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Every book Ken Rogoff recommended on podcasts
Ken Rogoff appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss the current state and future prospects of America's financial empire and global economic standing. As part of his appearance, Rogoff shared a selection of literary recommendations with the host and audience. He began his list by highlighting a deeply personal choice, presenting the book Muppets in Moscow, which was written by his wife, Natasha Lance Rogoff. Rogoff explained to the audience that he had brought a copy as a present, noting that the work details the fascinating history behind the making of Sesame Street in Russia during the 1990s. He emphasized that his wife oversaw hundreds of artists during the complex production process involved in bringing the educational program to Russian television. Through this discussion, Rogoff directed attention toward a unique historical and cultural media project, blending his economic expertise with a proud recommendation of his wife's extensive creative endeavors.
Books recommended by Ken Rogoff
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Muppets in Moscow
Muppets in Moscow by Natasha Lance Rogoff is a behind-the-scenes account of the creation of the Russian adaptation of Sesame Street during the tumultuous political and economic landscape of the 1990s.
Recommended“Well, I have uh I have a few books to recommend, but I have to start out with my wife's book, Muppets in Moscow, which I've given you as a present about the making of Sesame Street in the 1990s, which she oversaw hundreds of uh artists uh the making of it in Russia.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is the Sun Setting on America’s Financial Empire? | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-05-02 | 1 |