David Frum

Dan Hicks, a contemporary archaeology professor and curator at the Pitt Rivers Museum, joins David Frum from The Atlantic, Nigerian artist Victor Ihamenor, and art historian Bénédicte Savoie to discuss the complexities of repatriating the Benin Bronzes. They delve into the moral dilemmas of looted artifacts, the cultural significance of these treasures, and how colonialism affects current restitution debates. The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider museum practices and the ethical implications of cultural heritage preservation.

David Frum, a political commentator and Atlantic staff writer, teams up with Robert Draper, a New York Times reporter, to unpack the political fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Draper shares insight from Arizona, exploring the shocked MAGA community's reaction and the future of Turning Point USA. Frum discusses the Trump administration's opportunistic response, highlighting threats to democracy and the polarizing effects of this incident on free speech. Tune in for a gripping examination of politics in the wake of tragedy.