From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.
Read, White & Blue
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From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.
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October 5, 2022
Season 2 Closing Message from Speaker Sprowls
<p>A special message from Speaker Chris Sprowls as Season 2 comes to a close. Check out his recommended reading list below!</p><p>Speaker Sprowls' Recommended Reading List</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Win-Andy-Stanley/dp/0310138922" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Not in It to Win It - Andy Stanley</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Year-Marathon-Strategy-Replace-Superpower/dp/1250081343" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hundred-Year Marathon - Michael Pillsbury</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=grit+angela+duckworth&qid=1664286859&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjc0IiwicXNhIjoiMS4zMiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=grit+%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grit - Angela Duckworth</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250183863/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664286883&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Stories-Long-Road-Freedom/dp/145554017X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664286909&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Democracy - Condoleezza Rice</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/In-the-Blood/dp/139850825X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664286931&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In the Blood - Jack Carr</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profession-Memoir-Community-Policing-America/dp/0525558195/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664287018&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Profession - Bill Bratton</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/War-Cops-Attack-Order-Everyone/dp/1594039682/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+war+on+cops&qid=1664287041&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjc5IiwicXNhIjoiMS40OCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+war+on+cops%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The War on Cops - Heather Mac Donald</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/President-Freedom-Fighter-Frederick-Douglass/dp/0525540571/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+president+and+the+freedom+fighter+brian+kilmeade&qid=1664287064&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjUwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4wNSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+president+and+the%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The President and the Freedom Fighter - Brian Kilmeade</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664287150&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0141039167/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664287208&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Righteous Mind - Jonathan Haidt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Ordinary-Sacred-Practices-Everyday/dp/0830846786/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=liturgy+of+the+ordinary&qid=1664287228&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjY5IiwicXNhIjoiMS4yMiIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=liturgy%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liturgy of the Ordinary - Tish Harrison Warren</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grant-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143110632/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664287257&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grant - Ron Chernow</a></li></ol><br/>
October 4, 2022
Keepers of the Garden | Guest: Brant Hansen (The Men We Need)
<p>In this special bonus episode, Speaker Sprowls talks with author and radio personality Brant Hansen about his book “The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up.” In a culture that portrays men as either dumb and weak or toxic and overbearing, Brant explains the real purpose men were designed to serve. This conversation will inspire men– young and old– to embrace their roles as protectors, charged with defending the vulnerable and creating secure places for others to thrive.</p>
September 27, 2022
Reading Makes Champions | Guest: Malcolm Mitchell (The Magician's Hat)
<p>Super Bowl Champion and children’s book author Malcolm Mitchell joins Speaker Sprowls to talk about his book, “The Magician’s Hat,” and his work building up youth literacy across the country. After developing a life-changing passion for reading while in college, Malcolm made it his mission to inspire kids to read to a better future. Malcolm’s Share the Magic Foundation has served more than 421,000 kids with in-school programs, free books and virtual reading challenges that get kids excited about reading.</p><p>The READMarathon Virtual Reading Challenge begins Oct. 11, sign up here: <a href="https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/readmarathon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/readmarathon/</a> </p><p>Learn more about Malcolm’s literacy programs here: <a href="https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/</a> </p>
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