At the height of his fame, Dahl picks up the phone for an interview and makes bigoted remarks that will haunt his legacy forever. A difficult question emerges that affects how we think about all artists, but especially those who shape our children&rsquo;s imaginations. Featuring conversations with Roxane Gay, and The Atlantic&rsquo;s Yair Rosenberg.&nbsp; &nbsp; Follow "The Secret World of Roald Dahl": Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretworldpod/">https://www.instagram.com/secretworldpod/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecretWorldPod/">https://www.facebook.com/SecretWorldPod/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@secretworldpod">https://www.tiktok.com/@secretworldpod</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SecretWorldPod">https://www.youtube.com/@SecretWorldPod</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/SecretWorld_Pod">https://x.com/SecretWorld_Pod</a>&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Fan's Dilemma

You know Roald Dahl as the writer who thought up Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG. But did you know he was also a spy? "The Secret World of Roald Dahl" is a wild journey through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. How did this secret agent and struggling screenwriter wind up as the most successful children&rsquo;s author ever? And what darkness from his covert past seeped into the stories we read as kids? A dark, twisty, fascinating true story from creator and host Aaron Tracy.