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    Conversation with Authors P.J. O'Rourke and Dave Barry

    Authors and satirists P.J. O’Rourke (A Cry from the Middle) and Dave Barry (Lessons from Lucy) talked about their respective books. This was a virtual event hosted by the Miami Book Fair.

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    A Cry from the Far Middle

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his collection of essays on American history, economics, and culture. This virtual event was hosted by the Cato Institute.

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    Books by P.J. O'Rourke

    Book TV looked at books by political satirist P.J. O’Rourke.

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    None of My Business

    Satirist P.J. O’Rourke talked about American business, investment, and finance.

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    How the Hell Did This Happen?

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his book How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016, in which he reflects on the 2016 election.

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    Open Phones with P.J. O'Rourke

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his book Thrown Under the Omnibus: A Reader, in which he recalls his writing career. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

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    Thrown Under the Omnibus

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his book Thrown Under the Omnibus: A Reader, in which he recalls his writing career. He spoke with Morgan Entrekin.

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    The Dadly Virtues

    Jonathan Last, author of The Dadly Virtues: Adventures from the Worst Job You’ll Ever Love, and five contributors to the book, talked about the lessons they’ve learned from fatherhood and th…

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    The Seven Deadly Virtues

    Jonathan Last talked about the book he edited, The Seven Deadly Virtues: 18 Conservative Writers on Why the Virtuous Life is Funny as Hell, in which he brought together 18 conservative write…

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    Panel Discussion on Big Government

    Authors P.J. O’Rourke, Charles Murray, and John Allison, talked about the growth of the federal government. “Who Will Save Us from Big Government” was a panel at FreedomFest, an annual li…

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    Eat the Rich

    P.J. O’Rourke discussed his book Eat the Rich and the fascination Americans have with love, death, and money.

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    BookExpo Book and Author Luncheon

    A panel of authors talked about their books, as well as current events and other issues. Mr. Lamb moderated the discussion. Among the topics addressed were the role of religion in politics, …

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    The Skeptic: A Life of H. L. Mencken

    Terry Teachout talked about this biography The Skeptic: A Life of H. L. Mencken, published by Harper Collins. The book is a biography of the late American journalist and author and chronicl…

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    Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest

    This annual charity event featured comedy routines by Washington notables Senator Tom Daschle, former Secretary Dan Glickman, Cal Thomas, P.J. O’Rourke, Arianna Huffington, Judlyne Lilly, Ja…

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    25th Anniversary Dinner

    Several dignitaries spoke at the Cato Institute’s 25th anniversary celebration and the libertarian goals and ideals of the organization. The Milton Friedman liberty award was given to econom…

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    Writings of H.L. Mencken

    Guests examined the life and career of journalist H. L. Mencken. He became a reporter for the Baltimore Morning Herald and later joined the Baltimore Sun. He eventually became one of the mos…

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    Author Interview

    Mr. O’Rourke talked about the author H.L. Mencken and his writing. O’Rourke was the Cato Institute’s first Mencken Scholar.

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    The CEO of the Sofa

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his latest book, The CEO of the Sofa, published by Atlantic Monthly Press. The political humorist read passages from his book on cell phone usage, reading a satiri…

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    University Commencements

    Author, P.J. O’Rourke, talked to C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb about a graduation speech he delivered.

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    News Review

    P.J. O’Rourke talked about his experiences writing for Rolling Stone, as well as other current events and newspaper headlines. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail…

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