Writer Anand Giridharadas describes in his book " Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World " why the rich do not pay taxes, but with their philanthropy, determine the course of the world (and thereby undermine our democracy). In this interview, you get an idea of what the book is about and a brilliant speaker — Anand as it bests.

In memoriam George Steiner

Dutch journalist Wim Kayzer interviews George Steiner in his home in Cambrige. De French-American literary critic, essayist, philosopher and novelist thinks people aren't fascinated by ideas like beauty or pride, but much more by the darker sides of life: war, violence or rape. Click the link for the full interview: https://youtu.be/LJhsuwg5Jns

This video is due to legal restrictions only visible in Europe. Check out this playlist if you are interested in other videos about Europe:
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Hi VPRO documentary friends! We are experimenting with this channel, and so delighted to welcome you here. Could you let us know what you would like to hear from us in this channel. That would be great! Thanks Marlijn and Claudia (from VPRO Documentary)

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When bankers fly in Tina Turner and keep on talking while she is singing 🎤 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ojsaXXeoU&t=93s

So far the poll shows that technology is one of the major interests, for the rest it´s quite balanced. That´s perfect as we cover all of these topics. If you haven´t seen this documentary yet, then you should check it out now. It´s talking about technology and economy.

WOOHOO, we have a new playlist with all the best-viewed videos ever! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuECoz9_QThTMZlXwiDHZ7-GdtfGaJjJw

And yes Shoshana is our thumbnail of the best-viewed ever playlist, in case you did not notice 😆

British writer Redmond O´Hanlon made a series about his heroes. We published an episode before and as it has received lots of views and likes.

A new episode is now online: https://youtu.be/mv97pKR0W7I

This time we travel to the Brazilian rainforest, where O´Hanlon follows bio-thief Alexander Wickham (1846-1928).

Are you happy to see another episode with Redmond? We are curious, let us know!

Everybody is talking about it: The Coronavirus. But what is a virus and how can such a tiny thing be lethal? We are digging into the topic from a scientific point of view.
https://youtu.be/JqlIU9Pk_-c?t=566

Due to current events in Turkey this week we publish a documentary with Dutch journalist Bram Vermeulen where he investigated the conflict at the Turkish border to Greece in 2012. The border between Greece and Turkey is not only the border between the two countries. It marks the division between prosperous Europe and a world of poverty, war, and violence.

https://youtu.be/KCqt6w0i_Ck

While the Coronavirus is spreading all over Europe most of us are forced to stay at home. So if you are into some insightful short documentary, tune in tonight at 20:00 CET. We are putting light on a terrorist attack that anticipated 9/11. Due to legal reasons, this documentary is only viewable in Europe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ReWc03TQFs

For the rest of our audience, we have a super new playlist.
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