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Fighting the Crisis of Reading with Short Nonfiction

Podcast: Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 1518
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Summary

Bestselling historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins to discuss 'The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction,' exploring how short, impactful reads can combat the modern decline in reading habits and keep us intellectually engaged.