After Words show

After Words

Summary: Interviews with top nonfiction authors by journalists, public policy makers, legislators, and others familiar with their work.After Words airs each weekend at the following times: Saturday at 10pm ET Sunday at 9pm ET Monday at 12am ET

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 Reihan Salam, "Melting Pot or Civil War?" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:33

National Review executive editor Reihan Salam argues the case against open borders. He's interviewed by Doris Meissner, former commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

 (KEYED)After Words: Jose Antonio Vargas, "Dear America"' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:10

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas reflects on living in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. He's interviewed by Rinku Sen, senior strategist for Race Forward and author of [The Accidental American].

 Sen. Ben Sasse, "Them" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:24

Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) argues that the country lacks unity and offers his thoughts on how to repair it. He's interviewed by Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute.

 (KEYED) After Words: Charlotte Pence, "Where You Go"' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:33

Vice President Mike Pence's daughter Charlotte Pence shares important lessons she's learned from her father. She's interviewed by Kate Brower, journalist and author of "First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and the Pursuit of Power."

 Beth Macy, "Dopesick" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:48

Journalist Beth Macy reports on the opioid crisis in America in her book, [Dopesick]. She's interviewed by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-VA).

 Gina Loudon, "Mad Politics" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:54

Gina Loudon, Fox News guest analyst and member of the Trump 2020 Campaign Media Advisory Board, offers her analysis of the current political climate. She's interviewed by Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX).

 Rebecca Traister, "Good and Mad" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:36

New York Magazine's Rebecca Traister traces the history of female anger and how it has fueled political movements. She's interviewed by Brittany Cooper, Rutgers University Women's & Gender Studies professor and author of "Eloquent Rage."

 John Kerry, "Every Day is Extra" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

Former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his life and career. He's interviewed by former Congresswoman Jane Harman, current President and CEO of the Wilson Center.

 (KEYED) After Words: Carol Anderson, "One Person, No Vote"' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:36

Emory University professor Carol Anderson chronicles the changes to voting requirements following the 2013 Supreme Court ruling in [Shelby v. Holder]. She's interviewed by Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD).

 Derek Hunter, "Outraged, Inc." | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:42

Political writer Derek Hunter offers his thoughts on how progressives influence academia, the media, and pop culture to advance their agenda. He's interviewed by Brent Bozell, founder and president of the Media Research Center.

 (KEYED) After Words: Dambisa Moyo, "Edge of Chaos"' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:06

Economist Dambisa Moyo discusses why democracies around the world are failing to produce economic growth. She's interviewed by Jason Furman, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama Administration.

 Mona Hanna-Attisha, "What the Eyes Don't See" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:42

Physician Mona Hanna-Attisha details her efforts to provide scientific evidence that children in Flint, Michigan, were being exposed to lead poisoning through the water supply. She's interviewed by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).

 D.L. Hughley, "How Not to Get Shot" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:17

Comedian and actor D.L. Hughley shares his thoughts on race in America. He's interviewed by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

 Kate Germano, "Fight Like A Girl" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:06

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kate Germano discusses gender bias in the military. She's interviewed by Military Times reporter Todd South.

 James Swanson, "Chasing King's Killer" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:24

James Swanson retraces events leading up to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. He's interviewed by Jesse Holland.

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