Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 39
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.9M subscribers
Instagram: 987.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcasts@c-span.org
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Host
David M. Rubenstein - Author, philanthropist, and co-founder of The Carlyle Group.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
David Maraniss - Biographies Of Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Vince Lombardi, And Jim Thorpe.
Susan Page - Queen Elizabeth’s Relationships With 13 U.s. Presidents And Biographies Of Barbara Bush, Nancy Pelosi, And Barbara Walters.
Kai Bird - His Biography Of Roy Cohn, American Scoundrel, And American Prometheus, The Biography That Inspired The Film Oppenheimer.
Andrea Wulf - Biographies Of Founding Fathers, Rebels, Explorers, And Scientists, Including The Invention Of Nature.
Ben Mezrich - His Writing Career And The True Stories Behind Books Adapted Into Films Including 21 And The Social Network.
Episodes
Min Jin Lee on “Pachinko,” Her Literary Career & Meeting King Charles
October 11, 2026
Bestselling author Min Jin Lee joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her literary career, early life in the United States, her award-winning novel "Pachinko," and meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathaniel Philbrick on the Mayflower, George Washington & the California Gold Rush
October 04, 2026
National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist historian Nathaniel Philbrick joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his bestselling books about the Mayflower, George Washington, and the California gold rush, as well as life on Nantucket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Turow on Legal Thrillers, Writing & Artificial Intelligence
September 27, 2026
Bestselling author and attorney Scott Turow joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his career as a master of the legal thriller, his writing process, and the experiences that have inspired his novels. Turow also shares his concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on writers, publishing, and the creative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with America’s Book Club?
America’s Book Club is hosted by David M. Rubenstein. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@c-span.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for America’s Book Club?
The publicly listed email for America’s Book Club: podcasts@c-span.org.
How many listeners does America’s Book Club have?
Podseeker estimates America’s Book Club reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for America’s Book Club?
America’s Book Club typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Bestselling or award-winning authors, prominent historians and biographers, senior journalists, policymakers, and cultural figures with substantial subject expertise and a significant book or body of work. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Pulitzer Prize recognition; Award-winning historical or biographical work. Recent guests include David Maraniss, Susan Page, and Kai Bird.
How hard is it to get booked on America’s Book Club?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does America’s Book Club cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Biography, American History, Politics, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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