EPISODE · Nov 7, 2023 · 28 MIN
November 7, 1941: Political Warnings and Musical Bouquets with Douglas Miller
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this November 7, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes Douglas Miller, former commercial attaché in Berlin and author of You Can’t Do Business With Hitler. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel takes on questions about political warnings from history, memorable collaborators who famously didn’t get along, and identifying flowers from poetic verses.Miller’s expertise provides fascinating insights into wartime Germany, while Levant charms the audience with his musical knowledge, including identifying pieces from Brahms and Stravinsky. With lively debates, humor, and engaging trivia, this episode is an entertaining mix of history, literature, and cultural commentary. Tune in for an evening of thought-provoking trivia on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this November 7, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes Douglas Miller, former commercial attaché in Berlin and author of You Can’t Do Business With Hitler. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel takes on questions about political warnings from history, memorable collaborators who famously didn’t get along, and identifying flowers from poetic verses.Miller’s expertise provides fascinating insights into wartime Germany, while Levant charms the audience with his musical knowledge, including identifying pieces from Brahms and Stravinsky. With lively debates, humor, and engaging trivia, this episode is an entertaining mix of history, literature, and cultural commentary. Tune in for an evening of thought-provoking trivia 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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