Have You Not Read with Jonathan Burdett

Jonathan Burdett

Exploring history and biography through thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors, journalists, economists, and historians. Join me as I uncover the individuals, ideas, events, and institutions that shaped our world, for better and for worse, one book at a time. haveyounotread.substack.com

  1. Sep 29

    The Brothers with Stephen Kinzer

    Hi Folks - today’s guest was Stephen Kinzer, journalist, historian, professor and author of The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War. In this episode, we talk about the infamous Dulles Brothers: the power they wielded, the governments they overthrew, the hubris they displayed, and the lessons we can draw from it. Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

    The Brothers with Stephen Kinzer

  2. Sep 4

    Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times with Kenneth Whyte

    Hi Folks - today’s guest was Kenneth Whyte, Canadian journalist, publishing executive, historian, and author with a storied and decorated career in media, journalism, academia, and much more. He joined me today to talk about his book, Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times. We discuss Herbert Hoover, the Great Depression, his legacy, and where he deserves to be ranked in the pantheon of American presidents. Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

    Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times with Kenneth Whyte

  3. Sep 2

    Lessons from a Lost Republic with Michelle Berenfeld

    Hi Folks - today’s guest was Michelle Berenfeld, archaeologist, historian, professor, and author of the brand-new book, Lessons from a Lost Republic: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us About This American Moment. In this episode, Michelle and I draw parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and American decline, what went wrong, and what can be done about it. Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

    Lessons from a Lost Republic with Michelle Berenfeld

  4. Sep 2

    President Garfield: from Radical to Unifier with C.W. Goodyear

    Hi Folks - today’s guest was C.W. Goodyear, historian, and author of President Garfield: from Radical to Unifier. We discuss James Garfield, his legacy, why he is largely forgotten, and why his life and legacy deserve a second look. Enjoy! Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Aug 20

    Ike and Winston with Jonathan W. Jordan

    Hi Folks, Today’s guest was Jonathan Jordan, a man who wears many hats as a lawyer, federal judge, military historian, book critic for the Wall Street Journal, and author of five books. He joined me today to discuss his newest book, Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship. We talked about the close alliance and friendship between Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill during both World War II and the Cold War. Enjoy! Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

    Ike and Winston with Jonathan W. Jordan

  6. Aug 10

    1873 with Liaquat Ahamed

    Hi Folks, On today’s episode, I sat down with financial historian Liaquat Ahamed to discuss his new book 1873, a book that chronicles the world’s first great depression. We discuss monetary policy, boom and bust cycles, and the parallels between the railroad boom of the late 19th century and the AI boom in our era. Enjoy! Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Aug 5

    The Lords of Easy Money with Christopher Leonard

    Hi Folks, On today’s episode, my guest was Christopher Leonard, business reporter, investigative journalist, and author of The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy. In this episode, Chris and I sprint through the last 20 years of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, explore what went wrong, and find solutions to the problems confronting us. Enjoy! Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Jul 17

    American Covenant with Yuval Levin

    Hi Folks, My guest for today’s episode was Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a leading thinker on politics, culture, and history. In today’s episode, he joins me to discuss his newest book, American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation and Could Again. Enjoy! Get full access to Jonathan Burdett at haveyounotread.substack.com/subscribe

    American Covenant with Yuval Levin
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