Episode · The Rubin Report · 2020-08-15
Dave Rubin & Bryan Callen: books mentioned on The Rubin Report
Leaving California, Black Conservatives & American Socialists | Bryan Callen | COMEDY | Rubin Report
Bryan Callen recommended Boomerang by Michael Lewis, and discussed Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ghost Wars 12-copy floor by Steve Coll, and Directorate S by Steve Coll.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Boomerang
Michael Lewis's non-fiction work examines the financial crises in various countries and states, highlighting the severe consequences of irresponsible public spending and government pension mismanagement.
Recommended“Michael Lewis wrote a good book, highlighting this in a book called, "Boomerang." I recommend it to people”
Where to get it
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Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a powerful, epistolary memoir structured as a letter from a father to his teenage son regarding the realities of growing up Black in America.
Discussed“I've read a lot of Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Ta-Nehisi is, you know, would be considered on the sort of left side of the spectrum in black intelligentsia.”
Where to get it
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Ghost Wars 12-copy floor
Steve Coll's Ghost Wars is a comprehensive non-fiction exploration detailing the history of the conflict in Afghanistan and the Central Intelligence Agency's extensive operations there.
Discussed“Steven Coll wrote, "Ghost Wars," and he wrote, "Directorate S," and he did an exhaustive study.”
Where to get it
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Directorate S
Discussed“Steven Coll wrote, "Ghost Wars," and he wrote, "Directorate S," and he did an exhaustive study.”
Where to get it
