Episode · Pod Save America · 2026-01-06
Books mentioned on World Reacts FURIOUSLY To Trump's Venezuela Invasion
Tommy Vietor recommended The Fort Bragg Cartel by Seth Harp and Dead Wake by Erik Larson, and discussed The Emergency by George Packer and Why Nothing Works by Marvin Harris.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Fort Bragg Cartel
The Fort Bragg Cartel by Seth Harp is an investigative non-fiction book that exposes drug trafficking, murder, and corruption within the United States military's special forces community.
Recommended“I've been reading Fort Bragg Cartel. It'll give you a very different um, window into the Delta Force community.”
Where to get it
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Dead Wake
Dead Wake by Erik Larson is a compelling narrative nonfiction account focusing on the final, tragic crossing of the luxury ocean liner RMS Lusitania before it was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
Recommended“Finished Dead Wake. Oh, great. Great book. Really great. Really great.”
Where to get it
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The Emergency
Discussed“God damn it. I'm halfway through George Packer's uh, novel The Emergency. I interviewed him on Offline and uh, told him I was going to read the book and I I started it.”
Where to get it
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Why Nothing Works
Why Nothing Works by Marvin Harris explores systemic challenges in modern society and prompts critical reflection on organizational structures.
Discussed“You know what book I read that I I got to say it's a I read um, uh, Why Nothing Works.”
Where to get it
