James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America (rerun)

In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book, Shakespeare in a Divide America . Dr. Shapiro and Tim discuss Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, and John Wilkes Booth in a conversation about how Shakespeare's plays have showcased America's common grounds and battle grounds alike. Shapiro's book has been nominated for the National Book Award and was a NYT top ten book of 2020. The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America (rerun) is an episode from The Play's the Thing by CiRCE Institute.

This episode is 39:18 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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