{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leadership Lessons From The Great Books","title":"Les Misérables by Victor Hugo — Justice, Mercy, and Rebuilding a Society (w/Libby Unger)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c96bd4d7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6655,"description":"Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger\n---\nJesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern social issues, and the necessity of aligning leadership values with virtuous action.\nBook Title: Les Misérables\nAuthor: Victor Hugo\nGuests: Jesan Sorrells, Libby Unger\n---\nTime-Stamped Overview\n---\n00:00 Introduction to a Classic Book\n06:31 Discovering French history through Les Mis\n13:15 European influence and historical trends\n17:10 Victor Hugo's impact on France\n26:14 Moral authority in leaders and characters\n27:34 Ben Hur and themes of revenge\n36:57 Monsignor Bienvenue's isolating virtue\n42:19 Life after prison struggles\n42:58 The power of small kindnesses\n49:50 Perceptions of America through the FIFA World Cup (2026)\n58:02 Discussing political candidates' solutions\n59:35 Consequences in a democratic republic\n01:07:35 Populism and public sacrifice\n01:12:55 Valjean's transformation through grace\n01:17:16 Reflections on Waterloo's aftermath\n01:23:54 Impact of Waterloo on French psyche\n01:28:57 Napoleon crowns himself emperor\n01:33:13 Understanding homelessness as a human issue\n01:39:34 Discussing poverty in Les Misérables\n01:45:57 Unexpected performance sparks epiphany\n01:48:24 Lessons on being heroic\n\n---\nOpening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - \"Air\"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 \nClosing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.\n---\nPick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!\nCheck out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!\n---\nSubscribe to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R2iR3b66oV2XNnKYVH2oXcJm6ChP001Yi201RrsPqb8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MWUy/MGE0YWUwOTJiYmE5/MmY5NjhhYWNlYWFm/ZWI0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}