Harvard University science theoretical physicist Avi Loeb argued for the possibility of intelligent life beyond earth and theorized what first contact might look like. This video was provided by the Smithsonian Associates.
The Catholic Information Center's Mary Eberstadt talked about the legacy of the sexual revolution in America and the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. This event was hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women in Herndon, Virginia.
Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins chronicled the life and political career of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City sponsored this event.
Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression president Greg Lukianoff argued that the right to free speech is being threatened by cancel culture. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch.
Cardiologist Jag Singh explained how digital sensors and artificial intelligence will change the practice of medicine. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Friot discussed his book on Cold War history and how it explains current U.S.-Russia relations. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins chronicled the life and political career of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City sponsored this event.
Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression president Greg Lukianoff argued that the right to free speech is being threatened by cancel culture. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch.
Baylor College of Medicine professor Peter Hotez discussed his book "The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science," a critical take on the anti-vaccine movement in America. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Author and former Defense Department spokeswoman Torie Clarke discussed how she went from a career in politics to starting a podcast focusing on her love of books. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Bloomberg News reporter Lauren Grush ("The Six") and astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance ("Starstruck") talked about the advancements of women in the fields of science and technology. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Political direct mail pioneer Richard Viguerie, author of "Go Big," talked about his career and discussed how Republicans can use his marketing strategies to attract donors and supporters. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held this year in Memphis.
Wall Street Journal reporters Camerson McWhirter ("American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15") and Vanity Fair contributing editor Jeff Sharlet ("The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War") talked about U.S. domestic security and the Second Amendment. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Emory University professor Dan Sinykin discussed the late novelist Cormac McCarthy and how his career was nurtured by the publishing industry. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
Former Washington Post executive editor Martin Baron ("Collision of Power") and University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck ("The Shadow Docket") discussed the impact of power, politics, and the Supreme Court on American citizens. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
University of Texas history professor Seth Garfield ("Guaraná") and science journalist Rachel Nuwer ("I Feel Love") talked about the impact of that mind-altering substances like caffeine and MDMA have on society. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle discussed digital libraries, legal disputes over electronic book lending and copyright laws. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news.
Human rights activist Ernest McMillan ("Standing") and Clark Atlanta University African American studies professor Daniel Black ("Black on Black") talked about the struggle for racial equality in America from the 1960s to today. This event was part of the 2023 Texas Book Festival in Austin.
Cardiologist Jag Singh explained how digital sensors and artificial intelligence will change the practice of medicine. This event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
