Best Joseph Finder Podcasts (2025)

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"The Oligarch's Daughter" by Joseph Finder 30:10

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An interview with Joseph Finder, author of the new novel, The Oligarch’s Daughter. The book is a thrilling story of dizzying spycraft following an everyman on the run for his life.By Bob Kustra

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"Sleeping Bear" by Connor Sullivan 30:00

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An interview with Connor Sullivan, author of the new novel, Sleeping Bear. In the book, a former Army veteran seeking solitude in the Alaskan wilderness finds herself a pawn in a deadly game with Russia.By Bob Kustra

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"Spitfires" by Becky Aikman 30:12

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An interview with Becky Aikman, author of the new book, Spitfires. The book unveils the daring true story of the American women who piloted World War II planes through the treacherous skies of Britain.By Bob Kustra

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"The Ransomware Hunting Team" by Daniel Golden 32:50

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An interview with Daniel Golden, author of The Ransomware Hunting Team. The book is a real-life technological thriller about a band of eccentric misfits taking on the biggest cybersecurity threats of our time. Note: this is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in February 2023.…

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"A City on Mars" by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith 30:10

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An interview with Zach Weinersmith, co-author of the new book, A City on Mars. The book is a funny and deeply-researched off-world investigation into the question of space settlement.By Bob Kustra

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"Africa is Not a Country" by Dipo Faloyin (Part II) 34:45

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An interview with Dipo Faloyin, debut author of Africa is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent. In the book, Faloyin explores the youth-led cultural and political movements that are defining and reimagining Africa on their own terms. This is the second of a two-part interview.By Bob Kustra

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"The Doorman" by Chris Pavone 30:12

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An interview with Chris Pavone, author of the thrilling novel, The Doorman. The book follows a blue collar doorman for a glitzy apartment building in a combustible story of class, privilege, sex, and murder.By Bob Kustra

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"Paris Undercover" by Matthew Goodman 30:11

2M ago30:11

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An interview with Matthew Goodman, author of Paris Undercover. The book tells the gripping story of two women in Nazi-occupied Paris who create a daring escape line that rescues dozens of Allied servicemen.By Bob Kustra

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"Africa is Not a Country" by Dipo Faloyin (Part I) 29:45

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An interview with Dipo Faloyin, debut author of Africa is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent. In the book, Faloyin explores the youth-led cultural and political movements that are defining and reimagining Africa on their own terms.By Bob Kustra

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"Kingmaker" by Sonia Purnell 32:04

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An interview with Sonia Purnell, author of Kingmaker. In the book, Purnell tells the secret history of Winston Churchill’s daughter-in-law, Pamela Churchill Harriman, whose image as a vapid socialite masked her powerful influence on the world stage for five decades.By Bob Kustra

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"The Achilles Trap" by Steve Coll 30:12

3M ago30:12

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An interview with Steve Coll, author of the new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq.The book offers the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and an investigation into one of the costliest geopolitical conflicts of our time.…

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"From Warsaw With Love" By John Pomfret 34:00

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in January 2023. In 1990, as the United States cobbles together a coalition to undo Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait, six US officers are trapped in Iraq with intelligence that could ruin Operation Desert Storm, if it falls into the wrong hands. Desperate, the CIA a…

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"The Troublemaker" by Mark L. Clifford 30:12

3M ago30:12

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An interview with Mark L. Clifford, author of The Troublemaker. The book is a comprehensive biography of billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist who became China’s most famous political prisoner.By Bob Kustra

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"Inside the President's Team" by Bob Barrett 30:11

3M ago30:11

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An interview with Nils Barrett, joining Reader's Corner to talk about his late father’s memoir, Inside the President's Team. The book offers an up-close view of the Ford presidency by one of his closest and most-trusted advisors.By Bob Kustra

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"The Umbrella Maker's Son" by Tod Lending 34:33

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Bob Kustra interviews Tod Lending, author of the novel, The Umbrella Maker’s Son. The book is a coming-of-age tale following a 17-year-old Polish Jew as he fights for his life and experiences his first love, set during WWII.By Bob Kustra

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"Amphibious Soul" by Craig Foster 30:12

4M ago30:12

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An interview with Craig Foster, author of Amphibious Soul. The book is a lyrical memoir drawing from the author’s decades of daily ocean dives, wisdom from Indigenous teachers, and cutting-edge science.By Bob Kustra

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"Mindmasters" by Sandra Matz 31:52

4M ago31:52

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An interview with Sandra Matz, author of the new book, Mindmasters. The book is an exploration of how algorithms penetrate and influence the most intimate aspects of our psychology.By Bob Kustra

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"The Myth of American Idealism" by Nathan J. Robinson and Noam Chomsky 32:51

4M ago32:51

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An interview with Nathan J. Robinson, co-author of the new book, The Myth of American Idealism. The book is an indictment of both American foreign policy and the political influence that supports it.By Bob Kustra

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"Prisoners Of The Castle" By Ben Macintyre 33:00

4M ago33:00

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in November 2022. An interview with Ben Macintyre, author of the new book, Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis’ Fortress Prison. In the book, Macintyre looks at one of history’s most notorious prisons, and the remarkabl…

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Meet the Robotic Viper: Kentucky-Built, Industry-Changing Tech 21:05

4M ago21:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Justin Falck, Marketing & Communications Manager at Fives Machining Systems, Inc., to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the Cincinnati Robotic Viper—a high-speed automation system redefining what’s possible in advanced manufacturing. 🤖⚙️ Justin shares how the Robotic Viper is designed to boost efficiency, p…

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"Grizzly Confidential" by Kevin Grange 30:12

5M ago30:12

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An interview with Kevin Grange, author of Grizzly Confidential. Part science, part travelogue, the book is a both a gripping account of the famous North American species and a passionate plea for bear conservation.By Bob Kustra

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"Ungoverning" by Nancy L. Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead 30:12

5M ago30:12

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An interview with Russell Muirhead, co-author of the new book, Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos. The book details how a concentrated attack on political institutions threatens to disable the essential workings of government.By Bob Kustra

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"Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma" by Marsha E. Barrett 30:12

5M ago30:12

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An interview with Marsha E. Barrett, author of Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma. The book is a compelling political history of the influential career of the four-time New York State governor and US vice president.By Bob Kustra

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: PDS Optical | Sean Loosen 12:08

5M ago12:08

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This week, we’re highlighting a finalist that’s making a real difference—custom prescription eyeglasses for veterans, proudly made by PDS Optical. 🇺🇸👓 I had the pleasure of talking with Sean Loosen, CEO of PDS Optical, about how their team combines innovation, precision, and purpose to serve those who’ve served us. From Kentucky to VA clinics acros…

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"On the Hippie Trail" by Rick Steves 30:12

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An interview with legendary travel writer Rick Steves about his new book, On the Hippie Trail. The book offers a glimpse into the memories and misadventures of his formative 1978 trek from Istanbul to Kathmandu.By Bob Kustra

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"Better Living Through Birding" by Christian Cooper 30:12

6M ago30:12

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An interview with Christian Cooper, author of the book, Better Living Through Birding. Part memoir, part travelogue, the book explores how birding helped Cooper during the most difficult parts of his life, and how we can all benefit from looking up more.By Bob Kustra

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: Elizabeth McCall | Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked 9:44

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We’re shining a spotlight on one of the top contenders from the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky tournament this year—Brown-Forman's Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked! 🥃🔥 In this spotlight, I sit down with Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve, to talk about what makes Double Double Oaked such a standout in the world of bourbon. F…

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"What the Chicken Knows" by Sy Montgomery 30:12

6M ago30:12

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An interview with Sy Montgomery, author of What the Chicken Knows. Part science writing, part personal narrative, the book explores the surprising traits and unique personalities of the world’s most recognizable bird.By Bob Kustra

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: National Band & Tag Company | Paw Finders Rabies Tag 15:22

6M ago15:22

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In this Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky spotlight, we’re featuring National Band & Tag Company and their innovative Paw Finders Tag—a game-changer for lost pet recovery! 🐶🐱 The Paw Finders Tag helps reunite lost pets with their owners using a simple yet effective QR code system, providing instant contact information to anyone who finds a missing pet…

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"Code Name Puritan" by Greg Barnhisel 31:57

6M ago31:57

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An interview with Greg Barnhisel, author of Code Name Puritan. The book is a fascinating biography of Norman Holmes Pearson, an unassuming literary scholar and part-time spy who transformed postwar American culture.By Bob Kustra

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Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: WaterStep | WoW Cart 17:40

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🌊💧 Built in the Bluegrass is back with another Spotlight, featuring WaterStep and its life-changing WoW Cart – a participant in the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament! 🏆 The WoW Cart (Water on Wheels) is revolutionizing access to clean water, bringing safe drinking water and sanitation to communities in need around the world. In this spotlig…

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Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Spotlight: Beltways 13:56

6M ago13:56

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Welcome to another episode of Built in the Bluegrass, where we highlight the most innovative and exciting products made right here in Kentucky! 🔵🏆 In this episode, we sit down with Beltways, a standout competitor in the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament. We dive into their story, the impact of their product, and what makes them a game-chang…

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"Russia and Ukraine" by Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel 32:27

6M ago32:27

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An interview with Maria Popova, co-author of the new book, Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States. The book examines how the fall of the Soviet Union started an identity and regime divergence between Russia and Ukraine, and set both countries on an inevitable collision course.By Bob Kustra

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Coolest Thing Made in KY Spotlight: Joseph Haydon & Armag Corporation 10:41

6M ago10:41

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🔦 Coolest Thing Made in KY Spotlight: Armag Corporation & Their EMP Shielded Generator Shelters In an increasingly uncertain world, protecting critical infrastructure from electromagnetic threats is more important than ever. That’s where Armag Corporation steps in, designing and manufacturing EMP Shielded Generator Shelters and HEMP Shielded ISO Co…

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"This America Of Ours" By Nate Schweber 33:09

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in November 2022.An interview with Nate Schweber, author of the new book, This America of Ours: Bernard & Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild. In the book, Schweber tells the story of the extraordinary couple who rescued national parks from McCarthyism…

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"Midnight Black" by Mark Greaney 32:48

7M ago32:48

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An interview with Mark Greaney, author of the new thriller, Midnight Black. The book is a taut new addition to Greaney’s bestselling Gray Man series.By Bob Kustra

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"Where Tyranny Begins" by David Rohde 30:12

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An interview with David Rohde, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Where Tyranny Begins. In the book, Rohde details how Donald Trump used threats, co-option, and conspiracy theories to bend DOJ and FBI officials to his will.By Bob Kustra

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"How to Raise a Citizen" by Lindsey Cormack 30:11

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An interview with Lindsey Cormack, author of the new book, How to Raise a Citizen. The book is a practical guide to nurturing the next generation of responsible, informed citizens.By Bob Kustra

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"Holding Fire" by Bryce Andrews 30:12

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An interview with Bryce Andrews, author of the new book, Holding Fire. The book is a memoir of inheritance, history, and one gun’s role in the violence that shaped the American West.By Bob Kustra

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"Two Nights In Lisbon" By Chris Pavone 34:10

8M ago34:10

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in October 2022. An interview with Chris Pavone, author of the thrilling novel, Two Nights in Lisbon. The book is story of a woman under pressure, and what she will resort to when everything is on the line.By Bob Kustra

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"The Expat" by Hansen Shi 30:01

8M ago30:01

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An interview with Hansen Shi, author of the thrilling new novel, The Expat. The book follows a young businessman who travels to China for a job offer, only to find himself thrust into a world of corporate espionage.By Bob Kustra

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Richard Connor of LockStock Cybersecurity & Analytics 42:02

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In this episode of Built In the Bluegrass, we’re diving into the world of cybersecurity with Rich Connor, President of LockStock Cybersecurity & Analytics. With the increasing threat of digital vulnerabilities, LockStock is on the front lines, providing cutting-edge security solutions to businesses big and small. Join us as we chat with Rich about …

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"Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham 30:11

8M ago30:11

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An interview with Adam Higginbotham, author of Challenger. The book is a thrilling minute-by-minute account of the 1986 Challenger shuttle disaster, based on new archival research.By Bob Kustra

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"Last Summer On State Street" By Toya Wolfe 30:00

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Producer's Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in October 2022. An interview with Toya Wolfe, debut author of the novel, Last Summer on State Street. The book is a striking coming-of-age debut about friendship, community, and resilience, set in the housing projects of Chicago.…

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"How Tyrants Fall" by Marcel Dirsus 32:05

9M ago32:05

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An interview with Marcel Dirsus, author of How Tyrants Fall. The book is a deeply-researched examination of how dictators are overthrown, and what happens to nations in the aftermath.By Bob Kustra

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"Talk Radio's America" by Brian Rosenwald 39:57

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An interview with Brian Rosenwald, author of the book, Talk Radio's America. The book takes a close look at the infotainment format pioneered by Rush Limbaugh on AM radio, and the effect it had on the Republican party.By Bob Kustra

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"Trigger Points" By Mark Follman 32:30

9M ago32:30

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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in September 2022. An interview with Mark Follman, author of Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America. The book casts new light on the behind-the-scenes work being done to predict and prevent mass shootings.…

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"Assassins Anonymous" by Rob Hart 30:10

9M ago30:10

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An interview with Rob Hart, author of the new novel, Assassins Anonymous. The book is a thrilling story of suspense, murder, and redemption, as a reformed hitman tries to stay on the straight and narrow while running for his life.By Bob Kustra

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"Stolen Pride" by Arlie Russell Hochschild 30:11

10M ago30:11

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An interview with Arlie Russell Hochschild, author of Stolen Pride. Set in Appalachia, the book takes a hard look at the “pride paradox” that has given the Right Wing’s appeals such resonance.By Bob Kustra

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"A Conspiratorial Life" By Edward H. Miller 30:10

10M ago30:10

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Note: This is an encore presentation of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in September 2022.An interview with Edward H. Miller, author of A Conspiratorial Life: Robert Welch, the John Birch Society, and the Revolution of American Conservatism. In the book, Miller argues that Welch’s paranoid right-wing nativism, dismissed by thinkers li…