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Todo está iluminado es una odisea literaria donde el humor y el dolor coexisten en cada página. Foer construye un puente entre el pasado borrado (el shtetl arrasado) y el presente incómodo (el turismo de la memoria), demostrando que la ficción puede ser la forma más honesta de enfrentar la historia. Como dice Alex: "Somos escritores de nuestra propia vida, pero muy malos."AVISO LEGAL: Los cuentos, poemas, fragmentos de novelas, ensayos y todo contenido literario que aparece en Crónicas Lunares di Sun podrían estar protegidos por derecho de autor (copyright). Si por alguna razón los propietarios no están conformes con el uso de ellos por favor escribirnos al correo electrónico cronicaslunares.sun@hotmail.com y nos encargaremos de borrarlo inmediatamente. Si te gusta lo que escuchas y deseas apoyarnos puedes dejar tu donación en PayPal, ahí nos encuentras como @IrvingSun  https://paypal.me/IrvingSun?country.x=MX&locale.x=es_XC  Síguenos en:  Telegram: Crónicas Lunares di Sun  ⁠Crónicas Lunares di Sun - YouTube⁠ ⁠https://t.me/joinchat/QFjDxu9fqR8uf3eR⁠  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cronicalunar/?modal=admin_todo_tour⁠  ⁠Crónicas Lunares (@cronicaslunares.sun) • Fotos y videos de Instagram⁠  ⁠https://twitter.com/isun_g1⁠  ⁠https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lODVmOWY0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4x2gFdKw3FeoaAORteQomp⁠  https://mx.ivoox.com/es/s_p2_759303_1.html⁠ https://tunein.com/user/gnivrinavi/favorites⁠ 

Ria Laenen, Inge Vrancken, Steven De Foer en Caroline Gennez over het telefoongesprek tussen Poetin en Trump, over de luchtaanvallen op Gaza en over de nieuwe Netflix-reeks Adolescence.

durée : 00:31:34 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Et si vous ne deviez retenir qu'un livre et qu'une chanson de ce début de millénaire ? Les critiques se sont prêtés au jeu et dressent ensemble la liste non exhaustive et nécessairement subjective des quelques œuvres qui ont marqué ces dernières 25 années. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Marie Labory Journaliste, productrice des "Midis de Culture" sur France Culture; Marie Sorbier Rédactrice en chef de I/O et productrice du "Point Culture" sur France Culture; François Angelier Producteur de l'émission "Mauvais Genres" sur France Culture, spécialiste de littérature populaire; Antoine Guillot Journaliste, critique de cinéma et de bandes dessinées, producteur de l'émission "Plan large" sur France Culture

Chapter 1:Summary of Moonwalking with Einstein"Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything" by Joshua Foer is a fascinating exploration of memory and the techniques to enhance it. The book follows Foer's journey as he transitions from a novice in memory skills to a competitor in the U.S. Memory Championship. Key themes include:1. Memory Techniques: Foer delves into various mnemonic techniques, such as the method of loci (or memory palace), which involves visualizing a familiar place and anchoring information to specific locations within that mental space.2. The Role of Memory in Identity: The book examines how memory shapes our identities and influences our understanding of the world. Foer reflects on the implications of a culture that increasingly relies on technology to store information.3. Experiential Learning: Through his experiences, including training with memory champions and mastering techniques, Foer emphasizes the importance of practice and persistence in developing skills.4. Cognitive Psychology: Foer provides insights into the science behind memory, discussing how memories are formed, stored, and recalled. He explores the limitations and fallibility of memory, as well as the concept of memory as a reconstructive process.Throughout the narrative, Foer combines personal anecdotes with scientific research, making the book an engaging read that not only informs but also inspires readers to consider their own memory capabilities. Ultimately, "Moonwalking with Einstein" is about the human potential to enhance memory and the value of preserving our cognitive abilities in a digital age.Chapter 2:The Theme of Moonwalking with Einstein"Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything" by Joshua Foer is a non-fiction book that explores the concept of memory through the author's journey into the world of competitive memory sports. Here are some of the key plot points, character developments, and thematic ideas presented in the book: Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Memory: The book begins with Foer's fascination with memory and how it has been perceived throughout history—highlighting cultural shifts from valuing memorization to relying on technology.2. Training Journey: Foer decides to train for the U.S. Memory Championship after meeting memory champions and learning about their techniques. This sets the stage for his personal journey and discovery of memory techniques.3. The Memory Palace: Foer introduces the ancient mnemonic technique of the memory palace, where individuals visualize a familiar place and associate memories with specific locations within it. This serves as a crucial tool for Foer's training.4. Competitive Experience: As Foer trains, he experiences the world of competitive memory, meets various competitors who each have their unique stories and strategies, and ultimately participates in the U.S. Memory Championships.5. Transformation: The culmination of his journey is his transformation from an amateur who has a poor memory to becoming the champion of the U.S. Memory Championships, showcasing the effectiveness of memory techniques. Character Development:- Joshua Foer: The author evolves from being a novice with a flawed memory to a confident competitor who understands and applies mnemonic techniques. His character development is marked by a deeper understanding of memory, its significance, and its impact on identity.- Competitors: Foer provides a glimpse into the lives of other memory champions, each with their distinct backgrounds and motivations. These characters highlight the diversity of approaches to memory and the personal stories behind their desire to excel. Thematic Ideas:1. The Nature of Memory: The book explores how memory defines human experience,

If there is one thing to know about writer and entrepreneur Josh Foer: he wants to learn EVERYTHING. Tying his projects together is an endless curiosity about our world. On this episode of Say More, editorial page editor Jim Dao journeys to Somerville to visit one of Josh's projects: Lehrhaus, the world's first Jewish tavern and house of learning. They discuss modern Jewish life and one of Josh's other ventures, the Atlas Obscura project and his latest book about the weirdest wildlife on the planet. Email us at saymore@globe.com. Josh's new book is called Atlas Obscura Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean is a professional Game Master, video creator, and INCREDIBLE advocate for the world of TTRPGs. We sat down to play a faction-filled game of Worlds Without Harmony, a game of ideological conflicts, unanswerable questions, and the people caught up in them.You'll dig this episode if you like: Superheroes (specifically, the NBC masterpiece Heroes), inventive worldbuilding, folk heroes, and big emotional swings.WORLDS WITHOUT HARMONY: https://www.logbook-project.com/store/worlds-without-harmonySEAN FOER: https://www.seanfoer.com/SEAN'S START PLAYING GAMES PROFILE: https://startplaying.games/gm/scene_fourALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/YAZEBA'S BED & BREAKFAST: https://redcircle.com/shows/yazebas-bed-and-breakfastPARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Framed by best-selling author Franklin Foer's Atlantic cover story, "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending," Foer and AJC CEO Ted Deutch join Rabbi Bronstein to discuss rising antisemitism, the impact of October 7, and the presidential election. A special presentation from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.

On Oct. 6 of last year, the Biden administration was hammering out a grand Middle East bargain in which Saudi Arabia would normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a Palestinian state. And even after Hamas's attack the following day, the U.S. hoped to keep that deal alive to preserve the conditions for some kind of durable peace. But that deal is now basically unviable. The war is expanding. Israel may be on the verge of occupying Gaza indefinitely and possibly southern Lebanon, too. So why was President Biden ineffective at achieving his goals? In the past year, has the U.S. been able to shape this conflict at all?Franklin Foer recently wrote a piece in The Atlantic trying to answer these questions. And he starts with the Biden administration's attempts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East — an effort that began well before Oct. 7. In this conversation, Foer walks through his reporting inside the diplomatic bubble of the conflict and the administrations of other Middle Eastern states that have serious stakes in Israel's war in Gaza.Book Recommendations:Our Man by George PackerSea Under by David GrossmanCollected Poems by Rita DoveThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair . Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Efim Shapiro, Isaac Jones and Aman Sahota. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Rollin Hu, Elias Isquith and Kristin Lin. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Emma Ashford, Shira Efron, Natasha Hall, Richard Haass, Michael Koplow, Selcuk Karaoglan and Switch and Board Podcast Studio. Soon, you'll need a subscription to maintain access to this show's back catalog, and the back catalogs of other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.

We hebben het vandaag over de presidentsverkiezingen in de Verenigde Staten die over een goede anderhalve maand plaatsvinden. Dan neemt de eerste vrouwelijke presidentskandidaat, Kamala Harris, het op tegen Donald Trump. Ex-president maar ook een veroordeelde voor aanranding, betaling van zwijggeld en fraude.In deze Trends talk zoeken we uit hoe het komt dat het extremisme de partij in de greep houdt en hoe Trump zich kon opwerken tot de zonnekoning van de Republikeinen. Want dat blijkt geen toeval te zijn, als je het boek De Saboteurs leest, van De Standaard-journalist Steven De Foer.   

durée : 00:28:51 - Le Feuilleton - "J'ai ouvert le cercueil. J'ai été surpris, pourtant j'aurais pas dû. J'ai été surpris que papa soit pas là. Ou alors ce qui m'a surpris c'est que ce soit si incroyablement vide. Comme si j'avais regardé la définition du vide dans le dictionnaire."

durée : 00:28:53 - Le Feuilleton - "C'est encore moi. Vous êtes là ? Allô ? Pardon si. Il commence à y avoir un peu de. Fumée. J'espérais qu'il y aurait quelqu'un. A la maison. Je ne sais pas si vous avez appris ce qui s'est passé. Je. Voulais vous dire que moi, ça va."

durée : 00:28:57 - Le Feuilleton - "C'était mon grand projet. Je passerai mes samedis et mes dimanches à aller voir tous les Black de New York pour apprendre ce qu'ils savaient de la clé dans le vase du dressing de papa. "

durée : 00:29:01 - Le Feuilleton - "Alors que le cercueil de papa était vide, son dressing était plein. Et après plus d'un an, ça sentait encore comme quand il se rasait. Ça rendait mes semelles de plomb plus légères d'être près de ses affaires. "

durée : 00:28:53 - Le Feuilleton - "Alors que c'était un jour incroyablement triste, maman était tellement, tellement belle. Elle avait mis le bracelet que j'avais fait pour elle et ça, pour moi, c'était mille dollars ! "

durée : 00:28:53 - Le Feuilleton - "Alors que c'était un jour incroyablement triste, maman était tellement, tellement belle. Elle avait mis le bracelet que j'avais fait pour elle et ça, pour moi, c'était mille dollars ! "

durée : 00:29:01 - Le Feuilleton - "Alors que le cercueil de papa était vide, son dressing était plein. Et après plus d'un an, ça sentait encore comme quand il se rasait. Ça rendait mes semelles de plomb plus légères d'être près de ses affaires. "

durée : 00:28:57 - Le Feuilleton - "C'était mon grand projet. Je passerai mes samedis et mes dimanches à aller voir tous les Black de New York pour apprendre ce qu'ils savaient de la clé dans le vase du dressing de papa. "

durée : 00:28:53 - Le Feuilleton - "C'est encore moi. Vous êtes là ? Allô ? Pardon si. Il commence à y avoir un peu de. Fumée. J'espérais qu'il y aurait quelqu'un. A la maison. Je ne sais pas si vous avez appris ce qui s'est passé. Je. Voulais vous dire que moi, ça va."

durée : 00:28:51 - Le Feuilleton - "J'ai ouvert le cercueil. J'ai été surpris, pourtant j'aurais pas dû. J'ai été surpris que papa soit pas là. Ou alors ce qui m'a surpris c'est que ce soit si incroyablement vide. Comme si j'avais regardé la définition du vide dans le dictionnaire."

Verdwijnt het echte fotomodel door AI? Daar spreken we over met Cameron-James Wilson, de ontwerper van AI-fotomodel Shudu dat de cover van Vogue haalde. En met Severine Nijs van modellenbureau Jackie Lee. In de checkrubriek kijkt Luc van Bakel naar een slecht vertaalde speech van Meloni en naar een akelige deepfake van Hanne Decoutere. Kloppen de clichés over Native Americans? 100 jaar geleden kregen ze het staatsburgerschap in de VS. Amerika-kenner Steven de Foer maakt de balans op.

Hear about a a few recent non-fiction books covering AI, space, politicians, and more. Christiann Gibeau, head adult librarian at Troy Public Library, also talks about how books are selected for the collection, the materials from their "government depository" being removed and available for the taking, and the museum passes available through the library. Books discussed: "How AI Works: From Sorcery to Science" (Kneusel, 2024); "Mean Girl Feminism: How White Feminists Gaslight, Gatekeep, and Girlboss" (Nguyen, 2024); "How Space Works: The Facts Visually Explained" (Moss & Westlake, eds., 2021); "The Last Politican: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future" (Foer, 2024); and "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party" (Karl, 2023). For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Duik dieper in de onstuimige wereld van Donald Trump met de tweede aflevering van "De TRUMP Trials", genaamd "Zwijggeld". In deze aflevering onthullen host Boudewijn van Eijck, bekend om zijn scherpe juridische inzicht en liefde voor diepgravende verhalen, en Amerika-kenner Steven de Foer, een journalist met een indrukwekkende carrière van dertig jaar en auteur van het binnenkort verschijnende "De Saboteurs", de verborgen lagen achter de controversiële betalingen en de invloed ervan op de Amerikaanse politiek.Ontdek samen met ons de intrigerende details van strafzaak 1, waarbij Boudewijn en Steven hun expertise bundelen om licht te werpen op de complexe juridische kwesties en morele dilemma's die spelen. Deze aflevering biedt een unieke combinatie van juridische analyse en politieke inzichten, gericht op de vermeende zwijggeld betalingen en de diepgaande impact ervan op de rechtsgang en de Amerikaanse samenleving.Mis deze boeiende duik in de schaduwzijde van macht en geld niet. Abonneer je nu op "De TRUMP Trials" en blijf op de hoogte van elke ontwikkeling in deze historische reeks. Sluit je aan bij Boudewijn van Eijck en de vooraanstaande Amerika specialisten terwijl zij de meest spraakmakende zaken van de laatste tijd ontrafelen, en de verhalen achterhalen die ons beeld van gerechtigheid en leiderschap blijven vormgeven. Jouw gids door het doolhof van Amerikaanse politiek en rechtspraak begint hier.

Duik dieper in de onstuimige wereld van Donald Trump met de tweede aflevering van "De TRUMP Trials", genaamd "Zwijggeld". In deze aflevering onthullen host Boudewijn van Eijck, bekend om zijn scherpe juridische inzicht en liefde voor diepgravende verhalen, en Amerika-kenner Steven de Foer, een journalist met een indrukwekkende carrière van dertig jaar en auteur van het binnenkort verschijnende "De Saboteurs", de verborgen lagen achter de controversiële betalingen en de invloed ervan op de Amerikaanse politiek.Ontdek samen met ons de intrigerende details van strafzaak 1, waarbij Boudewijn en Steven hun expertise bundelen om licht te werpen op de complexe juridische kwesties en morele dilemma's die spelen. Deze aflevering biedt een unieke combinatie van juridische analyse en politieke inzichten, gericht op de vermeende zwijggeld betalingen en de diepgaande impact ervan op de rechtsgang en de Amerikaanse samenleving.Mis deze boeiende duik in de schaduwzijde van macht en geld niet. Abonneer je nu op "De TRUMP Trials" en blijf op de hoogte van elke ontwikkeling in deze historische reeks. Sluit je aan bij Boudewijn van Eijck en de vooraanstaande Amerika specialisten terwijl zij de meest spraakmakende zaken van de laatste tijd ontrafelen, en de verhalen achterhalen die ons beeld van gerechtigheid en leiderschap blijven vormgeven. Jouw gids door het doolhof van Amerikaanse politiek en rechtspraak begint hier.

Franklin Foer joins Bradley and regular guest Howard Wolfson to discuss Foer's recent cover story for The Atlantic called "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending." They talk about the resurgence of anti-Semitism in America, how to separate it from legitimate criticism of Israel and where it all goes from here.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

In de eerste aflevering van de gloednieuwe podcast "De TRUMP Trials" met de titel "De straf- en civiele zaken rondom Trump ontrafeld", nemen host Boudewijn van Eijck en Amerika specialist Steven de Foer je mee op een onthullende reis. Boudewijn, met zijn uitgebreide achtergrond in de advocatuur en een passie voor documentaires, en Steven, een doorgewinterde journalist met drie decennia ervaring en auteur van het op 10 mei verschijnende boek "De Saboteurs", bieden gezamenlijk diepgaande analyses en unieke inzichten. Bereid je voor op een aflevering vol boeiende onthullingen over de complexe juridische en politieke drama's die de recente Amerikaanse geschiedenis hebben gevormd. Mis het niet!Blijf Luisteren:Abonneer je nu op "De TRUMP Trials" om geen enkele aflevering te missen. Sluit je aan bij Boudewijn van Eyck en de Amerika specialisten terwijl zij de diepten van de Amerikaanse politiek en rechtspraak verkennen, met de verhalen die vorm geven aan onze wereld vandaag de dag.

In de eerste aflevering van de gloednieuwe podcast "De TRUMP Trials" met de titel "De straf- en civiele zaken rondom Trump ontrafeld", nemen host Boudewijn van Eijck en Amerika specialist Steven de Foer je mee op een onthullende reis. Boudewijn, met zijn uitgebreide achtergrond in de advocatuur en een passie voor documentaires, en Steven, een doorgewinterde journalist met drie decennia ervaring en auteur van het op 10 mei verschijnende boek "De Saboteurs", bieden gezamenlijk diepgaande analyses en unieke inzichten. Bereid je voor op een aflevering vol boeiende onthullingen over de complexe juridische en politieke drama's die de recente Amerikaanse geschiedenis hebben gevormd. Mis het niet!Blijf Luisteren:Abonneer je nu op "De TRUMP Trials" om geen enkele aflevering te missen. Sluit je aan bij Boudewijn van Eyck en de Amerika specialisten terwijl zij de diepten van de Amerikaanse politiek en rechtspraak verkennen, met de verhalen die vorm geven aan onze wereld vandaag de dag.

In a bold cover story in The Atlantic, journalist Franklin Foer declared "The Golden Age of American Jewry is Ending." On the Haaretz Podcast, he tells host Allison Kaplan Sommer how and why he reached the sobering conclusion that "an unprecedented period of safety and prosperity for Jewish Americans" is over. Allegiance to the Palestinian cause on the progressive left, he says, is understandable – even after the atrocities of October 7 – as is opposition to the war in Gaza and calls for a cease-fire. But "in that window after the horrific attacks of October 7 and before the Israeli war truly began, you had all of these people who had no sympathy for what had happened to Jews and immediately started blaming Israel for what had happened. And in that window there was just this sense of abandonment and disappointment that felt like a harbinger of something much worse that was to come." According to Foer, people like him had a "sort of blind spot" when it came to antisemitism on the left before October 7. Foer says he was particularly stunned after traveling to California to report on the "epidemic of bullying" of Jewish schoolchildren in Berkeley. The stories he heard were "horrifying," exemplifying a "kind of simplistic moralism, the dividing of the world into good and evil, where Jews are placed on the side of evil." He sees what is happening as "a return to a more normal form of Jewish history where it's possible to live everyday Jewish life, but it is punctuated by episodes of antisemitism that cause a sense of insecurity and fear. I think that that that could be something closer to the new status quo."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Joe Biden a secret genius? Today's Remnant guest—Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer—wouldn't quite go that far, but he does believe that the president is much more politically adept than you might think. Foer developed a newfound respect for the commander in chief while writing his new book, The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future, and he joins Jonah to explain why. Listeners are also encouraged to tune in to hear Jonah and Frank yearnfully reflect on their misspent youth and the joys of cross-partisan lunches. Show Notes: - Frank's page at The Atlantic - Frank's new book, The Last Politician -Jonah: “Advice for Biden: Be Like Ike” -Nate Cohn: “Why Less Engaged Voters Are Biden's Biggest Problem” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upon taking the oath, every president is met both with endemic issues that persist over time, as well as a unique set of challenges of the day. Many presidents step into historically difficult and divisive times, and our current era is no different. When Joe Biden took office in 2021, his economists were already warning him of an imminent financial crisis, and his party, the Democrats, had the barest of majorities in the Senate. On top of this, Americans were still sick with COVID-19 and the country felt more socially divided than ever. Franklin Foer, an author and staff writer at The Atlantic, has gained unparalleled access to the inner circle of advisers who have surrounded Biden for decades. In his new book The Last Politician, he shows us a president whose arrival comes just as democracy itself seems to be at risk. Among other major events, Foer details the president's withdrawal from Afghanistan, the COVID crisis, and the reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Join Franklin Foer at Town Hall as he discusses The Last Politician and grants an insider's look at a pivotal American presidency. Franklin Foer is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of World Without Mind and How Soccer Explains the World. For seven years, he edited The New Republic. Katy Sewall is the host and creator of “The Bittersweet Life” podcast. She's a writer, podcast consultant, and a Public Radio professional frequently heard on 94.9 KUOW. She's also the former Program Director at Town Hall.  The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future Third Place Books

When Joe Biden took his oath of office, the trajectory of his presidency—and the fate of our nation—remained unknown. Thousands of Americans were still sick with COVID, former presidents and first ladies sat masked on the balcony of the Capitol building—while Biden's predecessor was notably absent. Just two weeks prior, the same building was under siege by a group of insurrectionists who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election. On top of it all, suffering from the many unforeseen consequences of the pandemic, the American economy faced a looming economic crisis.  As a staff writer for The Atlantic, Franklin Foer had exclusive access to Biden and his inner circle. Foer revisits the challenging and consequential formative years of the Biden presidency from an insider's perspective in his forthcoming book, The Last Politician. Join us for a conversation with one of our nation's leading political journalists as we cover topics ranging from the withdrawal of the last troops from Afghanistan, to the war in Ukraine, to covering politics at a time when the stability of American democracy remains imperiled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi speaks with Safran Foer. His book, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" was banned in public schools for "lewd references." In a world where students hold the Internet in the palm of their hands, Foer finds the ban on his book absurd.

As we tumble toward 2024, anxiety among Democrats is beginning to simmer. It's easy to understand why. Just look at what happened last week: Biden was giving a press conference in Vietnam about upgrading the country's diplomatic ties when he started rambling: “The Indian looks at John Wayne and points to the Union soldier and says, ‘He's a lying, dog-faced pony soldier!' Well, there's a lot of lying, dog-faced pony soldiers out there about global warming.” Then he said, on mic, that he was going to go to bed. A voice suddenly emerged and jazz music started to play. Biden tried to answer another question, but they cut off his mic. According to a recent CNN poll, 56 percent of Democrats are seriously concerned for Biden's current level of physical and mental competence. Sixty-two percent of Democrats said they are seriously concerned about Biden's ability to serve a full second term. Another poll, by AP-NORC, found that 69 percent of Democrats surveyed think Biden is too old for a second term. Among the people not yet convinced that Biden needs to be in a nursing home is Atlantic staff writer Frank Foer. Foer's new book, The Last Politician, tells the behind-the-scenes story of Biden's first two years in office. Foer says he started as a Biden skeptic. The incoming president was, in his estimation, a bloviator who dangerously fetishized bipartisanship. But he emerges some 400 pages later with a rather more charitable view of the president. Biden is “the father figure of the West,” someone deeply experienced in foreign policy and racking up policy victories at home. Biden, he writes, “is an instructive example of the tedious nobility of the political vocation. Unheroic but honorably human. He will be remembered as the old hack who could.” But. . . why doesn't that come through to the public? Will Americans buy that narrative of Joe Biden in 2024? What of Hunter Biden's legal troubles? The impeachment inquiry? What should we make of the many Biden alternatives eagerly waiting in the wings, and what would it take for one of them to step forward? And is America's gerontocratic elite a fundamental challenge for American democracy? Those questions, and more, on today's episode, guest hosted by Michael Moynihan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franklin Foer, author of "The Last Politician," discusses his book about President Joe Biden's first two years in office. You can get it here. Foer argues that Biden has been grossly underestimated, highlighting his accomplishments such as managing the Covid-19 crisis, passing major bipartisan legislation, ending the war in Afghanistan, and strengthening the American economy. However, Foer notes that Biden often doesn't receive credit for these achievements, possibly due to public misconceptions about him. The book also explores Biden's relationships with other political figures, including former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris. Foer concludes that Biden's experience and human qualities have informed his political approach and enabled him to make significant progress despite his limitations.Bill highlights the members of the United Autoworkers striking for a fair wages. More information at UAW.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer tells stories behind some of the Biden administration's biggest successes and failures. Foer's new book is The Last Politician.

Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer tells stories behind some of the Biden administration's biggest successes and failures. Foer's new book is The Last Politician.

Presidential aides were in a state of nervous anticipation in the weeks leading up to the publication of Franklin Foer's new book, The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future. The book is the first insider account of President Joe Biden's first two years in office, based on nearly 300 deep background interviews. Politico Playbook reported that "In Washington, the book will be a test for how a generally leak-proof White House grapples with the first detailed excavation of its successes and failures from the Inaugural through the midterms," and added that "In recent days Biden aides have been scrambling to secure a password-protected PDF of the book." Franklin Foer is a longtime Washington, D.C. journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine. He was for many years a staff writer at The New Republic, along with briefer stints at Slate and New York magazine, and twice served as editor of The New Republic. He is the author of several books, including How Soccer Explains the World and World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech. In this podcast episode, Foer discusses why he thinks Biden "is inherently more interesting than the public or pundits assume he is," how he came to write the book, and why he chose to focus on episodes from the early Biden presidency including the administration's response to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the disastrous military withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the struggle to pass critical legislation, particularly the Build Back Better bill that eventually became the Inflation Reduction Act. Foer also talks about why Biden is a difficult boss who nonetheless inspires fierce loyalty from his closest circle of aides, the tradeoffs involved with Biden's age, the question of whether Biden can accurately be described as a moderate or centrist, and why Biden has struggled with public perceptions of his presidency.

President Biden will soon travel to India for this weekend's G20 summit in New Delhi, where climate change, economic development, and the war in Ukraine will all be on the agenda. Many of Biden's fellow world leaders will no doubt be quizzing him on the 2024 presidential election and wondering whether they need to brace for Trump 2.0. One useful source of insight could be a new book, one of the most anticipated political tomes of the year: Franklin Foer's The Last Politician. It recounts Biden's first two years in office, from the inauguration to the sweeping domestic legislation, the Afghanistan debacle to his administration's stalwart support of Ukraine. Foer joins Christiane from New York to discuss.  Also on today's show: actor Jodie Foster, author Sung-Yoon Lee To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hello ! Thanks for reading the show notes! I will be in Iowa City this Thursday night! Come out to the show See JL Cauvin and I co Headlining City Winery In Pittsburgh PA on Oct 11 Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls. Widely respected in contemporary journalism, Franklin Foer has made a name for himself as one of America's premiere reporters. Foer offers refreshing takes on some of our most pressing topics, covering everything from politics to technology, immigration to economics, liberalism to sports, with his trademark perception and candor. A fellow at the New America Foundation, Foer served as editor for The New Republic for seven years. He became a national correspondent for The Atlantic in December 2016. In 2004, Foer published How Soccer Explains the World, a groundbreaking look at how the world's most popular sport can help us understand international relations, cultural conflicts, and the global economy. The Wall Street Journal called the book “an insightful, entertaining, brainiac sports road trip,” and The New York Times praised it as “an eccentric, fascinating exposé of a world most of us know nothing about.” The book has been translated into 27 languages and was named one of the five most influential sports books of the decade by Sports Illustrated. It remains a favorite at colleges and universities across the country. Foer's latest book, World Without Mind, delivers a blistering polemic against big tech, taking on the titanic companies that seem to run our digital age. While corporations like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google boast that they are changing the world for the better, Foer explores the darker side of Silicon Valley, addressing how these very companies are undermining liberal values and violating laws that protect our privacy and intellectual property. Tracing the history of computer science—from René Descartes, to Alan Turing, to Steve Jobs—Foer concludes that we are now facing an existential crisis in the face of technology monopolists, and proposes how we can begin reining them in. ABOUT THE LAST POLITICIAN Franklin Foer tells the definitive insider story of the first two years of the Biden presidency, with exclusive access to Biden's longtime team of advisers, and presents a gripping portrait of a president during this momentous time in our nation's history. “You might love Biden or you might hate Biden, but either way, if you want to understand him, you will want to buy this book.” —Politico On January 20, 2021, standing where only two weeks earlier police officers had battled with right-wing paramilitaries, Joe Biden took his oath of office. The American people were still sick with COVID-19, his economists were already warning him of an imminent financial crisis, and his party, the Democrats, had the barest of majorities in the Senate. Yet, faced with an unprecedented set of crises, Joe Biden decided he would not play defense. Instead, he set out to transform the nation. He proposed the most ambitious domestic spending bills since the 1960s and vowed to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan, ending the nation's longest war and reorienting it toward a looming competition with China. With unparalleled access to the tight inner circle of advisers who have surrounded Biden for decades, Franklin Foer dramatizes in forensic detail the first two years of the Biden presidency, concluding with the historic midterm elections. The result is a gripping and high-definition portrait of a major president at a time when democracy itself seems imperiled. With his back to the wall, Biden resorted to old-fashioned politics: deal-making and compromise. It was a gamble that seemed at first disastrously anachronistic, as he struggled to rally even the support of his own party. Yet, as the midterms drew near, via a series of bills with banal names, Biden somehow found a way to invest trillions of dollars in clean energy, the domestic semiconductor industry, and new infrastructure. Had he done the impossible―breaking decisively with the old Washington consensus to achieve progressive goals? The Last Politician is a landmark work of political reporting—which includes thrilling, blow-by-blow insider reports of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the White House's swift response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine—that is destined to shape history's view of a president in the eye of the storm.   In addition to his work at The New Republic and The Atlantic, Foer has been a contributor to Slate and New York Magazine. He was also the co-editor of the celebrated collection Jewish Jocks, winner of the 2012 National Jewish Book Award. In his talks, Foer draws on his books and his work as a journalist to break down complicated domestic and international issues. He is a popular speaker at conferences, associations, and universities. Foer is the brother of novelist Jonathan Safran Foer and journalist Joshua Foer. A Columbia University graduate, he lives in Washington D.C. Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe

This series is sponsored by an anonymous lover of books.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Joshua Foer, co-founder of Sefaria, about the revolutionary digital Jewish library of which he was the visionary.Prior to Sefaria, the possibility of finding the Talmud and other central Jewish texts in translation online felt entirely out of reach. Now, we take for granted that any Jew in the world can access the fullness of the tradition. In this episode we discuss: How did Foer come up with the idea for a comprehensive website of Jewish texts?What was Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's role in Sefaria putting his translation of the Talmud online?How does digitization change our relationship to Jewish books?What does having a “gender-sensitive” Tanakh actually mean?Tune in to hear a conversation about how to make the depth and breadth of Torah available to the entire Jewish community.Interview begins at 30:30.Joshua Foer is an author and founder. His book Moonwalking with Einstein was an international bestseller, and he is the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, Sefaria, the design competition Sukkah City, and most recently the Lehrhaus in Boston, Massachusetts. Josh joins us to talk about books real and virtual, and how to build a digital library. References:Book Journey with Elli FischerSefaria Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua FoerTalmud: The William Davidson Edition “Is Sefaria Kosher?” by Gil StudentTHE JPS TANAKH: Gender-Sensitive EditionBerakhot 22a

In the early aughts, Jonathan Safran Foer's Everything Is Illuminated was an inescapable book, launching the young author's career (and more than a few skeptics). Naturally, the film adaptation came along, though with the unexpected pedigree of cherished actor Liev Schreiber making his director debut. Starring Elijah Wood as a fictionalized version of Foer traveling to Ukraine … Continue reading "244 – Everything is Illuminated"

For years, liberals have deluded themselves into thinking that Donald Trump was always on the verge of some calamitous legal defeat. Robert Mueller was made into an icon of the left. But no charges were filed. The Russiagate theory had a lot of smoke, and even some fire, but it failed to put Trump in a courtroom. At this point, you could be forgiven for checking out entirely on the efforts to charge Trump with crimes, since they all seem to end the same way. Without an indictment. If that's going to change, it will largely rest on the decision making of one man: Merrick Garland, the attorney general of the United States. In a recent essay for The Atlantic, staff writer Frank Foer spent hours talking to Garland to understand who he is, how he thinks, and how his approach to law could help us predict the next chapter of the Trump legal saga. Foer comes away with a big prediction: The indictment of Trump is now "inevitable." And he's here to tell us why. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Frank Foer Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we read the most recent piece of fiction yet! With the plot hinging on 9/11, we read Jonathan Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. We cover this non-traditional narrative and get to the bottom of a key in a vase.  We thank you for following us! In an effort to keep you reading, next week we will cover The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, a sci-fi novel about Jesuits, space travel and music.  Host: Nic Hoffmann Co-Hosts: Mike Burns, Mike Carroll  

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: Imani Perry talks about parenthood and how Black parents talk to their children about race. Perry is a professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. Her latest book is "Breathe: A Letter To My Sons.” Richard Blanco reads his favorite “aubade” poems — about lovers departing at dawn — including “Aubade with Burning City” by Ocean Vuong and “Ghosting Aubade” by Amie Whittemore. Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various sociopolitical issues that shadow America. Lizzie Post weighs in on cannabis culture in her book, “Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties.” Post is a writer, co-director of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of etiquette writer Emily Post. Christopher Kimball previews his latest cookbook “Vegetables,” sharing his favorite ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate. Chris Kimball co-founded America's Test Kitchen, and now runs Christopher Kimball's Milk Street in Boston. His latest cookbook is “Vegetables.” Farah Stockman talks about how class divides manifest themselves culturally and politically in the United States, and why higher-class, well-educated communities struggle to understand and represent the majority of Americans. Farah Stockman is a member of the New York Times editorial board, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter. Her latest book is “American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears.” Howard Bryant discusses his book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Bryant is a columnist and commentator for ESPN. Lindy West previews her latest book, "The Witches Are Coming," a collection of essays about feminism in the #MeToo moment. West is a writer, comedian and activist. Joshua Foer talks about “Atlas Obscura: An Explorers Guide To The World's Hidden Wonders.” Foer is a freelance journalist and author of "Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art And Science Of Remembering Everything.”

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: Imani Perry talks about parenthood and how Black parents talk to their children about race. Perry is a professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. Her latest book is "Breathe: A Letter To My Sons.” Richard Blanco reads his favorite “aubade” poems — about lovers departing at dawn — including “Aubade with Burning City” by Ocean Vuong and “Ghosting Aubade” by Amie Whittemore. Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history. His latest book, "How To Love A Country," deals with various sociopolitical issues that shadow America. Lizzie Post weighs in on cannabis culture in her book, “Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties.” Post is a writer, co-director of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of etiquette writer Emily Post. Christopher Kimball previews his latest cookbook “Vegetables,” sharing his favorite ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate. Chris Kimball co-founded America's Test Kitchen, and now runs Christopher Kimball's Milk Street in Boston. His latest cookbook is “Vegetables.” Farah Stockman talks about how class divides manifest themselves culturally and politically in the United States, and why higher-class, well-educated communities struggle to understand and represent the majority of Americans. Farah Stockman is a member of the New York Times editorial board, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter. Her latest book is “American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears.” Howard Bryant discusses his book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Bryant is a columnist and commentator for ESPN. Lindy West previews her latest book, "The Witches Are Coming," a collection of essays about feminism in the #MeToo moment. West is a writer, comedian and activist. Joshua Foer talks about “Atlas Obscura: An Explorers Guide To The World's Hidden Wonders.” Foer is a freelance journalist and author of "Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art And Science Of Remembering Everything.”

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Chiamando Eva torna per la prima puntata dell'anno, dopo un'edizione di Sanremo che ha cercato davvero di dare spazio a nuove voci e nuove identità — riuscendoci solo parzialmente.Ai tempi dei Romani, febbraio era considerato l'ultimo mese dell'anno — il nome del mese sembrerebbe derivare da “februare,” che in latino significa “purificare:” era infatti dedicato a riti purificatori in vista dell'anno nuovo. Ed è un po' questa la funzione che sembra aver assunto Sanremo.Il festival per una settimana concentra su di sé l'attenzione di tutto il paese in una vera e propria catarsi collettiva. Quest'anno, ancora più che nelle scorse edizioni, ci ha restituito una fotografia delle due velocità in cui si muove l'Italia. Apprezzatissimi i discorsi commossi e giusti di Lorena Cesarini e Drusilla Foer, che con parole semplici hanno dimostrato quanto sia semplice ferire con il razzismo ed etichettare una persona in quanto “diversa.” Come ha detto Foer, “Le parole sono come le amanti quando non si amano più: vanno cambiate subito.” Durante Sanremo abbiamo sentito parlare di unicità, senza distinzione di genere, colore della pelle, orientamento sessuale. Solo pochi anni fa sarebbe stato impossibile pensare a momenti del genere in onda sulla rete nazionale. Ma è bastato aspettare qualche pubblicità per vedere Checco Zalone che faceva “umorismo” transfobico, o Fiorello che scherzava sulla lunghezza del membro del conduttore. L'ultima parola però l'hanno avuta i cantanti, che hanno dimostrato in modo netto — con le musiche e i testi delle loro canzoni — in che direzione stiano davvero andando le nuove generazioni. Ed ecco Mahmood e Blanco, con un pezzo che smuove l'anima, e che —come ha raccontato Jonathan Bazzi in un editoriale su Domani — spiazzano tutti con la loro perfomance, dove “Riccardo/Blanco ha agguantato Alessandro/Mahmood con un impeto di rabbia e tenerezza violando la legge non scritta che proibisce ai maschi “normali” di giocare all'amore tra uguali.” Un momento che l'autore di Febbre ha definito “liberatorio.”E lo è effettivamente stato. Così come è stato liberatorio vedere una cantante navigata come la Rettore a braccetto con una giovane Ditonellapiaga cantare serenamente di orgasmo. O Cosmo ospite dei La rappresentante di lista che canta “Stop greenwashing” nel festival sponsorizzato da ENI. Contraddittorio, sì: ma è proprio questa l'anima della televisione italiana, che spesso racconta un paese che cambia più velocemente di quanto riesca lei stessa a capire e raccontare. Il festival continuerà la strada intrapresa all'insegno del rinnovamento degli ultimi anni, riuscendo a dare voce al nuovo e all'inclusione? Solo se la risposta sarà sì, il risultato sarà davvero purificatorio.

In order to fully understand the impeachment inquiry, the United States' relationship with Ukraine, and how "All roads lead to Putin," you must first understand the recent turbulent history of the region.Max sits down with Franklin Foer, a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine and a longtime journalist covering Trump and Russia. In this exclusive interview with The Asset, Foer delves into Ukrainian politics and the oversized role Paul Manafort played in their elections before transitioning to the Trump campaign.To hear the full interview, subscribe to our Patreon pagehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/assets-exclusive-30912523See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.