About this episode
Jamie is joined by New York Times opinion columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Carlos Lozada to discuss his new book, The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians. The two discuss how to read a politician’s memoir and the failures of The 1619 Project. The Agenda: —Does everyone use a ghostwriter? —Insights from the acknowledgments section —Inside Obama’s presidency —Has The 1619 Project harmed the NYT’s brand? —The worst books by politicians Show Notes: — Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama — Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose — Decision Points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices