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Jake Tapper
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Jake Tapper's book recommendations

Key facts

  • Jake Tapper has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of December 16, 2025.
  • Jake Tapper has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of December 16, 2025.
  • Those books came up in 3 episodes, as of December 16, 2025.
  • The book Jake Tapper has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Jake Tapper's own, as of December 16, 2025: Original Sin.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Jake Tapper aired on December 16, 2025.

Updated

Guest on Pod Save America, The Megyn Kelly Show · 2 books · 3 episodes across 2 podcasts

Jake Tapper has also written 7 books: see Books by Jake Tapper.

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Jake Tapper appears on, in one place, not just one.

Jacob Paul Tapper is an American journalist. He is the lead Washington anchor for CNN, hosts the weekday television news show The Lead with Jake Tapper, and co-hosts the Sunday morning public affairs program State of the Union. Jake Tapper appeared on Pod Save America to discuss his writing career and political coverage with host Tommy Vietor. During the conversation, he mentioned his previously published book The Outpost, which came out in 2012, and reflected on writing that non-fiction work about Afghanistan, noting that the project was very meaningful to him. On The Megyn Kelly Show, Tapper also discussed the creation and title of his book with Alex Thompson, referencing when they talked about doing the book around election day. Throughout his media appearances, Tapper spoke about his experiences as an author, the background of his literary projects, and his professional observations regarding modern political journalism and national security reporting.

Books Jake Tapper recommended or discussed

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  1. The Outpost

    Jake Tapper · Discussed · 2 episodes

    The Outpost by Jake Tapper is a non-fiction account detailing the harrowing experiences of American soldiers stationed at a remote and vulnerable combat outpost in Afghanistan.

    Discussed
    “I wrote The Outpost about Afghanistan. It came out in 2012. I'm sure you remember.”
    Pod Save America Even MAGA Is FED UP With Trump's DERANGED Bullsh*t 2025-12-16 Listen at 1:07:58
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Original Sin

    Tatha Wiley · Discussed · 1 episode

    Original Sin by Tatha Wiley is a non-fiction book examining political decline, media coverage, and the controversies surrounding political figures.

    Discussed
    “um some when Alex and I talked about doing the book uh I think the day before election day.”
    The Megyn Kelly Show Megyn Kelly's FULL Interview with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson - on t… 2025-05-31 Listen at 1:03
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Books by Jake Tapper

7 books Jake Tapper wrote, best known first. What podcasts say about them →

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Even MAGA Is FED UP With Trump's DERANGED Bullsh*tPod Save America2025-12-161
Megyn Kelly's FULL Interview with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson - on the Truth About Biden Cover-Up and "Original Sin" RevelationsThe Megyn Kelly Show2025-05-311
Jake Tapper Talks Honestly About Covering Trump and Why RFK Jr. Is DangerousPod Save America2023-06-221
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged The Hellfire Club
“i'm going to bring this back to the book and this is not because i want you to buy my book although i want you to buy my book um dear listener by the book by the book”
Pod Save America Zombie Correspondents’ Dinner. 2018-05-01
Plugged The Hellfire Club
“one of the things about the book is the title every title is uh the hellfire club available now at fine bookstores and amazon.com”
Pod Save America Zombie Correspondents’ Dinner. 2018-05-01