“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.” — René Descartes
In this episode, I sit down with Blaise Picchi to explore the final five weeks in the life of Giuseppe Zangara. From his obscure and difficult life to the chaotic moment in Miami when he fired into a crowd attempting to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, we trace the events that culminated in a tragedy... Continue Reading →
Michael and David discuss Antony Beevor's book, D-Day: The Battle for Normandy after visiting The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana together. Description of book: Renowned historian Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad and The Battle of Arnhem, and the man who "single-handedly transformed the reputation of military history" (The Guardian) presents the first major... Continue Reading →
Brains and Brawn 