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Best podcasts about Robert Harris

Latest podcast episodes about Robert Harris

Oliver Callan
Robert Harris and his new book ‘Agrippa'

Oliver Callan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 24:58


Robert Harris, author of Conclave and many more, has returned to the Roman Empire for his next one and he joins Oliver with lessons from history for today. Agrippa by Robert Harris is in bookshops now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thecuriousmanspodcast
Robert Harris Interview Episode 726

Thecuriousmanspodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 52:55


What happens when a republic doesn't fall all at once—but gives away its power piece by piece? More than 2,000 years ago, Rome faced a political crisis that would transform the Western world. Civil war, political violence, concentrated power, exhausted citizens, and ambitious leaders created the conditions for a republic to become an empire. And at the center of that transformation was a man most of us know far less about than the dictator he helped create. His name was Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. Agrippa was the brilliant general, strategist, builder, and indispensable right-hand man of Octavius—the man who would become Augustus, Rome's first emperor. Now internationally bestselling author Robert Harris brings Agrippa's story to life in his new historical thriller, Agrippa. Told through the eyes of the man closest to Augustus, the novel explores not only how Rome descended into dictatorship, but what it meant to stand beside the person responsible for that transformation. Robert Harris is the author of sixteen bestselling novels, including the celebrated Cicero trilogy and Conclave, which became an Oscar-winning film. Today, we're talking about Ancient Rome, political power, loyalty, ambition, dictatorship—and why a story that happened two millennia ago can feel remarkably contemporary. Robert Harris, welcome to the podcast. Cold Open A republic rarely dies with a single dramatic blow. Sometimes it happens when citizens become exhausted by chaos. Sometimes when political violence becomes normal. Sometimes when a legislature slowly surrenders its authority to a powerful leader. And sometimes it happens because the right person—the brilliant general, strategist, and loyal friend—is willing to make that leader's ambitions possible. Two thousand years ago, that man was Agrippa. He helped turn Octavius into Augustus—and helped turn Rome's Republic into an empire. But here's the question: What does it feel like to be standing beside a dictator as he takes power? That's the question Robert Harris explores in Agrippa.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Book review: Agrippa by Robert Harris

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 7:01


Gail Pittaway reviews Agrippa by Robert Harris and shares some of her favourite books inspired by Rome and Italy, including Virgil's The Aeneid and Jess Walte's Beautiful Ruins.

The Ancients
Robert Harris on Roman General Agrippa

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 57:26


Augustus was Rome's first Emperor. But who made his empire possible? Behind the throne stood Marcus Agrippa, the brilliant general whose victories secured the Roman world yet whose name was consciously erased from the record by his erstwhile great friend.In this very special episode Tristan Hughes is joined by bestselling author Robert Harris to uncover the remarkable life of Agrippa. How did a man from relative obscurity become Augustus's most trusted ally? What role did he play in the victory at Actium and the birth of the Roman Empire? And why did this extraordinary figure disappear from Rome's public memory?MOREHow Slavery Built the Roman EmpireListen on Apple Listen on Spotify Young Caesar v Mark AntonyListen on Apple Listen on Spotify The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Editor is Natasha Hughes. Produced by Joseph Knight and McKenna Fernandez. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Catherine Raynes: The Governor and Agrippa

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 4:42 Transcription Available


The Governor by Lynda La Plante Barfield Prison is one of the toughest high-security prisons in England, housing the country's most dangerous criminals. And when an inmate is found dead in his cell, a riot breaks out, forcing the authorities to investigate a potential murder. Despite being Barfield's youngest ever female Governor, Helen Hewitt is seen as the best woman for the job. But with a prison full of corrupt and suspicious officers, restless inmates and a broken system, Helen has her work cut out – and no allies to help her…. Agrippa by Robert Harris Julius Caesar is dead, and the lives of two teenaged boys are about to be changed forever. One is Caesar's 17-year-old nephew, Octavius, whom he has made his heir. The other is Octavius's closest friend, Agrippa. To claim Octavius's inheritance, they must fight the giant figures of the Roman Empire - and, against all odds, they win. Octavius becomes the Emperor Augustus. For twenty years, they rule the world together. Now Agrippa is fifty. Ailing and alone, betrayed by his wife's infidelity, he takes refuge in his house on the Bay of Naples and begins to write his memoirs. Yet to stir up the past can be dangerous. From his earliest meetings with Julius Caesar, through the epic conflict with Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the great naval battle of Actium and the endless wars to expand the empire, he describes how one man has dominated his life- the cunning, ruthless, unknowable Octavius. When it comes to power, does friendship exist at all? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Robert Harris: From Tony Blair's Inner Circle to Hollywood's Conclave

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 64:00


From watching Tony Blair win a landslide from inside his living room to imagining a world where Hitler won the war, Robert Harris has made a career out of getting closer to power than most.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien meets the bestselling author behind Fatherland, Pompeii, The Ghost and Conclave. Robert recalls his working-class Nottinghamshire childhood, a mischievous school newspaper, nearly being sent down from Cambridge, and the leap from BBC journalist to one of Britain's most successful novelists.He reveals what it was really like inside New Labour's 1997 campaign, why his friendship with Tony Blair eventually fractured, and how the machinery of modern politics keeps reappearing in the ancient world.From writer's block in a leaking country house to Hollywood adaptations, Roman emperors and the art of turning history into a thriller, this is a fascinating conversation about ambition, access, reinvention and the addictive pull of power.Find out more about Agrippa by Robert Harris hereFull Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Trump's like a NEW ROMAN EMPEROR - Robert Harris

Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 45:32


Historical novelist Robert Harris writes about the Roman Empire - and says the parallels of disillusionment with modern day politics are ‘impossible' to ignore.  In this episode of Ways to Change the World, he tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy that Donald Trump's vanity projects and strong man tactics remind him of Emperor Augustus, how the pressure to appease the masses is ‘crushing politicians into a form where it's impossible for them to operate' and why historians might look back and see the Brexit vote as ‘the first big crack' in British democracy.

Little Atoms
Little Atoms Archive - Robert Harris' Act of Oblivion

Little Atoms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 30:26


From September 2022, Robert Harris talks to Neil about his novel Act of Oblivion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

König Bube Dame Gast

Willkommen zur Monatslese! Die heutigen Teilnehmer: Tobias Migge  ( youtube) Klaudia und Dela Die Shownotes: 00:00:00 Intro und Begrüßung 00:01:04 Allgemeines Thema: Schullektüren Tobi: Love Story – Erich Segal, The Time Machine – Orson Welles Dela: Die Räuber – Friedrich Schiller, Das Totenschiff – B. Travens, Michael Kohlhaas – Heinrich von Kleist, Der Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien, Animal Farm – George Orwell Klaudia: Raisins in the Sun – Lorraine Hansberry, Pantopia – Theresa Hannig, Chokepoint Capitalism/ For the Win / Little Brother Serie – Cory Doctorow: 00:11:45 Runde 1 Tobi: Männer, die die Welt verbrennen – Christian Stöcker 00:17:46 Runde 1 Dela: Deadly Feasts – Richard Rhodes 00:28:42 Runde 1: Klaudia Pagans – James Alistair Henry 00:33:34 Runde 2: Tobi Öl- und Glaubenskriege – Dr. Michael Blume  00:47:56 Runde 2: Dela The King in Binary von Madison Kilian aus Grimoire, Herausgegeben von Sentinel Creatives The King in Yellow – Robert Chambers 00:53:53 Runde 2: Klaudia The Stardust Thief / Der Sternenstaubdieb – Chelsea Abdullah 01:00:04 Runde 3: Tobi Angst (Dritter Nerd-Thriller) – Robert Harris  01:07:10 Runde 3: Dela und kurzer Abschwiff zum Thema „Serien konsumieren“ Prince of Crows – Aaron Dembski Bowden 01:30:20 Runde 3: Klaudia Riot Girl & Backlash – Susanne Kaiser 01:37:38 Leseausblick Klaudia: The Finishing School Series – Gail Carriger, The Chronicles of St. Mary’s – Jody Tailor Dela: Billy Summers – Stephen King, Fairy Tale – Stephen King Kunstverbrechen Podcast  01:41:52 Verabschiedung, Hausmeisterei, Outro

How To Academy
Catharine Edwards - The Life of Cicero and the Fall of the Roman Republic

How To Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 66:17


Rising from provincial obscurity to the highest elected office in Rome, Cicero became the greatest orator of his age. Yet Cicero was far more than a master of rhetoric. His long and turbulent life unfolded alongside the collapse of the Roman Republic. Catharine Edwards, one of the world's foremost experts on Roman history, joins bestselling novelist Robert Harris to trace the many facets of Cicero's life and legacy – his phenomenal oratory, his political ambitions, his philosophical undertakings, and his ultimate demise. Together, they explore how his uneasy response to the rise of autocratic power continues to provoke admiration and debate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Voice of Early Childhood
Moving beyond 3 percent: Recruiting more men into early years

The Voice of Early Childhood

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 34:13


Drawing on personal experience, research and the Greater Than 3 mentor programme, Robert Harris explores why men remain underrepresented in early childhood. He considers the impact of gender diversity on children, the stigma and gatekeeping men can face, and how mentorship, representation and more inclusive pathways could help create lasting change across the profession.   Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/moving-beyond-3-percent-recruiting-more-men-into-early-years/   This episode is in partnership with Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs.   Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs advocate for greater male participation in education and caregiving roles, offering support and guidance to enhance gender inclusion in nurseries and schools.   To find out more visit: https://malechildcareandteachingjobs.co.uk/   Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like to hear more at https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/articles/men-in-early-childhood/   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Introduction to Dan Berman and Robert Harris 01:24 – The benefits of greater male presence in early childhood 03:54 – Male role models, play and challenging gender norms 07:30 – The three per cent figure and barriers within infant care 10:05 – Introducing the Greater Than Three mentor programme 15:06 – Creating intentional pathways into the profession 16:51 – DC Men in ECE and the importance of collective advocacy 20:05 – Racial and cultural representation within the workforce 23:22 – Being a Black male educator: visibility, scrutiny and advocacy 25:07 – Stigma surrounding sexuality and safeguarding 29:10 – Challenging bias in recruitment and hiring 30:18 – Retention, judgement and low pay 31:32 – Children need to see what they can become 32:32 – Building stronger foundations for representation and advocacy 32:55 – Further reading and future conversations 33:41 – Closing reflections   For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz!

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 40:51


Ryan's glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he's counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris's latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan's real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LiteraturLounge
[Buchrezension] Zwischen Himmel und Schatten: Robert Harris' „Vergeltung“

LiteraturLounge

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 9:22 Transcription Available


Der aktuelle Podcast widmet sich Robert Harris' Roman „Vergeltung“ – einem Buch, das den November 1944 mit beklemmender Präzision zurückholt. Während das Deutsche Reich in einer letzten verzweifelten Offensive die neu entwickelte V2-Rakete gegen England einsetzt, schildert Harris die Ereignisse aus zwei Perspektiven: den deutschen Ingenieur Rudi Graf, der im besetzten Holland die Starts überwacht, und die britische Offizierin Kay Caton Walsh, die einen Einschlag in London nur knapp überlebt. Was die Besprechung besonders hervorhebt: Der Sprecher ging zunächst mit Vorbehalten an das Thema heran – zu technisch, zu militärisch, zu oft erzählt. Doch Harris gelingt es, ihn schnell zu überzeugen. Der Roman zeigt beide Seiten des Krieges, ohne in einfache Schwarz-Weiß-Muster zu verfallen. Graf erscheint als idealistischer Wissenschaftler, der längst zwischen Pflicht, Schuld und Ernüchterung zerrieben ist. Kay dagegen verkörpert die Entschlossenheit der WAAF, eine Frau, die ihren Dienst mit Mut und Klarheit versieht. Sehr eindrücklich wird die Atmosphäre beschrieben: Harris' Schauplätze – Peenemünde, Scheveningen, Mechelen, das bombardierte London – wirken so plastisch, dass man sich mitten hineinversetzt fühlt. Die Spannung ist konstant spürbar, die Stimmung düster, aber nie effekthascherisch. Obwohl der Roman nicht brutal erzählt ist, rücken einem die Figuren erstaunlich nahe. Auch die Nebenwelten des Krieges – SS, Offiziere, Zwangsarbeiter, die erschöpfte Bevölkerung in Belgien und England – sind präsent, ohne dass Harris sie überzeichnet. Am Ende bleibt für den Sprecher vor allem eines: „Vergeltung“ geht unter die Haut. Der Roman zeigt die Komplexität des Krieges, ohne einfache Rollen zu verteilen. Keine „bösen Deutschen“ gegen „gute Engländer“, sondern Menschen in Extremsituationen, gefangen zwischen Moral, Überzeugung und Überleben. „Vergeltung“ erschien 2020 und ist für ihn ein herausragender Roman, der historische Spannung mit menschlicher Tiefe verbindet.

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
The final days of Jesus as 'heard' by J.S. Bach

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 54:09


St. John Passion — the complex masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach tells the story of Jesus during his final days. It's a work that speaks to the heart of the Christian narrative, which itself lies at the heart of Western culture. Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Director Ivars Taurins and music broadcaster Robert Harris zoom in on the work from the conductor's perspective to show how the notes translate into meaning — at a level of detail we listeners rarely discern.

Luisterrijk luisterboeken
De furie van Venetië

Luisterrijk luisterboeken

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 3:00


In De furie van Venetië van Fabiano Massimi ontrafelen twee antifascisten in 1934 een mysterie: Mussolini's vermeende vrouw, Ida Dalser, heeft gevaarlijke geheimen. Voor fans van Robert Harris. Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Sander de Heer

Law on Film
Conclave (2024) (Guest: Monsignor Raymond Kupke) (episode 54)

Law on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 49:47


In Conclave (2024), Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) organizes a conclave to elect a new pope. Key candidates and factions vie with one another as the process plays out until finally a new pope is elected. The film was directed by Edward Berger from a script by Peter Straughan (based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris), and features an all-star cast including Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. The film provides a window into the process for electing a new pope, along with the legal, historical, and political forces that have shaped it.  Timestamps:0.00    Introduction2:32     The origins of the conclave5:29    Electing a new pope8:03    The College of Cardinals10:23   The Apostolic Constitutions14:46   The contentious conclave in the film21:05   Naming a new cardinal in pectore24:51    Leo XIV, the new pope26:58   The Roman Curia26:38   The nuns in the film30:05  Symbol and ritual: the smoke from the chimney32:17    The custom of a new pope choosing a name36:55   Struggles over different visions of the church40:58   How accurate was the film in capturing a conclave?42:39   How the conclave has changed45:04   Possible future changes to the papal selection processFurther reading:Allen, John L. Conclave: The Politics, Personalities, and Process of the Next Papal Election (2002)Baumgartner, Frederic J., Behind Locked Doors: A History of the Papal Elections (2003)Harris, Robert, Conclave (2016)Povoledo, Elisabetta, “A Papal Primer That's Fiction, but Also Rings True,” N.Y. Times (Mar. 2, 2025)West, Morris, L., The Shoes of the Fisherman (1963)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs
The Curse of Davos – plus: The future without America?

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 59:53


• Get the latest reaction on Trump's climbdown from Weekly Wrap-Up on The Bunker with Raf Behr and Andrew Harrison.  “If you're not at the table,” said Canada's Mark Carney, “You're on the menu.” Trump's demented speech in Davos leaves the world agog. Beyond the President's tantrums and on-off attempts to extort Greenland, are Britain and the EU ready to live in a world where America is a predatory enemy? Are European leaders just sucking his abuse up – or are their subtle pushbacks working? We look at the shocking end of 80 years of Atlanticism and wonder what comes next for a Brexit-weakened Britain. Oh, and Jason admits that years ago he did a “please have my Nobel Peace Prize” too. No better than Trump, this guy.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Zöe recommends the Jean-Marc Vallée movie Wild with Reese Witherspoon.  • Jason has been reading Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela by William Neuman • Jonn has been reading Precipice by Robert Harris.   • Ros recommends Michael Crick's biography of Farage, One Party After Another.   www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Jason Hazeley, Zöe Grünewald and Jonn Elledge. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. https://www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All About Books | NET Radio
“Precipice” by Robert Harris

All About Books | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 7:53


It's 1914 in England and all of Europe is on the brink of disaster. This is the setting for “Precipice”, a novel by Robert Harris. In it, an intelligence officer traces leaked documents back to the Prime Minister and his posh 26-year-old mistress. An affair that could topple the British Government.

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)
Revealing facts about the Christmas song meant for Easter

Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 54:08


Handel's Messiah is one of the best-loved pieces of Christmas music. Only it was meant for Easter. But it draws on far more from the Old Testament than the New. There are more surprising facts about this 18th-century masterpiece that IDEAS explores with Ivars Taurins, founding director of the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir who has conducted Messiah over 200 times, and veteran CBC Radio broadcaster Robert Harris. In nine movements, they reveal the hidden treasures of Handel's celebrated work. *This episode originally aired in 2015.

Law on Film
An Officer and a Spy (2019) (Guest: William Schabas) (episode 51)

Law on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 49:21


This episode explores An Officer and a Spy (J'accuse in French), Roman Polanski's 2019 film about the Dreyfus Affair in France. The Dreyfus Affair is one of most significant events in late 19th/early 20th century, an event whose implications reverberated for decades in France and around the world. The Dreyfus Affair centered around the military trial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus on charges of treason. Wrongly convicted based on secret evidence and false information, Dreyfus's case would become a cause célèbres and synonymous with a miscarriage of justice. It also exposed and exacerbated tensions within French society while underscoring deep and pervasive levels of antisemitism.  Based on Robert Harris's 2013 novel of the same name, An Officer and a Spy focuses on the role of George Picquart, the military officer who helps uncover the truth behind Dreyfus's wrongful conviction, and Picquart's complex relationship with Dreyfus himself. Hewing closely to historical fact, the film highlights critical issues around law, truth, and justice, at the heart of the Dreyfus affair and why it remains so relevant today. Timestamps:0:00     Introduction 3:02      An overview of the Dreyfus case and key players 5:54.     Georges Picquart 13:14.    The struggle to overturn Dreyfus's conviction 17:54     Tensions over the Dreyfus affair and a lack of accountability 20:48    The “evidence” in the Dreyfus case 25:38     How the Dreyfus affair divided French society 30:16     Other films about the Dreyfus affair 33:54     The controversy around Roman Polanski as director 39:21      Legacies of the Dreyfus affair 45:13      The role of Colonel Henry Further reading: Begley, Louis, Why the Dreyfus Affair Matters (2009) Bredin, Jean‑Denis, The Affair: The Case of Alfred Dreyfus (1986) Doherty, Thomas, “From Méliès to Polanski: The Dreyfus Affair on Film,” Cineaste (2020) Harris, Robert, An Officer and a Spy (2013) Read, Piers Paul, The Dreyfus Affair: The Scandal That Tore France in Two (2013) Samuels, Maurice, Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair (2024) Zola, Émile, The Dreyfus Affair: J'Accuse and Other Writings (1998)  Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

NitrateVille Radio
Ep. 125: Restoring Beau Geste • 2025 Pordenone Festival Report • Six Degrees of Charlie Chaplin

NitrateVille Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 93:26


Restoring Beau Geste (1926), with Robert Harris and James Mockoski • 2025 Pordenone Silent Film Festival Report, with Lokke Heiss and Lea Stans • Six Degrees of Charlie Chaplin, with Steve Massa and Uli Ruedel (93:26)

Central Synagogue Podcast
PODCAST: The Jewish Bookshelf: Tanakh with Rabbi Robert Harris, PhD - October 27, 2025

Central Synagogue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 70:24


Jews are known as the “People of the Book," but which books take up space on our storied “Jewish bookshelf,” and how can we relate to them as Reform Jews today?Throughout 5786, Rabbinic Intern Rebecca Thau will host eight impactful conversations with experts in the field who will help us explore our sacred texts. In this stirring kickoff program to our yearlong "The Jewish Bookshelf" series, join Rebecca in conversation with Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, about the Hebrew Bible.Rabbi Robert A. Harris, PhD, is a professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, teaching courses in biblical literature and commentary, particularly medieval Jewish biblical exegesis. He has published widely on the Bible and the commentators whose interpretations continue to shape our understanding of Scripture.

how i met your mortgage
“how i met your mortgage” Season 8 Episode 34 - Special Guest: Robert Harris

how i met your mortgage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 35:02


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Oh! What a lovely podcast
61 - War-Time In Our Street

Oh! What a lovely podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 46:06


In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, Angus, Chris, Jessica, and returning guest Ann-Marie Einhaus discuss War-Time in Our Street by J. E. Buckrose.   Set in a fictional Yorkshire village, these stories capture everyday resilience, humour, and quiet courage — from blackout chapel services and food shortages to romances and small acts of kindness amid wartime hardships.   Buckrose, the pen name of Annie Edith Jameson, was a prolific writer who produced more than forty novels exploring domestic life and family tensions with gentle humour. War-Time in Our Street offers a fascinating glimpse of how ordinary people became part of the wider war effort.     ReferencesJE Buckhouse,  WarTime In Our Street  (1917) – Down Our Street Dorothy Whipple, High Wages (1930) Dad's Army  (1968-1977) Sandra Kemp, Charlotte Mitchell, and David Trotter, Oxford Companion to Edwardian Fiction (1997) Sapper, Sergeant Michael Cassidy RE (1915) Robert Harris, Act of Oblivion (2022) Kate Atkinson, Behind the Scenes at the Museum (1995) - Shrines of Gaiety (2022) Angela Brazil Eden Phillpotts, The Humand Boy and the War (1919) Jesse Pope Jean Webster, Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) Ann-Marie Einhaus & Barbara Korte, The Penguin Book of First World War Stories: From Arthur Machen to Julian Barnes (2007)

I Don't Speak German
Public Bonus: Selling Hitler (1986, 1991)

I Don't Speak German

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 67:46


Daniel and Jack continue to be haunted by the fetid shade of David Irving as they discuss the 1991 UK television mini-series Selling Hitler (starring Jonathan Pryce, Alexei Sayle, and various once-and-future Doctor Whos)... and also the 1986 non-fiction book by Robert Harris upon which it is based... and thus also the real-life 1983 Stern Magazine fake Hitler diaries scandal which both are about.  Content warning: Jack is very enthusiastic about this. The mini-series, free on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWzIjl-RsZKuDuoLINA6pvhzmAj_v9-eQ&si=2Q30UUkBb1_R7kyx A good article about the real event: https://www.dw.com/en/how-a-german-magazine-fell-for-fake-hitler-diaries/a-65399517 Show Notes: Please consider donating to help us make the show and stay ad-free and independent.  Patrons get exclusive access to at least one full extra episode a month plus all backer-only back-episodes. Daniel's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true IDSG Twitter: https://twitter.com/idsgpod Daniel's Twitter: @danieleharper Jack's (Locked) Twitter: @_Jack_Graham_ Jack's Bluesky: @timescarcass.bsky.social Daniel's Bluesky: @danielharper.bsky.social IDSG on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-speak-german/id1449848509?ls=1

The Heavyweight Podcast
Talk Yo Shit "Robert Harris"

The Heavyweight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 34:14 Transcription Available


Send us a textWe sit down with Robert Harris, a successful Inland Empire entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses while staying dedicated to his family and community. Harris shares how he created a smart business model that generates income while helping people, and why trying new things and adapting has been key to his success.He also talks about balancing fatherhood with entrepreneurship and why giving back to the community is just as important as growing his businesses. Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Podcast. Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast

Ink to Film
Filmmaking Clues That Hint at Divine Will | Conclave (2024 Film)

Ink to Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 85:23


Did director Edward Berger hide clues about God's will through his filmmaking choices? In episode 348, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they consider symbols beyond just the turtles, compare what works better about the characters in the film, discuss their own religious backgrounds, debate a change made to a pivotal speech, and finally cast their own votes on which one's better: the book or the movie! Pickup Conclave by Robert Harris at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

3 Book Girls
EPISODE 451 ANIMA RISING CONCLAVE AMERICAN WAR

3 Book Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 59:51


Lots of fun with bodily fluids and body parts, but the book reviews are star of the show! American War by Omar El Akkad Anima Rising by Christopher Moore Conclave by Robert Harris

Ink to Film
The Secret Lives of Messy Cardinals | Conclave (2016 Novel)

Ink to Film

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 67:18


What was it about this novel by Robert Harris that made it so ripe for an award-winning adaptation? In episode 347, join writer Luke Elliott and filmmaker James Bailey as they wade into a papal political thriller about the flawed men who are vying for the office, recount their own spiritual deconstructions, reflect on growing up as Christians, discover an unfortunate Roman Polanski connection with the author, and react to a surprising twist they didn't see coming. Join them next week for their deep dive into the film by Edward Berger! Pickup Conclave by Robert Harris at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/    

Spectator Radio
Holy Smoke: The mystifying process – and problems – behind choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 38:54


After Pope Francis died, it took the Roman Catholic Church just 17 days to choose a successor in Pope Leo XIV. It has been well over 6 months since Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned and we are only just making sense of those chosen to sit on the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), that will recommend his successor. Even then, it's unlikely we will know more until the autumn. Why has it taken so long? Journalist, commentator – and quite frankly expert – Andrew Graystone joins Damian Thompson and William Moore, the Spectator's features editor, to take listeners through the process. From committees to choose committees and confusion about the rules, as William comments, even acclaimed Conclave writer Robert Harris would struggle to make a fast-paced and riveting story out of the Anglican succession. That's not to say there isn't plenty of intrigue though: from bishops effectively ruling themselves out, to opaque appointments, and even a former head of M15 appointed to lead the CNC.  Andrew, Damian and William discuss the process, the problems plaguing it and unpack those in contention to be the next Primate of All England. The chosen successor will ultimately lead the third largest Christian communion, with around 100 million members worldwide, and play a prominent role in British society with a seat in the House of Lords and as a spiritual advisor to King and country – no pressure.   Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Holy Smoke
The mystifying process – and problems – behind choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury

Holy Smoke

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 38:54


After Pope Francis died, it took the Roman Catholic Church just 17 days to choose a successor in Pope Leo XIV. It has been well over 6 months since Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned and we are only just making sense of those chosen to sit on the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), that will recommend his successor. Even then, it's unlikely we will know more until the autumn. Why has it taken so long?Journalist, commentator – and quite frankly expert – Andrew Graystone joins Damian Thompson and William Moore, the Spectator's features editor, to take listeners through the process. From committees to choose committees and confusion about the rules, as William comments, even acclaimed Conclave writer Robert Harris would struggle to make a fast-paced and riveting story out of the Anglican succession. That's not to say there isn't plenty of intrigue though: from bishops effectively ruling themselves out, to opaque appointments, and even a former head of M15 appointed to lead the CNC. Andrew, Damian and William discuss the process, the problems plaguing it and unpack those in contention to be the next Primate of All England. The chosen successor will ultimately lead the third largest Christian communion, with around 100 million members worldwide, and play a prominent role in British society with a seat in the House of Lords and as a spiritual advisor to King and country – no pressure.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Compelled
REMASTERED: #19 Frontline Missionary - Robert Harris

Compelled

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 55:18


Robert Harris was a depressed, suicidal teenager when God entered his life. God has now led Robert to the frontlines of evangelism, both in America and overseas in South Asia where he is driven to bring the Gospel to people groups who have never heard the name of Jesus. Robert is on the front lines of evangelism and has seen God's work displayed up close in many ways. Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/robert-harris ++++++++++++ Compelled is a seasonal podcast using gripping, immersive storytelling to celebrate the powerful ways God is transforming Christians around the world. These Christian testimonies are raw, true, and powerful. Be encouraged and let your faith be strengthened! Want to help make new episodes? Either make a one-time gift, or become a Monthly Partner at: https://compelledpodcast.com/donate Perks of being a Monthly Partner include: EARLY ACCESS to each new Compelled episode 1 week early! FULL LIBRARY of our unedited, behind-the-scenes interviews with each guest... over 100+ hours of additional stories and takeaways! Become a Monthly Partner by selecting the "Monthly" option during check-out.  Show notes, emails, and more at: https://compelledpodcast.com Compelled is a member of the Proclaim Podcast Network: https://proclaim.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fighter Pilot Podcast
The SBD Dauntless

The Fighter Pilot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 98:01


Few aircraft earn the battle-tested distinction of singularly turning the tide of entire theaters of world wars. The SBD Dauntless may just be one of them.On this episode, Robert Harris, member of the Commemorative Air Force, and author Kevin Miller provide a tag team review of this venerable aircraft, from its pivotal role in World War ll in the Pacific to flying one of the few remaining airworthy examples remaining 80+ years later.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Film is Lit
Ep. 135 - Conclave (Harris, 2016/ Berger, 2024)

Film is Lit

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 94:03


**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS**We recorded this episode back in January, but divine timing has blessed us: we're releasing it the exact same week a real-life conclave is happening! Coincidence? Or the hand of God? Either way, it's the perfect time to dive into "Conclave" - Edward Berger's 2024 cinematic banger based on the holy grail of papal thrillers by Robert Harris. Join us as we enter the sacred halls of secrecy, political maneuvering, and cassock-clad drama. Is the real-life conclave destined to be as sinfully juicy as the fictional one? We certainly hope so!#Conclave #EdwardBerger #RobertHarris #RalphFiennes #StanleyTucci #JohnLithgow #IsabellaRossellini #CarlosDiehz #SergioCastellitto #LucianMsamati #FilmisLitpod #movieadaptation #Booktoscreen #PapalDrama #VaticanVibes #HolyThriller #CatholicCinema #DivineTiming #MoviePodcasts #NowStreaming #PopeWatch2025 #Peacock

Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Robert Harris: "Conclave"

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:17


This conversation was recorded the morning of the start of the Conclave to replace Pope Francis. 

The Current
Electing a pope is like The Traitors, says Conclave author Robert Harris

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 12:14


Robert Harris got rare access to the Vatican as he was writing Conclave, the novel that inspired the 2024 film starring Ralph Fiennes. He joins Matt Galloway to dig into what will happen behind closed doors as cardinals convene today to elect the next pope — and explains why the group dynamics aren't that different from a reality TV show.

Newshour
Mike Waltz replaced as national security adviser

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 47:03


The US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has been demoted to UN Ambassador after a controversy involving sensitive military plans and a Signal group chat.Also on the programme: the US and Ukraine clinch a natural resources deal but an agreement to end the conflict remains elusive; and with Roman Catholic cardinals readying to elect a new Pope, British author Robert Harris talks about his book Conclave.And Newhour's Julian Marshall presents his last programme after 51 years of reporting and presenting for the BBC World Service. We bid him farewell. (Photo: US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz joins US Vice President JD Vance for a visit to the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘Conclave’ author Robert Harris on the secretive tradition of selecting a new pope

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:25


Streaming viewership of "Conclave" surged 3,200 percent in the week after Pope Francis’ death. Viewers turned to that movie, which won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, to help them understand one of the most secretive elections on the planet. The film is based on the novel by Robert Harris, who joined Geoff Bennett to break down the complicated process of electing the next pontiff. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

COBA CanardCast
Robert Harris N86LE Long-EZ

COBA CanardCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 26:45


Today Izzy speaks with the founder of Jet Guys, Robert Harris.  Robert was "invited" to join the army early in life and then retired from Northwest Public after twenty years.  He has been an airframe and powerplant  mechanic for over 40 years.  Robert's canard journey began long ago when he built his Rutan VariEze.  He enjoyed the project so much that he started "The EZ Hangar," a company aimed at providing support, services, and education to the growing canard world.  The EZ Hangar grew and is now known as The Jet Guys, based in Covington, TN at the M04 airport.  The Jet Guys work on more than just jets, staying true to their canard roots.  Robert's crew can rebuild your existing canard aircraft or even help you get your own project across the finish line.  If you find yourself in Robert's shop you will hear classic rock tunes playing in the background while he enjoys his favorite Marie Callender's lunch.  Who knows, maybe you will even catch a glimpse of the custom "horseless carriage" that he built.  But that's a story we will have to get to another day.  For now, let's jump into the middle of Izzy's conversation with Robert about canards and N86LE, his Long-EZ lovingly named "Purple."

The Unmade Podcast
160: Duck Cake

The Unmade Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 48:34


Tim and Brady discuss conclave, garage sales, colour names, Vegemite in Canada, birthday cakes, Tim's 49th birthday, and a few other things.Support us on Patreon and access the Request Room (among other extras) - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMToday's Request Room - https://www.patreon.com/posts/127497711Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSPictures to accompany this episode - https://www.unmade.fm/episode-160-picturesPope Francis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_FrancisConclave (book by Robert Harris) - https://amzn.to/4cLMIBcConclave (the movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)Brady meets the Pope's astronomer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0DAKaR16cYColor Names - https://colornames.org/

Brady's colour - https://colornames.org/color/a46925Tim's colour - https://colornames.org/color/445061Unmade Podcast color - https://colornames.org/color/082217Vegemite controversy - https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/makes-absolutely-no-sense-australian-cafe-owner-in-toronto-removes-8k-of-vegemite-after-cfia-deems-product-non-compliant/The Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book - https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/baking/australian-womens-weekly-childrens-birthday-cakes-29679/People who died aged 49 - https://www.famousbirthdays.com/deceased/age/49.htmlThomas Aquinas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_AquinasRichard Marquand - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_MarquandAlexander Hamilton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_HamiltonThe Fireman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fireman_(band)Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/127497711

The Colin McEnroe Show
The Nose looks at ‘Conclave' and ‘MobLand'

The Colin McEnroe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 49:00


With rare exceptions, The Nose doesn’t usually cover movies from the previous Oscar season once the actual Oscars have happened. But major world events are the sort of things for which one might break with tradition, and with the death of Pope Francis on April 21, we thought we might make an exception. Conclave is a 2024 political thriller melodrama based on the 2016 Robert Harris novel. It’s set at the Vatican and tells the story of the death of one pope and the election of the next. Conclave was nominated for eight Academy Awards this year, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes, and Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini. It won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. And: MobLand is a British crime drama television series. It was originally developed for Showtime as a spinoff origin story for Ray Donovan. But it eventually morphed into the standalone gangster story that has become the most-watched series launch ever for Paramount+. It stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, and Helen Mirren. GUESTS: Taneisha Duggan: Director of arts, culture, and entertainment for the city of Hartford Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast Lindsay Lee Wallace: Writes about culture, health care and health equity, and other stuff, too Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anderson Cooper 360
Pope Francis Lies In State At St. Peter's Basilica

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 47:15


Thousands of people waited in line in on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis, who is lying in state inside the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Plus, Anderson interviews Robert Harris, whose bestselling book "Conclave" led to the Oscar-winning movie. Harris shares the inspiration for his novel and why people are so fascinated with the process of selecting a new pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shield of the Republic
Emergency Podcast: An Oval Office Ambush

Shield of the Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 39:25


Eric and Eliot bemoan the shameful meltdown in the Oval Office between VP Vance, President Trump and President Zelensky. They discuss Vance's ambush and whether he executed it alone or in concert with Trump and note that those who are blaming Zelensky for rising to the bait are objectively pro-Putin. They discuss Vance's dark political views and they consider what Europeans can and should do. They also discuss Trump's delegation of responsibility to others and his “Trump Gaza” AI generated video. Eric asks only partially tongue in cheek what the odds are on Trump declaring himself a god by the end of the term. Robert Harris' Cicero Trilogy: https://a.co/d/fHShy26 Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Holy Smoke
Conclave – what really happens when a Pope dies?

Holy Smoke

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 53:57


The film Conclave has picked up a host of awards across all the major ceremonies so far, including at the Screen Actors Guild, the Golden Globes, and winning Best Picture at the BAFTAs. Adapted from the novel by Robert Harris, it also has eight nominations at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. Full of intrigue, the film has viewers wondering how true to life the process depicted on the big screen is. And, with Pope Francis hospitalised, amidst the award season, this has only heightened interest in Papal conclaves and the election process.  Dr Kurt Martens, Professor of Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, joins Damian Thompson to unpack the process. What really happens when a Pope dies? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Spectator Radio
Holy Smoke: Conclave - what really happens when a Pope dies?

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 53:57


The film Conclave has picked up a host of awards across all the major ceremonies so far, including at the Screen Actors Guild, the Golden Globes, and winning Best Picture at the BAFTAs. Adapted from the novel by Robert Harris, it also has eight nominations at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. Full of intrigue, the film has viewers wondering how true to life the process depicted on the big screen is. And, with Pope Francis hospitalised, amidst the award season, this has only heightened interest in Papal conclaves and the election process.  Dr Kurt Martens, Professor of Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, joins Damian Thompson to unpack the process. What really happens when a Pope dies? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

The Book Review
Adapting the Twists and Turns of ‘Conclave'

The Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 23:05


The screenwriter Peter Straughan has become adept at taking well known — and beloved — books and adapting them for the big and small screens. He was first nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay of the 2011 film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” based on the classic John le Carré spy novel, and then adapted Hilary Mantel's “Wolf Hall” trilogy into an award-winning season of television, with an adaptation of the third novel coming out soon. Now he has been nominated for a second Oscar: for his screenplay for “Conclave,” based on Robert Harris's political thriller set in the secret world of a papal election.“It's almost like mosaic work,” Straughan tells Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, about adapting books. “You have all these pieces; sometimes they're going to be laid out in a very similar order to the book, sometimes a completely different order. Sometimes you're going to deconstruct and rebuild completely.”In the third episode of our special series devoted to Oscar-nominated films adapted from books, Cruz talks with Straughan about his process of translating a book to the screen, and about the moments in ‘‘Conclave” that he found most exciting to adapt.Produced by Tina Antolini and Alex BarronEdited by Wendy DorrEngineered by Daniel RamirezOriginal Music by Elisheba IttoopHosted by Gilbert Cruz Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sinica Podcast
Lizzi Lee on China's Economy and the Trump Presidency

Sinica Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 80:52


This week on Sinica, I'm joined by Lizzi Lee, fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute and by my lights one of the most astute, well-informed people writing on China in the English-speaking world today. She has fascinating perspectives on China's preparations for the Trump administration, on China's reluctance to roll out large-scale cash stimulus, and Xi Jinping's challenges. Don't miss this one! (I will update the show notes and publish the transcript early next week — thanks for your patience!)3:39 – Lizzi's argument from her op-ed, “Counting the Hawks in the Trump 2.0 Administration is Pointless”: the importance of which country will be able to get its act together 10:25 – U.S.-China competition as a long game, from China's perspective14:22 – How China views the current state of division in American politics19:00 – The main risks and opportunities for China presented by Trump's return, including opportunities in the geopolitical realm with the Europeans 28:09 – The state of China's domestic economy33:28 – Counterarguments to critiques of China's cautious deployment of stimulus, and where Lizzi stands on the issue 43:46 – Lizzi's thoughts on deflation in the Chinese economy 49:30 – The idea of accepting short-term pain for long-term gain in economic recovery 53:59 – Xi Jinping's vision for China's economy 58:46 – How Xi Jinping's ideological language can be challenging for officials and markets 1:03:57 – How China's political calendar has hindered execution of policy 1:06:42 – What Lizzi thinks the Chinese leadership should prioritize nowPaying it Forward: Lizzi recommends the work of Barclay Bram, especially his series on Chinese youth at the Asia Society here.Recommendations:Lizzi: Grazia Ting Deng's book Chinese Espresso: Contested Race and Convivial Space in Contemporary ItalyKaiser: More historical fiction by Robert Harris, including An Officer and a Spy and Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Slightly Foxed
52: William Golding: A Literary Colossus

Slightly Foxed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 59:06


The first title that springs to mind at the mention of William Golding's name is most often Lord of the Flies. The classic story of a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island all but made his reputation and has somewhat overshadowed his twelve other novels. Golding was a fascinating and often troubled man, a voracious reader who enjoyed the Odyssey in Greek as well as Georgette Heyer and Jilly Cooper and was an influence on many novelists from Stephen King to Penelope Lively, Ben Okri and Kazuo Ishiguro. Definitely a writer ripe for rediscovery. Now, the Slightly Foxed team sit down with the author's daughter Judy and Golding expert Professor Tim Kendall to discuss the life and work of this brave and highly original writer, whose novels transport the reader to distant but entirely believable worlds. His work grapples with the big questions of existence but his originality as a writer sometimes worked against him, and Lord of the Flies was rejected by seven publishers before it was accepted by Charles Monteith at Faber. It was glowingly reviewed and became a bestseller but, behind the scenes, Golding was struggling with his addiction to alcohol and the fame his writing would bring him. After a poor reception from the critics for several of his following books, including both The Spire and The Pyramid, Golding was thrown into a deep depression. This crisis lasted over ten years, but when he finally returned to writing he went on to produce a series of successful novels – including Rites of Passage, winner of the 1980 Booker Prize. In 1983 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.  The usual round of reading recommendations include South from Granada, Gerald Brenan's recollection of the years he spent in an Andalusian village in the 1920s with visits from the Bloomsbury group; Robert Harris's Precipice, a semi-fictional account of the relationship in 1914 between Prime Minister Asquith, and Venetia Stanley, and Penelope Lively's novel Passing On. For episode show notes, please see the Slightly Foxed website. Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major by Bach Hosted by Rosie Goldsmith Produced by Philippa Goodrich

The Not Old - Better Show
Secrets, Scandal, and War: Robert Harris on Precipice and the Affair that Shook a Nation

The Not Old - Better Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 25:01 Transcription Available


Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on radio and podcast, I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we're diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.Our guest today is the brilliant Robert Harris, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we'll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.  We'll also discuss ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.  Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we'll see you next week.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Not Old - Better Show
Secrets, Scandal, and War: Robert Harris on Precipice and the Affair that Shook a Nation

The Not Old - Better Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 25:01 Transcription Available


Today, we're diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.Our guest today is the brilliant Robert Harris, whose latest novel, available on Apple Books, Precipice, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, and the young, aristocratic Venetia Stanley. But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.Asquith, caught between his obsession for Venetia and his responsibility to lead a nation into war, is a man crumbling under pressure. Meanwhile, Venetia, clever, bored, and reckless, is no victim but a woman caught in the very machinations of history—at a time when women couldn't even vote. But as war clouds gather over Europe, this private intrigue becomes a national security risk, and the stakes couldn't be higher.In Precipice, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we'll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.  My thanks to Robert Harris, author of the new book, Precipice, available at Apple Books.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘CONCLAVE'film is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris' book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer Sam Heninger.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we'll see you next week.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.