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Every book Jimmy Dore recommended on podcasts
Jimmy Dore appears on various political and commentary podcasts, including Timcast IRL and The Joe Rogan Experience, where he frequently discusses literature touching on politics, economics, and personal reflection. Dore brings up Smedley Butler's War Is a Racket to examine the economic motives behind American military interventions and foreign policy. He also discusses Bill Maher's novel True Story, praising it as a great book and noting its content about the beginnings of modern comedy. In discussions regarding personal well-being and presence, Dore mentions Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now as a work that helps him stay present and enjoy the moment. Furthermore, Dore references Thomas Frank's What's the Matter with Kansas? while analyzing political critiques and discussing authors who scrutinize the political establishment and conservatism. Through these recommendations and discussions, Dore demonstrates a clear interest in socio-political commentary, historical critiques of militarism, contemporary humor history, and personal mindfulness literature, using these texts to frame his views on modern society and governance.
Books recommended by Jimmy Dore
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A New Earth
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual guide exploring how transcending ego-based consciousness is essential for personal and global transformation.
Discussed“and I listen this guy Eckhart Tolle a power of now”
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True Story
True Story by Bill Maher is a satirical novel written by the well-known comedian and television host, exploring the world of stand-up comedy and its colorful characters.
Discussed“I like Bill Maher I'd loved I read his book that he read about I wrote about calm and I bet you even know he had one it was it was really funny no no no the other novel it screwed Troost I think we had a true story story yeah That's a great book”
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War Is a Racket
War Is a Racket by Smedley Butler is a classic expose by a retired United States Marine Corps Major General detailing the economic motives and corporate corruption driving military conflicts.
Discussed“there's that book uh uh war is a racket by Smedley Butler I mean he talked about this in the 30s”
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What's the Matter with Kansas?
What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank is a political analysis examining the shift of working-class voters toward the Republican Party and the cultural grievances driving conservative populism.
Discussed“He wrote that book called what's the matter with Kansas which is examine what's wrong with conservatives and then he wrote a book called listen liberal which came out I think two years ago”
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Books Jimmy Dore wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Timcast IRL #716 Chris Cuomo Says He Was Going To Kill Everyone And Himself w/Jimmy Dore | Timcast IRL | 2023-02-16 | 1 |
| #1156 - Jimmy Dore | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-08-09 | 1 |
| #1078 - Jimmy Dore | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-02-13 | 2 |