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Every book Liam Donovan recommended on podcasts
Liam Donovan shares recommendations and insights on the podcast The Ezra Klein Show, where he analyzes political and economic shifts. During his appearance, he discussed Patrick McGee's book 'Apple and China', which he found particularly interesting from industrial policy, foreign policy, and national security standpoints. Additionally, Liam Donovan recommended 'The Frackers' by Gregory Zuckerman to help readers understand the evolution and revolution of American energy dominance. He highlighted how the book captures the shift from a scarcity mindset in the 2000s to the United States becoming the leading producer of natural gas. Through these selections, Donovan points audiences toward works that unpack complex global markets, industrial systems, and large-scale geopolitical developments, reflecting his focus on structural economic forces and strategic national resources.
Books recommended by Liam Donovan
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Apple in China
Apple in China by Patrick McGee is a detailed examination of Apple's manufacturing footprint and supply chain evolution in Asia.
Recommended“Patrick McGee's, uh, Apple and China, uh, I found just very interesting from an industrial policy standpoint, from a foreign policy standpoint, from a national security standpoint.”
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The Frackers
The Frackers by Gregory Zuckerman is a nonfiction account detailing the relentless pursuit of shale oil and gas that transformed America's energy landscape and shifted global power dynamics.
Recommended“I think the frackers is really interesting for understanding our energy dominance uh you know evolution and revolution. Um, I think the the watching us go from a scarcity mindset in the 2000s when I started my career to being the Saudi Arabia of natural gas.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| This is How Democrats Could Retake the Senate | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2026-05-29 | 2 |