May 19, 2025
Fmr US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder on ongoing discussions about peace between Russia and Ukraine. Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman discusses the latest in the war in Gaza. Romanian political scientist Vladimir Bortun explains what the results of the Romanian elections mean for Europe and beyond. Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow talks about his new book about the life of Mark Twain.
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Renowned Biographer Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain
S2025 E7231 - 18m 13s
Mark Twain has been called the greatest humorist the United States has produced. A courageous activist for racial equality throughout the 1800s, Twain entertained and informed his audiences through his lectures, essays, and books. Now, the renowned author's fascinating life is the topic of Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow's latest book. Chernow joins the show to discuss.
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