Mac will john, thank you for taking this opportunity to discuss your new book. I am delighted by the opportunity to have some questions about it. I reddit a few days ago. Had a little bit of time to prepare for this interview. I want to start because he wrote a peace in 2017 that unloaded pretty strong on President Trump for various overreaches for the exercise of executive powers. Now youre presenting him as a defender of the traditional Constitution Order regarding president ial powers. I want to ask you what changed your view . How did you move from where you were before to what you have presented in your new book . Guest thanks for inviting me to it come on with you. And really looking forward to this conversation. As you know ive been an admirer of your work on executive privilege, this should be a lot of fun. I started out wary of President Trump. I was not a supporter of his and the 2016 election. And the thing that worried me as he was a populist. In the constitution seems desi
Welcome to book tv in depth this is especially or fiction on indepth and last month was David Ignatius who writes about the cia. This month we have Colson Whitehead is our guest his most recent book is the underground railroad. What is the appropriate response mr. Whitehead when your books are praised by the president obama and ohio oprah and the National Book award . It takes the pain away. [laughter] this book has taken off in a way that is unexpected and wonderfu wonderful. So i think my lucky stars i sleep a little better, a better mood generally, and try to enjoy it despite my best efforts. Why does it put you in a better mood . I have been writing 20 something years doing fiction 20 years. And no one particularly cares. So i have the pride of thinking i did a good job with the book and the bonus of other people to see that as well. Host your first book was about elevator repair people. How do you sell a book like that quick. Exactly. So when i send it to my agent with the concept
Partipin as well as a fundraiser organizers say its also to honor the lives taken because of the police brutality. A protest on the bridge a little while ago got the attention of the california highway patrol. Officers blocked off several lanes of traffic. One person was led away in handcuffs. Its not clear why. From the Ferry Building to city hall. Hundreds marched in San Francisco this juneteenth. Supervisors are calling for it to be made an official holiday in the city. A port shut down in oakland. Work grind to a halt as part of a protest. And a commemoration of juneteenth. Good evening, thank you for joining us. Our coverage begins with news anchor on the ground at the port of oakland. The protest called by the International Long shore and warehouse union. Attracting thousands from all walks of life. People like a film maker and math teacher. Something has to be done. His collaborator and mentor noted the importance of this happening on the juneteenth holiday. Marking the end of s
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