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Every book Henry Farrell recommended on podcasts
Henry Farrell contributes to discussions on political science, international hegemony, and social structures through his appearances on programs like The Ezra Klein Show. When concluding his interviews, Farrell frequently shares thoughtful book recommendations that shed light on human behavior, political systems, and economic history. Among his recommended texts is Timur Kuran's Private Truths, Public Lies, which Farrell utilized to explain how political society and authoritarian regimes often function as collective action problems driven by preference falsification. He has also recommended Mary Bridges's historical work Dollars and Dominion, featuring it prominently among his top choices during a discussion on American hegemony. Furthermore, Farrell recommended The Score, a newly released book by author Elle Kennedy, showcasing an eclectic taste that bridges dense political economy and popular contemporary fiction. Together, these selections reflect Farrell's deep engagement with the mechanics of political conformity, economic dominion, and contemporary narrative culture.
Books recommended by Henry Farrell
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Dollars and Dominion
Dollars and Dominion by Mary Bridges is a historical work examining the complexities of American hegemony, international finance, and economic power structures.
Recommended“It's by a woman a historian called Mary Bridges called dollars and Dominion.”
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Private Truths, Public Lies
Private Truths, Public Lies by Timur Kuran is a prominent sociological study examining how individuals conceal their true beliefs due to social pressures and how these aggregated private preferences shape large-scale societal shifts and political regimes.
Recommended“It's a book by a guy called Timmer Kuran who's a somewhat conservative libertarian professor in Duke called private truths public lies.”
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The Score
The Score by Elle Kennedy is a popular contemporary romance novel that explores themes of sports, college life, and romance.
Recommended“And the final book is a book by Tinuan which has just come out called the score.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Truth About American Hegemony | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2026-01-27 | 4 |