Safire's Political Dictionary

William Safire appeared on on “The Book Guys” radio show to talk about the revised edition of his book Safire’s Political Dictionary, issued… read more

William Safire appeared on on “The Book Guys” radio show to talk about the revised edition of his book Safire’s Political Dictionary, issued in paperback by Oxford University Press. Former presidential speechwriter and political columnist William Safire presented his updated political dictionary. Originally published in 1968, Mr. Safire examines political language, defining such words as “axis of evil,” "Rumsfeld’s Rules," and “red/blue state.” During the discussion, the author answered questions from telephone callers. close

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Program ID:
202576-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Broadcast
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 24, 2008 | 9:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 27, 2009 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 24, 2008 | 9:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 25, 2008 | 1:03am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 25, 2008 | 9:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 25, 2008 | 3:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 01, 2008 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 27, 2009 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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