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Latest articles by Emily Heller

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Patrick Deneen recommends 3 books on the failure of liberalismPatrick Deneen recommends 3 books on the failure of liberalism
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The Gray Area

The author of Why Liberalism Failed identifies liberalism’s flaws on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
The Gray Area
Francis Fukuyama recommends 2 books on tribalism in politicsFrancis Fukuyama recommends 2 books on tribalism in politics
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The Gray Area

The author of Identity makes a case against identity politics on the Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
The Gray Area
Carol Anderson recommends 4 books on America’s broken political systemCarol Anderson recommends 4 books on America’s broken political system
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The Gray Area

The author of One Person, No Vote talks gerrymandering and voter suppression on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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Martha C. Nussbaum recommends 3 books about her political heroesMartha C. Nussbaum recommends 3 books about her political heroes
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The philosopher talks fear and politics on the Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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David French recommends books on partisanship, identity politics, and interplanetary civil warDavid French recommends books on partisanship, identity politics, and interplanetary civil war
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The National Review writer talks “The Great White Culture War” on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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Chris Bailey recommends 3 books on getting the most out of your timeChris Bailey recommends 3 books on getting the most out of your time
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The author of Hyperfocus talks productivity and attention on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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N.K. Jemisin recommends stories from fellow groundbreaking sci-fi authorsN.K. Jemisin recommends stories from fellow groundbreaking sci-fi authors
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The Hugo Award–winning author walks Ezra Klein through her process of world-building.

By Emily Heller
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Andrew Yang recommends 3 books on why the economy is failing Americans — and how to fix itAndrew Yang recommends 3 books on why the economy is failing Americans — and how to fix it
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Podcasts

The 2020 presidential candidate shares his vision for the future of work on the Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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Marcus Samuelsson recommends 3 books on his 2 great loves: soccer and cookingMarcus Samuelsson recommends 3 books on his 2 great loves: soccer and cooking
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Podcasts

The chef and host of No Passport Required talks creativity and diversity on The Ezra Klein Show.

By Emily Heller
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Zeynep Tufekci recommends 3 books on how technology shapes usZeynep Tufekci recommends 3 books on how technology shapes us
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On the Ezra Klein Show, the technosociologist talks YouTube, censorship, and our “ex-reality TV star” president.

By Emily Heller