Episode · The Realignment · 2021-04-13
Books mentioned on 116 | Lisa Napoli: Understanding Media’s Past to Build Its Future
Bookshop link for Lisa’s books, plus recommendations discussed in the episode: https://bookshop.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Up All Night
Up All Night is a compelling non-fiction book by Lisa Napoli that explores the fascinating origins of 24-hour cable news and the profound impact of media icon Ted Turner on the broadcasting industry.
Recommended“he wrote a book about the financing of public broadcasting that's really excellent it's 20 years old”
Where to get it
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is the definitive, bestselling biography of Apple's co-founder, compiled through extensive interviews with Jobs himself, his family, friends, competitors, and colleagues.
Recommended“you know I hope you've read the walter isaacson biography of steve jobs of course of course that book is amazing”
Where to get it
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Team of Rivals
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a widely acclaimed historical biography examining Abraham Lincoln's masterclass in political leadership through his strategic appointment of former presidential rivals to his cabinet.
Discussed“I just read my first doris currents goodwin which one oh which one group of rivals oh yeah another big fat one”
Where to get it
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Eleanor
Eleanor is a comprehensive biographical work detailing the extraordinary life, public influence, and private struggles of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Recommended“It is the new eleanor roosevelt biography by david michaelis oh i haven't read it i heard good things”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
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