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In this thought-provoking debate, Hitchens explores the relationship between religion and politics. He argues that a secular system is essential for ensuring religious freedom and pluralism, citing examples from American history and international relations.
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DECEMBER 15, 2009, George Packer and Christopher Hitchens talked about George Orwell and his work. Mr. Packer selected the pieces that appear in two recently published volumes of George Orwell’s work: Facing Unpleasant Facts and All Art Is Propaganda. Mr. Hitchens, essayist for The Atlantic Monthly, is the author of Why Orwell Matters. close
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NOVEMBER 16, 2009 | PART OF HAROLD EVANS BOOK PARTY - BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE, Sir Harold Evans was shown attending a party at the British ambassador’s residence for the publication of his autobiography, My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times (Little, Brown and Company; November 5, 2009). In the book Sir Harold Evans recalls his career from his position as editor of the London Sunday Times and The Times to his tenure as the publisher and president of the book publisher, Random House. He talked with guests, signed books, and made formal remarks. Video clips were shown of Sir Harold Evans appearing on “The Colbert Report” November 4, 2009.
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Debate: Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry debate Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Ann Widdecombe.
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Renowned author and political intellectual, Christopher Hitchens, who serves as a Contributing Editor and Columnist at Vanity Fair and holds the position of Media Fellow at the Hoover Institution, has distinguished himself by recently embarking on journeys to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. This exclusive program invites you to delve into the world of Hitchens, celebrated for his sharp intellect, incisive political acumen, and occasionally provocative viewpoints. In this exploration, he delves into the distinctions among nations that were once united under the label "axis of evil," uncovering compelling links between these enigmatic lands. Broadcast by The Commonwealth Club of California
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The documentary COLLISION pits leading atheist, political journalist and author Christopher Hitchens (God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything) . Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson Debate at Westminster.
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APRIL 22, 2009, Christopher Hitchens talked about his career as a writer and social critic, as well as his views on religion, politics, international affairs, and journalism. He is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and the Atlantic Monthly. He also writes for Slate. He is the author of many books, including For the Sake of Argument, No One Left to Lie To, The Trial of Henry Kissinger, and Letters to a Young Contrarian. His current paperback, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything was a New York Times Bestseller and a finalist for The National Book Award. From 1982 to 2002, he wrote a bi-weekly column for The Nation. He has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, the New School of Social Research, and the University of Pittsburgh. Christopher Hitchens was born in England and became a U.S. citizen in 2007.
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Debate: "Does God Exist?" William Lane Craig takes the philosophical view point of XYZ. Hitchens talks about population, definitions, and XYZ.
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Totalitarianism and Theocratic Threats: Hitchens connects the dots between religious extremism and totalitarianism, emphasizing the dangers posed by ideologies that erode individual freedoms.
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JANUARY 10, 2009 | PART OF NEW YORK TIMES ARTS & LEISURE: 9TH ANNUAL ARTS & LEISURE WEEKEND, Christopher Hitchens, Sharon Waxman, and James Cuno participated in a panel discussion on lost and stolen art of ancient civilizations. Topics included where artifacts come from, where they ended up, and what should be done with them. Panel members were shown and talked about slides of photographs from Sharon Waxman’s book, Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World. The panelists responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. Daniel Wakin moderated.
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In this thought-provoking debate, Hitchens explores the relationship between religion and politics. He argues that a secular system is essential for ensuring religious freedom and pluralism, citing examples from American history and international relations.
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DECEMBER 15, 2009, George Packer and Christopher Hitchens talked about George Orwell and his work. Mr. Packer selected the pieces that appear in two recently published volumes of George Orwell’s work: Facing Unpleasant Facts and All Art Is Propaganda. Mr. Hitchens, essayist for The Atlantic Monthly, is the author of Why Orwell Matters. close
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NOVEMBER 16, 2009 | PART OF HAROLD EVANS BOOK PARTY - BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE, Sir Harold Evans was shown attending a party at the British ambassador’s residence for the publication of his autobiography, My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times (Little, Brown and Company; November 5, 2009). In the book Sir Harold Evans recalls his career from his position as editor of the London Sunday Times and The Times to his tenure as the publisher and president of the book publisher, Random House. He talked with guests, signed books, and made formal remarks. Video clips were shown of Sir Harold Evans appearing on “The Colbert Report” November 4, 2009.
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Debate: Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry debate Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Ann Widdecombe.
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Renowned author and political intellectual, Christopher Hitchens, who serves as a Contributing Editor and Columnist at Vanity Fair and holds the position of Media Fellow at the Hoover Institution, has distinguished himself by recently embarking on journeys to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. This exclusive program invites you to delve into the world of Hitchens, celebrated for his sharp intellect, incisive political acumen, and occasionally provocative viewpoints. In this exploration, he delves into the distinctions among nations that were once united under the label "axis of evil," uncovering compelling links between these enigmatic lands. Broadcast by The Commonwealth Club of California
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The documentary COLLISION pits leading atheist, political journalist and author Christopher Hitchens (God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything) . Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson Debate at Westminster.
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APRIL 22, 2009, Christopher Hitchens talked about his career as a writer and social critic, as well as his views on religion, politics, international affairs, and journalism. He is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and the Atlantic Monthly. He also writes for Slate. He is the author of many books, including For the Sake of Argument, No One Left to Lie To, The Trial of Henry Kissinger, and Letters to a Young Contrarian. His current paperback, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything was a New York Times Bestseller and a finalist for The National Book Award. From 1982 to 2002, he wrote a bi-weekly column for The Nation. He has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, the New School of Social Research, and the University of Pittsburgh. Christopher Hitchens was born in England and became a U.S. citizen in 2007.
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Debate: "Does God Exist?" William Lane Craig takes the philosophical view point of XYZ. Hitchens talks about population, definitions, and XYZ.
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Totalitarianism and Theocratic Threats: Hitchens connects the dots between religious extremism and totalitarianism, emphasizing the dangers posed by ideologies that erode individual freedoms.
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JANUARY 10, 2009 | PART OF NEW YORK TIMES ARTS & LEISURE: 9TH ANNUAL ARTS & LEISURE WEEKEND, Christopher Hitchens, Sharon Waxman, and James Cuno participated in a panel discussion on lost and stolen art of ancient civilizations. Topics included where artifacts come from, where they ended up, and what should be done with them. Panel members were shown and talked about slides of photographs from Sharon Waxman’s book, Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World. The panelists responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. Daniel Wakin moderated.
