Why people recommend it
Buckley by Sam Tanenhaus is a comprehensive biographical work detailing the life, political ideology, and cultural impact of the prominent conservative figure William F. Buckley Jr. On The Ezra Klein Show, during an episode titled Why Trump Can’t Shake Jeffrey Epstein released on July 18, 2025, guest Will Summer recommended the title. While sharing various reading suggestions during the conversation, Will Summer highlighted the new biography written by author Sam Tanenhaus. The speaker acknowledged that the publication is notably large and substantial in physical size, but assured host Ezra Klein and the listening audience that the reading experience is well worth the time investment based on how far he had progressed through the pages at the time of recording. The recommendation provided listeners with insight into political biographies that analyze the architects of modern American conservatism. By bringing up the book, Will Summer added a literary dimension to a podcast episode that otherwise focused on contemporary political scandals and media figures, offering those interested in political history a deep dive into the intellectual foundations of the American right through a meticulously researched biographical lens.
Who recommended it
- Will Summer Recommended
Will Summer — 1 mention
“So, uh, first, uh, Sam Tannonous's new biography of William F. Buckley. It's big, uh, but it's it's it's worth it so far from as far as I've gotten.”
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“Person Who did my job has a book coming out about William F. Buckley called Buckley: The Life in the Revolution That Changed America.”