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Intelligent Talk
Exploring interesting topics and people in a fact-based, neutral way
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The End of the Roman Republic
Professor Watts discusses his book “Mortal Republic” about the fall of the Roman Republic. Possible parallels to the US today are discussed.
The Biggest Bet In History
Computer pioneer Dr Fred Brooks discusses the IBM 360 Project and his life.
“Crazy Rich Asians”
NYT bestselling author Kevin Kwan discusses his book, writing style, and the future of Asia.
The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was the most important naval battle of World War 1.
The Life of Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers longtime personal assistant gives her first radio interview about the life of the comic master.
Jack The Ripper
Phil O’Connor from the Jack The Ripper Museum in London discusses the possible identity of the most infamous serial killer in history.
George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan was arguably the most important US diplomat of the 20th Century. His daughter discusses his life in her new book.
Escape From Dubai
Former French Spy Herve Jaubert discuses his book “Escape from Dubai” about his time in Dubai and eventual escape. He then goes on to detail the drama...
The Life of Howard Hughes
Author Geoff Schumacher discusses his book Howard Hughes : Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue about Howard Hughes.
Music & Memories
Composer, performer, and jazz great David Amram discusses his life and memories of some of the top artists of the 20th Century.
The Search for Immortal Life
An interview with Dr. Aubrey de Grey. De Grey is the leading proponent of treating death as a disease to be treated rather then an inevitable part of...
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Daniel Gordis, author of “Israel : A Concise History of a Nation Reborn” discusses the history of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Amazing Story of Castle Itter
Historian Stephen Harding discusses the amazing battle of Castle Itter. It was the only battle in World War II where German and American military forc...
“The Bridge on the River Kwai”
Author Julie Summers discusses her grandfather Philip Toosey who was the model for the character played by Sir Alex Guinness in the famous 1957 film.
Opposing Duterte
Philippines Senator Antonio Trillanes discusses controversial President Rodrigo Duterte and makes a number of explosive allegations in this revealing...
The Life of Nelson Mandela
A discussion concerning the life of Nelson Mandela with Professor Tom Lodge. Lodge has written a book on Mandela and is an expert on South Africa.
Searching for Amelia
A discussion of the legendary pilot Amelia Earhart and the possible solution to the mystery of what happened to her.
Transplant Triumph
A discussion of the race by four surgeons to be the first person to transplant a human heart. The race was won by Dr. Christiaan Barnard of South Afri...
The Majesty of the Mayans
Dr. Hansen is the Chief Archeologist of the Mayan site of El Mirador in Guatemala. He discusses his groundbreaking discoveries which proved the Mayans...
To End Apartheid
Amb. David Steward is a former South African Ambassador to the United Nations, and Chief of Staff to President F. W. De Dlerk. De Klerk was the last...
The Rosenstrasse Protest
Arguably the most successful spontaneous protest in Nazi Germany. This unique protest in February and March of 1943 in Berlin resulted in the release...
Stanley Kubrick
School of visual arts teacher, and film historian, Vincent Lobrutto discusses his biography of seminal American film director Stanley Kubrick.
Monroe, Sinatra, Hamilton, Madame Claude, King Farouk
Author William Stadiem discusses the highlights of some of his most popular and bestselling books.
The Rat Line
Historian Gerald Steinacher discusses his book “Nazi’s On The Run” about how so many German war criminals escaped Europe following WW 2.
Nixon & Trump
James Robenalt discusses his book “January 1973” and discusses similarities between Richard Nixon and Donald Trump.
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Dr. Timothy Brook discusses his book "Quelling The People" about the June 4th, 1989 killing of thousands of students in, and around, Tianmen Square in...
The Eichmann Abduction
The Israeli Abduction of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in 1960 in Argentina, and subsequent trial, is one of the most famous events of the 20th Cen...
FDR’s Shadow War
Author Mark Wortman discusses his acclaimed book "1941 The Shadow War" about President Franklin Roosevelt’s efforts to deter Japan and fight Hitler pr...
Escape From Alcatraz
Ken Widner is the nephew of Clarence and John Anglin who, along with Frank Morris, escaped from America’s most secure prison Alcatraz in 1962. In thi...
The Clintons & Politics
Bill Clinton’s former most influential advisor discusses his times with, and observations of, both Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Carnegie, Hearst, Kennedy
Acclaimed best-selling author David Nasaw discusses his books on Andrew Carnegie, William Randolph Hearst, and Joe Kennedy.
The National Security Agency
NSA expert and author James Bamford describes the workings of America’s most secret agency.
View from The Top Investing Legend Discusses Investing Today
Legendary investor Jim Rogers discusses his contrarian view of the stock market and the state of the world today.
The Taking Of k-129
The true story of the CIA’s top secret plan to raise a sunken Soviet submarine.
On Buddhism
Professor Thurman discusses his understanding of Buddhism in the interview and why he is such a strong believer. He also discusses the current situat...
Hunting Che
Meet the legendary CIA operative who hunted down the famous communist revolutionary Che Guevara in Bolivia in 1967.
Operation Garbo
Nigel West is arguably the most prominent intelligence writer today. West has broken many stories over decades of ...
Inside The Gambino Crime Family
Michael Di Leonardo was a top captain in arguably the most powerful mafia family in the US in the 1980s
Surviving Auschwitz
Irene Weiss was a teenager when she was sent to Auschwitz in 1944. Part of a huge number of Hungarian Jews numbering close to 500,000 who were sent in...