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The LRB Podcast London Review of Books
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4.5 • 225 Ratings
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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more.
Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts.
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Patrick McGuinness: Back to Bouillon
Patrick McGuinness reads his diary from our 6th June issue about his family’s hometown of Bouillon in Belgium. He reflects on the linguistic and national barriers he crossed to return there each year; on the changes wrought on the town by the end of the industrial era; and on the ways that history and global politics can shape a locality beyond recognition.
Read the diary here: https://lrb.me/mcguinnesspod
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At the Republican National Convention: Day Four
It’s the final day of the Republican National Convention. Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell dissect Trump’s marathon acceptance speech and ask what a second term could look like.
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At the Republican National Convention: Day Three
At day three of the Republican National Convention, Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell discuss what a second Trump presidency would mean for American foreign policy. They compare notes on J.D. Vance's memoir Hillbilly Elegy, and reflect on his keynote speech.
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At the Republican National Convention: Day Two
Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell return to the Republican National Convention. They explore second day's theme, Make America Safe Again, and discuss how this convention compares to the last one Andrew attended, the RNC in 2004.
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At the Republican National Convention: Day One
Andrew O'Hagan and Deborah Friedell report on day one of the Republican National Convention. They react to Trump's choice of vice president and reflect on the key note speech by Sean O'Brien, the first time the head of the Teamsters' Union has ever addressed the RNC.
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Mendez: How I became an audiobook narrator
The worst thing you can say to anyone who works in hospitality, Mendez writes, is ‘Maybe you’ll meet someone!’ But a chance encounter while waiting tables lead to their new niche. In this episode, Mendez reads their recent piece about the art of audiobook narration and how they became the voice of Pelé.
Find the original piece and further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/mendezpod
Learn more about the Charleston Trust: https://www.charleston.org.uk/exhibition/anne-rothenstein/
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Customer Reviews
TOIBIN & O’HAGAN: EXTRAORDINARY
This episode with Mr Toibin and Mr O’Hagan is exactly the dream what a podcast could be in an ideal world: brilliant conversation, witty, insightful as if at th bay dinner party ever . Thank you
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Thank you for the interview !
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