AfterWords

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AfterWords explores the stories behind groundbreaking books. From colonialism and genocide to mysterious deaths and Brexit Britain, listen for lively discussions between authors and journalists. Produced by George McDonagh, for Hurst Publishers. Theme music is from https://filmmusic.io "Particles - Inspiring Emotional Romantic" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  1. 12/04/2024

    Virginia Woolf, Race and the Dreadnought Hoax with Danell Jones & Tabitha Sparks

    In February 1910, the future Virginia Woolf played the most famous practical joke in British military history. Blackening her face and masquerading as an Abyssinian prince, the young writer and her friends conned their way onto HMS Dreadnought, the Empire’s most powerful battleship. 'The Girl Prince' is a tantalisingly fresh take on the iconic writer and her deeply problematic stunt, as well as her ideas on race and empire. In this episode, listen to award-winning author and scholar Danell Jones and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University Tabitha Sparks discuss what happened aboard the ship, Woolf’s involvement in the hoax, the immediate aftermath and how the narrative surrounding the ‘practical joke’ has changed over the years. To buy the book and for more information, visit hurstpublishers.com

    28 min

  2. 11/27/2024

    Lessons in Guilt and Gratitude to the British with Mihir Bose & Sarah Sands

    Born in Kolkata shortly before Indian independence, Mihir Bose still feels enormous gratitude towards Mr Crombie of the UK’s Home Office, who confirmed his permanent resident’s rights in 1975. In this episode, join Mihir, the BBC’s first sports editor and first non-white editor, and Sarah Sands, author and Deputy Chair of the British Council, in conversation about his book ‘Thank You Mr Crombie’. You'll hear Mihir take us back to life in 1960s Britain, a time when Indian food was shunned, not adored. Landladies wouldn’t rent him a room and he suffered several assaults, fearing for his life. Reflecting on migration, race and British society, he looks at how far the country has come and how its sometimes deeply shameful past must still be addressed. To buy the book and for more information, visit hurstpublishers.com

    27 min

  3. 11/20/2024

    Negotiating with the Devil with Pierre Hazan & Victor Mallet

    In an increasingly dystopian world, 'Negotiating with the Devil' by Pierre Hazan takes readers inside the world of armed conflict mediation, offering insight into the political and ethical ‘red lines’ that shape talks with armed interlocutors, be they states or insurgents. In this episode, listen to Pierre and Victor Mallet in conversation about the high-stakes process of conflict mediation, the role of a peace negotiator, Pierre’s own thoughts about what makes a good mediator, and the grey areas as well as the shifting political imperatives impacting conflict mediation today. To buy the book and for more information, visit hurstpublishers.com

    27 min

  4. 11/13/2024

    The Great Indian Food Trip with Zac O'Yeah & Samanth Subramanian

    'The Great Indian Food Trip' is an entertaining, erudite adventure of eating, drinking and travelling. This is how Swedish novelist, rock musician and author Zac O’Yeah has come to understand the Indian subcontinent, his home of thirty years. In this episode, listen to Zac in conversation with writer and journalist Samanth Subramanian about the book, Zac’s love of food, his most memorable meals during his travels across India, and unique insight into the country’s delicacies, their origins and locales. To buy the book and for more information, visit hurstpublishers.com

    22 min

  5. 11/06/2024

    Plotters: The UK Terrorists Who Failed with Tam Hussein & Lizzie Dearden

    We are in a new age of terror, with self-radicalising, hard-to-categorise individuals planning violence. Since the Westminster Bridge attack in 2017, more than 40 terror attacks have been foiled by the security services. 'Plotters' by journalist Lizzie Dearden is an eye-opening account of the British terror attacks you’ve never heard of—because the perpetrators were caught in time. In this episode, listen to Lizzie in conversation with fellow journalist and writer Tam Hussein to discuss the changing face of modern terrorism, the common factors that led to the would-be attackers being stopped and what each one caught tells us about British society. To buy the book and for more information, visit hurstpublishers.com

    27 min

  6. 10/30/2024

    The Nonviolent Struggle for Our Planet's Future with Lynne Jones & Fiona Godlee

    As floods and fires rage across the planet, more people are embracing nonviolent action to achieve political change. Can it work? In ‘Sorry for the Inconvenience But This Is an Emergency’ doctor and aid worker Lynne Jones offers a compelling, ground-level account of the last five years of UK protests, exploring how and why ordinary citizens have adopted extraordinary methods to confront the climate and nature crises. In this episode, listen to Lynne in conversation with Fiona Godlee, doctor, and former Editor-in-Chief of the British Medical Journal, about Lynne’s experiences, from Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp to her involvement in movements like Extinction Rebellion today. They will also discuss the most effective kinds of protest, and what compels people to break the law in the name of justice. For more, visit hurstpublishers.com

    31 min

  7. EPISODE 28

    AfterWords S5: Launches 30th October

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    2 min

  8. 11/24/2023

    The Rise of Pentecostal Christianity with Katherine Stewart & Elle Hardy

    From Brazilian favelas and campgrounds in Nigeria to megachurches in Ukraine and South Korea, Pentecostal Christianity is taking over the world. ‘Beyond Belief’ by writer and journalist Elle Hardy exposes the Pentecostal agenda and its sway over politics and society around the world. In this episode listen to Elle in conversation with journalist and author Katherine Stewart about how Pentecostalism evolved into a multi-million megachurch industry, why it’s attracting so many people, and what the movement’s explosion means for the world. For more visit hurstpublishers.com

    29 min
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AfterWords explores the stories behind groundbreaking books. From colonialism and genocide to mysterious deaths and Brexit Britain, listen for lively discussions between authors and journalists. Produced by George McDonagh, for Hurst Publishers. Theme music is from https://filmmusic.io "Particles - Inspiring Emotional Romantic" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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  • Creator
    Hurst Publishers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hurst Publishers/George McDonagh
  • Show Website
    AfterWords