Book · 2008 · Politics and government
Nixonland
The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America
Nixonland by Rick Perlstein has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 4 podcasts (5 episodes recommend it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Emily Jashinsky (1 episode), Jon Favreau (1 episode) and Tommy Vietor (1 episode) on Pod Save America (2 episodes), The Ezra Klein Show (2 episodes) and Behind the Bastards (1 episode).
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Another one I've liked recently was uh Nixon Land by Rick Pearlstein. Um, it's sort of like reading the newspaper every day, but during the ris the Nixon years.
Questions about Nixonland by Rick Perlstein
Who recommends Nixonland by Rick Perlstein on podcasts?
Emily Jashinsky (1 episode), Jon Favreau (1 episode), Tommy Vietor (1 episode), Will Summer (1 episode) and Zeke Fox (1 episode) have recommended Nixonland by Rick Perlstein on podcasts. In all, 6 people brought it up across 4 podcasts (5 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Nixonland the most?
Pod Save America (2 episodes), The Ezra Klein Show (2 episodes), Behind the Bastards (1 episode) and Breaking Points (1 episode).
Is Nixonland recommended, or only discussed?
Nixonland by Rick Perlstein was recommended in 5 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 1 episode, as of 2025-07-24.
What do people say about Nixonland?
Zeke Fox on The Ezra Klein Show (2025-05-28): "Another one I've liked recently was uh Nixon Land by Rick Pearlstein. Um, it's sort of like reading the newspaper every day, but during the ris the Nixon years."
When was Nixonland last mentioned on a podcast?
Nixonland by Rick Perlstein was last recommended on Breaking Points by Emily Jashinsky on 2025-07-24.
What they say about it
- Rereading the book2
- Praising the author's work“all of Rick Perlstein's books are great”2
The best things said about it
People should read um the Nixon Land books that kind of go into the rise, right, of Reagan.
You know, I think we would also think of, you know, Rick Pearlstein's Nixon Land series, stuff like that.
I think all of Rick Perlstein's books are great.
Tommy Vietor Pod Save America · Nov 2020 It's one of those things I'm reading right now the book Nixonland again, which covers like this massive period, this very undercover period in US history.
One of those things I'm reading right now the book Nixon land again which which covers like this massive period this very undercover period in US history.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
6 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Nixonland by Rick Perlstein is a sweeping historical account that explores the turbulent political and cultural landscape of the United States during the Nixon era. On Breaking Points, Emily Jashinsky recommended reading the Nixonland books to understand the historical context surrounding the rise of Ronald Reagan. Will Summer brought up Rick Perlstein's Nixonland series while offering book recommendations to the audience on The Ezra Klein Show. On the same podcast, Zeke Fox named Nixonland as a recent favorite, comparing the experience of reading it to looking at the daily newspaper during the Nixon years. Tommy Vietor mentioned the book on Pod Save America while praising Rick Perlstein's broader body of work, noting that he frequently harassed his cohosts about these volumes. Jon Favreau also brought up the history book on Pod Save America when discussing American political history recommendations, noting that his cohosts had read it. Additionally, Robert Evans discussed Nixonland on Behind the Bastards, mentioning that he was reading the book again to examine a tumultuous period in United States history marked by an intense wave of violence and political conflict directed against the anti-war movement and free speech advocates.
Every mention
Emily Jashinsky People should read um the Nixon Land books that kind of go into the rise, right, of Reagan. 1
“People should read um the Nixon Land books that kind of go into the rise, right, of Reagan.”
Jon Favreau I know dan you and Tommy both read this which is why I am Nixon land by Rick Pearlstein 1
“I know dan you and Tommy both read this which is why I am Nixon land by Rick Pearlstein”
Tommy Vietor i think all of rick pearlstein's books are great i always harass you guys about these nixon land haven't re… 1
“i think all of rick pearlstein's books are great i always harass you guys about these nixon land haven't read reagan land yet”
Will Summer You know, I think we would also think of, you know, Rick Pearlstein's Nixon Land series, stuff like that. 1
“You know, I think we would also think of, you know, Rick Pearlstein's Nixon Land series, stuff like that.”
Zeke Fox Another one I've liked recently was uh Nixon Land by Rick Pearlstein. Um, it's sort of like reading the new… 1
“Another one I've liked recently was uh Nixon Land by Rick Pearlstein. Um, it's sort of like reading the newspaper every day, but during the ris the Nixon years.”
Robert Evans one of those things I'm reading right now the book Nixon land again which which covers like this massive pe… 1
“one of those things I'm reading right now the book Nixon land again which which covers like this massive period this very undercover period in US history”
“It's just, it's one of those things I'm reading right now the book Nixonland again, which covers like this massive period, this, this very undercover period in US history where all there was this unbelievable wave of violence towards the anti-war movement, people assassinated and murdered for handing out pamphlets against the Vietnam War in the streets.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I took I took an edible and read Nixon land”