On this episode of This is Democracy, Jeremi brings on guest Ian Buruma to discuss the lasting legacy of Winston Churchill as it relates to our current political climate.
To set the scene, Zachary reads his poem entitled, "The Greeks have Seceded from the Continent."
Ian Buruma is a leading writer about recent history, politics, human rights, democracy, and international affairs. He is a prolific author of major books, including, among many others: Year Zero; Occidentalism; and The Wages of Guilt. Ian's most recent book is: The Churchill Complex: The Curse of Being Special, From Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit.