Writer and filmmaker Jonathan Meades introduces and reads his review of Tina Brown's book about the royal family, The Palace Papers, from April this year.
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Nov 21
Aftershock: The War on Terror – Episode 1: With Us or Against Us
In the days after 9/11, George W. Bush declared a state of emergency and initiated what would become an unprecedented expansion of US power. Public debate narrowed: there were new limits on what was acceptable, and not acceptable, to say. The London Review of Books published a nu ... Show More
44m 54s
Nov 15
Introducing ‘Aftershock: The War on Terror’
After 9/11, George W. Bush launched a global War on Terror. What followed was an unprecedented expansion of American power, from Guantánamo Bay to drone strikes, mass surveillance to the weaponisation of the financial system. Asked when it would end, Vice-President Dick Cheney re ... Show More
3m 57s
Jan 2023
'Spare': Debriefing Prince Harry’s Memoir Rollout | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda return after the holiday break to discuss Prince Harry’s new memoir, ‘Spare,’ his rollout interviews and press releases, and what first-lookers have to say about the book.
Hosts: Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Jade Whaley
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45m 54s
Jun 2021
Ep. - 363 - OMID SCOBIE DISCUSSES THE ROYALS, PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE REVIEW OF PINK DOCUMENTARY
<p>Omid Scobie is a London-based writer, royal editor for <em>Harper’s Bazaar</em>, an ABC News contributor, “Good Morning America” regular and host of ABC’s popular royal podcast, “The Heir Pod.” Scobie has become an authoritative voice on the lives and philanthropic endeavors o ... Show More
35m 42s
Sep 2022
Robert Harris with Nihal Arthanayake
<p> This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake talks to former journalist and best-selling novelist, Robert Harris.</p><p> </p><p>Robert joins us to discuss his latest work of epic historical fiction, <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442675/act-of-obliv ... Show More
41m 34s
Dec 2019
Ep 213: Art, fear, and discovering great books
Anne chats with reader and children’s book writer Kate DiCamillo about the books that inspired her to dream up stories, the hopeful work of writing for children, and what she learns from readers about her own books. She has so much to share about the value of friendship with othe ... Show More
55m 4s