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Books and Insight with Frank Lavin Frank Lavin
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A conversation with authors and other creative people about their recent works and their insight on the world today. How do books and ideas help us grapple with current challenges? Frank Lavin has served as a diplomat, banker, White House aide, National Security Council staffer, and is the author of four books.
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Alexander Radwan, Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament)
Frank Lavin talks with Alexander Radwan, Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament). Alexander formerly served in the Bavarian state Parliament and in the European Parliament, all of which makes him well-grounded in national, regional, and international issues. The discussion includes Russia’s war in Ukraine, the success and future of the European Union, anti-Israel and pro-Hamas protests on U.S. campuses, and immigration. Books discussed include Ian Kershaw, Personalities and Power and Theo Waigel, Honesty is a Currency. This visit was supported by the American Council on Germany and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
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Mike Murphy, Political Analyst and Presidential Campaign Strategist
Frank Lavin talks with Mike Murphy, political analyst, presidential campaign strategist, and host of the “Hacks on Tap” podcast discusses 2024, the debates, Trump’s running mate, Trump’s legal problems, the prospects for unrest at the Democratic convention, the down-ballot races, Ibogaine and the politics of electric vehicles. Books discussed include Sasha Issenberg, The Lie Detectives; Ralph G. Martin, Ballots and Bandwagons; Ed Flynn, You’re the Boss; Tim Crouse, The Boys on the Bus; and Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.
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Presidential Historian and Attorney Talmage Boston
Frank Lavin talks with presidential historian and attorney Talmage Boston on presidential leadership and what constitutes a "great" president. The books discussed are How The Best Did It, by Talmage Boston and And There Was Light, by Jon Meacham.
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Discussion With Cellist and Author Steven Isserlis
Frank Lavin talks with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis, currently on a concert tour in the U.S. The conversation ranges from Beethoven and Lenin to Amor Towles and prospects for Labour beating the Tories.
Books Discussed
A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry
Why Beethover Threw the Stool by Steven Isserlis
Table for Two by Amor Towles
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Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter
Frank Lavin meets with noted Chinese historian Frank Dikötter to discuss his latest book, "China After Mao" and to examine China's economic record in the post-Mao era.
Books discussed
Red Roulette, by Desmond Shrum
China After Mao, by Frank Dikotter
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