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- LUNDEN ROBERTS: Hunter Biden, Pregnancy and the Presidency
Back in 2018 and during the throes of his addiction, Hunter Biden fathered a child with a woman from Arkansas, called Lunden Roberts.
Despite a DNA test unequivocally confirming he was the father, the Biden family are yet to meet her in person - and the president and first lady only acknowledged their granddaughter last year following criticism in the mainstream media.
Roberts has a new book coming out later this month, and spoke to me about her experience of the pregnancy that was politicised the moment it became public.
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38 min - LAILA MICKELWAIT: Takedown, Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub For Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking
Pornhub has been one of the top 10 most popular websites in the world - with as many as 130 million daily visitors.
At least 6.8 million videos are uploaded to the site annually - but what if I told you that amongst that content there were thousands of trafficking and underage victims?
Laila Mickelwait's recently published book, Takedown, breaks down the cost of profit in porn, and is already on the bestseller list - after listening to our chat I hope you'll understand why.
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36 min - JESSICA WAITE: The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards
In November 2015, Jessica Waite's life was turned upside down when her husband Sean died suddenly. They shared a son together and had been life partners for twenty years.
But within days of his passing her life was turned upside down once again, when she learned she was not just mourning his loss, but the loss of the marriage she thought they had shared.
Jessica's newly released memoir, The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards, is witty, candid, and deeply personal. We had a wonderful chat about her journey through paralysing grief, anger, despair and betrayal.
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27 min - MAUREEN CALLAHAN: 'Ask Not, The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed'
One of the most quoted lines in American history is from President John F Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. 'Ask not, what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'
In this explosive new book, 'Ask Not', Maureen Callahan examines the legacy of the Kennedy family through the lens of numerous women - both in and out of the family - and tells their harrowing tales. This book has raised eyebrows, divided opinion and sparked debate about America's most famous political dynasty.
Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Carolyn Bassett - the late wife of JFK Jr - are the famous faces that grace the cover of this book, but in our conversation we also explored the experiences of women whose names you might not be as familiar with. Of course, in this current political climate, I couldn't miss the opportunity to also speak with her about the complex impact of the family's legacy today, including RFK Jr bid for the presidency.
Though it was a wide ranging conversation, and Maureen answered EVERYTHING I put to her, our chat barely scratches the surface on the allegations brought forward in this book. I hope you'll have a listen to this episode, and as always, decide for yourself what to think.
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34 min - KATRIONA O'SULLIVAN: Poor
A few weeks ago, I asked on Instagram what people's favourite memoir was and an extraordinary number of people mentioned a book called 'Poor' by Katriona O'Sullivan.
The book made me laugh, it made me cry, and most of all it made me think everyone - EVERYONE - should read it.
After listening to my chat with Katriona, I think you'll see why. Enjoy.
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32 min - DICK LEHR: Whitey Bulger, Boston & The FBI
Following the death of Osama bin Laden, an Irish-American criminal called James 'Whitey' Bulger became number 1 on the FBI's most wanted list. The myth of Whitey Bulger even loosely inspired Jack Nicholson's character in the classic movie, The Departed. I spoke with author and journalist Dick Lehr about the stunning story he broke about Bulger while working on The Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' team, and the book 'Black Mass' which he wrote about the notorious criminal.
PLEASE NOTE: Apologies about the echo at times. Hope you can forget it is even there!
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25 min - CONOR NILAND: The Racket, The Realities of Professional TennisConor Niland is a former tennis professional whose new book, The Racket, documents in raw detail his experience as a player ranked 129 in the world. With Wimbledon back on our screens, it's that time of year again where everyone loves tennis - but this book provides rare insight into the realities of the sport far from centre court. Niland is brutally honest, funny and real throughout, never afraid to poke fun at himself or reflect honestly on his mistakes. Those familiar with my page know I'm no sporty spice, but I thoroughly enjoyed our chat and hope you enjoy listening!
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26 min - SARA GLASS: Kissing Girls on ShabbatDr Sara Glass is the author of a newly published and powerful memoir called 'Kissing Girls on Shabbat'. Born and raised in a devout Hasidic community in Brooklyn, Glass knew for sure by the age of 32 that she was gay. For those who might be skeptical about listening, thinking 'how can I relate to a gay, Jewish woman?' Trust me. While this book documents her journey through religious identity and sexual orientation, it also takes a deeply personal look at other universal topics - such as family trauma, grief, divorce and mental health. There's even a comparison drawn to how Hasidic women and Irish women - during the height of the Catholic Church's influence - were treated at vulnerable moments, such as after childbirth. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think!
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29 min - JUSTIN SCHECK: Blood & Oil, Saudi Arabia and the Crown PrinceJustin Scheck is an investigative reporter and the co-author of the best selling book, Blood & Oil. We spoke all about his research on Saudi Arabia and the country's crown prince and de facto leader, Mohammed bin Salman. Blood & Oil was the first book I read this year, and I absolutely adored it. With at least 7,000 Saudi princes and a de facto leader who could potentially rule the country for decades, this book is not one to be missed!
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33 min - BILL BROWDER: Red Notice, Putin and the Magnitsky ActBill Browder is the best selling author of two books, Red Notice and Freezing Order. In them, he documents his time in Russia, the killing of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, and what led to him becoming one of President Putin's most outspoken critics. We spoke about all of this, plus the war in Ukraine and the impact of sanctions.
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