Renowned Biographer Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain
Season 2025
Episode 7231
About the Episode
Mark Twain has been called the greatest humorist the United States has produced. A courageous activist for racial equality throughout the 1800s, Twain entertained and informed his audiences through his lectures, essays, and books. Now, the renowned author's fascinating life is the topic of Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow's latest book. Chernow joins the show to discuss.
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Episode 7231, Season 2025<br> May 19, 2025
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