Season 8, Episode 1 Staff Season 8, Episode 1 Staff

Living Memory

Chinese leaders are keen to project their country’s military and economic power on the global stage. As part of that playbook, our guest says, they have been recalling — rather selectively — the story of China’s involvement in the Second World War.

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Season 7, Episode 7 Staff Season 7, Episode 7 Staff

Keeping the Faith

Against the odds, even against hope, African American poets, artists and intellectuals have believed in the democratic project. It’s a dim flame they’ve kept alive for all to nourish. Our guest urges you to meet that challenge.

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Season 7, Episode 3 Staff Season 7, Episode 3 Staff

The Poles Have Spoken

Activist and analyst Agnieszka Graff joins us from Warsaw to break down the surprising outcome of Poland’s national elections. She says the country’s feminist movement — and the visual arts — played a vital role in challenging the ruling party’s authoritarian creep.

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