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Podcast: New Books in Politics and Polemics
Episode: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln: A Conversation with John Cribb
Description: John Cribb is the author of Old Abe, an historical novel which former Vice President Mike Pence says is the "best book on President Lincoln" he has ever read. John joins to show to discuss the book, the importance of heroes, the "great man" approach to history, Facebook's attempts to "cancel" his book, and more! You can find Cribb's essay "Facebook Cancels Abe Lincoln" here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics