Guest - Bernard Jaffe, John Gunther

In this engaging July 26, 1938, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a lively panel featuring science educator Bernard Jaffe, pianist and composer Oscar Levant, and special guest John Gunther, the renowned foreign correspondent and author of Inside Europe. The experts face a variety of questions that range from astronomy to global politics and even tackle musical trivia along the way.This episode kicks off with mind-bending queries about aging on different planets, requiring the panel to imagine May Robson’s age if she lived on Neptune and Shirley Temple’s hypothetical years on Mercury. The panel navigates through questions about world leaders, from the Shah of Persia to Japanese ministers, and identifies animals in literature and favorite songs from the silver screen. With Gunther’s insight into international affairs and Levant’s musical expertise, this episode offers an entertaining blend of knowledge and quick wit.Tune in for a fascinating mix of science, politics, and pop culture as listeners challenge the experts, aiming to win the $5 prize for each unanswered question! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.