Helen Thompson – Jill Lepore

Helen Thompson is an author, interview host, and economist. Jill Lepore is a historian, an author, and a journalist. We found 4 podcast interviews connecting Helen Thompson and Jill Lepore.

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Episodes with Helen Thompson & Jill Lepore

Helen Thompson + David Runciman & Jill Lepore 11 Jan 2021 • EN

Jill Lepore on the Insurrection

David talks to historian Jill Lepore about what took place at the Capitol on January 6th. What should we call it? What can we compare it to? And what should happen next? Plus we ask how Biden ought to address what happened in his inaugural next week. Are we past the time for talk about reconciliation? Talking Points: I

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Helen Thompson + David Runciman & Jill Lepore 17 Sep 2020 • EN

Jill Lepore on the Destructive Power of Tech

David talks to the American historian Jill Lepore about the damage new technology can do to democracy, from the 1960s to the present. Who first tried to manipulate the minds of the electorate? Where did the money come from? What happened when the same technology was applied to fighting the Vietnam War? Plus we discuss

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Helen Thompson + David Runciman & Jill Lepore 18 Aug 2019 • EN

Jill Lepore on the American Nation

We talk to historian Jill Lepore about the idea of nationalism in America, from the birth of the Republic through to Trump. What defines the nation? Why does the illiberal version keep getting the upper hand?  Are there any politicians in America who can rescue the idea of liberal nationalism? Plus we ask Jill what she

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Helen Thompson + David Runciman & Jill Lepore 26 Jan 2017 • EN

Jill Lepore

We speak with New Yorker writer and historian Jill Lepore about Trump, the Tea Party and the constitution. She tells us how they go together, and how they don't. This conversation was recorded on the day of Trump's inauguration and we also have some voices and sounds from the event in Washington. Plus we try to make se

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