How did normal get so weird?
Author Peter Pomerantsev tells us how the world went topsy-turvy
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "How did normal get so weird?" was published on February 1, 2019 and runs 20 minutes.
February 1, 2019 ·20m · Beyond Today
Summary
In the past few years what we think of as normal has changed completely. Ideas and personalities once considered fringe have become mainstream and extreme attitudes seem more acceptable. So who defines the new normal and what will the consequences be? We speak to Peter Pomerantsev from the London School of Economics, who has made a documentary for Radio 4 on the subject. He’s also the author of "Nothing is True and Everything is Possible". He tells us why politicians and the media need to change and why Russia was ahead of the game. Producer: Philly Beaumont Mixed by Nicolas Raufast Editor: John Shields
Episode Description
In the past few years what we think of as normal has changed completely. Ideas and personalities once considered fringe have become mainstream and extreme attitudes seem more acceptable. So who defines the new normal and what will the consequences be? We speak to Peter Pomerantsev from the London School of Economics, who has made a documentary for Radio 4 on the subject. Heβs also the author of "Nothing is True and Everything is Possible". He tells us why politicians and the media need to change and why Russia was ahead of the game.
Producer: Philly Beaumont Mixed by Nicolas Raufast Editor: John Shields
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