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JD Didn’t Doge This Question | JD Vance From #493 | The Way I Heard It

2026-07-15 Entertainment
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I started this conversation with a question I probably shouldn't have asked. "Did you actually write this book yourself?" To his credit, the Vice President didn't blink. He told me he wrote every word over the course of nearly a decade, with occasional assistance from a ruthless editor...who happens to share his last name. We talked about writing, criticism, and why finishing a book feels a lot like negotiating with a hostage taker. Turns out, the hardest part of being Vice President has nothing to do with politics. Have a look. Watch the full conversation with JD: https://bit.ly/TWIHI493JDVance #podcast #america #faith My foundation is awarding millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships to men and women willing to learn a skilled trade. Apply now at: https://bit.ly/mrwscholarships If you like me, and even if you don't, subscribe to my channels and follow me. Much obliged. https://www.youtube.com/@therealmikerowe https://www.youtube.com/@MikeRoweShorts https://www.youtube.com/@PYSKshow http://instagr.am/mikerowe/ http://fb.me/TheRealMikeRowe http://twttr.com/mikeroweworks 00:00 JD’s writing journey ️ 05:30 When is a book done? 07:13 JD's toughest critic 09:04 Honest feedback 11:26 Hillbilly Elegy 15:01 Finding faith again 16:48 Importance of humility

Top Comments (10)

@noname2490 2026-07-16

Thank you mike for bringing this to us 😊

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@RealDustBusters 2026-07-15

Everyone wants the office until the power goes out. Then suddenly the trades become the most important job in town.

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@terri348 2026-07-17

My gran was a baptist. When she couldnt get to chyrch anymore, a young Catholic priest used to come and visit her and they would discuss faith and a personal relationship with God and Jesus. Now gran was very knowledgable about the Bible, and the young priest found her take on things very inspiring. They both looked forward to these visits weekly.

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@Techieninja2489 2026-07-17

Lol that end tag was amazing! Bravo sir

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@Franimus 2026-07-17

Great interview, thank you!

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@stevethegrumpyoldman 2026-07-18

Awesome Interview Sir 👏

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@karenok464 2026-07-15

I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you, Mike Rowe!

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@WilliamsDJr 2026-07-20

I believe that the Vice President’s first book Hillbilly Elegy hit home for many people in Appalachia and especially the rust belt part. Many people who live there or their parents or grandparents were from there it all speaks directly to your heart. My grandparents left Appalachia in the West Virginia, Virginia, and Western North Carolina areas during the Great Depression and went a little north and east to find work which thankfully they all did. It’s a great book and movie.

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@Dubnot 2026-07-15

Mike Rowe, please run for office 😂

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@KyleSummers-r8u 2026-07-16

Peace, Love!!

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