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Richard Aldous

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Biweekly conversations between Richard Aldous, Bard College professor and distinguished historian, and authors on their newest books.

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Episode 154: Michael Mandelbaum on the Titans of the Twentieth Century
DEC 13, 2024
Episode 154: Michael Mandelbaum on the Titans of the Twentieth Century
<p>In this week's episode of <em>Bookstack,</em> host Richard Aldous talks to Michael Mandelbaum, author of the new book, <a target="_blank" href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-titans-of-the-twentieth-century-9780197782477"><em>The Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History They Made</em></a><a target="_blank" href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-titans-of-the-twentieth-century-9780197782477"> </a>(Oxford University Press).</p><p><em>Bookstack</em> is now a production of <em>American Purpose</em> at <em>Persuasion</em>.</p><p>Follow <em>Persuasion </em>on <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/JoinPersuasion">X (Twitter</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/persuasion-community/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyw69DKDfr9Vj1PkRmnI7w">YouTube</a> to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.</p><p>And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work, subscribe below. Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid <em>Persuasion</em> membership, with access to special columns and bonus <em>Good Fight with Yascha Mounk </em>podcast content.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.persuasion.community/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.persuasion.community/subscribe</a>
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30 MIN
Episode 154: Caitlin Rivers on the Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks
DEC 2, 2024
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32 MIN
Episode 153: Hyrum Lewis on the Myth of Left and Right
NOV 14, 2024
Episode 153: Hyrum Lewis on the Myth of Left and Right
<p>In this week’s episode of <em>Bookstack</em>, recorded in the week post-U.S. presidential election, host Richard Aldous chats with American historian Hyrum Lewis about his latest book, co-written with his brother Verlan Lewis, <a target="_blank" href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-myth-of-left-and-right-9780197680216?cc=us&#38;lang=en&#38;"><em>The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America</em></a> (Oxford University Press)</p><p><em>Bookstack</em> is now a production of <em>American Purpose</em> at <em>Persuasion</em>.</p><p>Follow <em>Persuasion </em>on <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/JoinPersuasion">X (Twitter</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/persuasion-community/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyw69DKDfr9Vj1PkRmnI7w">YouTube</a> to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.</p><p>And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work, subscribe below. Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid <em>Persuasion</em> membership, with access to special columns and bonus <em>Good Fight with Yascha Mounk </em>podcast content.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.persuasion.community/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.persuasion.community/subscribe</a>
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25 MIN
Episode 152: Admiral James Stavridis on the U.S. Navy, NATO, and the Human Story
OCT 31, 2024
Episode 152: Admiral James Stavridis on the U.S. Navy, NATO, and the Human Story
<p>In this week’s episode of <em>Bookstack</em>, host Richard Aldous chats with Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, about his latest book, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716443/the-restless-wave-by-admiral-james-stavridis-usn-ret/"><em>The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy</em></a> (Penguin Random House).</p><p><em>Bookstack</em> is now a production of <em>American Purpose</em> at <em>Persuasion</em>.</p><p>Follow <em>Persuasion </em>on <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/JoinPersuasion">X (Twitter</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/persuasion-community/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyw69DKDfr9Vj1PkRmnI7w">YouTube</a> to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.</p><p>And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work, subscribe below. Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid <em>Persuasion</em> membership, with access to special columns and bonus <em>Good Fight with Yascha Mounk </em>podcast content.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.persuasion.community/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.persuasion.community/subscribe</a>
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32 MIN
Episode 151: Sean McMeekin on the Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Communism
OCT 17, 2024
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34 MIN