The Open Book Podcast
with David Steinberger
A behind-the-scenes look at books and publishing
Join us for wide-ranging discussions with publishers, editors, authors, journalists, thinkers, executives, and other makers of culture, hosted by David Steinberger, CEO of Open Road Media and Chairman of the National Book Foundation.
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From Politics to Publishing
Allison Dobson
President, Penguin Publishing Group
Making the leap from working on presidential campaigns for Senator Bill Bradley and Governor John Kerry to executive roles at Random House and Penguin make Allison Dobson a unique figure in the book industry. We discuss the original “Swift Boat” book, the challenges of merging company cultures, and much more.
INTERVIEWED ON: June 5th, 2024
Books discussed:
The Anxious Generation
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
On Call
The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents.
The God of the Woods
When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide.
Sonny Boy
From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full
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