Steve Richards welcomes award-winning historian Richard Vinen to discuss The Last Titans, a compelling new look at Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, two extraordinary leaders whose influence continues to shape the world.

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Steve Richards welcomes author Pat Gaffey to discuss Bobby Rich: My Life in Your Radio, the inspiring biography of one of America's most beloved radio personalities. From Top 40's golden age to today's evolving broadcasting landscape, discover the incredible career, unforgettable stories, and lasting legacy of Bobby Rich.

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Lenny Shulman joins Speaking of Writers and the Keeneland Library Lecture Series to discuss his new book, A.P. Indy: Championship Racehorse and Breed-Shaping Sire.

From Belmont Stakes glory and Horse of the Year honors to becoming one of the most influential stallions in Thoroughbred history, A.P. Indy's story is one of perseverance, excellence, and lasting impact. Emmy Award-winning author and veteran racing journalist Lenny Shulman shares the remarkable journey of a horse whose legacy still shapes the sport today.

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As part of the Speaking of Writers America 250 Series, Steve Richards talks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky about her book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic.

The conversation explores how America's second president transformed the presidency, navigated the nation's earliest political crises, and established precedents that continue to influence presidents today.

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As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Harvard Law School professor Alexandra Natapoff joins Steve Richards to discuss America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance, a landmark essay collection co-edited with Guy-Uriel Charles.

Featuring contributions from more than 60 Harvard Law School scholars, the book explores executive power, democracy, economic inequality, technological disruption, race, accountability, and the future of American governance. An essential conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing the nation at this historic moment.

This is part of the Speaking of Writers America 250 series.

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America celebrated its 100th birthday with the largest event the nation had ever seen.

Author Fergus M. Bordewich joins Steve Richards to explore the remarkable story behind the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, the people who shaped it, and how the World's Fair became a turning point in American history.

A fascinating conversation for history lovers, readers, and anyone interested in America's past and future. This is part of The Speaking of Writers America 250 series. Subscribe for more episodes.

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Award-winning author Jim Rasenberger joins Steve Richards to discuss A Perfect Coincidence, an engaging new look at the remarkable friendship, rivalry, reconciliation, and extraordinary final chapter of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

Recorded as part of the Speaking of Writers America 250 Series, this conversation explores the enduring legacy of two Founding Fathers whose lives—and astonishing deaths—remain among the most compelling stories in American history.

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Historian Michael Auslin discusses National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, revealing the fascinating history behind America's most iconic founding document.

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As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, historian Robert G. Parkinson joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence. This is a part of The Speaking of Writers special America 250 series.

Rather than focusing on the Declaration's famous preamble, Parkinson takes readers inside the twenty-seven grievances that formed the heart of the document and explains why those complaints against King George III and the British government drove the colonies toward independence.

Discover the forgotten figures, political battles, and explosive events that shaped America's founding—and why many of those issues remain relevant today.

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Author E. Davis Enloe joins Steve Richards to discuss his debut novel, Into the Night Woods. Set in the North Carolina Appalachians, this powerful coming-of-age story follows two young friends navigating danger, loyalty, family struggles, and the search for refuge in a world that often lets them down.

Enloe shares the inspiration behind the novel, his writing journey, Appalachian storytelling traditions, and what he hopes readers take away from Boyd's unforgettable summer adventure.

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