Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2026-01-13
Books mentioned on James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra Klein Show
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Sabbath
The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel is a classic spiritual work exploring the Jewish day of rest and the meaning of sacred time in a modern, material world.
Recommended“my one of my favorite books of all time is the Sabbath by Rabbi Hel”
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Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a celebrated Western novel that chronicles the arduous cattle drive of two former Texas Rangers across the American frontier.
Recommended“my favorite book is Lonesome Dove by Larry McMerry. to be the most famous and beloved Texas classic.”
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Jesus and the Disinherited
Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman is a seminal theological work that examines the teachings of Jesus through the lens of the oppressed, offering a spiritual framework for fighting injustice through love and resilience.
Recommended“my religious book and it also has a Texas connection. Uh it is Jesus and the disinherited by Howard Thurman.”
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The Upswing
The Upswing by Robert D.
Recommended“the political book and it's the upswing by Robert Putnham and his co-author I think her name is Shaylen uh Romney Garrett”
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