Classic Episode with Adam Rutherford
About this episode
Mark Steel takes a break and presents a classic episode featuring Adam Rutherford discussing eugenics and its historical context.
We're taking a small break this week as Mark recovers from the Edinburgh Fringe and we transition into our exciting new format starting next week. In the mean time please enjoy this classic episode with the fantastic Adam Rutherford. Mark is joined by scientist, writer, and broadcaster Adam Rutherford in this special extended episode. Together, they discuss eugenics, Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, nature versus nurture, how right wing Americans influenced Hitler and many other fascinating topics. If you enjoyed this interview then please buy a copy of Adam’s book “Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics”, It would make an excellent Christmas gift and can be ordered on amazon right now using this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Control-History-Troubling-Present-Eugenics-ebook/dp/B08WC6493L Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Adam @AdamRutherford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Mark Steel
Guest: Adam Rutherford
Topics covered
- eugenics
- Charles Darwin
- nature versus nurture
- right wing influence
- science
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WTF Productions, amazon
Books & works: Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics
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