

Susanna Cahalin
Author of "The Great Pretender", a book investigating David Rosenhan's influential study on mental illness.
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Feb 14, 2020 • 24min
Another man’s Treasury: Britain’s cabinet upheaval
Join Anne McElvoy, Senior Editor at The Economist, and Susanna Cahalin, author of 'The Great Pretender,' as they dive into the tumultuous reshuffle of Britain’s cabinet under Boris Johnson. They dissect Sajid Javid's resignation and the potential consolidation of power within the Treasury. The discussion also probes the revealing revelations of the Rosenhan study on mental health and the struggles of misdiagnosis. Plus, hear about the Berlin club scene, where gentrification threatens beloved venues but culture endures.

Feb 14, 2020 • 24min
Another man’s Treasury: Britain’s cabinet upheaval
Join Anne McElvoy, Senior editor at The Economist with a keen focus on British politics, and Susanna Cahalin, author of 'The Great Pretender', as they unpack the latest cabinet reshuffle in the UK. They explore the power dynamics between Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid, revealing the struggle for control over economic policy. The conversation also dives into the intriguing flaws in psychiatric diagnoses uncovered by David Rosenhan's study and examines the resilience of Berlin's nightlife amid gentrification, spotlighting the city's rich cultural tapestry.