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Every book Simon Rosenberg recommended on podcasts
Simon Rosenberg appeared on The Ezra Klein Show in an episode titled ‘The Strongest Democratic Party That Any of Us Have Ever Seen’, where he discussed contemporary politics and recommended several impactful books. The first book he highlighted was Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny, a work he noted he had recently gone back to and reread, recommending it for its valuable perspective on resisting authoritarian narratives. Rosenberg also shared that he had just finished reading A New Deal for the World by Elizabeth Borgwardt, which he endorsed because it explores the historical roots of the modern Democratic Party alongside the significance of the four freedoms speech. For a lighter literary choice, Rosenberg recommended The Collector, the latest Gabriel Allon novel by Daniel Silva, mentioning that he is a big fan of Silva's work and enjoys these novels as a less weighty reading experience. Together, Rosenberg's recommendations span serious political analysis, historical examination, and engaging fiction, offering listeners a diverse array of reading material that reflects his professional insights into political strategy and his personal tastes in storytelling.
Books recommended by Simon Rosenberg
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A New Deal for the World
A New Deal for the World by Elizabeth Borgwardt is a historical examination of the origins and global implications of the famous four freedoms speech and the framing of international human rights.
Recommended“I just finished a book called a new deal for the World by Elizabeth borgart”
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On Tyranny
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder is a concise handbook of twenty lessons from the twentieth century designed to warn against the perils of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms.
Recommended“the second book that I just went back and have been rereading is on tyranny by Timothy Snyder”
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The Collector
The Collector by Daniel Silva is a suspenseful thriller featuring the recurring art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon.
Recommended“the third book a little bit less weighty was you know I'm a big fan of Daniel silvas and his latest Gabriel Wan book The Collector”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| ‘The Strongest Democratic Party That Any of Us Have Ever Seen’ | The Ezra Klein Show | 2024-01-25 | 3 |