Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Release Date: 03/25/2024
Jason Hsu from the Kennedy School of Government
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with from the Kennedy School of Government, discussing semiconductors and Taiwan-China-U.S. relations. Appropriately, Jason’s book recommendation is Thomas Schelling’s, , the classic work of deterrence theory and Sun Tzu’s .
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Alexander Downer, Former Foreign Minister of Australia
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin discusses the Indo-Pacific region with Alexander Downer, former Foreign Minister of Australia. We discuss China, AUKUS, India, Indonesia, Ukraine - and most consequentially, the role of the U.S. The book we discuss is by Jonathan Haidt.
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Renee DiResta, Internet Disinformation Analyst
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with , Internet disinformation analyst. How does misinformation and disinformation travel so rapidly on the Internet and what steps can be taken to push back? How will this affect U.S. elections or U.S. support for Ukraine? Books discussed include , Peter Pomerantsev’s and Annalee Newitz’s .
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Alexander Radwan, Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament)
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with , Member of the German Bundestag (Parliament). Alexander formerly served in the Bavarian state Parliament and in the European Parliament, all of which makes him well-grounded in national, regional, and international issues. The discussion includes Russia’s war in Ukraine, the success and future of the European Union, anti-Israel and pro-Hamas protests on U.S. campuses, and immigration. Books discussed include Ian Kershaw, and Theo Waigel, . This visit was supported by the and the .
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Mike Murphy, Political Analyst and Presidential Campaign Strategist
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with Mike Murphy, political analyst, presidential campaign strategist, and host of the “” podcast discusses 2024, the debates, Trump’s running mate, Trump’s legal problems, the prospects for unrest at the Democratic convention, the down-ballot races, and . Books discussed include Sasha Issenberg, ; Ralph G. Martin, ; Ed Flynn, ; Tim Crouse, ; and Hunter S. Thompson, .
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Presidential Historian and Attorney Talmage Boston
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with presidential historian and attorney Talmage Boston on presidential leadership and what constitutes a "great" president. The books discussed are , by Talmage Boston and , by Jon Meacham.
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Discussion With Cellist and Author Steven Isserlis
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin talks with world-renowned cellist , currently on a concert tour in the U.S. The conversation ranges from and Lenin to Amor Towles and prospects for Labour beating the Tories. Books Discussed , by Rohinton Mistry by Steven Isserlis by Amor Towles
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Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter
Books and Insight with Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin meets with noted Chinese historian Frank Dikötter to discuss his latest book, "" and to examine China's economic record in the post-Mao era. Books discussed , by Desmond Shrum , by Frank Dikotter
info_outlineFrank Lavin meets with noted Chinese historian Frank Dikötter to discuss his latest book, "China After Mao" and to examine China's economic record in the post-Mao era.
Books discussed
Red Roulette, by Desmond Shrum
China After Mao, by Frank Dikotter