Andrew Roberts discusses de Gaulle’s leadership, showing how his response to the Fall of France was always admired by Churchill and FDR, even while they clashed with his rebarbative personality.
Duration: 51:48
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January 2016
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Leaders in War: Charles de Gaulle
January 19th, 2016
Andrew Roberts
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January 2016
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The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton
January 16th, 2016
William E. Leuchtenburg, Douglas Brinkley (moderator)
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Celebrated presidential historian William E. Leuchtenburg chronicles the presidents of the past century, highlighting their moments of high drama and triumph.
Duration: 1:31:57
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January 2016
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman
January 14th, 2016
Jill Lepore
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Jill Lepore uncovers the origin of one of the world’s most iconic superheroes and how it holds within it a fascinating family story, as well as a crucial connection to 20th-century feminism.
Duration: 1:02:21
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January 2016
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The Story: A Reporter’s Journey
January 12th, 2016
Judith Miller, Bret Stephens (moderator)
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Judith Miller turns her reporting skills on herself and her career, discussing her early years with The New York Times, her controversial work regarding Iraq’s WMD, and the decisions she made during the Scooter Libby investigation.
Duration: 1:01:11
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December 2015
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James Madison: Father of the Constitution
December 16th, 2015
Richard Brookhiser
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Celebrated historian Richard Brookhiser recounts the “Father of the Constitution’s” evolution and how he helped persuade a divided Congress to agree passing the Bill of Rights.
Duration: 59:51
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