James Talarico joins The Ezra Klein Show for a conversation about Christianity, progressive politics, and the language of public persuasion.
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: James Talarico
Episode: Can James Talarico Reclaim Christianity for the Left?
Episode date: January 13, 2026
Books recommended by James Talarico
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Lonesome Dove
Jesus and the Disinherited
The Upswing
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.