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May 2017
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#009 Trump, Boris, May - Who's The Best ...

Russell Brand
About this episode
Neuroscientist and laughter expert Sophie Scott and I discuss the use of comedy within politics, how the left and the right use language differently, and what communication techniques to look out for in the run up to the UK election.

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