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The Long View

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Released On: 16 Jul 2020

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Jonathan Freedland presents stories from the past and compares them with current events.

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Jonathan Freedland explores today's inflation alongside historic inflation spikes.
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Removing and Replacing Prime Ministers
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Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of trade union strikes and the Labour Party.
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Short-Lived Leaders
Jonathan Freedland sheds light on current events through stories from the past.
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Political Comebacks
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of political leaders making a comeback.
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