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Books and Insight with Frank Lavin

Books and Insight with Frank Lavin

By: Frank Lavin
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 A conversation with authors and other creative people about their recent works and their insight on the world today. How do books and ideas help us grapple with current challenges? Frank Lavin has served as a diplomat, banker, White House aide, National Security Council staffer, and is the author of four books.2024 Art Literary History & Criticism World
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Episodes
  • John Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Author of “Midnight in Moscow”

    John Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Author of “Midnight in Moscow”
    May 12 2025

    Frank Lavin talks about Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. with John Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and former Deputy Secretary of State. John was serving in Moscow when Putin launched Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and this was the basis for his book, “Midnight in Moscow.” John also recommends H.R. McMaster’s “At War With Ourselves.”
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    22 mins
  • Ken Khachigian, Former Presidential Advisor and Author of "Behind Closed Doors"

    Ken Khachigian, Former Presidential Advisor and Author of "Behind Closed Doors"
    Apr 21 2025

    Frank Lavin talks about Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan with Ken Khachigian, author, speechwriter, strategic consultant, and presidential advisor. His book, “Behind Closed Doors,” discusses his work with these two presidents. Ken also recommends Geoff Shepard’s “The Nixon Conspiracy” and Richard Nixon’s “Memoirs.”
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    21 mins
  • Gita Wirjawan, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and former Minister of Trade for Indonesia

    Gita Wirjawan, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and former Minister of Trade for Indonesia
    Mar 17 2025

    Frank Lavin talks about Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Gita Wirjawan, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and former Minister of Trade for Indonesia. For insights on successful societies and successful lives, Gita recommends “Range” by David Epstein and “The Narrow Corridor” by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.
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    22 mins

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