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Every book James Telerico recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • James Telerico has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of January 13, 2026.
  • James Telerico has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of January 13, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of January 13, 2026.
  • The 3 books James Telerico has mentioned in the most episodes, as of January 13, 2026: Jesus and the Disinherited, Lonesome Dove and The Sabbath.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from James Telerico aired on January 13, 2026.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

James Telerico appears on discussion-based platforms such as The Ezra Klein Show, where he addresses contemporary politics, religious nationalism, and cultural history. During his appearance, Telerico shares a curated selection of his all-time favorite books spanning religion, fiction, and political science. He highlights Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's 'The Sabbath' as one of his absolute favorite books, comparing the spiritual practice of prayer to the Sabbath breaking into the routine of the week. For fiction, he recommends Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove', praising it as a beloved Texas classic that captures the regional spirit. In the realm of religious literature, Telerico recommends Howard Thurman's 'Jesus and the Disinherited', noting its resonance and Texas roots. Finally, in politics and sociology, he recommends 'The Upswing' by Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, which analyzes the historical shift from hyper-individualism toward communitarianism and community-focused civic engagement in American society.

Books James Telerico recommended or discussed

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  1. Jesus and the Disinherited

    Howard Thurman · Recommended · 1 episode

    Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman is a foundational text of the civil rights movement that examines the teachings of Jesus through the lived experience of the oppressed and marginalized.

    Recommended
    “my religious book and it also has a Texas connection. Uh it is Jesus and the disinherited by Howard Thurman.”
    The Ezra Klein Show James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra … 2026-01-13 Listen at 1:28:16
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Lonesome Dove

    Larry McMurtry · Recommended · 1 episode

    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a widely celebrated epic Western novel that follows former Texas Rangers on a cattle drive from the border of Texas to Montana.

    Recommended
    “my favorite book is Lonesome Dove by Larry McMerry. to be the most famous and beloved Texas classic.”
    The Ezra Klein Show James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra … 2026-01-13 Listen at 1:27:40
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Sabbath

    Abraham Joshua Heschel · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel is a profound theological exploration of time, sacred rest, and the spiritual dimensions of Judaism.

    Recommended
    “my one of my favorite books of all time is the Sabbath by Rabbi Hel”
    The Ezra Klein Show James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra … 2026-01-13 Listen at 14:27
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. The Upswing

    Robert D Putnam; Shaylyn Romney Garrett · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Upswing by Robert D. Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett is a sociological study that examines the historic shift in American society from an individualistic culture to a more communitarian ethos and back again over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

    Recommended
    “the political book and it's the upswing by Robert Putnham and his co-author I think her name is Shaylen uh Romney Garrett”
    The Ezra Klein Show James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra … 2026-01-13 Listen at 1:29:16
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein Show2026-01-134