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Every book Dan Savage recommended on podcasts

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  • Dan Savage has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of February 17, 2023.
  • Dan Savage has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 17, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 17, 2023.
  • The 3 books Dan Savage has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 17, 2023: Berlin diary, The Ethical Slut and The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Dan Savage aired on February 17, 2023.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Dan Savage appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss polyamory, chosen family, and better sex, during which he recommended several books to the audience. First, he recommended The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, describing it as a foundational guide and code for ethical non-monogamy that was published twenty-five years ago. Next, he recommended The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer, noting that he had read the book as a child and reread it multiple times because he finds it utterly fascinating. Following that, Savage recommended Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer, which was published in 1941 without the benefit of hindsight. He explained that because the book contains actual diary entries written while witnessing the rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Germany, he finds its themes chillingly and urgently relevant to the present day. Throughout the discussion, Savage highlighted these works for their historical depth, political relevance, and practical guidance regarding relationships and societal structures, offering listeners a curated selection of influential texts that have shaped his perspective on human behavior, historical warning signs, and modern ethical practices.

Books Dan Savage recommended or discussed

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  1. Berlin diary

    William L. Shirer; William L.Shirer · Recommended · 1 episode

    Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer is a historical non-fiction book comprising the personal journal entries of an American foreign correspondent who witnessed firsthand the terrifying rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Nazi Germany during the years leading up to the Second World War.

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    “but he also read something called Berlin diary which was published in 1941 without the benefit of hindsight which is Diary entries as he's witnessing the rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Germany and I don't think I need to tell your audience why I think that book is so relevant to this moment and I recently reread it and”
    The Ezra Klein Show Dan Savage on Polyamory, Chosen Family and Better Sex 2023-02-17 Listen at 1:22:06
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    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Ethical Slut

    Dossie Easton; Catherine A. Liszt · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Liszt is a widely recognized guide to non-monogamous relationships, polyamory, and alternative approaches to human connection.

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    “what are three books you'd recommend to the audience I I gave this so much thought the ethical slot by dosti Easton and Janet Hardy I'm sure since moving to San Francisco you probably heard this book mentioned or seen it on a shelf somewhere it was published 25 years ago and it's sort of the Code of Hammurabi where”
    The Ezra Klein Show Dan Savage on Polyamory, Chosen Family and Better Sex 2023-02-17 Listen at 1:21:19
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

    William L. Shirer · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer is a sweeping historical account of Nazi Germany and the rise of Adolf Hitler, written by a journalist who worked as a foreign correspondent in Berlin during the 1930s.

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    “uh I read the rise along with their Reich when I was a kid and I've reread it a couple of times but William shirer who wrote rise and fall of the Third Reich he was a foreign correspondent in Berlin in the 30s he was worked with Edward R Murrow and after the collapse of the Nazi regime he”
    The Ezra Klein Show Dan Savage on Polyamory, Chosen Family and Better Sex 2023-02-17 Listen at 1:21:41
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Dan Savage on Polyamory, Chosen Family and Better SexThe Ezra Klein Show2023-02-173