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Lawrence Wright: "Mr. Texas" | Talking Books
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41:00Now PlayingIn one of the first reviews, Harry sits down with author Lawrence Wright to talk about his just-published book, "Mr. Texas." This rollicking novel introduces us to Sonny Lamb, a charming yet bumbling rancher who unwittingly becomes a local joke for buying his own bull. When Sonny displays heroism during a farm fire, a suave Austin lobbyist encourages him to enter state politics, risking his ranch and marriage. As he racks up a series of improbable successes in this new world, Sonny grapples with ethics, environmental concerns, and political pressures. Lawrence Wright's narrative transcends the page, offering insightful glimpses into Texas, its tense political landscape, and the future of US democracy. The book suggests that the Texas political landscape has taken on some of the poisonous effects of Trumpism, and he and Harry discuss the prospect for the state and the country to fully emerge from these troubled time.
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