Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2026-07-07
Books mentioned on A Radical Vision for Israelis and Palestinians | The Ezra Klein Show
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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States of Denial
States of Denial by Stanley Cohen is a sociological examination of how individuals, groups, and nations consciously or unconsciously avoid acknowledging atrocities, suffering, and uncomfortable truths.
Recommended“The second is um state of denials. Um, it's not about Israel Palestine, but I claim all the time that um the Israelis um are suffering from severe denial, collective denial and blindness.”
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers is a gentle, hopeful science fiction novella that explores themes of finding contentment and meaning amidst a changing world.
Recommended“the second is the psalm for the wild built. It's um a genre that I do you know this book? ... this book by Becky Chambers has really allowed me to kind of sit with alternative futures and help me imagine beyond what I think is possible.”
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Moomin Book Two
Moomin Book Two by Tove Jansson is a children's fantasy and adventure book featuring beloved characters navigating imaginative landscapes and philosophical questions.
Recommended“the third is uh for me kind of book for the present which is a children's book. ... It's a book um by Tove Yansen. It's the Mumin series. ... allows me to first of all read a book to both my four and 8-year-old ... but also is like a profound ... sensitive book”
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