Churchill: Master and Commander

Author Anthony Tucker-Jones, author of the new book Churchill: Master and Commander discusses how those who served under Churchill allowed him to be the overall commander he desired to be. You can buy Anthony's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Master-Commander-Winston-1895-1945/dp/1472847334 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of "Glow Worm", I speak with best-selling author Giles Milton, whose recent book isCheckmate In Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World.We discuss his career but also break some important news, which you can only learn by listening to the episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Glow Worm, we speak with Catherine Grace Katz, author of The Daughters of Yalta, which comes out in paperback this month. We hear what books were on her childhood bookshelf and why she was drawn to history as young person.We also plug the upcoming 2021 International Churchill Conference, co-hosted by Catherine Katz and Katherine Carter. If you haven't yet registered for this free online conference, you can do so here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty years later, the attacks America suffered on September 11, 2001, continue to impact its political leaders. Justin Reash, ICS Executive Director and Program Director of the National Churchill Leadership Center, spoke with Karl Rove to mark this historic anniversary.Rove, the former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, recounts his personal experience on that tragic day when he was accompany the President on a visit to Sarasota, Florida. He shares his reflections on its legacy for American presidents and policy and describes the leadership challenges faced by President Bush and how political leaders must act in the face of such incredible adversity. He also addresses the legacy of the war in Afghanistan and what the future holds. This episode is dedicated to the innocent victims, the heroic first responders, and the family members affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inaugural episode of "Glow Worm: The Podcast of The International Churchill Society" host Justin Reash is joined by historian Andrew Roberts to discuss revisionist history of Sir Winston Churchill's legacy. We discuss topics such as the Bengal Famine, eugenics, how historians handle social media and we quote from one of Churchill's greatest speeches. Please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.