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After Words

C-SPAN 389 Episodes Jun 28, 2026

Best-selling nonfiction authors engage in in-depth conversations about their books, ideas, and the issues shaping today's world. New episodes drop every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that also brings you the Lectures in History and Q&A podcasts.

Episodes

Screen People - How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency Jun 28, 2026 3474 Atlantic Staff Writer Megan Garber argued that screens and social media have changed how we relate to each other. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China Jun 21, 2026 3924 The Hoover Institution's Eyck Freymann argues that the United States can deter a war with China by strengthening its defense of Taiwan. He spoke at the Hoover Institution in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Future is Peace with Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon Jun 14, 2026 4195 Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian whose brother was killed by the IDF, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli whose parents were killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, talked about their friendship and efforts to figand I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Suing the NSA and Fighting Digital Surveillance Jun 7, 2026 4464 Electronic Frontier Foundation Executive Director Cindy Cohn recalled her career fighting for digital privacy. Harvard Book Store hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Poisoned Ivies" with R-NY Rep. Elise Stefanik  May 31, 2026 2800 Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) argued that elite universities in America have embraced a culture of antisemitism, leftist groupthink, and censorship. She spoke at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Pilots who Evacuated Ebola Patients in 2014 May 24, 2026 3740 Journalist Kevin Hazzard talked about Phoenix Air, a private, air ambulance service that transports patients with highly infectious diseases when governments refuse to get involved. This event was hosted by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Modern Russian History through the Experiences of its Women May 17, 2026 2935 A journalist looked at modern Russia through the eyes and experiences of its women. The 2026 San Antonio Book Festival hosted this program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reimagining Western Mental Health Care May 10, 2026 4082 Physician and anthropologist Khameer Kidia argues that Western mental health care treats the symptoms instead of the causes of mental illness. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1990s Golden Era of Black Sitcoms  May 3, 2026 3738 PBS Newshour co-anchor Geoff Bennett talks about the history of Black comedy in America and its impact on culture and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Palantir's CTO on Rebuilding the American Industrial Base Apr 26, 2026 3884 Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar talked about how the U.S. can revive its industrial base and win the defense technology race against America's adversaries. This event was hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is conciousness? with Michael Pollan Apr 19, 2026 3890 Author Michael Pollan ("A World Appears") discussed the science of consciousness and the human experience with bestselling author Michael Lewis. This event took place at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Problem with Plastic  Apr 12, 2026 3516 Judith Enck warned against the health and environmental impacts of plastic. Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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