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The Author Archive Podcast

The Author Archive Podcast

By: David Freeman
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Authors talking to David Freeman about their books. Most of the conversations are from David’s personal archive that have been collected over the past 40 years.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Laura K.Field : Furious Minds - The Making of the New Right

    Laura K.Field : Furious Minds - The Making of the New Right
    Mar 30 2026

    It seems that the current American administration is behaving in even more wild emotionally driven vindictive ways.

    This gripping and shocking book tells the story of the radical conservative movement shaping Donald Trump's agenda and how it threatens freedoms, values and democracy.
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    25 mins
  • Robin Dunbar - How Religion Evolved And Why it Endures

    Robin Dunbar - How Religion Evolved And Why it Endures
    Mar 20 2026

    The war that is spreading across the Middle East has a religious dimension.

    American aggression is supported by evangelical Christians, Iran is an Islamic state and Israel has its own Jewish deity.

    Donald Trump seems to waver been god and allah.

    None of the gods seem to be seekers for peace. All seek vengeance and revenge.

    In early 2025 a million Hindus tried to bathe in a river at the same time. Why would anyone think this would be a good idea.

    Robin Dunbar is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. From his academic standpoint he charts the evolution of religion in all its many guises and forms.

    Does the professor's analysis explain the enduring but shrinking appeal of non logical beliefs?
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    28 mins
  • Prue Leith - Being Old, and Learning to Love It!

    Prue Leith - Being Old, and Learning to Love It!
    Mar 13 2026

    THis book is number 10 in the Sunday Times General Hardbacks chart

    In our conversation Prue talks to me about her life and how she still has a lot of fun.

    Ageing, acting your age, health, exercise, fame ...... she talks about it all!!!
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    24 mins
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