Guest - Hanson W Baldwin

In this November 6, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a lively panel featuring regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, joined by special guest Hanson W. Baldwin, military editor of The New York Times. Together, they navigate trivia spanning literature, naval history, and military tactics.Highlights include questions about Romeo and Juliet’s Friar Laurence, riddles on forgotten passwords in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and musical clues tied to military branches like the Navy and Cavalry. Baldwin provides insightful commentary on current wartime strategies, including the critical role of air power and tank superiority in the British campaigns.Blending humor, intellect, and wartime context, this episode offers a fascinating hour of cultural trivia and historical reflections. Tune in for a thoughtful and entertaining journey through knowledge on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.