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William Cooper Podcast Channel
Home to (1) How Our Constitution Works And Why It Doesn't, with William Cooper and Edward Larson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize; (2) Books and More With William Cooper; and (3) The Buffett and Munger Mindset with William Cooper.
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Author Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
MATTILDA BERNSTEIN SYCAMORE is the author, most recently, of Terry Dactyl (Coffee House Press 2025; UK edition Cipher Press), described by the New York Times…
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Author Alexa Morris
We discuss her book The Courtyard. https://www.alexamorris.com/about
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Legal Scholar Sandy Levinson
We discuss an array of ways the constitution isn't working with Texas and Harvard law professor Sandy Levinson…
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Robynn Smith: Print Day in May
Print Day in May is celebrated on the first Saturday in May, every year. The event celebrates the art and community of printmaking. We hear from the founder of…
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Literary Agent Soumeya Roberts
We discuss the fascinating world of literary agents--who are often at the center of everything involved with a book. https://www.hgliterary.com/soumeya
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Author Victoria Hetherington
We discuss her book, The Friend Machine, an investigative nonfiction exploring artificial companionship. https://www.vmhetherington.com/
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Author Maureen Footer
We discuss her new book, Feel the Floor: Restoring the Life and Legacy of Jazz Choreographer Buddy Bradley. “A prodigious feat of research, Feel the Floor is…
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Trump's Ballroom
An easy question to answer: it violates the constitution. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
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Voting Rights with Ned Foley
An in-depth discussion on this essential topic with law professor Ned Foley of Ohio State, the leading scholar in this area…
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Writer and Poet Christopher Merrill
Christopher Merrill has published six collections of poetry, including Watch Fire, for which he received the Lavan Younger Poets Award from the Academy of…
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How To Stop Partisan Gerrymandering
There is a pathway in the constitution. Allow us to explain. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
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The New Yorker's Susan Morrison
We discuss her storied career at The New Yorker and her bestseller, Lorne The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live…
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A Fierce Trump Critic Defends the High Court's Decision Granting Trump Immunity from Criminal Prosecution
You read that right. A substantive debate into one of the most controversial legal decisions in American history. DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
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Legendary Sports Commentator Ray Ratto
Website: https://defector.com/author/ray-ratto
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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…
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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…
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Chapter 1: The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
Here's Chapter 1 of my new novel. https://www.amazon.com/Trial-Donald-H-Rumsfeld-Novel-ebook/dp/B0FCG4M4N3 "Cooper’s writing is bold and intelligent. The…
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Prolific Legal Scholar Richard Epstein
Law Professor Richard Epstein (one of the most-cited legal scholars of all time) joins to discuss the war powers. His new book The Myth of Birthright…
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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…
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Ken Belson, The New York Times
Ken is the lead NFL reporter for The New York Times. We discuss the recent NFL meetings, the upcoming draft, and his hit book, Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry…
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Novelist Ilona Bannister
Ilona joins to discuss her tremendous new novel FIVE, out on May 5, 2026. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803094/five-by-ilona-bannister/ Book…
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Yale Professor Lauren Benton
We discuss Professor Benton's latest book, They Called It Peace, and how it applies to current events--including the recent capture and arrest of Venezuelan…
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Yale Law Professor William Eskridge
How Our Constitution Works … And Why It Doesn’t: A wonderful discussion with Professor Eskridge—one of the top ten most-cited legal scholars of all time. He…
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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…
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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…
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The Shadow Docket: A conversation with Professor Steve Vladeck
Georgetown Law Professor Steve Vladeck joins the show to discuss his New York Times bestselling book The Shadow Docket. Steve a leading authority on the…
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Clips from The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld: A Novel
Some fun snippets from my new novel. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
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Novelist Jessica Brilliant Keener
Her new novel, Evening Begins the Day, will be published by Koehler Books in Spring 2026! The story weaves together two families in crisis—one reeling from a…
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Suzette Partido
We discuss her book, Love Will Save Us, Right?: A Memoir. https://citylights.com/city-lights-published/love-will-save-us-right/ Suzette has worked as a…
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Author Noel Thomas
Noel Thomas is co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, a data company focused on anti-trafficking. His faith and conviction opened his heart for the oppressed and…
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Dr. Sara Glass
Dr. Sara Glass is a therapist, writer, and speaker—helping people process trauma to live bold, honest, and proud lives. We discuss her hit memoir Kissing Girls…
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Mirko Palestrino
We discuss Mirko's book "Military Victory Beyond the Battlefield: Outside Wartime" (Oxford University Press, 2025). More information: Buy the book here and…
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NYT Bestselling Author Julian Sancton
We discuss Julian's new book, Neptune's Fortune. Julian Sancton is the New York Times bestselling author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth and a senior…
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Author Brian Castner
We discuss Brian's book, Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike. Brian Castner is a nonfiction writer, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer…
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NYT Bestselling author Dr. Ross Greene
We discuss his work and his new book, The Kids Who Aren’t Okay. Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, and he’s been working with children and families for…
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How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't
On this episode of How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't, we delve into a very timely and important topic: elections during wartime. DON'T WORRY…
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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/
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How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't
In this episode of How Our Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't we explore partisan primaries, a key factor in our highly polarized politics. DON'T WORRY…
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Author Joan Silber
Joan Silber has written ten books of fiction--most recently, Mercy, out in fall 2025. Secrets of Happiness was a Washington Post Best Book of the year and a…
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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…
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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on The Power of Psychology
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Blunt Advice for Authors About Publishers
Many authors make huge mistakes when working with publishers. Here are some thoughts to help authors avoid this. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY. will-cooper.com
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Will Trump's Gambit at the Federal Reserve Work?
On the latest episode of How Our Constitution Works … And Why It Doesn’t, we discuss whether, and to what extent, executive agencies can operate outside the…
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Ann Kjellberg, Book Post on Substack
A wonderful discussion with Ann about her work. Book Post is a bite-sized newsletter-based book review delivery service, sending well-made book reviews, by…
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The Power To Declare War
We analyze how the Constitution's power to declare war works ... and why it doesn't. Donald Trump's war with Iran charts new territory in this controversial…
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Writer Kate Wolf
Kate Wolf, a novelist and founding editor of The Los Angeles Review of Books. https://www.katewolf.info/
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Author and agent Keith Korman
Keith Korman is an American literary agent and novelist. Over the years he has represented many nationally known clients through his family's agency, Raines &…
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Novelist Meghan Perry
We discuss her hit novel, Water Finds A Way. https://meghanperry.com/
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How The Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't
The Spending Power: We discuss how the constitution works with respect to federal spending and why, today, it's not working. Highlights include the recent…
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Author Dr. Adam Barsouk
Dr. Barsouk's book shares the latest research on the many risk factors behind our young adult cancer epidemic including obesity, microplastics, ultra-processed…
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Trump's Plan to Federalize Elections
How The Constitution Works ... And Why It Doesn't, with Pulitzer prize-winning legal historian Edward Larson. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY will-cooper.com
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Author David Dunaway
We discuss his new book, A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See https://davidkdunaway.com/ A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed the Way We See…
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Author Rachel Weaver
We discuss her hit new book, featured on NPR's Fresh Air, DIZZY. A medical mystery and a cautionary tale about our broken-down system, DIZZY is a memoir about…
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Author Gina Waggott
A delightful discussion with Gina about her new book, Scatman: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar. https://ginawaggott.com/ You know the…
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Author Priya Hutner
We discuss her new book, Chasing Nirvana: A Seeker's Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation. https://www.priyahutner.com/ Raised under the spell of a charismatic…
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Dr. Russell Kennedy
As we discuss, Anxiety Rx by Dr. Russell Kennedy is a book that offers a holistic, body-based approach to healing anxiety, arguing it originates in stored…
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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…
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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…
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Author Mike Rothmiller
We discuss Mike's books about JFK, RFK, and Marilyn Monroe. https://www.geminibooks.com/books/gemini-adult/reckless will-cooper.com
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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