East West Street
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East West Street by Philippe Sands gets recommended on The Rest Is History and The Ezra Klein Show, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
East West Street by Philippe Sands appears 4 times across 4 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“Philippe Saint. And the human rights lawyer wrote an absolutely brilliant book called East West Street about the extermination of the Jews in Lviv, where he has a kind of his family history goes back to.”
Why people keep bringing this up
East West Street is repeatedly mentioned on The Ezra Klein Show for its account of how the legal concepts of genocide and war crimes were developed and incorporated into international law. Guests cite the book when discussing the historical origins of those legal categories and their application to the Holocaust.
Both mentions come in conversations that connect the book to broader discussions about human behavior and moral complexity; one episode frames the work as tracing the development of the concepts of genocide and war crimes with a focus on the Holocaust, while another emphasizes how the idea of genocide was developed and written into international law.
The host mentions 'East West Street' to highlight the historical context of Jewish extermination in Lviv, which is crucial for understanding the broader narrative of Ukraine's tumultuous past. Philippe Sands' book provides a personal and detailed account that brings to life the cultural and historical significance of the region, making it essential reading for those interested in this topic.
The host mentions 'East West Street' to illustrate the complexity of human nature, particularly in the context of understanding individuals who commit atrocities. The book serves as a reminder that even those who are capable of great evil can possess qualities that are seemingly admirable, complicating our perceptions of morality.
The host mentions 'East West Street' to highlight Philippe Sands' expertise in genocide law and to provide context for the ongoing discussion about the legal implications of genocide. The book explores the origins of the concept of genocide and its significance in international law, making Sands a key figure in understanding these complex issues.
Recent show rotation: The Rest Is History and The Ezra Klein Show.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 52:55 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended East West Street?
155. Ukraine and Russia on The Rest Is History is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended East West Street by Philippe Sands. Other indexed episodes include An Intense, Searching Conversation With Amjad Iraqi on The Ezra Klein Show and George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin on The Ezra Klein Show. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 52:55.
Which podcast mentioned East West Street?
The Rest Is History and The Ezra Klein Show are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to East West Street by Philippe Sands.
Who recommended East West Street on podcasts?
PodcastMentions ties East West Street by Philippe Sands to The Rest Is History and The Ezra Klein Show, but the underlying mentions do not yet expose stable guest names for every episode.
Why do podcast guests bring up East West Street?
The host mentions 'East West Street' to highlight the historical context of Jewish extermination in Lviv, which is crucial for understanding the broader narrative of Ukraine's tumultuous past. Philippe Sands' book provides a personal and detailed account that brings to life the cultural and historical significance of the region, making it essential reading for those interested in this topic. It most often appears in conversations about Ukrainian history complexities, understanding political enemies, and genocide and international law.
Mentions across episodes
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“Philippe Sands wrote an absolutely brilliant book called East West Street about the extermination of the Jews in Lviv, which brings the historical context alive.”
“An amazing book that beautifully traces both personal family history and the history of anti-Semitism and the Jewish experience in Europe.”
“This book discusses the development of the concepts of genocide and war crimes, focusing on the Holocaust and the complexities of human nature.”
“East West Street is about how the idea of genocide was developed and written into international law.”