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Nov 2024
52m 57s

Sunil Amrith

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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Author and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University Sunil Amrith joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They cover the environment, migration and the future of life on earth.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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