We talk with McKinsey partners and corporate executives on the challenges they face creating lasting strategies in a fast-changing world. We also examine the different ways these executives approach these challenges and the new and innovative ways they think of creating a vision for their enterprises.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
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The great prophet Bob Dylan once echoed in a new cultural moment by declaring, "the times they are a changing." Change is rapid, constant, complex and nuanced in the way peoples and cultures are shaped. In our world many ideologies, views of the world, and understandings of reality are pitched and pivoted all around us using various methods of communication and technologies. People are shouting to be heard yet seem more separated than ever. The Gospel Underground seeks to be a dialogue takin ...
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Do you care deeply about the natural world? Have you struggled with eco-anxiety, overwhelm & despair due to the constant negative narrative about the environment & the mass depletion of biodiversity? Do you feel a sense of powerlessness & hopelessness in the face of the inaction at governmental level? I’m on a mission to shift the conversation, searching out empowering solutions & evidence of what’s already being achieved, to restore our collective hope & remind us that we are not powerless ...
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Working Mom Moments | Work Life Balance, Energy, Stress, Career, Time Management, Mom Guilt
Lacy Jungman | Speaker, Author, Leader, Consultant
Are you running a marathon at sprint speed, juggling career deadlines, family dinners, and that ever-elusive ”me time”? Welcome to Working Mom Moments, where we turn chaos into clarity and overwhelm into opportunity! I’m Lacy Jungman, corporate executive and mom of four boys. I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed with the mental load of being a working mom. I used to think constant exhaustion and stress were just part of the deal. But here’s the truth I discovered: getting stuck in ...
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Talking About Practical Shamanism For Everyday Life! Sharing Stories Of Hope, Transformation, Meditation & Spiritual Connection With Laughter..And A Little Bit Of Cussin'. Hey Y'all! I'm The Joyful Shaman.
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Welcome to "Foundation and Family: The Erica Diaz Show," where the dynamic world of real estate, the warmth of family life, and the guiding light of faith come together in an engaging and heartfelt narrative. I'm Erica Diaz, your host, based in the sunny and bustling Orlando, Florida. As a high-achieving real estate agent, devoted wife, mother of four, and a dedicated Christian, I invite you to join me in exploring the many facets of creating a balanced and fulfilling life. In each episode, ...
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The Abundant Woman Collective Podcast, Christian Women, Know God, Read The Bible, Renew Your Mind
Samantha Semans, Christian Mentor, Bible Teacher, Bible Study, Speaker
Are you ready to ditch the Christian checklist and trade it in for a daily, intimate relationship with Jesus? Do you wish to fall in love with the Word of God and understand how to apply it to your life? Are you ready to see yourself the way that He sees you and become confident in who He says you are? In this podcast. you will find practical solutions to help you connect with Jesus, walk out your faith, and create a relationship with Jesus that will be a constant in your life. This podcast ...
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How Authentic Leadership Empowers Collective Change With Kelly Wendorf - Flying Lead Change
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1:02:51Welcome to episode 68 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Kelly Wendorf author of Flying Lead Change and the Founder and CEO of Equus. We find ourselves at a time of interlocking crisis, not least a crisis of our own spirit, drawing us to desperately search for the sense of deeper connection and me…
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‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
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1:02:41How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Serena Manteghi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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261. Retired US Navy Admiral Eric Olson: Leading effectively in uncertain times
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28:08In this episode, we speak with Eric Olson, a retired US Navy Admiral with a distinguished career in special operations, about the key principles of effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty. Eric shares insights from his experiences leading high-performing teams and organizations through complex challenges, offering valuable leader…
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From Surviving to Thriving using Flower Essences with Kerrie Searle, Animal Communicator
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1:17:07I'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, a dear friend & animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie has previously joined me twice now, including an introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11 & further wisdom from the animals & our journey to reconnecting in Ep 62. In this conversation we have shifted focus to consider the gentle but pow…
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From the archive: how two BBC journalists risked their jobs to reveal the truth about Jimmy Savile
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46:13We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: listening to the women who alleged abuse, and fighting to get their stories heard, helped change the treatment of victims by the media and the justice system By Poppy Sebag-Montefiore. Read …
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Proof Of Life: Jennifer Pastiloff On Silencing Your Inner Critic, Transforming Childhood Trauma, & The Radical Power Of Self-Acceptance
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2:08:41Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author and creator of the viral "On Being Human" movement. This conversation explores her journey from childhood trauma to radical self-acceptance, her concept of silencing the "inner asshole," and why your want is enough to change everything. We discuss her father's death at eight, living in "the land of fine," …
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The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity’s origins
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58:27When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since By Scott Sayare. Read by Bert Seymour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.c…
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Even in a highly uncertain business environment, companies that build new businesses and develop new offerings, processes, and business models are better able to capture growth opportunities and hedge against disruption. Our recent survey of more than 1,000 companies around the world reflected this, with the largest share of respondents identifying…
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Horse racing and erotica: how I survived the fickle world of freelance writing
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31:03Gabrielle Drolet had always dreamed of being a writer. But when disability closed down most of her opportunities, a strange career began By Gabrielle Drolet. Read by Kate Handford. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Your Brain On Sleep: A Compilation On Brain States, Biological Rhythms & Why Sleep Deprivation Is Sabotaging Your Life
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1:03:18This is the ultimate sleep compilation featuring Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, Matthew Walker, and Simon Hill. These conversations explore the mythology of sleep deprivation, why hustle culture is biologically devastating, and how circadian rhythms govern your brain states. From the paradoxical relationship between exhaustion and productivity to …
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From the archive: The sludge king: how one man turned an industrial wasteland into his own El Dorado
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50:53We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: when a Romanian businessman returned to his hometown and found a city blighted by mining waste, he hatched a plan to restore it to its former glory. He became a local hero, but now prosecuto…
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The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential
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2:02:31Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable device that's quietly revolutionizing how elite athletes and everyday people optimize their bodies. This conversation explores Will’s journey from overtrained college athlete to building a multibillion-dollar company by cracking the recovery code. We discuss heart rate variability, why Michae…
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Sold to the Trump family: one of the last undeveloped islands in the Mediterranean
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17:09Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have spent more than $1bn on an Albanian island that will be a luxury resort – once the unexploded ordnance has been removed By Marzio Mian. Read by Mo Ayoub For more on US politics and the Trump family check out Politics Weekly America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpo…
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British progressives have suffered major setbacks in recent years, in both public opinion and court rulings. Was a backlash inevitable, and are new tactics needed? By Gaby Hinsliff. Read by Carlyss Peer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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259. Risk, Resilience, and Innovation: Insights from AXIS Capital's Vincent Tizzio
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32:09Vince Tizzio is President and CEO of AXIS, a specialty insurance and reinsurance company that delivers customized solutions to organizations worldwide. Since taking on the role in May 2023, Vince has led AXIS on an ambitious transformation journey. In this episode, he speaks with McKinsey senior partner and North America Chair Eric Kutcher about wh…
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From the archive: The death of the department store
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33:54We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: the closure of John Lewis’s store in Sheffield after almost 60 years was a bitter blow. As debate rages over what to do with the huge empty site, the city is becoming a test case for where B…
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Reviewish Apple in China by Patrick McGhee https://www.amazon.com/Apple-China-Capture-Greatest-Company/dp/1668053373 The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim https://www.amazon.com/Nvidia-Way-Jensen-Huang-Making/dp/B0DNRPF51L F1 - The Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/ Books Referenced Aristotle - Metaphysics 1011b25, https://plato.stanford.edu/entrie…
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57. Invisible Work, Part 2: Employee Caregiver Journey
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22:35Navigating the Journey of Employee Caregivers Welcome back to Working Mom Moments! In this episode, I dive deep into the journey of employee caregivers, a topic I'm extremely passionate about. We explore the duality of roles as working moms and caregivers, and the immense challenges faced by those caring for young children, aging parents or family …
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World Champion John John Florence On The Mindset of Elite Sport, Walking Away At His Peak & Why True Mastery Begins With Surrender
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1:48:55John John Florence is a three-time World Surf League Champion and one of the most naturally gifted surfers of his generation. This conversation explores John John's decision to step away from competition at his peak. We discuss his evolution from forcing outcomes to allowing flow, why mastery begins with surrendering control, and transforming press…
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‘Do you have a family?’: midlife with no kids, ageing parents – and no crisis
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30:48In my 40s, I found myself with a life that didn’t look like it was ‘supposed’ to. What was I doing? On trips to South Korea with my mother, an answer began to emerge By E Tammy Kim. Read by Jennifer J Kim. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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What if your anger isn't something to be suppressed, but a powerful messenger trying to protect what's sacred in your life? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Naomi opens up about a recent boundary violation at her healing practice that triggered a necessary wave of protective anger. She challenges the spiritual community's tendency to bypass anger i…
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Why does Switzerland have more nuclear bunkers than any other country?
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27:50Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bunkers – enough to shelter every member of the population. But if the worst should happen, would they actually work? By Jessi Jezewska Stevens. Read by Rachel Handshaw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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258. Andy Mattes on the challenges of driving M&A as CEO
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33:48Mergers and acquisitions are among the more complex processes new CEOs have to learn, whether they’re in the role for the first time or taking over at a new company. Andreas “Andy” W. Mattes has navigated this multiple times in his roles as CEO of Siemens Communications, Diebold, and later of Diebold Nixdorf, and now of the laser technology company…
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Gut Health Compilation: Leading Experts On Fiber, Inflammation, Cancer Survival, & How Your Gut Predicts Your Future Health
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1:10:53Leading microbiome researchers Will Bulsiewicz, Tim Spector, and Robynne Chutkan share discoveries that are rewriting health science. This compilation explores how 5 grams of fiber can boost cancer survival by 30%, why tumors have their own microbiomes, and how 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. We discuss why depression is an inflammator…
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From the archive: ‘You can’t be the player’s friend’: inside the secret world of tennis umpires
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45:59We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: new technology was supposed to make umpiring easy. It hasn’t worked out that way By William Ralston. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadp…
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The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being
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2:30:07Dr. Laurie Santos is a renowned psychology professor at Yale University and creator of the most popular course in Yale's history: "Psychology and the Good Life." This conversation explores why our intuitions about happiness are spectacularly wrong and the mental health crisis plaguing young people. We discuss how our brains mislead us about well-be…
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My husband and son suffered strokes, 30 years apart. Shockingly little had changed
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30:35I was told my husband would never talk again, while physiotherapy was dismissed entirely. My son was failed in similar ways, but for the brilliance of some medical staff who refuse to believe a stroke is the end By Sheila Hale. Read by Phyllida Nash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star
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35:24He’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But are MrBeast’s videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius? Written and read by Mark O’Connell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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257. The new and timeless truths of valuation
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49:58Measuring value creation is critical, as company leaders grapple with geopolitical shifts, digital disruption, and other trends affecting their businesses. Two co-authors of the new edition of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies join Sean today to discuss what they’ve learned over the course of writing and updating their book, …
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From the archive: ‘A nursery of the Commons’: how the Oxford Union created today’s ruling political class
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29:49We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: at the Oxford university debating society in the 80s, a generation of aspiring politicians honed the art of winning using jokes, rather than facts By Simon Kuper. Read by Andrew McGregor. He…
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56. Invisible Work, Part 1: Double Life of Caregivers
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19:23What if I told you that nearly three out of four people at your workplace are secretly working a second job? A job with no paycheck, no benefits—and no off switch. It’s called caregiving. And chances are, you’re one of them. In this episode, we’re breaking the silence around what it really means to be a working caregiver—so you can finally feel see…
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Recommended Astrologers: Sarah Ashley Murray: https://www.saraashleyastrology.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLHJI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp2lVg4JisLAvcjzvAMlESv_0vefuTr4kXB0SdYtW4EPo6wl9NBCoX2uURpF4_aem_rkkymWlxAl_-J0u2wDPnXg Jesse Eccles: https://linktr.ee/thatssoulastro?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=86b7bdd8-0108-4f7f-8bc7-d5becd58cbf1 Tiffany George: ht…
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Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life
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2:19:33Ethan Suplee is a renowned actor known for My Name is Earl, American History X, and The Wolf of Wall Street. This conversation explores the intersection of trauma, food addiction, and the false narratives of transformation. We discuss Ethan's journey through multiple relapses, the psychology behind sustainable change, and why "diet and exercise" is…
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‘Outdated and unjust’: can we reform global capitalism?
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34:05President Trump’s tariffs have plunged the world economy into chaos. But history counsels against despair – and the left should seize on capitalism’s crisis of legitimacy By John Cassidy. Read by Chris Reilly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Extremely loud and incredibly scouse: how Jamie Carragher conquered football punditry
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46:06Football coverage no longer stops after the final whistle. And in this new era, the former Liverpool defender reigns supreme By Kieran Morris. Read by Felipe Pacheco. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow
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1:26:49Roll On returns! Brace yourselves! Adam Skolnick and I catch up on spinal fusion surgery, going slow to go slow, and what happens when the universe finally gets your attention. On tap: recovery realizations, walking very slowly, and the wild idea that maybe you're enough without all the doing. We dive into LA's current chaos, maintaining humanity, …
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256. Doug Parker, former Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, shares leadership lessons
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38:23As CEO challenges go, facing a global threat that is existential not just for your company but for your industry is among the worst possible. American Airlines’ former Chairman and CEO, Doug Parker, has been through this twice while leading an airline, following the 9/11 attacks in New York and the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, he speaks with…
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From the archive: Burying Leni Riefenstahl: one woman’s lifelong crusade against Hitler’s favourite film-maker
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49:37We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Nina Gladitz dedicated her life to proving the Triumph of the Will director’s complicity with the horrors of nazism. In the end, she succeeded – but at a cost Written and read by Kate Connol…
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