Episode · The Jordan Harbinger Show · 2025-06-20
Books mentioned on Charlamagne Tha God: Kanye, Anti-Semitism in The Black Community, Hating CNN
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X and Alex Haley is a classic account of coming of age, civil rights, and speaking truth to power.
Recommended“you know, one of the first books that my dad gave me was the autobiography of Malcolm X, which I love.”
Where to get it
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Message to the Blackman in America
Message to the Blackman in America by Elijah Muhammad is a foundational text of the Nation of Islam that outlines the religious and social philosophy of its leader.
Recommended“because the autobiography of Malcolm X led me to you know um read Message to the Black Man by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad who I think is just you know one of the greatest humans to ever walk the face of the earth”
Where to get it
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret is a classic young adult novel by Judy Blume that addresses the physical and emotional trials of adolescence.
Discussed“Dear Godess Me, Margaret? Yes. Judy Bloom. Judy Bloom is the greatest young adult author ever. The only person that's even close to me is uh Beverly Clearly. Oh yeah. But Judy Bloom wrote Are You There God? It's Me Margaret.”
Where to get it
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Iggie's House
Iggie's House by Judy Blume follows the story of a family moving into a suburban neighborhood and the children who try to befriend the new residents.
Discussed“One of my my favorite Judy Bloom book is uh Iggy's House.”
Where to get it
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Trust Me, I'm Lying
Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday is a revealing exposé on the mechanics of media manipulation and the dark side of online journalism.
Discussed“That's why one of my favorite books is Brian Holiday. Trust me, I'm lying.”
Where to get it
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Ego Is the Enemy
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a philosophical guide that examines how unchecked ambition and self-importance obstruct success, urging humility instead.
Recommended“Like when you read ego is the enemy. The thing I like about ego is the enemy.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“She wrote uh uh Blubber.”
“She wrote um Super Fudge. Super Fudge. That's right. I remember reading that.”
“She wrote uh Forever.”
“Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.”
“Well, the with the book you're talking about is my new book, Get Honest Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks.”
“My dad calls me. He just read my second book, which was called Shookwin: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me”