📚 3 Books mentioned in "Trump Spirals Out About Violating Gag Order in Criminal Trial" of Pod Save America

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Episode: Trump Spirals Out About Violating Gag Order in Criminal Trial

Published on April 24, 2024

Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!

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All Too Human

by George Stephanopoulos

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I haven't written a book since my memoir, All Too Human, which came out in 1999.

During the podcast, George Stephanopoulos reflects on his previous memoir, "All Too Human," published in 1999, while discussing his writing journey and motivations for his latest book.

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Postcards From the Edge

by Carrie Fisher

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I came up with the title before finalizing that chapter, and it’s called 'Postcards From The Edge.'

During the podcast, the speaker, George Stephanopoulos, mentions the title of a chapter in his book, referencing the title 'Postcards From The Edge.' This discussion occurs while he talks about the Trump section of his book.

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The Situation Room

by George Stephanopoulos

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Joining now to discuss his forthcoming book, The Situation Room, the inside story of presidents and crises, something both of us have some experience with, he's co-host of Good Morning America and anchors This Week on ABC, George Stephanopoulos.

The podcast host introduces George Stephanopoulos, noting that his book, 'The Situation Room,' will be the main topic of discussion. This sets the stage for an engaging interview about his insights on the book and the challenges faced by presidents.

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I'm gonna get to your fascinating book in a second, but I want to start with this campaign we're in the middle of.

The podcast host mentions they will discuss George Stephanopoulos's book later in the interview, indicating a transition into a discussion about the book after addressing the current political campaign.

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I want to pivot to your book because I think it's fascinating, and I think it actually is a very helpful way of understanding this election.

The podcast host transitions the conversation to George Stephanopoulos's book, 'The Situation Room', highlighting its relevance as a resource for understanding the current election.

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You've got a whole host of other projects; like, why in God's name did you write a book? What made you do this?

In this segment, the podcast host questions George Stephanopoulos about why he decided to write a book given his busy schedule, specifically referencing 'The Situation Room'.

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Each time I had an internal standard for myself, and I don't want to cast aspersions on any of my colleagues in the journalism world, but my one bar for me was that it couldn't be like a potted book.

During the interview, George Stephanopoulos discusses the standards he set for himself regarding his book, 'The Situation Room', and articulates his desire to avoid creating a superficial work.

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And number two, I really wanted to do a book that felt new and different at least to me, and it would be a book where I would consider it a good book if I read it.

During the podcast, George Stephanopoulos discusses his aspirations for writing a new book titled 'The Situation Room'. He expresses a desire to create something that feels fresh and engaging, indicating that he would judge its success based on how enjoyable he finds it.

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I started a book many years ago, and I could tell four chapters in that it was not meeting that standard, so I put it aside.

During an interview, George Stephanopoulos reflects on starting a book years ago, realizing that it did not meet his standards after four chapters, and subsequently deciding to set it aside. He also mentions his work on 'The Situation Room'.

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In this case, somebody came to me and said, 'How about a book about the Situation Room?'

George Stephanopoulos explains the origin of his book 'The Situation Room', sharing how the idea for it came about during his conversation.

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There was one book by a former staffer, a guy named Michael Bone, which came out 20 years ago, and when I heard that it really hadn't been done and saw that it could be a window into looking at crisis management in the White House, I immediately said, 'Wow, this is a great idea.'

During the podcast, George Stephanopoulos reflects on a previous book about the Situation Room by Michael Bone, which was released 20 years ago. He expresses how that book inspired him to write his own, highlighting it as an opportunity to provide a fresh perspective on crisis management in the White House.

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I should also add that I'm in the aides' village of writing a book; I certainly wrote it, but I had a co-writer, Lisa Dickey, and I had a terrific research team—Cameron Peters and Emily Michelle—and they were just fantastic.

During the podcast, George Stephanopoulos discusses the collaborative nature of his book, mentioning his co-writer Lisa Dickey and his excellent research team, while highlighting his involvement in the writing process.

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Being able to tell their stories was just a great treat, and frankly, to go back to the top of our discussion, it was a wonderful tonic or antidote to dealing with our current politics every morning.

George Stephanopoulos shares how working on his book, 'The Situation Room', provided a restorative experience in contrast to the daily challenges of current politics.

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And it turns out, we've heard a lot about the deep state in the last several years; my insight after spending the last couple of years on this book is that the deep state is packed with patriots who are doing an amazing job.

George Stephanopoulos shares insights from his book, expressing a more positive perspective on what he describes as the 'deep state'. This discussion takes place during the interview on the podcast.

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You picked the Situation Room and talked to the professionals, but this is obviously a way to highlight the crises that these presidents dealt with.

The podcast host discusses how 'The Situation Room' highlights crises faced by presidents, providing an insightful look into the challenges they encountered during their time in office.

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It gives you a way to understand how these presidents make decisions in crises, which is where you can truly see who the president is, what they stand for, and their values.

The podcast host discusses how the book 'The Situation Room' provides valuable insights into the decision-making processes of presidents during crises, highlighting the qualities and values that define their leadership.

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Well, in some ways, the Trump chapter was the most difficult to write because we've all become so numb.

In the interview on 'Pod Save America', George Stephanopoulos shared that writing the Trump chapter in his book posed significant challenges, reflecting on how numb people have become to the ongoing events.

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Later, George Stephanopoulos talks to Dan about covering 2024 in his new book, which is full of untold stories about the White House Situation Room.

In this segment, George Stephanopoulos discusses his new book, which includes untold stories about the White House Situation Room, highlighting his experiences while covering the upcoming 2024 election.

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