{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b7320b16f81f0781975bfd7/6050e80785ecc13f68c0ce64?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James Shapiro and Shakespeare in a Divided America","description":"<p>In this episode, noted author James Shapiro joins the show to discuss his new book, <em>Shakespeare in a Divide America</em>. 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. </p><p><br></p><p><em>The Play's the Thing is produced by Goldberry Studios for the CiRCE Podcast Network. </em></p>","author_name":"CiRCE Podcast Network"}