Episodios

  • BN+: Ben Freeman, "The Trillion Dollar War Machine"

    BN+: Ben Freeman, "The Trillion Dollar War Machine"
    Jan 13 2026
    "The Trillion Dollar War Machine" is the name of the book. The co-authors are William Hartung and Ben Freeman. They both do work for the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a think tank in Washington, D.C. It's a nonprofit research organization whose stated purpose is to oppose the military-industrial complex described by President Eisenhower in his 1961 farewell address. We will talk with co-author Ben Freeman, the Quincy Institute Director of Democratizing Foreign Policy. The subtitle of the book is: "How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Q&A: Gary Walters, "White House Memories 1970-2007"

    Q&A: Gary Walters, "White House Memories 1970-2007"
    Jan 12 2026
    Gary Walters has served seven U.S. presidents and their families at the White House from 1970-2007, first as a member of the Secret Service and later as an usher. He served as White House Chief Usher from 1986-2007, the longest in U.S. history. Mr. Walters shares stories from his time in the Executive Residence and discusses the role that he played in managing the day-to-day operations, presidential transitions, and major events at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Cal Ripken Jr.: Baseball Iron Man on 2,632 Consecutive Games and His Hall of Fame Career

    Cal Ripken Jr.: Baseball Iron Man on 2,632 Consecutive Games and His Hall of Fame Career
    Jan 11 2026
    Baseball hall of famer Cal Ripken Jr. joins David M. Rubenstein to discussed his legendary career and his work as a bestselling author, and gave viewers a tour of memorabilia from his decades in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • AW: Ben Shapiro Argues the World Is Divided Over the Future of Western Civilization

    AW: Ben Shapiro Argues the World Is Divided Over the Future of Western Civilization
    Jan 11 2026
    The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro argued that the world is divided between those who want to defend Western civilization and those who want to undermine it. This event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • BN+: John Ferling, "Shots Heard Round the World"

    BN+: John Ferling, "Shots Heard Round the World"
    Jan 6 2026
    After 15 books on Revolutionary America, John Ferling still has more to say about the early period in the life of the United States. Ferling is professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia. In the preface of his 2025 book, "Shots Heard Round the World," Prof. Ferling opens with this: "Now that America will be commemorating the 250th anniversary of its War of Independence, what pops into your mind as you hear or witness references to that conflict?" Prof. Ferling gives his answer in a 500-page book focusing on America, Britain, and Europe in the Revolutionary War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Q&A: Rosie Rios, America250 Commission Chair

    Q&A: Rosie Rios, America250 Commission Chair
    Jan 5 2026
    July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 2016, Congress established the America250 Commission to plan events to celebrate the semiquincetennial. America250 Commission Chair Rosie Rios joins us to talk about several of these events which will occur over the next year, including the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade that took place on June 14, 2025, and other initiatives that the public can participate in leading up to the anniversary. She also talks about serving as the 43rd Treasurer of the United States (2009-2016). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h
  • AW: Rachel Corbett Explores Online Harassment in Monsters We Make

    AW: Rachel Corbett Explores Online Harassment in Monsters We Make
    Jan 3 2026
    In Monsters We Make, journalist Rachel Corbett examines how power operates in the digital age, exploring the systems and incentives that shape online behavior and amplify harassment and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • BN+: Frank McCourt on Angela’s Ashes: Pulitzer Prize–Winning Memoir

    BN+: Frank McCourt on Angela’s Ashes: Pulitzer Prize–Winning Memoir
    Dec 30 2025
    Irish American writer Frank McCourt wrote a book in 1996 that was on the New York Times bestseller list for over 100 weeks. Over the next 20 years, "Angela's Ashes" sold close to 10 million copies worldwide. It was translated into 24 languages. McCourt was born in New York City, but moved with his family to Limerick, Ireland, for his childhood years. Frank McCourt died at age 78 in 2009 of melanoma cancer. He was a guest on the Booknotes television program on September 19th, 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
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