EPISODE · Dec 19, 2023 · 28 MIN
December 19, 1941: Political Debates and Literary Lanterns with Joseph E. Davies and Jan Struther
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this December 19, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a vibrant trivia session with Joseph E. Davies, former U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union and author of Mission to Moscow, and returning guest Jan Struther, the celebrated author of Mrs. Miniver. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran join in as the panel navigates questions about political immunity, famous lanterns in history, and poetic gates and doors.Davies provides insightful commentary on diplomatic immunity and international law, while Struther charms with her literary wit, tackling riddles about nursery rhymes, famous Toms, and notable quotes from Shakespeare. With lively banter and engaging cultural trivia, this episode offers a delightful mix of humor, intellect, and timeless radio charm. Tune in for a captivating evening on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this December 19, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a vibrant trivia session with Joseph E. Davies, former U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union and author of Mission to Moscow, and returning guest Jan Struther, the celebrated author of Mrs. Miniver. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran join in as the panel navigates questions about political immunity, famous lanterns in history, and poetic gates and doors.Davies provides insightful commentary on diplomatic immunity and international law, while Struther charms with her literary wit, tackling riddles about nursery rhymes, famous Toms, and notable quotes from Shakespeare. With lively banter and engaging cultural trivia, this episode offers a delightful mix of humor, intellect, and timeless radio charm. Tune in for a captivating evening on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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