Lewis Black on Countdown – November 4, 2010

On the November 4th episode of Countdown, author and comedian Lewis Black appeared to discuss Sarah Palin’s new commercial and discuss what he thinks America would be like with her as President. In his new book he takes his signature jaundiced look at Christmas and the commercial spasm that it has become.

Buy I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas by Lewis Black from Amazon for the Kindle.


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Matt Taibbi on Countdown – November 4, 2010

On the November 4th episode of Countdown, author and journalist Matt Taibbi appeared to talk about the relationship between the Tea Party and the broader Republican Party. His new book is an examination of the financial meltdown of 2008 with a stronger point of view than most we link. He refers to the culprits as “grifters” and calls them out for their malfeasance even as he chronicles it.

Buy Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America by Matt Taibbi from Amazon for the Kindle.


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Bill Richardson on Countdown – November 3, 2010

On the November 3rd episode of Countdown, outgoing New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson appeared to discuss the Latino voting patterns in the western US. His most recent book is a memoir of his experience as a soldier in the Korean War, including his time as a P.O.W.

Buy Valleys of Death: A Memoir of the Korean War by Bill Richardson and Kevin Maurer from Amazon for the Kindle.


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Robert Reich on Countdown – October 5, 2010

On the October 5th episode of Countdown, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich appeared to talk about the house fire that was allowed to burn after a local fee was unpaid, and what that bodes for current thinking about government. His new book explores income inequality and how he feels that has led to structural flaws in our economy that threaten future stability.

Buy Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future by Robert B. Reich from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook or from Powells for Nook, Sony Reader and more.


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Leonard Mlodinow on Countdown – September 9, 2010

On the September 9th episode of Countdown, physicist and author Leonard Mlodinow appeared to talk about the new book he co-authored with Stephen Hawking, in which they discuss the origins of the universe.

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Melissa Harris-Lacewell on Countdown – August 23, 2010

On the August 23rd episode of Countdown, Professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell appeared to talk about the protests in Lower Manhattan over the weekend by supporters and opponents of the Lower Manhattan Community Center.

Buy Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought by Melissa Victoria Harris-Lacewell from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook or from Powells for Nook, Sony Reader and more.


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Jim Moret on Countdown – July 20, 2010

On the July 20th episode of Countdown, LA journalist and author Jim Moret was on to discuss the Lindsey Lohan trial and sentencing. His newest book is an examination of the preciousness of life in the context of his personal struggles with suicidal feelings.

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Richard Clarke on Countdown – July 19, 2010

On the July 19th episode of Countdown, Keith Olbermann talked with security expert and author Richard Clarke about whether broad knowledge about USA intelligence operations represents a security risk. Clarke is currently Chairman of Good Harbor Consulting, and has been a long time public servant in the State Department across many presidential administrations. His newest book examines the current USA state of preparation for cyber attacks.

Buy Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do About It by Richard A. Clarke from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


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