Disinformation is tearing apart the fabric of American society. In “Attack from Within” (2024), legal scholar Barbara McQuade dives deep into the unparalleled threat that disinformation poses to democracy. Using the January 6 Capitol riot as a starting point, McQuade dissects how falsehoods, often amplified by political figures, have led to societal division, violence, and […]
Behind Closed Doors! đźš«
Get an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the United States’ most high-stakes moments in George Stephanopoulos’s “The Situation Room.” Journey through twelve presidential administrations, from JFK’s nerve-wracking Bay of Pigs invasion to Obama’s nail-biting mission to take down Osama bin Laden.Discover how history was shaped in this top-secret White House hub where critical decisions were made […]
Love, Politics, and Unfinished Tales đź’–đź“š
Doris Kearns Goodwin’s latest book, “An Unfinished Love Story”, invites readers on a remarkable journey through history, love, and politics. Drawing from over 300 boxes of invaluable documents, Doris completes an ambitious project she began with her late husband, Richard Goodwin—a key figure in the JFK and LBJ administrations. Together, they explored the pivotal moments and […]
A thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the US Civil War
Erik Larson has done it again. The Demon of Unrest focuses on the chaotic time between Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election and the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. Our latest Instaread looks at the rising conflict and the reactions of politicians, soldiers, and citizens as the country spiraled into a deadly war. The Road to Washington […]
A controversial doctor speaks out
COVID has entered the chat, making a dramatic reappearance in public discourse on Wednesday when President Biden announced he has been infected. (What a month in American politics!) Seems like a good time to take a closer look at Dr. Anthony Fauci’s memoir, which happens to be our latest Instaread. Fauci Takes a Bow Many […]
A comedian’s take on the US culture wars
Between the recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and widespread calls for President Biden to resign from the campaign, it’s an especially tumultuous election season in the United States. (And there’s less than four more months to go!) Step back from the madness and take some time to laugh with our latest release, from Bill […]
This budget doesn’t need to be balanced
Fun fact: the U.S. government can never run out of money. Its payments are made digitally, so votes are all that’s needed to authorize spending. Economist Stephanie Kelton says that, contrary to popular belief, federal deficits can be economically advantageous. Our latest Instaread examines the issue. Government Budgets Are Basically Fake Politicians often speak as […]
Is democracy dying?
The threats to US democracy have never been more real, according to Harvard political science professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Their latest work explores the Republican Party’s deviation from democratic norms, particularly during Donald Trump’s presidency. Is There a Fix? According to Levitsky and Ziblatt, the United States needs to reform its institutions to […]
How serious is the nuclear threat?
What would happen if a nuclear missile were launched toward the United States? The short answer is: nothing good. The longer answer is explored by Pulitzer finalist Annie Jacobsen in Nuclear War, where she describes a scenario based on her extensive interviews with experts and government officials. Living on the Edge The nuclear winter that Jacobsen […]
The new Cold War
Earlier this week, TikTok sued the U.S. government over the potential ban that could go into effect as soon as 2025. Experts expect this legal battle will go all the way to the Supreme Court. As various players prepare for this epic showdown, our latest Instaread considers the history of how the U.S. and China have […]
