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Every book Ehud Olmert recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Ehud Olmert has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of June 11, 2025.
- Ehud Olmert has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 11, 2025.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 11, 2025.
- The 3 books Ehud Olmert has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 11, 2025: All or Nothing, American Lion and Team of Rivals.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Ehud Olmert aired on June 11, 2025.
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Ehud Olmert brings extensive high-level political experience to discussions on global current affairs, appearing on analytical podcasts such as The Ezra Klein Show to address major geopolitical crises, including the ongoing war in Gaza. As a former leader offering a firsthand perspective on statecraft and international conflict, Olmert's reading choices reflect a deep engagement with historical power dynamics, biographical studies of leadership, and contemporary political developments. When asked for book recommendations, Olmert highlighted several notable works spanning American history and modern politics. He recommended Jon Meacham's biography of Thomas Jefferson, titled American Lion, praising it as an extraordinary life story detailing the art of power and one of the most significant figures in American history. Additionally, Olmert turned to contemporary political commentary by recommending Michael Wolff's All or Nothing, noting its compelling and exciting account of the tumultuous final year leading up to a recent American presidential election. He also expressed great admiration for the historical works of Doris Kearns Goodwin, specifically recommending Team of Rivals for its fascinating exploration of leadership and governance, as well as her memoir Wait Till Next Year, which offers a personal narrative of her upbringing in Brooklyn alongside her memories of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Through these diverse recommendations, Olmert reveals an intellectual curiosity directed toward the mechanics of leadership, institutional power, and personal history.
Books Ehud Olmert recommended or discussed
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All or Nothing
Recommended“And then of course Mike Wolf uh uh story all or nothing about the last year before the last elections in America about President Trump which is uh interesting very exciting.”
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American Lion
Recommended“Uh one is the biography of Thomas Jefferson, John Mitum, the art of power, an extraordinary life story of one of the greatest figures in American history.”
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Team of Rivals
Recommended“I can recommend also you know uh the uh book of uh Dory Karn Goodwin. I like to read her history books which are absolutely fascinating about you know the uh the uh uh dinner of rivals and uh of Lincoln of Johnson of you name it.”
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Wait Till Next Year
Recommended“But she read also wait till next year which is a personal story not her biography but a personal story about her time in Brooklyn where the Brooklyn Dodgers were still the uh most popular baseball team which was part of her life.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Former Israeli Prime Minister on Why the Gaza War Must End | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-06-11 | 4 |