Synopsis
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 ETSunday at 9pm ETMonday at 12am ET
Episodes
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After Words with Michael Kimmel
06/09/2019 Duration: 57minSociologist Michael Kimmel talks about his book, [Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era], in which he presents what he calls a comprehensive diagnosis of the fears, anxieties and rage of America's angry white male.
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Jamil Jivani, "Why Young Men"
06/09/2019 Duration: 01h01minJamil Jivani examines the rise in violence committed by young men around the world. He's interviewed by Brooklyn Law School professor Bennett Capers.
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Tara Westover, "Educated"
04/09/2019 Duration: 01h04sTara Westover details her life growing up with survivalist parents in the Idaho mountains and her introduction to formal education at age 17. She is interviewed by author and journalist Susannah Cahalan.
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Natalie Wexler, "The Knowledge Gap"
03/09/2019 Duration: 58minJournalist Natalie Wexler argues that the U.S. education system can be improved by expanding the curriculum content of elementary school students in history, science, & the arts. She's interviewed by Kaya Henderson former chancellor of DC Public Scho
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Michael Malice, "The New Right"
03/09/2019 Duration: 58minMichael Malice discusses his first-hand account of the far right movement and its origins. He's interviewed by Ben Domenech, publisher of the Federalist.
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(KEYED) After Words: Terry McAuliffe, "Beyond Charlottesville"'
03/09/2019 Duration: 59minFormer Virginia Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe recounts events that led up to the tragedy in Charlottesville following the Unite the Right rally in 2017. He's interviewed by Slate editor Dahlia Lithwick.
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Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino, "Justice on Trial"
03/09/2019 Duration: 54minThe Federalist's Mollie Hemingway & Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino examine the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh & the future of the Court. They are interviewed by LA Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage.
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After Words, Ben Howe, "The Immoral Majority"
02/09/2019 Duration: 49minBen Howe examines whether evangelicals are choosing political power over Christian values. He's interviewed by author and history professor John Fea.
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Brent Bozell, "Unmasked -Media's War Against Trump"
01/09/2019 Duration: 57minMedia Research Center founder and president Brent Bozell argues that the media is biased against President Trump. He's interviewed by Carrie Sheffield, Accuracy in Media national editor.
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George Will, "The Conservative Sensibility"
30/08/2019 Duration: 57minPulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will offers his thoughts on American conservatism. He's interviewed by Jonah Goldberg, National Review senior editor.
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Scott Pelley, "Truth Worth Telling"
24/08/2019 Duration: 58min60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley discusses major news events he's covered as a reporter and offers his thoughts on a free press. He's interviewed by CNN political analyst David Gregory.
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Richard Clarke, "The Fifth Domain"
24/08/2019 Duration: 59minFormer Bush administration Special Adviser for Cyber Security Richard Clarke discusses how to make cyberspace less dangerous. He's interviewed by Dustin Volz, cybersecurity and intelligence reporter for the Wall Street Journal.
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George Sorial, "The Real Deal"
24/08/2019 Duration: 01h01minGeorge Sorial discusses his time as an executive in the Trump Organization. He's interviewed by John Avlon, CNN Anchor and Senior Political Analyst.
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(KEYED) After Words: Anuradha Bhagwati, "Unbecoming"'
24/08/2019 Duration: 59minAnuradha Bhagwati details her time in the Marine Corps and her efforts to overturn the ban on women in combat. She is interviewed by Lt. Colonel Kate Germano, author of [Fight Like a Girl].
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Joy-Ann Reid, "The Man Who Sold America"
10/08/2019 Duration: 58minMSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid argues that President Trump is damaging American democracy. She's interviewed by author and journalist Sophia Nelson.
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After Words With Justice John Paul Stevens
20/07/2019 Duration: 56minFormer Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on Tuesday. He was 99-years-old. In this program from 2014, Mr. Stevens talks about his book, [Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution].
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Jim Acosta, "The Enemy of the People"
02/07/2019 Duration: 59minCNN's Chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta offers his first-hand account of covering the Trump Administration. He's interviewed by Jay Rosen, founder of PressThink and New York University journalism professor.
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Nada Bakos,"The Targeter"
30/06/2019 Duration: 54minFormer CIA intelligence analyst Nada Bakos offers insight into the inner workings of the agency and her work in tracking terrorists. She's interviewed by the Intelligence Committee's Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN).
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(KEYED)After Words: Sen. Mike Lee, "Our Lost Declaration"'
02/06/2019 Duration: 52minSenator Mike Lee (R-UT) offers his thoughts on the overreach of government in colonial times and today. He's interviewed by Georgetown Law professor Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz.
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Arthur Brooks, " Love Your Enemies"
02/06/2019 Duration: 58minLongtime American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks offers strategies on how to bridge the political divide in America. He's interviewed by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE).