Two iconic cities go head to head in a spirited debate. Advocates share personal stories, comparing London's historical charm to New York's vibrant energy. They discuss everything from urban planning and quality of life to food and sports, revealing the unique allure of each city. Throughout the lively conversation, listeners are encouraged to cast their votes on which metropolis truly reigns supreme in this cultural rivalry.
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London's Varied Landscape
London's diverse and spread-out nature makes it unique.
Its varied neighborhoods offer a constantly changing experience.
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New York's Allure
New York's appeal lies in its accessibility and ability to quickly integrate newcomers.
It offers a blend of classic American experiences.
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Ice Cube Anecdotes
Anthony Scaramucci jokingly emphasizes New York's abundance of ice.
Simon Jenkins recalls an instance of imported Greenlandic ice in New York.
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Stephen Inwoods "A History of London" bietet eine detaillierte und umfassende Darstellung der Geschichte der Stadt. Das Buch deckt ein breites Spektrum an Themen ab, von der römischen Besiedlung bis hin zu den modernen Herausforderungen der Metropole. Inwood beleuchtet die wichtigsten Ereignisse, Persönlichkeiten und Entwicklungen, die Londons Identität geprägt haben. Der Große Brand von 1666 wird in einem eigenen Kapitel behandelt, das die Ursachen, den Verlauf und die Folgen des Brandes detailliert beschreibt. Das Buch ist eine wertvolle Quelle für alle, die sich für die Geschichte Londons interessieren.
For this preview of Intelligence Squared's new podcast, VS, two cities with hundreds of years of history, much of it shared, and also decades of cultural rivalry go head to head. Joining VS this week to debate London VS New York are our guests who have called each location home for most of their lives. Simon Jenkins is a regular newspaper columnist and formerly editor of the London Evening Standard and The Times newspapers. He was once chairman of The National Trust, the UK's foremost heritage organisation, and he also wrote a book on his home city, A Short History of London. Anthony Scaramucci is a financier and founder of SkyBridge Capital. Also known as The Mooch, you may remember him as former White House Director of Communications for a record 11 days. He’s been described by one newspaper as being "as New York as skyscrapers, subways and Sinatra". Coco Khan is our host making sure it's a fair contest but there can only be one winner – you the listeners decide – follow the link below to cast your vote.
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