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Every book John Papola recommended on podcasts

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  • John Papola has recommended or discussed 1 book on podcasts, as of October 30, 2026.
  • John Papola has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 30, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 30, 2026.
  • The book John Papola has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 30, 2026: The Forgotten Man.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from John Papola aired on October 30, 2026.

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Guest on Timcast IRL · 1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

John Papola is a documentary filmmaker, director, and producer who has worked extensively on economic and educational video projects. On an episode of Timcast IRL titled "Ilhan IS COOKED, Biden DOJ COVERED UP Ilhan Marriage Fraud, CHARGING MAY BE SOON", which aired on October 30, 2026, John Papola recommended the book The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes. During a discussion concerning the New Deal and its broader economic effects, John Papola brought up the title to provide historical context on the era. He noted that the publication offers a very deep history of the subject matter while remaining remarkably accessible to the general reader. John Papola explained that the author successfully lays out complex historical events in a format that is very readable, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the period in greater depth. His recommendation highlighted the book's ability to combine rigorous historical research with an engaging and approachable narrative style for audiences interested in economic history and government policy.

Books recommended by John Papola

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  1. The Forgotten Man

    Amity Shlaes · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes is a historical nonfiction book that re-examines the causes and prolonged duration of the Great Depression, offering a critical look at government intervention and economic policies during the era.

    Recommended
    “There's a good book for you though on this. It's the Forgotten Man by Amity Schles. What's up? Basically, she lays out, it's really deep history but it's very readable.”
    Timcast IRL Ilhan IS COOKED, Biden DOJ COVERED UP Ilhan Marriage Fraud, CHARGING M… 2026-10-30
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Ilhan IS COOKED, Biden DOJ COVERED UP Ilhan Marriage Fraud, CHARGING MAY BE SOON w/ Dad Saves AmericaTimcast IRL2026-10-301