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Books and More with William Cooper
Pamela Paul of The Wall Street Journal
A delightful conversation with Pamela Paul, a writer at large for The Wall Street Journal. She was previously an Opinion columnist for The New York Times, where she also spent nine years as the editor of The New York Times Book Review and oversaw all books coverage at The New York Times. She is the former host of the weekly Book Review podcast for The Times. She is the author and editor of ten books. Visit her online at www.pamelapaul.com.
2025-12-01
34 min
Books and More with William Cooper
The current state of American politics
A few thoughts on where things stand. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-29
18 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on the Power of Habits
DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-29
31 min
Books and More with William Cooper
George Gonzalez, Professor at University of Miami in Florida
We discuss his books books The Politics of Star Trek: Justice, War, and the Future (2015, Palgrave MacMillan); The Absolute and Star Trek (2017, Palgrave MacMillan); and Star Trek and the Politics of Globalism (2018, Palgrave MacMillan). https://people.miami.edu/profile/2b21bdd1b6844498821ffa637b0cbb50 DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-29
33 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian
Jonathan is a bestselling author and one of the UK's most respected and widely read journalists. We discuss his new book, The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany—and the Spy Who Betrayed Them. An Amazon Best Book of the Year for 2025, Mick Herron calls it "An astonishing true story of courage, love, and betrayal, told with the verve of a thriller. Freedland is a master at weaving spellbinding entertainments drawn from forgotten corners of history." https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-traitors-circle-jonathan-freedland?variant=43710103093282
2025-11-26
27 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Susan Dominus, The New York Times Magazine
Susan Dominus is a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. We discuss her wonderful new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success. Find it here: https://www.susanpdominus.com/ She has worked for The New York Times since 2007, initially as a Metro columnist. In 2018, she was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for public service for their reporting on workplace sexual harassment issues. Her article about menopause in The New York Times Magazine earned a National Magazine Award.
2025-11-26
20 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Luke Shaefer, Professor, University of Michigan
As shines through in the interview, Professor Shaefer has a clear-eyed and deeply informed view of one of the most important--and neglected--topics in American society: poverty alleviation. His work has been cited in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist, and The Atlantic, and he has been featured on such programs as PBS NewsHour, Marketplace, 1A, All Things Considered, and CNBC’s Nightly Business Report. His book with Kathryn Edin, "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America," was named one of the 100 Notable Books of 2015 by the New York Times Book Review, and won the Hillman Prize for...
2025-11-25
37 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Eve Quesnel, author and columnist
A delightful conversation with Eve about her writing, including her new book: Snow Fleas and Chickadees: Everyday Observations in the Sierra. https://www.evequesnel.com/books.html DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-25
20 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Max Ufberg, senior editor at Fast Company
Max and I discuss the most consequential topics in technology today, including AI and cybersecurity. In addition to his work running the technology section at Fast Company, his writing has also appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Wired, and The Guardian. He is the recipient of two Society of Professional Journalists awards and his 2016 essay on diners was anthologized in Best Food Writing. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/mufberg #artificialintelligence #cybersecurity DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-25
26 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Audiobook Chapter 1: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
Here's the first chapter. #books #fiction #politicalfiction DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-24
20 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger on Confirmation Bias
More psychological insights from the great investors. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-23
31 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author Susanne Paola Antonetta
Susanne Paola Antonetta writes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. She contributes to media like the Huffington Post, Ms., the New York Times, The Hill, and currently writes a blog/column for Psychology Today called Mad Woman Out of the Attic. And she serves as nonfiction editor of Orison Books. We discuss her new book The Devil's Castle: Nazi Eugenics, Euthanasia, and How Psychiatry's Troubled History Reverberates Today. https://www.susantonetta.com/devilscastle DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY.
2025-11-21
21 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author and Columnist Jon Talton
Jon Talton has had an incredible career as a columnist and novelist. He shares his story on this episode. https://www.seattletimes.com/author/jon-talton/ DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. https://will-cooper.com/
2025-11-20
24 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on The Power of Psychology
DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-19
41 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Desmond Swayne, Member of Parliament, UK
The Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne is the Conservative MP for New Forest West. We have a far-reaching and stimulating conversation about US and UK politics. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. https://will-cooper.com/
2025-11-19
25 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Bestselling Author Richard Lederer
A delightful conversation with Richard about language, literature, and life. https://verbivore.com/ DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. https://will-cooper.com/
2025-11-18
22 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author Norman Schulman
We discuss Norm's new book Love, Norm: Inspiration of a Jewish American Fighter Pilot. https://www.lovenormmemoir.com/ Norm's Story Norm Shulman's relationship with his stepson Greg Levenson, always stable and warm, evolved when Greg decided to enlist in the Air Force at age 27. Cognizant of past anti-Semitic stereotypes persisting about Jewish participation in the military, Norm wanted to help prepare Greg to feel comfortable in his own identity. So, Norm decided to write letters connecting Greg to the many Jewish military heroes who had preceded him...
2025-11-18
19 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author Matthew Boedy (part 2)
We discuss Matthew's new book The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. “A sobering assessment of the evolution of Christian nationalism.” Publishers Weekly https://www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/0664269214-the-seven-mountains-mandate/
2025-11-13
19 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Journalist Tobias Grey
Tobias Grey writes for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, among others. In the process he has interviewed such legends as Kazuo Ishiguro and John le Carré. Hear his story on Books and More. will-cooper.com
2025-11-12
27 min
Books and More with William Cooper
NYT Bestselling Author William D. Cohan
William D. Cohan is the New York Times bestselling author of five non-fiction narratives. We delve into his 2022 book Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, about the rise and fall of GE, once the world’s most powerful, valuable and important company. It was a New York Times bestseller and on the best book of the year lists published by The New Yorker, The Economist, The Financial Times and the New York Times. We also discuss his new book about Leon Black and Apollo Global Management. https://williamcohan.com/
2025-11-12
26 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Matthew Boedy
We discuss Matthew's new book The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy. “A sobering assessment of the evolution of Christian nationalism.” Publishers Weekly https://www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/0664269214-the-seven-mountains-mandate/
2025-11-12
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author John Oakes
We discuss his new book The Fast. “A knowledgeable study of fasting, which has a long history and a layered present . . . In this well-informed, illuminating book, Oakes shows us the value of consuming less in order to know more.” —Kirkus https://john-oakes.com/the-fast/
2025-11-12
28 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Warren Buffet's Farwell Letter
An analysis of Buffett's November 10, 2025 letter to shareholders. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-11
05 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Acclaimed Author Carla Kaplan
We discuss Carla's wonderful new biography Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford. What a great title! https://carlakaplan.com/ Carla Kaplan is the Davis Distinguished Professor of American Literature at Northeastern University, where, as the Founding Director of the university’s Humanities Center, she created a conversational hub dedicated to diversity. She has held positions at Yale Univerity, the University of Southern California, Wellesley College, and the University of Illinois, and also teaches writing through arts councils and writers’ centers. Kaplan’s previous books include Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters...
2025-11-11
26 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Movie Producer Carol Baum
Legendary Hollywood producer Carol Baum is behind many great movies and books. She tells her story on Books and More. Her book: https://www.carolfriedlandbaum.com/book/ DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-10
32 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Bestselling Author Chip Jacobs
Chip Jacobs is a bestselling author and prize-winning journalist. Later Days, his most recent book, follows the rollercoaster friendship of two classmates at a Lord-of-the-Flies-esque prep school going coed in late-1970s Southern California, then their complicated journey toward forgiveness twenty years later as time ticks down on both of them. https://chipjacobs.com/about/ DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. https://will-cooper.com
2025-11-10
27 min
Books and More with William Cooper
My Appearance on America in the Morning
Thanks to host John Trout for having me on. A fun discussion about whether police officers can keep their identities a secret with respect to legal proceedings. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
2025-11-10
05 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author Sharon Garcia
We discuss Sharon's poetry, prose writing, and new book. Her website: https://thoughtswithsharon.com/
2025-11-08
13 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Authors Mason Donovan and Mark Kaplan
We discuss their new book, The Parenthood Advantage: Building Corporate Cultures That Value Working Parents. Traditionally, parenthood has been seen as a career disruption—especially for mothers. But what if becoming a parent could be one of the greatest leadership incubators of all? The Parenthood Advantage challenges the outdated narrative that working parents are a burden to manage and instead shows how they’re an untapped asset that forward-thinking companies can’t afford to overlook. https://theparenthoodadvantage.com/ https://will-cooper.com
2025-11-07
22 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Author Linda Ambrus Broenniman
We discuss her powerful book The Politzer Saga. Searching for truth, Linda pieced together the astonishing story of eight generations of her Jewish ancestors — the Politzer family — their remarkable lives lost to her father’s secrets. https://politzersaga.com/ https://will-cooper.com
2025-11-07
15 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview with Sarah Lyall of The New York Times
We discuss Sarah's storied career at The Times. She's currently a writer at large, meaning that she's not assigned to a single department but covers a range of topics. This includes a monthly thrillers column for the Book Review. X: @sarahlyall https://www.nytimes.com/by/sarah-lyall#about
2025-11-05
21 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview with Mike Sacks
Mike has written for Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney’s, and many others. He has worked at The Washington Post, and is currently on the editorial staff of Vanity Fair. We discuss his career as a creator and his hit audio comedy series StanLand. Visit him online at mikesacks.com.
2025-11-05
28 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Democrats Sweep Major Elections
Thoughts on the big wins and gerrymandering after the passage of Proposition 50 in California. https://will-cooper.com
2025-11-05
07 min
Books and More with William Cooper
OUT TODAY: Interview with bestselling author Kelly Cervantes about her new book
Kelly's new book, The Luckiest, comes out today, November 4. This deeply personal memoir explores the growth and perspective gained while navigating life’s unexpected asteroids and the craters they leave behind. website: https://www.kellycervantes.com/ #books https://will-cooper.com
2025-11-04
21 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Charlie Munger: The Psychology of Human Misjudgment
A walk through numerous common tendencies that cause misjudgment. will-cooper.com #warrenbuffett #charliemunger
2025-11-03
23 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Sample Chapter: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
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2025-11-01
04 min
Books and More with William Cooper
The Legendary Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
We discuss her new book, A Protest History of the United States, which delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. https://www.beacon.org/A-Protest-History-of-the-United-States-P2145.aspx https://will-cooper.com/
2025-11-01
27 min
Books and More with William Cooper
BANNED: Law Professor Ken Levy
Ken Levy, a tenured law professor at LSU, was suspended for criticizing Donald Trump in the classroom. Hear his story on Books and More. will-cooper.com
2025-10-31
34 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Lalit Kumar
We discuss his prose writing and poetry. https://lalitkumaronline.com/ https://will-cooper.com
2025-10-30
19 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Author Jillian Makoutz
We discuss her book Four Seasons in the Sierra: Nature Poems for the Mountain Wanderer. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204225425-four-seasons-in-the-sierra https://www.will-cooper.com
2025-10-30
17 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Author Ralph Shayne
We discuss his graphic novel, Hour of Need, a graphic novel telling the true story of the resistance to Nazi rule in Denmark during World War II and the heroes that saved the Danish Jews by helping them evacuate to Sweden. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hour-of-Need/Ralph-Shayne/9781499813579 https://www.will-cooper.com
2025-10-30
22 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Law Professor Ken Levy
Ken Levy, a tenured law professor at LSU, was suspended for criticizing Donald Trump in the classroom. Hear his story on Books and More. Background: https://www.nola.com/news/politics/lsu-law-professor-removed-from-teaching-after-political-comments-attorney-says/article_90a4f0ee-dcdb-11ef-bc69-ef07415df5f4.html will-cooper.com
2025-10-27
34 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Going Uptown!
An interview with the founders of an exciting new music venture, Going Uptown. https://goinguptown.com/
2025-10-24
31 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With David Eliot, A Leading Thinker On Artificial Intelligence
David details his new book, Artificially Intelligent. Our wide-ranging discussion covers many important topics in today's AI debates including the impact of AI on jobs and human flourishing. The book: https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487567675 https://will-cooper.com
2025-10-14
28 min
Books and More with William Cooper
An Explosive Interview With Author Uri Kaufman About Israel and the Middle East
Uri has very strong and well-informed views on the subject. He is the author of the hit book, Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61884887-eighteen-days-in-october https://will-cooper.com
2025-10-14
35 min
Books and More with William Cooper
An Interview With Rabbi Michael Zedek
We discuss Michael's wonderful books and storied career as a writer and rabbi. https://rabbimichaelzedek.com/
2025-10-14
24 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Bestselling Author A.J. Sidransky
We discuss A.J.'s many books and advice for aspiring authors in a complicated marketplace. https://ajsidransky.com/
2025-10-14
36 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Quite Literally Books
A delightful interview with the co-publishers (two lifelong friends and book lovers) of Quite Literally Books, a heritage press devoted to discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books by American women authors—and occasionally others—who’ve been shelved for far too long. https://quiteliterallybooks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopfyHvxDG8jGe6Lvrqerie5N3GVrSpiUtmG2ts75GnMIp0KfMUj will-cooper.com
2025-10-14
24 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Chapter 1: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
Here's Chapter 1 of my new novel. Available for FREE through October 11, 2025 on kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Donald-H-Rumsfeld-Novel-ebook/dp/B0FCG4M4N3 "Cooper’s writing is bold and intelligent. The mysterious narrator adds intrigue, and the courtroom sequences are written with striking tension that keeps readers hooked." Novels' Nest
2025-10-08
20 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A Conversation with H. Robert John and Nancy Merritt Bell
A stimulating conversation with authors with H. Robert John and Nancy Merritt Bell about their new book Squawk 7700. https://www.waterstones.com/book/squawk-7700/h-r-john-and-m-mckinley-and-n-m-bell/9798896191698
2025-10-07
22 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A discussion with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall about her new book, A Protest History of the United States
In this timely new book, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. https://www.beacon.org/A-Protest-History-of-the-United-States-P2145.aspx https://will-cooper.com/
2025-10-07
27 min
Books and More with William Cooper
How America Is Viewed In The Middle East
My interview with professor Mohamed Arafa, who teaches law at Cornell and in Egypt. We discuss how America is viewed in the Middle East. "The outside world does not see the US as it used to be." "Even after Trump leaves office, it will not be easy for the US to return to its leading image." will-cooper.com
2025-10-06
25 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Trump and the Troops: Update and Analysis
President Trump has authorized federal troops to go into Portland and Chicago. will-cooper.com
2025-10-05
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
The Raw Politics Behind The Government Shutdown
A deep dive into the shutdown standoff between Democrats and Republicans. will-cooper.com
2025-10-02
13 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead
This book is many things. Above all, it’s a searing reminder of how profoundly impacted we *all* are by events and circumstances we don't control. Few, if any, literary characters will stick with me quite like Demon. will-cooper.com
2025-10-01
09 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview with Howard Yaruss, author of Understandable Economics
A stimulating conversion in which Howard breaks down numerous key economic concepts that are typically misunderstood. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know: https://www.amazon.com/Understandable-Economics-Because-Understanding-Important/dp/1633888363 will-cooper.com
2025-10-01
31 min
Books and More with William Cooper
America's Crisis of Mass Incarceration and Injustice
It's a huge problem. will-cooper.com
2025-09-30
13 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A discussion with Anne Hand of captivating memoir Austrian Again
This memoir stands out as a unique and contemporary story, offering a fresh perspective on historical reparations and the ongoing quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. will-cooper.com
2025-09-29
29 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A reading: How America Works ... And Why It Doesn't Chapter 9: The Criminalization of Politics
As Donald Trump goes after Jim Comey and others, this serious problem for the American polity gets bigger. "America's political energy should be channeled into winning elections and governing effectively--not sending political rivals to jail." will-cooper.com
2025-09-29
17 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Eric Adams Abrupt Resignation From The New York Mayor's Race
A Deep Dive into the surprise announcement.
2025-09-29
11 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Trump Versus Portland
Portland's city leaders and residents are pushing back against ICE. Now Trump is sending in troops.
2025-09-28
11 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A review of the new novel The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld
A provocative blend of fact and fiction, using a courtroom drama to offer sharp political commentary on accountability and the exercise of power.
2025-09-28
12 min
Books and More with William Cooper
One Person's Justice Is Another's Revenge
The unprecedented Comey indictment.
2025-09-27
12 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, arrested by ICE
ICE arrests superintendent of Iowa's largest public school district.
2025-09-27
11 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A deep dive into the Comey indictment
Polarization’s knife has already penetrated deep inside the body politic. Criminalizing politics twists it violently.
2025-09-26
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Morning Update: The Looming Government Shutdown
On this morning's Books and More podcast, Andres and Ingrid unpack the current status of the looming government shutdown. Trump has made several threats that, if carried out, would be blatantly unconstitutional. Surprise, surprise.
2025-09-25
11 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Trump At The UN: A Broken Teleprompter Unleashes The President
In today's Books and More podcast, Andrew and Ingrid (AI) do a thorough deep dive into Donald Trump's speech at the UN yesterday. It was a truly stunning spectacle.
2025-09-24
07 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Interview With Bestselling Author and Filmnaker Michael McKinley
In this interview we discuss Michael's incredible career as a storyteller, contemporary American politics, and advice for aspiring authors.
2025-09-23
26 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A Deep Dive Into Social Media's Impact On Politics
It's as bad as they say it is.
2025-09-22
13 min
Books and More with William Cooper
What's Wrong With America?
All around the world people are asking: What’s wrong with America? Why isn’t it working? The answer is the American people themselves.
2025-09-21
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Comparing Alternative Histories: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld versus Rodham
This episode compares and contrasts two alternative history novels: (1) The new release, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld, about the former Secretary of Defense and (2) Rodham, the classic imagined story about Hillary Clinton. Rumsfeld: https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Donald-H-Rumsfeld-Novel-ebook/dp/B0FCG4M4N3 Clinton: https://www.amazon.com/Rodham-Novel-Curtis-Sittenfeld-ebook/dp/B08478DXS2?ref_=ast_author_dp_rw&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qy1f5oM001OgLp0f3NZheZdz2WUmxMJ603jpdgGJLtGSFhL3tVjjorMVf4SLotj9ZLcyGfb50HSELtH4elv2BHmqyDpxiP2lcnhJST8se03LeTOcINbY_v5vwjPFBF7guh14BMZXUfpaxfff9uexYac9HAJVDKOVnTHmEYAoIIlx7OLDT5Uo4gFUjFhaQs5uKfNiz_qRsm0JhYsdb3IpGal1s7ZUeckcAMY-dcinSgg.a...
2025-09-20
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Beyond Bananas: How Stone Age Brains and Hidden Biases Skew Our Thinking
The root cause of America's political dysfunction is the psychology of politics.
2025-09-19
15 min
Books and More with William Cooper
A Discussion of The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
The best book ever written about regret and the importance of pursuing what matters in life.
2025-09-18
10 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Why Context Matters In Political Discourse
A discussion about how presenting isolated facts or anecdotes without broader trend lines, comparisons, or scale often leads to misleading conclusions and exaggerated perceptions.
2025-09-17
13 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Discussion of new novel The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld
A discussion of the new novel The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld.
2025-09-16
09 min
Books and More with William Cooper
Clips from The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
Some fun snippets from my new novel.
2025-09-16
23 min