October 12, 2021

“Insurrection by Other Means”: Adam Schiff on His New Book on Democracy

The California congressman’s new book, “Midnight in Washington,” should scare you. It’s meant to.

Illustration by The New Republic

Tuesday is the release date of Adam Schiff’s new book, Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could. TNR editor Michael Tomasky spoke with Schiff about the book, the time Kevin McCarthy lied about him, his meetings with Donald Trump, the future of our democracy—and yes, the reconciliation bill and the January 6 commission.

Michael Tomasky @mtomasky

Michael Tomasky is the editor of The New Republic and the author of five books, including his latest and critically acclaimed The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity. With extensive experience as an editor, columnist, progressive commentator, and special correspondent for renowned publications such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Daily Beast, and many others, Tomasky has been a trusted voice in political journalism for more than three decades.