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Every book Sarah McBride recommended on podcasts
Sarah McBride appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss politics, policy, and the challenges facing the left, offering thoughtful reflections on modern American governance and the cyclical nature of historical difficulties. During her appearance, she shared insightful book recommendations that have shaped her perspective on public leadership and history. First, McBride recommended Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, highlighting it as one of the very best books available on political leadership and understanding how to effectively foster public opinion change. She noted it as a personal favorite. Second, she recommended These Truths by Jill Lepore, a comprehensive one-volume history of the United States. McBride pointed to Lepore's work as a valuable resource that helps reinforce the reality that many of the intense political dynamics and challenges faced in the modern moment are not entirely unique, even when their specific details differ. Through these selections, McBride demonstrated a deep engagement with historical texts that illuminate the persistent patterns of American political life, leadership strategies, and the underlying forces driving public discourse across generations.
Books recommended by Sarah McBride
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Team of Rivals
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a historical work detailing Abraham Lincoln's political leadership and his strategy of appointing his former presidential rivals to his cabinet.
Recommended“So to this conversation, I think one of the best books on political leadership and understanding how to foster public opinion change is Team of Rivals by Doris Karns Goodwin. It's one of my favorite books.”
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These Truths
These Truths by Jill Lepore is a sweeping, critically acclaimed one-volume history of the United States that examines the nation's political, technological, and moral development.
Recommended“two, I've been reading over time, it's not new, um, these truths by Joe Laapora, one volume, history of the United States, which helps to reinforce that so many of the challenges and dynamics that we face in this moment are actually not unique, even if the specifics are, how cyclical our challenges are and our history is.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Sarah McBride on Why the Left Lost on Trans Rights | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-06-17 | 2 |