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If Books Could Kill

If Books Could Kill

Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

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The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
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If Books Could Kill - The 4-Hour Workweek

The 4-Hour Workweek

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09/21/23 • 56 min

Have you ever wanted to escape the grind and follow your dreams? This week we're discussing "The 4-Hour Workweek," which reveals that all you need is a plan, a willingness to take risks and a modestly sized fraud operation built on Third World labor.

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If Books Could Kill - The Game

The Game

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12/01/22 • 55 min

Neil Strauss's "The Game" aimed to teach any man how to hook up with beautiful women. All he needed was a little bit of sociopathy, a lot of misogyny and a fanny pack full of props.
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If Books Could Kill - Hillbilly Elegy

Hillbilly Elegy

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03/23/23 • 48 min

In 2016, J.D. Vance informally launched his political career with "Hillbilly Elegy," a memoir that blames the relative poverty of Appalachian and Rust Belt populations on their own culture. Despite its reactionary premise, mainstream and liberal press outlets were so enamored by the book that they accidentally made Vance a senator.

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If Books Could Kill - The Secret

The Secret

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01/12/23 • 42 min

Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" sold millions of copies based on a simple premise: All of science is fake and the only reason anything ever happens is because people manifest it by communicating with the universe.

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This week we're tackling Steven Pinker's 900 page dissection of the reasons why violence, torture and war have declined over the last 10,000 years. Was it an indeterminate mixture of politics, economics, technology and serendipity? Or did some European guys write some books that said murder was bad?
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FAQ

How many episodes does If Books Could Kill have?

If Books Could Kill currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does If Books Could Kill cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on If Books Could Kill?

The episode title 'Freakonomics' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on If Books Could Kill?

The average episode length on If Books Could Kill is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of If Books Could Kill released?

Episodes of If Books Could Kill are typically released every 11 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of If Books Could Kill?

The first episode of If Books Could Kill was released on Nov 2, 2022.

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One of my new favorite shows. I don’t always agree, but I appreciate the conversation

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May 21

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Love this show- humor and commentary is perfect!

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Nov 12

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A rational and fun look at airport bestsellers that promote pop science.

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