Understanding 2024: The Political Books That Provide Insight

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The Washington Roundtable, composed of New Yorker staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos, recommends books for understanding the current state of international politics and the 2024 Presidential campaigns. The list ranges from books on rural voter anger and the rise of authoritarian rule to a fictionalized account of a powerful political family. A few of the highlighted books include “America Last: The Right’s Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators” by Jacob Heilbrunn, “The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism” by Joe Conason, and “The Sentinel State: Surveillance and the Survival of Dictatorship in China” by Minxin Pei.


Discover Latest Reads on 2024 Presidential Campaign & International Politics

As the political landscape heats up and global stability becomes more critical, the Washington Roundtable is diving into key books to understand the intricacies of the 2024 Presidential campaigns and the international politics. Join staff writers from the New Yorker, as they discuss must-reads on a range of topics from rural voters’ angst to the global surge of authoritarianism, including an imaginative take on a renowned political family.

Roundtable Recommendations

Explore the recommended books: America Last: The Right’s Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators by Jacob Heilbrunn, Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism by Joe Conason, and The Wizard of the Kremlin by Giuliano da Empoli, to name a few.

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