After Words

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Booking Overview

An interview series focused on bestselling nonfiction books, public affairs, and influential ideas, it features authors, journalists, historians, and other notable public figures in extended conversations, including discussions recorded at public events. Agencies can credibly pitch bestselling or newly published nonfiction authors, accomplished journalists, historians, public intellectuals, and prominent figures with substantive expertise connected to civic or historical topics; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 398

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 62.8k subscribers

Instagram: 834.0k followers

Contact Information

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling or notable nonfiction authors, Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, accomplished journalists, public intellectuals, and prominent public figures with substantive expertise in history, politics, or public affairs
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Major journalism or reporting credentials, Pulitzer Prize or comparable recognition, Academy Awards or major acting credits

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephen Davies - The Emergence Of A New Form Of Right-wing Politics And Political Realignment

Aaron Davis - The Politicization Of The U.s. Justice Department

Stephen Lang - American History And National Debates Through The Words Of Influential Figures

Ellen Burstyn - American History And National Debates Through The Words Of Influential Figures

Jon Meacham - American History And The People Who Shaped National Political Debates

Recent Topics

History, Politics, Public Policy, Journalism, Nonfiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
After Words
:

Stuck - How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress

August 02, 2026

Maya Kornberg and Former U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) discussed congressional reform over the past 50 years and the forces that thwart those efforts. This event was hosted by the New York University John Brademas Center in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

July 26, 2026

Neurosurgeon and medical journalist Sanjay Gupta discussed strategies for preventing and managing pain and promoting wellness. This event took place at the 2026 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Realignment and the "New Right"

July 19, 2026

The John Locke Institute's Stephen Davies argued that the world is witnessing the emergence a permanent new form of "right-wing" politics. He spoke at the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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