Michael Goldfarb

First Rough Draft of History (podcast)

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Michael Goldfarb is the host of the First Rough Draft of History podcast and the author of Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance and Ahmad's War, Ahmad's Peace: Surviving under Saddam, Dying in the New Iraq.

He is a former London correspondent for GlobalPost, a former contributor to Politico Europe and a former London Bureau Chief for National Public Radio.

Michael Goldfarb on KCRW

In London early this morning, a 48-year old white man drove a van into a group of Muslims leaving a community center after prayers. Several people were injured.

Another London attack, this time on Muslims

In London early this morning, a 48-year old white man drove a van into a group of Muslims leaving a community center after prayers. Several people were injured.

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Two terror attacks in downtown London and a third at a concert in Manchester have increased the pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May.

Reaction to the latest London terror attack

Two terror attacks in downtown London and a third at a concert in Manchester have increased the pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May.

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The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge are the UK's Center of Government and worldwide tourist attractions.

UK Parliament goes on lockdown after attacks in London

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge are the UK's Center of Government and worldwide tourist attractions.

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