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Every book Derek Hamilton recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Derek Hamilton has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of June 23, 2023.
- Derek Hamilton has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 23, 2023.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 23, 2023.
- The 3 books Derek Hamilton has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 23, 2023: When Affirmative Action Was White, Postcolonial Love Poem and Racial Conflict and Economic Development.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Derek Hamilton aired on June 23, 2023.
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Derek Hamilton appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss public policy, economic justice, and his proposal to provide every poor child with a trust fund. Throughout the interview, Hamilton emphasized the literature that shaped his economic and social philosophy, beginning with Ira Katznelson's When Affirmative Action Was White, which he described as foundational for understanding how past public policies systematically excluded Black Americans while benefiting white citizens. Hamilton also highlighted W. Arthur Lewis's Racial Conflict and Economic Development as an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the intricate intersections of politics, economics, and racial inequality. Moving toward contemporary works, Hamilton recommended Natalie Diaz's poetry collection Postcolonial Love Poem, praising the indigenous poet for powerfully connecting social theory, prose, and environmental themes. Together, these recommendations reflected Hamilton's deep engagement with historical economic policies, racial disparities, and the artistic expressions of social justice.
Books recommended by Derek Hamilton
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When Affirmative Action Was White
When Affirmative Action Was White by Ira Katznelson is a historical analysis documenting how mid-century public policies disproportionately benefited white Americans while excluding Black citizens.
Discussed“Ira Katz Nelson has a phenomenal book called when affirmative action was white which really lays this out”
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Postcolonial Love Poem
Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz is a vibrant contemporary poetry collection by an indigenous author that intertwines themes of desire, historical trauma, and environmental degradation.
Recommended“and then finally a book that I read more recently by Natalie Diaz who is an indigenous poet the book is called post-colonial love poems”
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Racial Conflict and Economic Development
Racial Conflict and Economic Development by W.
Recommended“the second book which is foundational for me is racial conflict and economic development by Arthur Lewis”
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Some aspects of economic development
Some Aspects of Economic Development by W.
Recommended“the second book which is foundational for me is racial conflict and economic development by Arthur Lewis”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Why This Economist Wants to Give Every Poor Child $50,000 | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-06-23 | 5 |