The LRB Podcast

James Meek asks how, in a time of austerity economics, we define the robber and the robbed, in his LRB Winter Lecture delivered at the British Museum.Read James Meek in the LRB: https://lrb.me/meekpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Bennett works the line, in his LRB Diary for 2015.Read Alan Bennett in the LRB: https://lrb.me/bennettpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Runciman on Margaret Thatcher.Read David Runciman in the LRB: https://lrb.me/runcimanpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaohua Wang on justice in China.Read Chaohua Wang in the LRB: https://lrb.me/chaohuawangpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew O'Hagan crosses the road.Read Andrew O'Hagan in the LRB: https://lrb.me/ohaganpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Hanks on the pleasures and pains of putting things off.Read Robert Hanks in the LRB: https://lrb.me/hankspodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Barnes, a renowned novelist and critic, delves into the vibrant world of Van Gogh, exploring his artistic influences and the evolution from line to bold color in 19th-century art. He passionately discusses Van Gogh's unique palette as a 'noise' that expresses his zeal for life and art. Through personal letters, Barnes illuminates Van Gogh's struggles and social challenges, questioning how modern fame complicates our connection to his work. Ultimately, Barnes reflects on Van Gogh’s enduring appeal and invites listeners to engage with art in a meaningful way.

Ghaith Abdul-Ahad on the rise of the Houthis in Yemen.Read Gaith Abdul-Ahad: https://lrb.me/abdulahadytSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seymour Hersh talks to Christian Lorentzen about his pieces for the LRB, collected in a new book, The Killing of Osama bin Laden.Read Seymour Hersh in the LRB: https://lrb.me/hershpodSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilary Mantel reads her short story, ‘The School of English’.Read Hilary Mantel in the LRB: https://lrb.me/mantelytSign up to the LRB newsletter: https://lrb.me/acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.