Churchill's rhetoric wasn't always as golden as some people think. The role played by friedrick august von hya in british politics in 19 forty four forty five is a forgotten episode now, but it was at the time of huge importance. And there's no doubt in my mind that gustapo speech helped churchill to lose that election,. though i'm pretty certain the tories under any leadership would have that one for historical reasons.
Christopher Hitchens talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about George Orwell. Drawing on his book Why Orwell Matters, Hitchens talks about Orwell's opposition to imperialism, fascism, and Stalinism, his moral courage, and his devotion to language. Along the way, Hitchens makes the case for why Orwell matters.