David Dimbleby’s hugely compelling history of capitalism best podcasts of the week
9 months in The guardian
The seasoned pro brings us a slick new listen. Plus, Paris Hilton produces a rare story of social media being used for goodDavid Dimbleby takes on the history of capitalism. It’s a slick listen that opens in a barrage of air raid sirens and rumbling aircraft engines as Anthony Fisher watches his brother die while they both fly planes during the second world war – before going on to found the free-market thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs. The half-hour episodes don’t allow for deep dives but are as hugely listenable as anything featuring its host’s voice is. Alexi DugginsBBC Sounds, episodes weekly Continue reading...