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Guest on Breaking Points · 3 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Norm Finkelstein appeared on Breaking Points to discuss various historical and political topics. During the conversations, he referenced several notable works of non-fiction. He mentioned William J. Lederer's The Ugly American to illustrate historical commentary on how citizens can be held accountable for the political actions and foreign policies carried out by their state. He also brought up Mark Lane's Rush to Judgment and Harold Weisberg's Whitewash while discussing the extensive history of literature and investigative writing surrounding the John F. Kennedy assassination, reflecting on the status and impact of bestselling books from that era. Through these references, Norm Finkelstein used established political and investigative literature to provide historical context and commentary on state accountability and the critical evaluation of official government reports.

Books recommended by Norm Finkelstein

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  1. Rush to Judgment

    Mark Lane · Discussed · 1 episode

    "Rush to Judgment" by Mark Lane is a prominent critique of the Warren Commission's findings regarding the assassination of President John F.

    Discussed
    “The most famous, which was in the best time bestseller list, if I believe, for quite a long time. When the bestseller meant something list meant something. Now it's nothing. It's just you purchase your name on it. Um was Mark Lane's Rush to Judgment.”
    Breaking Points Norm Finkelstein RESPONDS To Tucker Saying Trump Israel's "Slave" 2026-04-13 Listen at 31:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Ugly American

    William J. Lederer · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Ugly American by William J.

    Discussed
    “In the 1950s there was a book written It was either the 50s or the early 60s. It was called the ugly American and it was about how if the United States carries out in a certain way, don't be shocked if the citizens are being held accountable for the actions of that state and Americans are regarded as ugly.”
    Breaking Points Norm Finkelstein RESPONDS to Hasan Piker Outrage 2026-08-28 Listen at 8:14
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. WHITEWASH -the report on the Warren Report

    Harold Weisberg · Discussed · 1 episode

    Whitewash: The Report on the Warren Report by Harold Weisberg is a deeply critical investigation into the official government findings surrounding the assassination of President John F.

    Discussed
    “There was Harold Weisberg's Whitewash.”
    Breaking Points Norm Finkelstein RESPONDS To Tucker Saying Trump Israel's "Slave" 2026-04-13 Listen at 31:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Norm Finkelstein RESPONDS to Hasan Piker OutrageBreaking Points2026-08-281
Norm Finkelstein RESPONDS To Tucker Saying Trump Israel's "Slave"Breaking Points2026-04-132