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SmartLessDecember 4, 2023
Ronan Farrow
About This Episode
Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS, and interactions with other famous people. Pamphlets don’t count— it’s an all-new SmartLess.
Book Mentions
4 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
“One of the participants mentions enjoying 'Tom Sawyer' a lot when asked about the last book they read.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: favorite childhood books
For: Anyone interested in classic literature.
Key quote: “I enjoyed Tom Sawyer a lot.”
The host briefly mentions enjoying 'Tom Sawyer' as part of a lighthearted discussion about reading habits. This reference serves to highlight the group's engagement with literature, albeit in a casual manner.
ASIN: 1441346007
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“Another participant mentions 'Huckleberry Finn' in the context of discussing books they've read.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: favorite childhood books
For: Readers interested in classic literature
Key quote: “I enjoyed Tom Sawyer a lot. Does that count? It's going back. Huckleberry Finn.”
The host mentioned 'Huckleberry Finn' in a light-hearted discussion about favorite books from childhood. This reference was made while engaging with the guests about their reading habits and experiences.
ASIN: B07W85TDQN
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“A participant mentions 'The Giving Tree' when discussing the last book they read.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: favorite childhood books
For: Anyone interested in classic children's literature.
Key quote: “The Giving Tree.”
The host mentioned 'The Giving Tree' in a light-hearted context while discussing the last books read by the guests. It serves as a nostalgic reference to childhood literature without delving deeply into its themes or significance.
ASIN: B00E28NYLS
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“Ronan mentions 'Catch and Kill' as the last book he wrote, published in 2019.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: investigative journalism challenges
For: Journalists and media professionals
Key quote: “It involved his relationship. Yeah, exactly. The catching and killing of stories on his behalf by the National Enquirer.”
The host mentions 'Catch and Kill' to highlight the dangerous tactics used by powerful entities to suppress damaging stories. This discussion reflects on the broader implications for press freedom and the personal risks faced by journalists in their pursuit of truth.
ASIN: B07WTF24ZC
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