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Author, Harvard University professor, and historian Annette Gordon-Reed talked about American presidents, slavery, and emancipation. Her books include the Pulitzer Prize-winning The…

Science writer and author Harriet Washington talked about the history of the use and misuse of science and medicine in the United States. She is the author of Deadly Monopolies, Medical…

Historian and Ronald Reagan biographer Craig Shirley talked about the modern American conservative movement and its legacy today. Along with his books on President Reagan, Mr. Shirley has also…

Military historian, author, and former Daily Telegraph (UK) editor-in-chief Max Hastings discussed his more than two dozen books on wars going back to World War I. Mr. Hastings is the…

Elizabeth Kolbert, bestselling author and staff writer for the New Yorker, talked about environmental issues, including global warming and the impact that humans are having on nature. She…

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…