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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     The Blending of America Author and journalist Richard Rodriguez discusses race in America and his book, ’Brown: The Last Discovery of America.’ Drawing on his ... more Sovereignty on Trial Since the end of World War II, international institutions like the United Nations have played a growing role on the world ... more   Orwell’s Century main page Orwell’s Century Aired 2/12/2004 The year 2003 marked the centennial of author George Orwell’s birth. Called by some the most important writer of the twentieth century, his legacy is his language: Newspeak, Thought Police, Big Brother. Even his name has become an adjective: Orwellian. Although Orwell disdained what he called "all the smelly little orthodoxies," social critics at many points on the political spectrum claim him as a prime influence. How did his writing shape the twentieth century’s war of ideas? What were Orwell’s own politics?   Read the full transcript   Christopher Hitchens     Former columnist for The Nation and author of "Thomas Jefferson: Author of America".   John Rodden     author of "George Orwell, The Politics of Literary Reputation" and the forthcoming, "George Orwell: Scenes From an Afterlife" Originally Aired: 4/25/2002     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. The Future of Socialism   aired 7/7/2005 Whatever Happened to Socialism?   aired 6/13/2002 The Commanding Heights   aired 3/22/2002 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.