

Hub Dialogues: John Ibbitson on John Diefenbaker & Lester B. Pearson
Oct 9, 2023
John Ibbitson, Globe & Mail columnist and best-selling author, discusses his new book on John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson. Topics include Diefenbaker's unfairly negative portrayal, Pearson's academic influence on his politics, Pearson's journey to Prime Minister, his role in shaping the modern welfare state, surprising insights about Diefenbaker's personal life, and hidden decisions behind the Avro Arrow program termination.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
John Diefenbaker: History and Legacy
01:45 • 12min
The Influence of Pearson's Academic and Intellectual Work on His Politics
13:26 • 2min
Lester B. Pearson: A Slightly Successful Mandarin
15:08 • 3min
The Political Ideas and Role of Lester B. Pearson
18:10 • 16min
Surprising Insights and Similar Experiences
34:16 • 2min