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Robert Merry, longtime editor-in-chief and CEO of Congressional Quarterly, talked about U.S. presidential history, Congress, and the current state of American politics. He is the author of several…

Eddie Glaude, chair of the African American Studies program at Princeton University, talked about race and politics in America as well as the relevance of the late author James Baldwin in the age of…

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of In Depth, Book TV played highlights from past shows and took viewer calls and comments. We also talked with authors who have appeared on In Depth as…

Harvard University Professor Jill Lepore discussed popular and lesser-known stories from American history going back to the founding of the country. Professor Lepore’s many books include,…

Author and Faith and Freedom Coalition founder Ralph Reed talked about the influence of Christians in American politics and discussed why they should support the re-election of President…

Retired Admiral James Stavridis talked about his naval career, global security, and leadership. Admiral Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander for Global Operations at NATO, is the…

Wes Moore, a U.S. Army combat veteran and Rhodes Scholar, talked about the fate of African-Americans living in our inner cities and the 2015 uprising in Baltimore, his birthplace, following…

Christopher Buckley talked about his life, work, and career. Topics included his parents, his father’s life and work, the Catholic faith, his White House experiences, writing political satire,…

Book TV’s In Depth 2018 Fiction Edition continued with Colson Whitehead, author of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning novel, The Underground Railroad. His other works of fiction include “The…

John Updike talked about his life and career and responded to viewer comments and questions. Through his written work, Mr. Updike has been commenting for decades on American culture and politics.…

Christopher Hitchens was interviewed about his life, his career, and his body of writing. Topics included his religious and political opinions. He responded to viewer telephone calls and…

Doris Kearns Goodwin was interviewed about her life and work. The author spoke about her work with President Lyndon B. Johnson, the impact of historical events, and life as a fan of the Brooklyn…

Joanne Freeman talked about her books and answered viewer questions. Her books include The Field of Blood, Affairs of Honor, and The Essential Hamilton.

Book TV’s In Depth 2018 Fiction Edition continued with bestselling novelist Walter Mosley. Mr. Mosley is the author of over 40 books, including Devil in a Blue Dress, Fearless Jones, and…

Book TV’s In Depth 2018 Fiction Edition continued with bestselling author Jodi Picoult. She talked about her life and career and responded to viewer comments and questions. Her books include My…

Professor Toni Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize and was the first black American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. She is a professor of humanities at Princeton University. She…

Author and American Enterprise Institute scholar Yuval Levin talked about U.S. political history and the political divide in the country today. He is the author of The Great Debate," "The…

Book TV’s In Depth 2018 Fiction Edition continued with bestselling novelist Brad Thor. Mr. Thor is the author of many thrillers, including The Lions of Lucern, Blowback, and his latest, Spy Master,…

Book TV’s In Depth 2018 Fiction Edition continued with military historical fiction author Jeff Shaara. Mr. Shaara’s 15 novels tell the military history of America from the American…

Lee Edwards talked about his books and took viewer questions. His books include The Conservative Revolution, Goldwater, and Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty.