Hey, I'm Timbermias, and it's NPR's Book of the Day. Love it or hated, capitalism is pretty

central to how our world functions, and today we've got a pair of books that take a closer look at

what that's meant for Americans. In a few minutes, we'll hear about a new book called Palo Alto,

a history of California Capitalism and the World

by Malcolm Harris. It's a look at the history of Silicon Valley and the particular brand of

capitalism that's developed there and how that's shaped the world. But first, Democratic Senator

Bernie Sanders has long had a problem with how capitalism has shaped U.S. politics,

and he takes on that topic in his new book called It's Okay to Be Angry About Capitalism.

And while his politics may be no secret, he uses the book as a way to shed light on why he thinks the

government is failing Americans, what needs to

change. And yes, he even manages to spill a little DCT. He spoke about the book and embracing

his anger with NPR Stevenskeep. In the U.S., national security news can feel far away from daily

life. Distant wars, murky conflicts, diplomacy behind closed doors on our new show, Sources and Methods.

NPR reporters on the ground bring you stories of real people helping you understand why distant events matter here at home.

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Senator Bernie Sanders is embracing his anger.

He's shown a lot of it during more than 30 years in Congress.

In the 1990s, he attacked both parties for their defense spending.

I know you're upset about it.

I know you're hoping and praying that maybe we'll have

another war. Maybe somebody will rise up, but it ain't happening. In 2015, he began seeking the

Democratic nomination for president, and Sanders told me then that people should not be afraid

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