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Peter Shamshiri

Co-host, If Books Could Kill

Peter Shamshiri is a writer and podcaster. He is the co-host of the podcast If Books Could Kill, which explores the intersection of literature and politics. Shamshiri has written for several publications, including The Guardian and The New Republic. He has also been a frequent guest on TV and radio shows, discussing topics such as politics, culture, and social justice.

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HostIf Books Could Kill79 eps

GuestOn the Media2908 eps

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Surrounded By IdiotsIf Books Could KillSep 1, 20261:09:05Host Three Cups of TeaIf Books Could KillAug 5, 20261:52:21Host The Body Keeps The ScoreIf Books Could KillJun 18, 20261:49:41Host Think And Grow RichIf Books Could KillMay 21, 20261:03:04Host GritIf Books Could KillApr 30, 20261:19:02Host CROSSOVER EVENT: Tim Ferriss’s "The 4-Hour Body"If Books Could KillApr 16, 20261:08:18Host Bullshit JobsIf Books Could KillMar 5, 20261:00:22Host The Millionaire Next DoorIf Books Could KillFeb 5, 20261:11:25Host The Rapid Rise of Bari WeissOn the MediaDec 31, 202519:17Guest The Worst Takes of 2025 [TEASER]If Books Could KillDec 29, 202550:05Host Elon Musk Part 2If Books Could KillDec 18, 20251:31:15Host Elon MuskIf Books Could KillDec 9, 20251:28:25Host SapiensIf Books Could KillNov 20, 20251:38:17Host How To Win Friends And Influence PeopleIf Books Could KillOct 2, 20251:10:00Host Thomas Chatterton Williams' "Summer of Our Discontent"If Books Could KillSep 11, 20251:31:42Host He's Just Not That Into YouIf Books Could KillJul 31, 20251:00:09Host Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink"If Books Could KillJul 17, 202557:44Host The Supreme Court Goes Full TERF [TEASER]If Books Could KillJul 1, 20251:01:53Host "In Covid's Wake" Part 2: Wrong About The RightIf Books Could KillJun 19, 20251:10:19Host "In Covid's Wake" Part 1: Lying About LockdownsIf Books Could KillJun 17, 202557:47Host