You've likely heard the story from Greek mythology of Cassandra: a woman given the gift of prophecy who was cursed to never be believed. This hour we explore that myth, and its relevance. Plus, we'll talk about real-life Cassandras, including the diplomat who tried to stop World War II, and a public health official who tried to warn us about the COVID-19 pandemic.
GUESTS:
- Joel Christensen: Professor of Classical Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Brandeis University. His newest book is The Many-Minded Man: The Odyssey, Psychology, and the Therapy of Epic
- Dr. Charity Dean: CEO, Founder, and Chairman of the Public Health Company. She previously served as the Assistant Director for the California Department of Public Health
- Steve Kemper: Freelance journalist and author of Our Man in Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor
- Amanda Rees: Historian of Science based at the University of York who works on the history of the future. She is the author of the book Human
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Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.
