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Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga are joined by Steven Johnson, author and co-founder of Notebook LM, to discuss all this and more.
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22. The Great Fire: London Rises From The Ashes (Ep 2)
How did the flames engulf the stone building of St Paul’s Cathedral, jump over the River Fleet, and reach 1,700 degrees celsius? After four days, how was this monstrous fire finally put out? What scars remain on the modern capital city from this fire nearly 400 years ago? Join Sa ... Show More
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434. Why the West is Finally Recognising Palestine
Why are the UK, France and Canada finally recognising a Palestinian state? Why is Trump punishing Brazil, India, and Switzerland with tariffs? Should Starmer’s Labour be less cautious and more populist in the way it communicates with the country? Join Rory and Alastair as they an ... Show More
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Jul 16
429. Question Time: Gaza, Genocide, and Global Hypocrisy
Has the West lost its moral voice on Gaza? Can Britain and France rebuild trust on migration after Brexit? And, where are today’s Bob Geldofs — and why won’t they speak up? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a ... Show More
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Sep 2024
318. Question Time: Does America really care about the ‘special relationship’?
Why has Turkey decided to join BRICS? Is New York Mayor, Eric Adams, in trouble? And what happens when the mics are turned off?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, rece ... Show More
40m 47s