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Tulsi Gabbard's books and book recommendations
Across 4 podcasts. Every show Tulsi Gabbard appears on, in one place — not just one.
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and U.S. Army officer who served as the eighth Director of National Intelligence (DNI) from 2025 to 2026. She previously served as U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004. Gabbard was a member of the Democratic Party until 2022, after which she became independent before joining the Republican Party in 2024. Appearing on various podcasts, Gabbard recommended Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt's The Coddling of the American Mind when discussing the negative impacts of social media on young people. She also mentioned James Clapper's book regarding Dick Cheney and the Iraq war, praised Matt Taibbi's audiobook Hate Inc., discussed her own book For Love of Country while addressing national issues and President Biden's speech, and referenced Sun Tzu's The Art of War to illustrate the necessity of understanding one's opposition. Furthermore, she discussed Juan Mascaró's translation of The Bhagavad Gita on the Lex Fridman Podcast, emphasizing its universal and timeless truths.
Books by Tulsi Gabbard
Books recommended by Tulsi Gabbard
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The Coddling of the American Mind
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt examines how modern safetyism and social media culture are impacting the psychological resilience of younger generations.
Recommended“His book uh The Coddling of the American Mind is a great one.”
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Several distinct books were discussed across various podcast episodes without a single unified theme, highlighting diverse topics from personal trauma recovery and philosophy to secular ideologies and journalism.
Discussed“James Clapper wrote in his book about how Dick Cheney was telling the intelligence community, I need you to come up with intelligence basically that will just create the narrative for us to go to war with Iraq.”
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Brazil
Brazil by Donna Bailey and Anna Sproule provides an educational and historical overview of the South American nation, covering its geography, culture, and development.
Discussed“Did you read Donna Brazil's book I didn't read the whole book I heard I got a excerpt excerpts from it and of it I was shocked that they conspired to have Hillary win the primaries I was more shocked that more people weren't outraged yeah”
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For Love of Country
For Love of Country by Tulsi Gabbard is a political memoir detailing the author's disillusionment with the Democratic Party and her subsequent decision to leave it.
Discussed“and I talk about this in my book he did the exact opposite”
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Hate Inc
Hate Inc.
Discussed“yeah i uh when i i'm in the middle of matt tybee's book hate inc which is i haven't read it yet it's very good although i sent him a a message today i'm like why don't you read your own books because i'm listening to the audio book and it's something these are always best when the author reads”
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The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise on strategy, tactical awareness, and understanding adversaries that continues to guide modern readers in various fields.
Discussed“this is like the basic sunzu Art of War”
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The Bhagavad gita
Discussed“The Bhagavad Gita, a central scripture from India, literally means 'Song of God.'”
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Appearances
Other mentions (11: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Joining me today is the author of the new book, "For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind," Tulsi Gabbard. Did you write this book for me? I thought you would like that title, Dave.”
“I talk about this in my book, but he did the exact opposite. That might have been the most divisive speech I've ever heard in my life. That was one of many lost opportunities.”
“I'm on the road constantly, and I'm talking to people, whoever will listen at events and on different media platforms. It's what I focused on in my book, 'For Love of Country.' The truth about what is happening in our country, the experiences I had in the Democratic Party that caused me to leave the party, and understanding that there”
“It's what I I focused on in my book for love of country.”
“I devote an entire chapter to this issue in my book "For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind," going into the detail of some of the things we've talked about”
“I devote an entire chapter to this issue in my book "For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind," going into the detail of some of the things we've talked about...”
“Although I was a long-time Democrat and even ran for president in 2020, I now identify as an independent, having written a book detailing my ideological journey that led to this choice.”
“In my book, I delve into these issues and more, emphasizing how the Democratic Party has become consumed by power, willing to undermining our democracy, freedom, and Republic—all to absorb greater influence.”
“The book, the book details why after 20 or so years as a member of the Democratic Party, I decided to leave, and it goes through my experiences...”
“the name of my book is for love of country leave the Democrat Party behind specifically and very directly pointing to those who pose the greatest threat to our democracy to our freedom to our security and our ability to live in peace right now”
“My position before I wrote my book was 20 weeks. Because at that point, we know that the fetus can feel pain. Now there's actually a little evidence that it's closer to 18 weeks. But then in my book, I took the first trimester position which is about 12 weeks in effect. And I talk about, I concede that I”