David Frum

How did a Canadian born kid go on to become a speech writer for George W. Bush and a respected political analyst in the US?

An episode of the The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Audio Podcast podcast, hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos, titled "David Frum" was published on August 3, 2009 and runs 12 minutes.

August 3, 2009 ·12m · The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Audio Podcast

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Summary

David Frum is an American citizen who grew up in Canada - surrounded by news and politics. His mother - Barbara Frum - was one of this country's most respected journalists. David went to Yale before graduating at age 27 from Harvard's law school. From there, he worked on the Wall Street Journal's editorial board and as a columnist for Forbes magazine. His ties to the Republican party go back nearly 30 years. He backed the war in Iraq and as a speech writer for President George W. Bush, he helped put these words together. Frum has also written several books - earning a reputation as a respected political analyst and columnist. In a recent piece for Newsweek magazine, he takes direct aim at Rush Limbaugh, the piece is simply titled, 'Why Rush is Wrong.'

Episode Description

David Frum is an American citizen who grew up in Canada - surrounded by news and politics. His mother - Barbara Frum - was one of this country's most respected journalists. David went to Yale before graduating at age 27 from Harvard's law school. From there, he worked on the Wall Street Journal's editorial board and as a columnist for Forbes magazine. His ties to the Republican party go back nearly 30 years. He backed the war in Iraq and as a speech writer for President George W. Bush, he helped put these words together. Frum has also written several books - earning a reputation as a respected political analyst and columnist. In a recent piece for Newsweek magazine, he takes direct aim at Rush Limbaugh, the piece is simply titled, 'Why Rush is Wrong.'

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