From autocratic strongmen to democratic internationalists, Hamish Macdonald examines the cultural, historical, and personal motives of people on the world stage. What would we uncover if we ask the friends, enemies, colleagues and observers to 'Take me to Your Leader!'
Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Categories | DocumentaryGovernmentSociety & Culture |
To many in the West, Paul Kagame is Rwanda’s saviour, the man who restored the country after its recent genocide. But those who have dealt with him inside and outside the country paint a very different and much darker picture.
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Noel Zih... more
Make Argentina Great Again. That's the catchcry Javier Milei has borrowed from his friend, Donald Trump.
Wildly brash (like Trump) deliberately unkempt (like Boris Johnson), Milei has made his way to the top job with no government experience and a ... more
He’s leader for life, his word is final in the highly factionalised theocratic regime of Iran and his influence extends across the flashpoints of the Middle East. Yet we know almost nothing about the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
And as you’ll hear, his ... more
At just 35 Viktor Orban, then a fiery radical, became Europe's youngest prime minister. Since then, his political brand has undergone an astonishing change.
So how did the student dissident become a 21st Century demagogue?
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Absolutely wonderful and very informative.
Very amusing show full of unadulterated and barely challenged western propaganda.
For example, the episode about the supreme leader of Iran mentioning the revolution and the US embassy hostages as if it simply happened out of nowhere and for no reason! No mention of the Shah being a western puppet or the involvement of the CIA or MI6 - even Wikipedia does better than this! 🤣 At least one of the guest ‘experts’ offered some challenge to the narrative offered by the host and the bitter sounding ... more
I’ve just finished listening to the whole series Three, dictators and demagogues. Hamish seems to be in his element here. He’s got a lovely feel for the combination of politics and National affairs, and human interest in each individual leader profiled the producers have done a great job in getting high-quality interviewees, and I really do feel like I have a better understanding of each of the leaders profile, even when I have read extensive articles in places like The New Yorker previously abo... more
Thank you Hamish and the team.
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The content is centered around an exploration of notable world leaders, ranging from autocratic figures to democratic representatives. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions that delve into the cultural, historical, and personal narratives that shape these leaders' motives and policies. A distinctive aspect is the focus on the duality of how these leaders are perceived—how they are viewed by their supporters versus their critics. With a diverse array of guests who include academics, journalists, and political analysts, the conversations offer insightful perspectives on contemporary political issues and the dynamics of leadership on a global scale.
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Recent guests on Take Me To Your Leader! include:
1. Noel Zihabamwe
2. Phil Clarke
3. Michela Wrong
4. Vera Bergengruen
5. Constanza Sanhueza
6. Eduardo Amadeo
7. Arash Azizi
8. John Limbert
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