Podcasts with David Remnick and Martin Wolf
In a column for [timothygartonash.substack.com], Timothy Garton Ash discusses his recent podcast appearances with journalists David Remnick and Martin Wolf to examine global politics and democratic capitalism. The author writes that he spent the week speaking with two prominent commentators whose work has shaped his understanding of international affairs for decades. Remnick serves as the long-time editor of The New Yorker, while Wolf works as the chief economics commentator for the Financial Times. Both conducted separate podcast interviews that cover overlapping geopolitical and economic themes. The conversation with Remnick focuses heavily on Russia, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, and eastern Europe. Meanwhile, the dialogue with Wolf explores the structural origins of the crisis of liberalism, the future of liberal democracy, and the European Union.
Global Politics and Economic Crises
Remnick covered the end of the Cold War from the Soviet Union during the 1980s and 1990s, an experience he detailed in his book Lenin’s Tomb. Garton Ash reported on those same historic shifts from central and eastern Europe. Wolf addresses larger theoretical questions regarding market economies and governance. His recent analysis centers on the fragility of open societies, a topic he examines in his book The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism. The substack post provides both video and audio links for audiences to access the interviews directly.
Where to listen and books referenced
Where can I listen to the podcast interviews?
The audio and video links for both discussions are published directly on the [timothygartonash.substack.com] platform alongside the column text.
What books are referenced in the discussions?
The conversations draw on David Remnick’s book Lenin’s Tomb and Martin Wolf’s book The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism.
What topics does the interview with Martin Wolf cover?
The conversation with Wolf centers on the origins of the crisis of liberalism and the future prospects for liberal democracy and the European Union.