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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Why Orwell matters

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Vox Media Podcast Network

Society & Culture, News, Politics, News Commentary, Philosophy

4.610.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 August 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In an Orwellian twist, the word “Orwellian” has been misused so much over the decades that it’s essentially lost its meaning. But George Orwell, author of the classics Animal Farm and 1984, was very clear in his beliefs. While he was progressive and prescient in many ways, he wasn’t without his flaws. This week, Sean Illing explores the real George Orwell with Laura Beers, the author of Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Laura Beers Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Be the first to hear new episodes of The Gray Area by following us in your favorite podcast app. Links here: https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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that'll help you connect more deeply with the athletes, teams, and underdogs you'll be cheering

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for over the next few weeks.

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I think the energy around Olympus is going to be fun. You know, you have a great city like Paris,

0:54.1

and you have some of the best athletes of our generation competing.

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for some of the best players ever compete.

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So make sure you tune in, it'll be a fun conversation.

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Who comes to mind?

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