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May 2024
1h 10m

Show 341. Matthew McGregor

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About this episode

How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House?

 

It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees. 

 

This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism. 

 

 

Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances

 

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