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Every book Tim Walz recommended on podcasts
Tim Walz appeared on The Ezra Klein Show for an in-depth interview discussing governance, politics, and personal influences. During the conversation, Governor Walz reflected on several literary works that have shaped his perspective or left a lasting impression on him. He recommended Command and Control by Eric Schlosser, highlighting its detailed examination of a historical nuclear accident at Damascus and noting its engaging narrative style. Additionally, Walz expressed a nostalgic connection to W. Somerset Maugham's novel The Razor's Edge, mentioning that he still revisits a copy belonging to his mother. Beyond his recommendations, Walz critically discussed J.D. Vance's memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Drawing from his own background, Walz took direct offense at the book's portrayal of rural Americans, asserting that the population described in the text represents his own people and arguing that the book fails to accurately depict them. Through these selections and critiques, Walz illustrated how literature intersects with his personal history, political philosophy, and views on American regional identity.
Books recommended by Tim Walz
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Evolution, Creationism, and the Battle to Control America's Classrooms
Evolution, Creationism, and the Battle to Control America's Classrooms by Michael Berkman and Eric Plutzer examines the ongoing controversies surrounding science education in public schools.
Recommended“uh if you don't want to sleep read command and control by Eric sler It's about the nuclear accident at Damascus”
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Statement of Admiral Eric T. Olson, U.S. Navy Commander United States Special Operations Command Before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Posture of Special Operations Forces, March 24, 2008
The complex subject matter of military command, government oversight, and artistic expression has occasionally drawn diverse commentary across various digital audio programs.
Recommended“uh if you don't want to sleep read command and control by Eric sler It's about the nuclear accident at Damascus”
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The Razor's Edge
The Razor's Edge by W.
Recommended“uh razer's Edge I I still go back to to Mom's Razor's Edge”
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Hillbilly Elegy
J.D.
Discussed“This is where I get I take offense to JD Vance and in hillbilly El those are my people”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Walz Is Kamala Harris’ V.P. Pick. Watch Our Interview With Him. | The Ezra Klein Show | 2024-08-02 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“people aren't sitting around in the bar talking about banning uh you know Animal Farm they're sitting in the bar talking about how expensive Child Care is and how we going to get it”