What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAll We Say
Ben Rhodes · Book · 2026
If you loved All We Say, start with Pod Save America (Pod Save America, 2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to All We Say across media.
If All We Say captivated you, you will appreciate these stories that interrogate the fragility of American ideals and political power.
Films on the same thread
All the Way
Jay Roach · Film · 2016
Explores: Civil Rights Movement, Presidential Power, Political Maneuvering.
Like All We Say, this drama dissects the high-stakes maneuvering behind monumental policy shifts, revealing the raw, personal effort required to translate democratic ideals into actual legislative progress.
Selma
Film · 2014
Explores: Civil rights movement, Social injustice, Systemic racism.
This film mirrors the rhetorical focus of All We Say by documenting how specific, courageous speech and activism can forcibly reshape the national conversation regarding systemic injustice and equity.
Series on the same thread
For All Mankind
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2019
Explores: Space Exploration, Cold War, Technological Advancement.
While All We Say examines our historical trajectory, this series uses alternate history to explore the same American aspirations, testing how our identity survives under different technological and political pressures.
The Plot Against America
Ed Burns · Series · 2020
Explores: Fascism in America, Xenophobia, Political Intrigue.
If you valued the cautionary analysis of national identity in All We Say, you will find this exploration of populist rhetoric and democratic erosion deeply resonant and unsettlingly relevant.
The U.S. and the Holocaust
Ken Burns · Series · 2022
Explores: World War II, Antisemitism, Nazism.
Much like the historical inquiry found in All We Say, this documentary challenges the viewer to reconcile the dark realities of the past with the country's stated democratic mission.
Chief of War
Thomas Pa'a Sibbett · Series · 2025
Explores: Unification, Cultural Preservation, Colonialism.
This epic drama echoes the themes of political evolution in All We Say by focusing on the intense struggle to forge a unified national identity during a period of war.
Podcasts on the same thread
Pod Save America
Pod Save America · Podcast · 2026
Explores: civic engagement, grassroots organizing, policy breakdown.
For readers who appreciated the insider perspective of All We Say, this podcast offers a similar, candid breakdown of the contemporary political landscape and the mechanics of civic engagement.
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
This podcast shares the commitment to civic literacy found in All We Say, providing the necessary context and clarity to understand the complex ideas that currently drive our political future.
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Common questions
Is All We Say a history book?
Yes, All We Say is a sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches. The book examines the battle over American identity and what it means to be American, written by New York Times bestselling author and former presidential speechwriter Ben Rhodes.
Who wrote All We Say?
All We Say was written by Ben Rhodes. He is a New York Times bestselling author and served as a speechwriter for President Barack Obama. The book uses fifteen significant speeches to explore the history of American identity and the question of who decides what being American means.
What is the main focus of All We Say?
All We Say focuses on the history of the United States as told through fifteen speeches. The book explores the ongoing battle over American identity and asks what it truly means to be American at a time of moral and political drift in the nation.
What does All We Say explore regarding American identity?
All We Say explores the battle over American identity by analyzing fifteen speeches throughout United States history. The book addresses the question of what it means to be American and who has the authority to decide that identity in the context of the country's past and present.