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a Presidential Candidate” and its follow-up book, “Donald Trump: The Candid

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10/15/15

Duration: 9:37

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Broadway's behind-the-scenes historical tour

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Broadway's behind-the-scenes historical tour

Author Michael Riedel joins The Book Report to share details from his new book, “Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway,” which stories the transformation of New York’s theater district from gritty to glitzy.

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10/15/15

Duration: 14:33

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Protecting voting rights – then and now

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Protecting voting rights – then and now

Ari Berman joins The Book Report to discuss his new book, "Give Us The Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America,” and why access to the ballot remains under threat today.

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09/18/15

Duration: 11:09

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The system that created Whitey Bulger

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The system that created Whitey Bulger

Author T.J. English joins The Book Report to preview his new book, “Where the Bodies Were Buried,” which details the corrupted criminal justice system that allowed Whitey Bulger to reign as one of history’s most notorious gangsters.

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09/15/15

Duration: 10:46

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Ginsburg & O’Connor: Comparing two careers

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Ginsburg & O’Connor: Comparing two careers

Author Linda Hirshman joins The Book Report to outline the trailblazing careers of Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, two very different individuals who have come together to create a universal and empowering message for young women.

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09/15/15

Duration: 10:35

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Katrina’s lasting effects on New Orleans

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Katrina’s lasting effects on New Orleans

Gary Rivlin arrived in New Orleans as a New York Times reporter just days after Hurricane Katrina struck the city. He joins The Book Report to recount his firsthand experiences, all of which are laid out in his new book, “Katrina: After the Flood.”

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09/15/15

Duration: 10:24

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$Racial fractures of presidential campaigns$

Racial fractures of presidential campaigns

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Racial fractures of presidential campaigns

MSNBC National Correspondent Joy-Ann Reid joins The Book Report to discuss her new book, "Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide."

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09/08/15

Duration: 14:00

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How informational silos affect productivity

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How informational silos affect productivity

Journalist Gillian Tett joins The Book Report to provide an anthropological look at the pros and cons of how societies organize themselves, along with other social concepts addressed in her new book, “The Silo Effect: The Perils of Expertise and the...

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09/01/15

Duration: 9:42

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Household workers & the labor movement

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Household workers & the labor movement

Author and activist Premilla Nadasen joins The Book Report to share the stories of women who built recognition for the rights of household workers. Her new book, “Household Workers Unite: The Untold Story of African American Women Who Built a Movement,...

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09/01/15

Duration: 9:56

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Glimpses at long-lasting LGBTQ relationships

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Glimpses at long-lasting LGBTQ relationships

Photographer and author Barbara Proud joins The Book Report to share the mission behind her collection of photographs showcased in “First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring LGBTQ Relationships.”

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09/01/15

Duration: 10:21

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Special Ops skills provide real world advice

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Special Ops skills provide real world advice

Chris Fussell, former Navy Seal and co-author of “Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World,” joins The Book Report to explain how the realities of Special Operations units can apply to effective policy in larger organizations.

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08/04/15

Duration: 9:32

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Why and when we should pursue complexity

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Why and when we should pursue complexity

Author Dan Ward joins The Book Report to introduce his new book, “The Simplicity Cycle: A Field Guide to Making Things Better Without Making Them Worse,” which takes a look at the fine line between beneficial and detrimental complexity.

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08/04/15

Duration: 7:40

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The inside story on Bitcoin’s existence

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The inside story on Bitcoin’s existence

Author Nathanial Popper joins The Book Report to explain the dramatic history behind Bitcoin, why some feared its existence, and what its mysterious founder is up to—topics all addressed in his new book, “Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of...

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08/04/15

Duration: 11:18

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Historical anthology of marital wisdom & wit

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Historical anthology of marital wisdom & wit

Lisa Grunwald and Stephen Adler, co-authors of “The Marriage Book,” join The Book Report to share the background behind their anthology of advice and stories relating to the institution of marriage.

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06/16/15

Duration: 11:38

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