# James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America (rerun)

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Podcast: [The Play's the Thing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-play-s-the-thing-404897)
Published: 2026-03-13T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-plays-the-thing/episodes/james-shapiro-and-shakespeare-in-a-divided-america-rerun
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Duration seconds: 2358

## Resource

In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book,  Shakespeare in a Divide America . Dr. Shapiro and Tim discuss Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth in a conversation about how Shakespeare's plays have showcased America's common grounds and battle grounds alike. Shapiro's book has been nominated for the National Book Award and was a NYT top ten book of 2020. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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