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Thomas Ricks on Churchill and Orwell
Episode 582

Thomas Ricks on Churchill and Orwell

Author and historian Thomas Ricks talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about his book, Churchill and Orwell. Ricks makes the case that the odd couple of Winston Churchill and George Orwell played and play an important role in preserving individual liberty. Ricks reviews the contributions of these two giants whose lives overlapped and whose legacy remains vibrant.

EconTalk · EconTalk: Russ Roberts

June 19, 20171h 5m

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Show Notes

Author and historian Thomas Ricks talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about his book, Churchill and Orwell. Ricks makes the case that the odd couple of Winston Churchill and George Orwell played and play an important role in preserving individual liberty. Ricks reviews the contributions of these two giants whose lives overlapped and whose legacy remains vibrant.

Topics

economicswinston churchillgeorge orwellmilitary historyeconlibpolitical sciencefreedomthomas ricksdemocracy