Why Orwell's '1984' is having a moment in 2025

Why Orwell's '1984' is having a moment in 2025

Film director Raoul Peck grew up in Haiti and the Congo, and is no stranger to authoritarianism. So it was an easy “yes” when he was offered access to author George Orwell’s entire body of work, from the original manuscript of “1984” to letters and journals. The result is “Orwell: 2+2=5,” a documentary about how a man named Eric Arthur Blair became the timeless face of truth. Peck talks to Audie about his take on Orwell’s legacy and what it still has to teach us. -- This episode was Produced by Madeleine Thompson and Lori Galarreta Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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George Takei’s Journey Through Fear, Silence, and Activism

George Takei’s Journey Through Fear, Silence, and Activism

Star Trek legend George Takei has spent a lifetime confronting injustice: his family was sent to internment camps during World War II, he fought for civil rights in the 60’s, and later in life he beca...

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Alaska’s Senator: 'You’re Roadkill in the Middle’

Alaska’s Senator: 'You’re Roadkill in the Middle’

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski spent the past two decades making a name for herself as a Republican who regularly straddles party lines. In a new book, Far from Home, Murkowski delves into her journey ...

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Can Weight Loss Drugs and Body Positivity Coexist?

Can Weight Loss Drugs and Body Positivity Coexist?

Just a few years ago, ‘body positivity’ was everywhere. Then came Ozempic. Audie talks with Virginia Sole-Smith, who spent the past decade writing about ‘diet culture.’ She weighs in on the future of ...

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 Can Protestors Manufacture a Tipping Point?

Can Protestors Manufacture a Tipping Point?

Protest has long been a tool for change in American life. But in an age of political gridlock and viral outrage, what actually works? Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible— one of several progress...

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Is OpenAI Building an Empire or a Religion?

Is OpenAI Building an Empire or a Religion?

Some companies just build products. Others build empires — with innovative leaders who inspire fierce devotion. But when does innovation become something more like faith? Tech journalist Karen Hao joi...

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Klarna's CEO On Why You Should Buy Now, Pay Later

Klarna's CEO On Why You Should Buy Now, Pay Later

Should you put your DoorDash burrito on a payment plan? Probably not. But Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski argues the rise of "buy now, pay later" -- or BNPL -- services like his are ...

29 Touko 202533min

Explaining Diddy’s Domination and Downfall

Explaining Diddy’s Domination and Downfall

As Sean “Diddy” Combs stands trial in New York, the music industry is reckoning with a hard truth: how did he stay untouchable for so long? Music journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy—who once interned at B...

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Why We Believe Crazy S**t —And What We Can Do About It

Why We Believe Crazy S**t —And What We Can Do About It

Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit ...

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