Francis Fukuyama joins The Ezra Klein Show for a conversation about liberal democracy, political dissatisfaction, and the legacy of The End of History.
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: Francis Fukuyama
Episode: Why I Can't Stop Thinking About 'The End of History'
Episode date: September 11, 2026
Books recommended by Francis Fukuyama
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Recoding America
Why Nothing Works
The God Test
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.