Episode 11 in our series on the great essays explores Umberto Eco’s ‘Thoughts on Wikileaks’ (2010). Eco writes about what makes a true scandal, what are real secrets, and what it would mean to expose the hidden workings of power. It is an essay that connects digital technology, medieval mystery and Dan Brown. Plus David talks about the hidden meaning of Juli ... Show More
Nov 19
Trump-like Leadership in German History w/Chris Clark: Part 2 – Chancellor, Tyrant, Emperor?
Part two of David’s conversation with historian Chris Clark asks whether the best historical insights into Trump-like leadership come from comparison with kings or commoners, democrats or dictators. Does Trump’s leadership style share much if anything with an epoch-making politic ... Show More
58m 54s
Jul 2021
Désordres extraordinaires | Épisode 2
<p><strong>Épisode 2 : Partout, la guerre</strong></p><br><p>[Attention, cet épisode peut contenir des propos et descriptions choquantes]</p><br><p>Peu d’aspects du métier d’informer sont autant bardés de fantasmes et de clichés que le reportage de guerre. Plus intense, plus dang ... Show More
19m 4s