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Updated 19/07/2019
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29/12/2023

Scott Eyman on Charlie Chaplin Beyond The Screen

Known as one of the greatest entertainers in movie history, Charlie Chaplin rose to fame in the silent films of the nineteen-hundreds, and created one of the most iconic characters ever seen on the screen. But his career was derailed after being caught in the crossfire of political turmoil and mired in scandal. As a result, he was exiled from the U-S during the post-war Red Scare. On today's final installment of Watching America, best-selling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman takes us behind the scenes of the tumultuous life of this famed cinematic genius. We’ll explore Chaplin’s politics, his controversies, and the relentless pursuit of his artistic vision.

29/12/2023

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02/10/2020

Mark Laita: "Soft White Underbelly"

This episode is not appropriate for all listeners. Award-winning photographer Mark Laita has used his skills for clients such as Adidas, Apple and Mercedes-Benz, and his photography has been exhibited worldwide. But he might be doing the most important work of his life right now on Skid Row in Los Angeles. A few years ago, Laita started taking photographs of people living on the street, drug-addicts and prostitutes—and he began interviewing them and recording their stories. He never imagined his YouTube project Soft White Underbelly would take off the way it has, with over a million subscribers. Laita says he can’t help all the people he speaks to (though he has tried). But he says raising awareness about the suffering of people we don’t regularly meet could help future generations. Dr. Alan Campbell has an intimate conversation with Laita, discussing his childhood, how he became a photographer, and the painful but powerful work he’s doing now. Visit “Soft White Underbelly” https://tinyurl.com/tg232ag Learn more about Mark Laita http://www.marklaita.com/

02/10/2020

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19/04/2021

What We Wonder is Worth Wondering About | Guy Claxton, Cognitive Scientist

Hailed by comedian John Cleese as a master of creative thinking psychology, Guy Claxton revolutionized business and entertainment with his book Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind. He's now using his research and methods to create better thinkers in elementary and middle schools.

19/04/2021

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24/06/2022

Jacob Mchangama: Free Speech (from Socrates to Social Media)

Jacob Mchangama is a Danish lawyer and human-rights advocate who has worked with Columbia’s Global Freedom of Expression Center in New York and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education in Washington, D.C. He is the founder and director of Justitia, a Copenhagen-based think tank focused on human rights, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. Mchangama’s new book, “Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media,” was praised by P.J. O’Rourke as “the best history of free speech ever written and the best defense of free speech ever made.”

24/06/2022

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25/08/2023

Unveiling the Joys of Solitude: Amy Key's Journey

We enter a world where romantic love takes a backseat, and the vibrant hues of independence and self-discovery shine through. Using Joni Mitchell's iconic album, "Blue," as her guide, author Amy Key takes us on a poetic journey through the uncharted territories of a life lived on one's own terms in her memoir "Arrangements in Blue." Growing up, the acclaimed poet dreamed of a life intertwined with romance, but fate had other plans. Now, in her forties, she has fearlessly embraced the absence of romantic love and embarked on a quest to uncover the hidden joys of solitude. She talks with Dr. Alan Campbell about the beauty of independence, the power of self-connection, and the boundless potential of self-friendship. https://amyvkey.com

25/08/2023

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53 min
02/06/2023

Robots Among Us: A Conversation With Dr. Dennis Hong

What was once the stuff of science fiction has become reality. Robots are being used today for everything from fixing automobiles to exploring space, and they are increasingly becoming more human-like. Well-known roboticist Dr. Dennis Hong is the inventor of a number of cutting edge robots including those that can walk, climb, dance, and even play soccer. He also invented the world’s first car that can be driven by the blind. How will this technology change our world? On this week's episode of Watching America, host Dr. Alan Cambell speaks with Hong about the possibilities and the next evolution in robotics engineering. https://www.romela.org/

02/06/2023

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53 min
08/12/2023

Hampton Court Palace: 500 Years of History

From the Tudors to the Windsors - intrigue, scandals, and power took center stage within the halls of the magnificent and breathtaking Hampton Court Palace. This week author Gareth Russell takes us through 500 years of history in the palace that was home to such significant events as the commissioning of King James’s version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare’s plays, and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ball. We explore the riveting ups and downs of royal happenings, the exciting victories, the personal tragedies and the historical significance.

08/12/2023

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53 min
27/10/2023

Eerie Excursions: Unearthing the Mysteries of America's Cemeteries and Tombstone Tourism

Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through the realm of the departed. We’re unearthing the secrets of cemeteries with two exciting guests. YouTuber Arthur Dark is an expert on tombstone tourism and offers video tours of the final resting places of famous entertainers. And author Greg Melville takes readers on a tour of some of the nation's most intriguing cemeteries. Join Dr. Alan Campbell and his guests for an eerie excursion through our nation's graveyards.

27/10/2023

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53 min
11/07/2025

"Sports in Colonial Virginia"

In 18th-century Virginia, sport was more than spectacle—it was status, control, and coded defiance. Horse racing dazzled the elite, while cockfights and wrestling matches drew crowds across class lines. Beneath the excitement, enslaved labor powered the play. Discover how colonial sport revealed the tensions and hierarchies of early American life.

11/07/2025

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24/01/2020

How to Stay in Love: Advice from divorce lawyer James J. Sexton

What destroys a happy marriage? Divorce lawyer James Sexton has spent decades learning the answers to this question. Now he’s written a book about it, How to Stay in Love. Sexton shares his surprising insight with Dr. Alan Campbell.

24/01/2020

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