Professor Watts discusses his book “Mortal Republic” about the fall of the Roman Republic. Possible parallels to the US today are discussed.

Intelligent Talk

The End of the Roman Republic

Computer pioneer Dr Fred Brooks discusses the IBM 360 Project and his life.

The Biggest Bet In History

NYT bestselling author Kevin Kwan discusses his book, writing style, and the future of Asia.

“Crazy Rich Asians”

The Battle of Jutland was the most important naval battle of World War 1.

The Battle of Jutland

Peter Sellers longtime personal assistant gives her first radio interview about the life of the comic master.

The Life of Peter Sellers

Phil O’Connor from the Jack The Ripper Museum in London discusses the possible identity of the most infamous serial killer in history.

Jack The Ripper

A​ ​discussion​ ​of​ ​how​ ​the​ ​Beatles​ ​were​ ​formed.

The Fifth Beatle : Pete Best

George F. Kennan was arguably the most important US diplomat of the 20th Century. His daughter discusses his life in her new book.

George F. Kennan

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 dramatic attempted escape from Dubai of Princess Latifa which he coordinated. Latifa is the daughter of the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Escape From Dubai

Author Geoff Schumacher discusses his book Howard Hughes : Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue about Howard Hughes.

The Life of Howard Hughes

Composer, performer, and jazz great David Amram discusses his life and memories of some of the top artists of the 20th Century.

Music & Memories

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 life.

The Search for Immortal Life

Daniel Gordis, author of “Israel : A Concise History of a Nation Reborn” discusses the history of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Historian Stephen Harding discusses the amazing battle of Castle Itter. It was the only battle in World War II where German and American military forces fought together.

The Amazing Story of Castle Itter

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.

“The Bridge on the River Kwai”

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