The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings

September 10, 2026·50 min
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Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond comes on to discuss his book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings. Can one person change the world? What qualities determine effective leadership? How do individual talent and historical circumstances combine to shape great leaders? Mr. Diamond uses numerous historical examples to explore these questions. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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