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Every book Dan Savage recommended on podcasts
Dan Savage has appeared on discussion-based platforms like The Ezra Klein Show, where he talks about human relationships, polyamory, chosen families, and cultural history. During his podcast appearance, Savage recommended historical works that explore totalitarianism, fascism, and the lessons of the past. He recommended William L. Shirer's monumental history The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, noting that he first read the book as a child and has reread it multiple times over the years. Savage highlighted Shirer's unique perspective as a foreign correspondent who worked alongside Edward R. Murrow in Berlin during the 1930s. Extending this recommendation, Savage also strongly suggested Shirer's Berlin Diary, published in 1941 without the benefit of hindsight. He explained that the book provides chilling, day-to-day diary entries from a witness watching the real-time rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Germany, arguing that the text holds profound and urgent relevance to contemporary political moments. Through these recommendations, Savage emphasizes the critical importance of studying historical warnings against authoritarianism.
Books recommended by Dan Savage
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L.
Recommended“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”
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Berlin diary
Berlin Diary by William L.
Recommended“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”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Savage on Polyamory, Chosen Family and Better Sex | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-02-17 | 3 |