“An interesting show, but rather questionable history. The narrator seems more interested in interpreting history and making value judgements than illuminating and explaining.
For example, the presenter is only too willing to describe the horrors of industrialism in Britain, and is frequently willing to ascribe motive to various groups (the rich), yet manages to describe the rise of Mao and the subsequent deaths of tens of millions of people with barely any judgement.
This seems like “safe space” history. The presenter could learn from Dan Carlin, a podcaster who puts enquire before personal politics.
Finally, the use of guests doesn’t really work. The presenter, despite assertions to the contrary, lecturers to his guests, some of whom provide only glib responses.”
Mr Superspanky via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/27/21