Celebrity Nation with Landon Jones
Joining me this week is former managing editor of People magazine, Landon Jones, to discuss his latest book, Celebrity Nation.
Our conversation covers what brought Jones to the subject, what we can learn from American history by studying celebrity, and the dangers of celebrity culture.
To learn more about Landon, please visit his website at www.lannyjones.com
To buy yourself a copy of celebrity nation, be sure to check out Beacon Press here, or purchase wherever fine books are sold.
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