• Books and Insight with Frank Lavin

  • By: Frank Lavin
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Books and Insight with Frank Lavin

By: Frank Lavin
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  • Summary

  • A conversation with authors and other creative people about their recent works and their insight on the world today. How do books and ideas help us grapple with current challenges? Frank Lavin has served as a diplomat, banker, White House aide, National Security Council staffer, and is the author of four books.
    2024
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Episodes
  • Discussion With Cellist and Author Steven Isserlis

    Discussion With Cellist and Author Steven Isserlis
    Apr 20 2024

    Frank Lavin talks with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis, currently on a concert tour in the U.S. The conversation ranges from Beethoven and Lenin to Amor Towles and prospects for Labour beating the Tories.

    Books Discussed

    A Fine Balance, by Rohinton Mistry

    Why Beethover Threw the Stool by Steven Isserlis

    Table for Two by Amor Towles
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    17 mins
  • Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter

    Discussion with "China After Mao" author Frank Dikötter
    Mar 25 2024

    Frank 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

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    23 mins
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