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Whatever is happening in the news right now, there's a book diving deep into the topic. As a journalist I love following the latest headlines, but wanted to take my depth of knowledge to the next level. Join me as I speak to experts - mostly authors - on the topics they have spent extensive time researching and reporting on. The topics may vary, but the conversational tone stays the same.
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07/04/24 • 25 min
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ANDREW LOWNIE: Lord Mountbatten
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10/22/24 • 33 min
Lord Mountbatten was a great grandson of Queen Victoria and an uncle of Prince Philip. During his marriage to Countess Edwina, he famously said they spent all their married lives "getting into other people's beds".
In 1979, he was murdered by the IRA off the coast of Sligo in one of the most significant moments of The Troubles.
Yet, decades after his death, he made headlines once again in 2022, when a man accused him of sexually abusing him when was an 11-year-old boy.
Author Andrew Lownie has written the most comprehensive biography of this complex figure, and was generous enough to chat with me about his research.
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10/29/24 • 37 min
Rashid Khalidi is the author of a bestselling book called 'The Hundred Years' War on Palestine' - looking at the tumultuous century from the Balfour declaration in 1917 up until 2017.
This book is not just a historical overview - it is also a deeply personal look at the author's family roots in the region.
We spoke about his perspectives - as a Palestinian, an American, and a historian - on everything from the establishment of Israel, the unwavering bond it shares with America, and the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people, particularly those in Gaza.
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TRUMP WINS THE ELECTION
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11/06/24 • 24 min
Donald Trump is on his way back to the White House, and I thought it warranted a special overview.
Normally I chat to an author on this podcast about the book they've written - but I felt there is so much content, and so much information out there since Donald Trump was announced the winner of the election - that I felt the best use of an episode today would be to almost filter through the most helpful information I've come across.
It looks at where the latest developments, historical context, where Trump's legal challenges currently stand, Biden's legacy, and an insight into what diplomacy might look like for a second Trump term.
No matter how you feel about this election, let's be real - it's going to be discussed at your work, with your friends, in social settings etc over the coming days and weeks.
I have no interest in telling anyone how to feel today, I only care that I'm a helpful source of impartial analysis and context - so I hope you find today's episode helpful.
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09/17/24 • 36 min
It is a gripping story of family dynasties, abuse of power, corruption, cover ups and murder.
While on trial for the 2021 murders of his wife and son - Maggie and Paul - Alex Murdaugh spoke of the 'tangled web we weave'.
Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has masterfully untangled that web in her new book, The Devil at His Elbow, and - as someone who followed every detail of this case - I could not get over just how much I learned reading this book.
I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I appreciated chatting with Valerie.
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09/10/24 • 38 min
David McWilliams hosts one of the most successful podcasts in Ireland - and it also happens to be my favourite.
I had the privilege and pleasure of chatting to him this week about his new book called Money - A Story of Humanity.
It is not a book about how to become an economist (I'm relieved to report), but rather a fascinating history book, exploring the idea of money and its impact on society.
If you've any interest in the underlying message of The Wizard of Oz, where the name for The Dixie Chicks comes from, or just how close Hitler came to destabilising the British economy, this might just be the episode for you!
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09/03/24 • 31 min
Out of 7,000 people who participated in my recent Instagram polls - 83% do not believe Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, just under half (49%) feel Diana, Princess of Wales, could have been murdered, and a third think it is possible JFK was killed by the CIA.
I spoke with Jesselyn Cook about her book, 'The Quiet Damage', which takes a look at the world of Q Anon and conspiracy theories, and the impact they have had on American families and US politics in particular.
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08/27/24 • 32 min
Back in 2021, reporter Alex Thompson signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to write a book about President Biden, which was expected to be published ahead of the election in November.
Not busy enough, he was also a journalist covering the White House for Axios - and one of the few reporting on the growing concerns about the president's age and ability, particularly when it came to a possible second term.
But then, back in March - and long before the infamous June debate - Simon & Schuster announced the book deal was off.
While his research is yet to be published, I spoke with Alex about this extraordinary chapter in his career.
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08/20/24 • 30 min
In August 2014, the world was shocked and appalled by the brutal murder of James Foley.
An American journalist, Foley was captured by ISIS in 2012 and ultimately beheaded on camera - with the barbaric execution uploaded to the internet.
Ten years on, I spoke with his mother Diane about her extraordinary strength and compassion, even towards those who inflicted so much pain on her family.
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07/09/24 • 24 min
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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How many episodes does BOOKED IN have?
BOOKED IN currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does BOOKED IN cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Biography, Geopolitics, Book Review, Podcasts, Current Affairs, Book and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on BOOKED IN?
The episode title 'SATHNAM SANGHERA: Empireland' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on BOOKED IN?
The average episode length on BOOKED IN is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of BOOKED IN released?
Episodes of BOOKED IN are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of BOOKED IN?
The first episode of BOOKED IN was released on May 26, 2024.
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