Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer join The Ezra Klein Show for a conversation about power, influence, and decision-making inside the Trump White House.
The reading list below records the books recommended in this episode’s published show notes. Follow the original source for the full conversation and context.
Guest: Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer
Episode: Who Has the Power in Trump's White House?
Episode date: February 20, 2026
Books recommended by Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer
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The Secret History
Bel Canto
Frankly, We Did Win This Election
An Image of My Name Enters America
Palimpsest
Blood
An independent reading guide. Not affiliated with The Ezra Klein Show or The New York Times. Recommendations are sourced from the episode’s published show notes.