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  • Elaine Kamarck has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of July 2, 2024.
  • Elaine Kamarck has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 2, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of July 2, 2024.
  • The 3 books Elaine Kamarck has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 2, 2024: All the King's Men, Quiet Revolution and The Making of the President 1960.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Elaine Kamarck aired on July 2, 2024.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 3 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Elaine Kamarck appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss party conventions, democratic processes, and historical rule changes. During her appearances on the podcast, Kamarck recommended three distinct books that offer deep background on American politics and elections. First, she recommended Robert Penn Warren's classic novel All the King's Men, noting that it contains extensive insights into party conventions and the intense deal-making that takes place behind the scenes. Second, she pointed listeners to Theodore H. White's The Making of the President 1960, highlighting its valuable background information regarding how John F. Kennedy secured the Democratic nomination and Richard Nixon won the Republican nomination. Finally, Kamarck recommended Byron E. Shafer's Quiet Revolution, describing it as the inside story of the McGovern-Fraser commission. She explained that the book tells the story of the historical rule changes in the Democratic party very well, helping readers understand events that initially confused many observers at the time.

Books Elaine Kamarck recommended or discussed

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  1. All the King's Men

    Robert Penn Warren · Recommended · 2 episodes

    All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren is a classic political novel that traces the rise and corruption of demagogic populist Willie Stark in the American South.

    Recommended
    “well I'd start with All the King's Men this is an old one by Robert pen Warren and there's lots in it about party conventions”
    The Ezra Klein Show How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work 2024-07-02 Listen at 1:01:56
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Quiet Revolution

    Byron E. Shafer · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Quiet Revolution by Byron E. Shafer is a meticulous political science history that details the internal party dynamics and procedural battles behind the McGovern-Fraser commission.

    Recommended
    “and I'd end with quiet Revolution by Byron schaer which is the inside story of the movern Fraser commission”
    The Ezra Klein Show How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work 2024-07-02 Listen at 1:02:01
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Making of the President 1960

    Theodore H. White · Recommended · 2 episodes

    The Making of the President 1960 by Theodore H. White is a landmark work of political journalism that chronicles the intense campaigns, backroom dealing, and media strategies behind the historic presidential election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

    Recommended
    “I go to next the making of the president 1960 by Theodore White which is about that election”
    The Ezra Klein Show How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work 2024-07-02 Listen at 1:01:59
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How an Open Democratic Convention Would WorkThe Ezra Klein Show2024-07-023
Here’s How an Open Democratic Convention Would WorkThe Ezra Klein Show2024-02-213