Do you do find that . Charles not just those we disagree with but someone separately funded by Political Action committees, by george soros or others, in that orbit. There is around 75 around the country. I mean 60 or 70 or 80 of the money they have came directly from those pacs. A couple things you look at in your book include Larry Krasner, philadelphia, kim fox in chicago. If voters did not want them in office, they would not be in office, when they . That is right. This is a movement that began in 2016 to convince people they needed to reimagine the criminal Justice System. The voters bought into that. I think we are all for criminal justice reform. But what happened is voters in these mainly blue cities have voted people into office. You win the primary, you pretty much win the general election. You see voters in San Francisco reject there is a year ago because of his procriminal policies. You see kim gardner in st. Louis and others resign in disgrace. You see Marilyn Mosby in bal
One thing that made me really anxious is this divide we have seen already. Doug wrote about it beautifully in silent spring revolution. People with money will be able to, if we continue down the road of painfully heating landscapes, people will be able to leave. Money will offer comfort from the immediate discomfort of climate change. That will be something that. Jenn david, author of the parent and the a clue. Douglas, silent spring revolution. Author discussion l begin in about 15 minutes. In the meantime, charles is joining us on our set. With his book road prosecutors rogue prosecutors, so how do you do find that . Charles not just those we disagree with but someone separately funded by Political Action committees, by george soros or others, in that orbit. There is around 75 around the country. I mean 60 or 70 or 80 of the money they have came directly from those pacs. A couple things you look at in your book include Larry Krasner, philadelphia, kim fox in chicago. If voters did no
Welcome to book tvs live coverage of the National Book festival. Some of the authors you will hear from today, and get a chance to talk with historian doug brinkley, rk russell and chest and buttigieg. Some of the topics to be discussed, black literary identity, Environmental Activism and food and culture. It is a full day ahead. We are glad you are here with us on book tv. As i mentioned, this is the 23rd year in a row book tv has partnered with the library of congress to bring you live coverage of the National Book festival. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden is here to kick off our coverage. Dr. Hayden, for those who were not with us 23 years ago, how did this get started . It is so exciting to be here. You can hear the buzz behind us as everyone is coming in. In 2001, First Lady Laura Bush had been successful as a first lady of texas, starting the texas book fair. It was renowned. When she got to washington, d. C. , she asked my predecessor, dr. Billington, wouldnt it the nice if w
Joining us. Once you hear from him. He is my greatest inspiration. With that ill get started. Marilyn mosbys baltimore state attorney, given it for marilyn. Well known for taking bold mov moves, not as well known she has become a dear sister friend of mine. Also huge inspiration. She is doing so much good work to help reform the criminal Justice System in this country. She is leaving the standard with baltimore. Please give it up for marilyn. [applause] and you might know him from the addition, i might rake out into a poisoned answer a quick. He is here today for the dance moves and for being a producer extraordinaire, he is also here to help inform this process today. Michael bivins. Next step we have colin warner who will hear more from later on in this program. So important when we talk about these issues that we are not just talking policy, were talking about the people who these issues have impacted. Colin warner is here today. We will watch a trailer later on this afternoon. Welc
Joining us. Once you hear from him. He is my greatest inspiration. With that ill get started. Marilyn mosbys baltimore state attorney, given it for marilyn. Well known for taking bold mov moves, not as well known she has become a dear sister friend of mine. Also huge inspiration. She is doing so much good work to help reform the criminal Justice System in this country. She is leaving the standard with baltimore. Please give it up for marilyn. [applause] and you might know him from the addition, i might rake out into a poisoned answer a quick. He is here today for the dance moves and for being a producer extraordinaire, he is also here to help inform this process today. Michael bivins. Next step we have colin warner who will hear more from later on in this program. So important when we talk about these issues that we are not just talking policy, were talking about the people who these issues have impacted. Colin warner is here today. We will watch a trailer later on this afternoon. Welc