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Ep. 841: Theodore Roosevelt on Love, Ladies, and Conservation

March 02, 2026

Description

Steven Rinella talks with author of The Loves Of Theodore Roosevelt and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Ed O'Keefe. Joined by Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne...
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Books Referenced

The Loves of Teddy Roosevelt

Author: Edward O'Keefe

Context:

The host discusses Ed O'Keefe's new book about Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on how the women in his life shaped him into the president he became. This is the book being promoted by the guest throughout the interview.

The Naval History of the War of 1812

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Context:

Mentioned as Theodore Roosevelt's first major book that he wrote during his marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee in his early years.

Manhunt

Author: James Swanson

Context:

The host mentions this book about the 12-day manhunt for Lincoln's assassin, saying he's never read it but has seen it referenced, and believes it was turned into a series.

The River of Doubt

Author: Candice Millard

Context:

The guest describes this book as reading 'page for page, that reads like a novel' when discussing books about historical figures.