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Book Society

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Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.
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David E Hoffman and I talk about the most intense book I've ever read.

David E Hoffman and I talk about Story of a Secret State by Jan Karski and about Give Me Liberty. Live from the Miami Book Fair! Story of a Secret State: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Secret-State-Penguin-Classics/dp/0241407389/ref=asc_df_0241407389/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509360428472&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13696059285196103915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031144&hvtargid=pla-658372651120&psc=1 Giv...

Mar 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 87

Ellis Cose and I discuss his book Race and Reckoning. It's a deep dive into the history of racism and slavery in the US, how close it is to us still, and how it still effects us.

Ellis Cose and I discuss his book Race and Reckoning. It's a deep dive into the history of racism and slavery in the US, how close it is to us still, and how it still effects us. Buy Race and Reckoning: https://www.amazon.com/Race-Reckoning-Founding-Fathers-Disruptors-ebook/dp/B09J53CVFP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676658250&sr=8-1

Feb 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 86

Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss her latest Sherlock Mystery: What Child is This.

Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss her latest Sherlock Mystery: What Child is This. Buy What Child Is This: https://www.amazon.com/What-Child-This-Christmas-Adventure/dp/000852128X/ref=asc_df_000852128X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564690365469&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9087490170383159718&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hvtargid=pla-1463629875089&psc=1

Feb 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 84

Susan Rogers is a PhD as well as being the engineer and producer for many hit artists including Prince! We talk mostly about music.

Susan Rogers and I talk about what it means to produce a record. How, on a neurological level music makes us feel, and how to find your individual listener profile. Buy This is What it Sounds Like: https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Sounds-Like-Music/dp/0393541258/ref=asc_df_0393541258/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564758369972&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12973176700443224056&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hvt...

Jan 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 81

@benmezrich and I talk about his new book The Midnight Ride. It's already #1 and you should read it. We also talk about Russian Oligarchs, Tech Billionaires and National Treasure.

Ben Mezrich and I talk about his new book The Midnight Ride. It's already #1 and you should read it. We also talk about Russian Oligarchs, Tech Billionaires and National Treasure. Buy The Midnight Ride: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Ride-Ben-Mezrich/dp/1538754630/ref=asc_df_1538754630/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532387266470&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=115169841224429263&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hv...

Jan 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 80

The amazing @benmezrich and I talk about Bright Lights, Big City and about Hollywood.

The amazing @benmezrich and I talk about Bright Lights, Big City and about Hollywood. Ben is one of the 25 most powerful writers according to Variety. He wrote the books that became The Social Network, and 21. https://www.benmezrich.com Thanks to the Miami Book Fair for another great episode: https://www.miamibookfair.com

Dec 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 79

@jessiwrites, Jessi Hempel and I talk about her book The Family Outing

Jessi Hempel and I talk about her book, The Family Outing. This is one of my favorite episodes! Jessi and talk about the nature of memory, coming out, cults, self actualization and a bunch of other stuff! Buy The Family Outing: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Outing-Memoir-Jessi-Hempel/dp/0063079011

Dec 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 78

@MikkaelSekeres and I talk about the fascinating history of the Food and Drug Administration and how Vaccines, i.e. COVID, get approved quickly.

Dr. Mikkael Sekeres and I talk about the fascinating history of the Food and Drug Administration and how Vaccines, i.e. COVID, get approved quickly. We also talk about how billions of dollars and regulatory loopholes can result in ineffective drugs staying on the market. We also talk about what people do when they find out they have cancer. Buy Drugs and the FDA: https://www.amazon.com/Drugs-FDA-Safety-Efficacy-Publics/dp/0262047314/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MK66OVU81U71&keywords=drugs+and+the+fda&am...

Dec 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 76

@benmattlin and I discuss his book Disability Pride.

Ben Mattlin and I discuss his book Disability Pride. Buy Disability Pride https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Pride-Dispatches-Post-ADA-World/dp/B0BFK8ZCQQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G5S6IDBHVXMG&keywords=disability+pride%2C+book&qid=1669244016&sprefix=disability+pride%2C+book%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

Nov 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 74

BEST OF Miami Book Fair Guests

It's a bonus clips episode! We're at the 2022 Miami Book Fair, talking to the most interesting authors, poets, writers with new works published this year. In celebration of our partnership with the Miami Book Fair, we grabbed some clips from last year's Miami Book Fair episodes. MIAMI BOOK FAIR https://miamibookfair.com/ https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/ Joshua Jay - Episodes 25 and 26 Spotify Apple Podcasts How Magicians Think by Joshua Jay https://www.amazon.com/Misdirection-Magicians-Think...

Nov 20, 2022•39 min

@benmattlin and I talk about disability rights.

Ben Mattlin and I talk about Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha's book Care Work. It's a book about a social justice movement I didn't know existed. Buy Care Work: https://www.amazon.com/Care-Work-Dreaming-Disability-Justice/dp/1551527383

Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 73

Historian Robert K. Sutton and I talk about Nazis On The Potomac

Historian Robert K. Sutton and I talk about Nazis On The Potomac. He divulges some previously classified information. Buy Nazis On The Potomac: https://www.amazon.com/Nazis-Potomac-Top-Secret-Intelligence-Operation/dp/1612009875

Nov 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 72

Rodrigo Ribera d'Ebre and I talk about his book, The Displaced

Rodrigo and I talk about The Displaced , tattoos, gentrification, Los Angeles and gangs. Buy The Displaced: https://www.amazon.com/Displaced-Rodrigo-Ribera-Debre/dp/1558859381/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JRAG6P02HI63&keywords=the+displaced&qid=1666898575&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wNiIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=The+Displaced%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-4

Oct 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 70

Poet and novelist Charles Harper Webb and I discuss THE BEST book I've read for the show. Fools Crow by James Welch. #jesusonpeyote

Listen to this show, Or don't listen to this show. If you'll do one thing in life, You should read Fool's Crow. Buy Fools Crow: https://www.amazon.com/Fools-Penguin-Classics-James-Welch/dp/0143106511/ref=asc_df_0143106511/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312809338991&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4884716830605559962&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031148&hvtargid=pla-493775064861&psc=1...

Oct 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 67

Playwright Kirk Lynn and I discuss Games: Agency as Art by C. Thi Nguyen @add_hawk

Playwright Kirk Lynn and I discuss Games: Agency as Art by C. Thi Nguyen. We start out taking about how we don't really like the book and then slowly realize that it's deep and thought provoking and we actually did like it a lot. Buy Games: Agency as Art: https://www.amazon.com/Games-Agency-As-Art-Thinking/dp/0190052082/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AEG76IMELJXF&keywords=games+agency+as+art+c.+thi+nguyen&qid=1664425819&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjcwIiwicXNhIjoiMC43MiIsInFzcCI6IjAuODkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Gam...

Sep 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 66

Caridad Moro-Gronlier and I discuss her book of Poems, Tortillera. @CaridadMoro1

Caridad Moro-Gronlier and I discuss her book of Poems, Tortillera. Buy Tortillera: https://www.amazon.com/Tortillera-Poems-Caridad-Moro-Gronlier/dp/1680032445/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YX0HWSKO94BK&keywords=tortillera%2C+book&qid=1663271626&sprefix=tortillera%2C+book%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1

Sep 23, 2022•17 min•Ep. 65

The Amazing Richard Blanco, @rblancopoet and I talk about his book How To Love a Country. This book will make you cry... like in a good way.

Richard Blanco, Inaugural poet and man who derives existential pleasure from civil engineering and I discuss his book How To Love A Country. Buy How To Love a Country: https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-Country-Richard-Blanco/dp/0807043079/ref=asc_df_0807043079/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=521104755025&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7846218042038700007&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013668&hvtargid=pla-906068309946&...

Jul 09, 2022•25 min•Ep. 63
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