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.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Larry Sabato on Hardball – October 28, 2010

On the October 28th episode of Hardball, a panel was convened to predict results from the upcoming election. One of the panelists was political scientist and professor Larry Sabato. His most recent book to be published in electronic format is his examination of the Constitution of the United States and changes that would balance out our power structures to be more equitable and appropriate to the modern age.

Buy A More Perfect Constitution by Larry J. Sabato from Amazon for the Kindle.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Graham Fuller on Morning Joe – October 25, 2010

On the October 25th episode of Morning Joe, the gang spoke with author Graham Fuller about his new book examining how the world might be different without Islam.

Buy A World Without Islam by Graham E. Fuller from Amazon for the Kindle.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Peter Navarro on The Dylan Ratigan Show – October 22, 2010

On the October 22nd episode of The Dylan Ratigan Show, professor and author Peter Navarro appeared to discuss whether China is the source of America’s job problems. His new book is about how to overhaul the tax system, increase business investment, slash government spending, control entitlements, and rebuild American manufacturing.

Buy Seeds of Destruction: Why the Path to Economic Ruin Runs Through Washington, and How to Reclaim American Prosperity by R. Glenn Hubbard and Peter Navarro from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook or from Powells for Nook, Sony Reader and more.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

John Brenkus on Morning Joe – October 21, 2010

On the October 21st episode of Morning Joe, the gang spoke with host of ESPN’s Sport Science and author John Brenkus. His new book is an examination of the upper limits of human sports performance, and explores what is the absolute fastest a human can run or highest jump, et al.

Buy The Perfection Point: Sport Science Predicts the Fastest Man, the Highest Jump, and the Limits of Athletic Performance by John Brenkus from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook or from the Kobo store.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Dana Milbank on The Last Word – October 20, 2010

On the October 20th episode of MSNBC’s The Last Word, staff writer and columnist for The Washington Post – Dana Milbank – appeared to talk about his new book. It covers the rise of Glenn Beck and the tea party movement as examples of our current outrage driven political climate.

Buy Tears of a Clown: Glenn Beck and the Tea Bagging of America by Dana Milbank from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Charles Ogletree on Andrea Mitchell Reports – October 20, 2010

On the October 20th episode of Andrea Mitchell Reports, scholar, law professor and author Charles Ogletree appeared. His most recent book is an examination of the arrest of his Harvard colleague Henry Louis Gates and what that says about law, policing and how race and class enter into it.

Buy The Presumption of Guilt: The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Race, Class and Crime in America by Charles Ogletree from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Stephen F. Cohen on Morning Joe – October 20, 2010

On the October 20th episode of Morning Joe, Russian scholar and author Stephen F. Cohen appeared to talk about his new book. It is an exploration of the aftermath of Josef Stalin’s reign in the USSR told through the stories of former prisoners returning to their homes from the gulags.

Buy The Victims Return by Stephen F. Cohen from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Robert Putnam and David Campbell on Morning Joe – October 19, 2010

On the October 19th episode of Morning Joe, Robert Putnam and David Campbell appeared to discuss their new book about religion in modern America and how it is dividing us.

Buy American Grace by Robert D. Putnam and David E Campbell from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Nicolle Wallace on The Rachel Maddow Show – October 19, 2010

On the October 19th episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, Rachel interviewed former Bush communications chief and senior advisor to the McCain campaign in 2008 Nicolle Wallace. Her new book is a novel of political intrigue that surrounds the first female President of the United States of America.

Buy Eighteen Acres by Nicolle Wallace from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Anne Kornblut on Andrea Mitchell Reports – October 18, 2010

On the October 18th episode of Andrea Mitchell Reports, White House correspondent for The Washington PostAnne Kornblut appeared to discuss the effect of women voters on the 2010 elections. Her new book is about the “glass ceiling” of women being elected President of the USA and what she feels it will take to get a woman elected to the office.

Buy Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and What It Will Take for a Woman to Win by Anne E. Kornblut from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook or from Powells for Nook, Sony Reader and more.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Dal Lamagna on The Dylan Ratigan Show – October 14, 2010

On the October 14 episode of The Dylan Ratigan Show, entrepreneur, activist and author Dal Lamagna discussed why some Americans are ceasing to look for jobs and turning to entrepreneurism instead. His new book is his story as a failed businessman and how the failures eventually gave him the lessons he needed to succeed in a big way.

Buy Raising Eyebrows: A Failed Entrepreneur Finally Gets it Right by Dal LaMagna from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Josh Gottheimer on Andrea Mitchell Reports – October 14, 2010

On the October 14th episode of Andrea Mitchell Reports, Andrea spoke with author Josh Gottheimer about his new book exploring President Obama’s speech writing process.

Buy Power in Words: The Stories behind Barack Obama’s Speeches, from the State House to the White House by Mary Frances Berry and Josh Gottheimer from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Phil Bredesen on Morning Joe – October 13, 2010

On the October 13th episode of Morning Joe, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen appeared to talk about rebuilding the nation’s healthcare system. His new book is about his history founding a managed health care company and getting his own state’s health care system back to fiscal health.

Buy Fresh Medicine by Phil Bredesen from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Gideon Rose on Morning Joe – October 12, 2010

On the October 12th episode of Morning Joe, the editor of Foreign Affairs magazine Gideon Rose appeared to talk about how the United States has handled the aftermath of all the wars since the early 20th century. His book is on exactly that topic as well.

Buy How Wars End by Gideon Rose from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Retired General Hugh Shelton on Morning Joe – October 12, 2010

On the October 12 episode of Morning Joe, Retired General Hugh Shelton appeared to discuss his new book, a discussion of wars and what exactly the USA is achieving with the war in Afghanistan.

Buy Without Hesitation: The Odyssey of an American Warrior by Hugh Shelton, Ronald Levinson and Malcolm McConnell from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Martin Fletcher on Hardball – October 8, 2010

On the October 8th episode of Hardball, NBC News correspondent Martin Fletcher appeared to talk about what can be done to get the Middle Eastern peace talks back on track. His new book is his story of walking the entire coastline of Israel and what that taught him about the country, its inhabitants and himself.

Buy Walking Israel: A Personal Search for the Soul of a Nation by Martin Fletcher from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Ari Berman on Morning Joe – October 7, 2010

The October 7th episode of Morning Joe featured columnist for The Nation and fellow of the Nation InstituteAri Berman. He was on to discuss his new book about the Democratic party – their history, where they are at currently and the forces that are trying to change the core values of the party.

Buy Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics by Ari Berman from Amazon for the Kindle or from Barnes and Noble for the Nook.


Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

  • Could not connect to Twitter

Tags

Archives