28 episodes
Underreported with Nicholas Lemann Columbia Global Reports
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Since 2015, Columbia Global Reports has been providing depth and clarity on global issues that are underreported. We don't just publish books, we use books to start conversations about topics that weren't getting the attention they deserved. At least, until we took them on. This podcast is your audio connection to these important topics.
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The Stories Chinese Fiction Reveals: A Conversation with Megan Walsh
Megan Walsh joins us to share what she found out researching her book The Subplot, and how she knew there was a bigger story to tell about fiction writing in China.
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The Nuanced Literary Voices in China: A Conversation with Megan Walsh and Rosie Blau
China is often seen as a monolith, especially by Westerners. Megan Walsh and Rosie Blau join us to help dispel the master narrative.
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An Open Talk on Censorship: A Conversation with Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Jeffrey Wasserstrom, one of America's leading China specialists, helps us wade into the intricate and nuanced realities of China.
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The Politics of Our Time
John B. Judis have charted a rise of a new and unexpected political mood produced by widespread dissatisfaction over results of the free-market policies that emerged in the late 20th century.
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What’s Different About the New Left
All over the country, the streets are full of protesters in unprecedented numbers. John’s new book, The Socialist Awakening, is an indispensable guide to this political moment.
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The Truth About Fracking’s Impact
Bethany McLean digs deep into the cycles of boom and bust that have plagued the American oil industry for the past decade.