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“Alas, most subjects are way too large for a 50-minute discussion. Sometimes a subject must be treated so generally that we’re left with no more than a Britannica entry. Sometimes I fancy Melvyn Bragg’s impatience aimed not at a scholar trying to elucidate a complex point but at the clock, which he, as moderator, must enforce. Right now, Melvyn takes about five minutes to introduce and question, while each guest is budgeted about fifteen. We need a ninety-minute program to give each guest at least twenty minutes, plus more time for give-and-take. Some of the best moments of In Our Time is when scholars get a chance to spar with each other. This is the best intelligent talk show on radio. It needs to be bigger!”
JackUSDK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/19
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“Female contributors always have shorter segments, leading questions (males more often get open-ended narrative questions), and are more likely to be asked questions that create doubts about their expertise. For example, in the Constantine segment, the males are simply asked to narrate the...”Read full review »
Ccarr022 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/17
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“Such a wonderful history podcast- engaging, lively, and comprehensive. The host could speak more clearly.”
Rollins250 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/19
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“The host constantly interrupts the guests speaking which is so annoying. It generally happens right after he asks a question which is even more annoying.”
JamieNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/18
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