Best Red Wall Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Going Ape - a conversation about evolution, morality and political cooperation 49:46

17d ago49:46

49:46

In this edition host Rafael Behr talks to Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. She's also the author of, 'The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World' Professor Raihani has unique insight into a problem that has appeared in various forms on this podcast over the y…

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Doom audit - a conversation with Jonathan Freedland about America, Israel, liberal angst and the unravelling West 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

In the wake of October 7th and Trump's bid to become US President again, Rafael Behr sits down with fellow Guardian columnist and friend - Jonathan Freedland - to discuss the current state of geopolitics, liberal politics, Israel and Jewish identity. Events featuring Rafael Behr Shoreham, West Sussex, Wed 24 April An evening with Guardian columnist…

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A Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Prenups | Negotiating, Protecting Stay-at-Home Parents, and Financial Security with Denise Isaacs 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

Hindsight is 20/20, so we’re bringing on a divorce attorney to offer us some perspective on how prenups can protect both partners in a marriage! Denise Rappaport Isaacs has over 30 years of experience representing both men and women, helping to resolve unique financial and child issues with integrity and compassion. In this episode, she shares how …

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Attachment Styles, Recognizing Red Flags, and Loving Yourself First with Relationship Coach ThaiHa Sloan 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

Do you ever wish you had a relationship coach to tell you how to strengthen the connection between yourself and your partner? In this episode, ThaiHa Sloan shares the importance of self-discovery and healing through chronic pain and emotions. She also explores the role of triggers and attachment styles in relationships and provides advice on taking…

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Navigating Family Law, Divorce and Prenups with top New York Attorney Lisa Zeiderman, Esq. 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

Hi Frances! Our guest today is Lisa Zeiderman. Lisa is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain’s…

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Wealth, Woo, and Witchcraft with Laura Tynan ‘The Witch of Wall street’ 49:26

4M ago49:26

49:26

Hi Fiances! Our guest today is Laura Tynan. Laura Tynan is founder of The Witch of Wall Street, a personal finance and investing community, where women are shown how to manage, multiply and manifest money, using simple strategies. Laura holds a BSc Hons in Finance, is a Chartered Accountant and is certified in EFT Tapping, Breathwork and RRT. She h…

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Family Law and Prenups with Celebrity Divorce Attorney Randall Kessler 47:13

5M ago47:13

47:13

Randall Kessler has been a high profile divorce lawyer in Atlanta for over 35 years. He's the founding partner of KS Family Law, a 30-person family law firm in Atlanta, and has represented several celebrities and athletes including Cardi B, Cam Newton, Nene Leaks, and T-Pain. Randall is the author of Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids, and Your F…

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Insights from Raymond Hekmat on Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements, and Financial Wellness 38:42

5M ago38:42

38:42

Raymond Hekmat is a CA family law attorney who’s practice of law has been devoted exclusively to areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, custody, support issues as well as prenuptial agreements, since earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. Since 2018, Raymond's practice shifted from divorce litigation to speci…

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Immigration Considerations for Marriage with Attorney Julia Funke, esq. 48:00

6M ago48:00

48:00

Our guests today is Julia Funke is a managing attorney at International Legal and Business Services Group LLP, a full-service immigration law firm serving clients across the U.S. She leads the South Carolina office, splitting her time between Chicago and Charleston. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, after co…

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Premarital counseling before marriage with Trevor White 38:05

6M ago38:05

38:05

Our guests today is Trevor White a Marriage Therapist with a Private Practice in Seattle. He specializes in premarital counseling and developed a web-based premarital counseling video series called Launch to Land for couples to be able to access a low-cost and convenient therapy option as they approach their wedding. He also hosts a podcast called …

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Moving the needle - Tom Gray of Gomez on swapping the recording studio for the campaign trail, and what being in a band teaches you about politics. 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Rafael Behr talks to Tom Gray from Gomez about his bid to become a Brighton MP. Tom's had a hugely successful career in music with Gomez rocketing to fame in 1998, beating Pulp and Massive Attack, among others, to the Mercury Prize. More recently he launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for a fairer deal for musicians from streaming services…

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Marriage Advice with Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke Higgins 51:40

8M ago51:40

51:40

Ben Higgins is best known for his appearance on season 20 of "The Bachelor," where he opened up to millions of viewers and gained a platform to share his passions, including his faith, hope for humanity, and love of sports. Born in Winona Lake, IN, he now resides in Denver, CO, and has been involved in various projects since his Bachelor days. In 2…

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'Bonus Couch Chat' 41:09

9M ago41:09

41:09

In a departure from our normal format Rafael Behr (host) and Philip Berman (the show's producer) agreed to press record when they met yesterday (Thursday 28 September) to discuss a new series idea for Politics on the Couch. And this podcast is the end result, instead of a meta-cast talking about what we could talk about this Autumn, it's more of a …

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'Beyond the Red Wall' 1:04:05

11M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Raf Behr talks to journalist, author and broadcaster David Aaronovitch about his recent visit to the National Conservatives conference, and what it taught him about state of the Tory party. They discuss: Was there really a re-alignment in British politics post-Brexit? What do the Nat Cons have to offer us Brits apart from hardline anti-immigration …

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'Beyond parody' - a conversation with Rob Hutton about political journalism and its complex relationship with power 59:21

12M ago59:21

59:21

Rafael Behr talks to Rob Hutton, parliamentary sketch writer at the Critic, about the uneasy relationship between Westminster lobby journalists and MPs. Often political journalists cultivate close relationships with politicians to find out what's really happening in the corridors of power. But does a journalist's 'insider status' cloud their judgem…

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Trapped! Democracy's struggle to cope with modern life and what we can do to help – a conversation with Professor Ben Ansell. 1:18:33

1y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

On this edition Rafael Behr talks to Professor Ben Ansell about his new book Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them Ben Ansell is Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. He was made Fellow of the British Academy in 2018, among the youngest fellows at that time.…

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Kindness - a conversation about political empathy, its power and its limits, with Claudia Hammond 50:22

1y ago50:22

50:22

Host Rafael Behr talks to Claudia Hammond about political empathy, its power and its limits. Claudia is probably best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 4's long-running show, 'All in the Mind' which covers psychology, neuroscience & mental health. She is also the Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Su…

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Contrarianism, social media and the future of culture wars - a conversation with Atlantic writer Helen Lewis 1:16:54

1y ago1:16:54

1:16:54

In this wide-ranging and informal conversation*, Rafael Behr chats to former colleague Helen Lewis about whether Whatsapp has changed the way politics is conducted, her favourite Tik Tok channel, the incestous nature of Scottish politics, what's really behind the UK government's immigration policy, what we can learn from Florida culture wars, why t…

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Populism, democracy and the parliamentary battle over Brexit 1:10:50

1y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Rafael Behr talks to Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit and co-author, along with Research Fellow Lisa James, of a new book called: The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit, a detailed account of the extraordinary way the Brexit process played out in parliament. Since the 2016 referendum, the hotly contested issue of Brexit has raised funda…

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Party People - a stroll around the grassroots of democracy 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

Host Rafael Behr talks to Prof. Tim Bale about why people join political parties and how the members impact democracy. Topics covered inlcude: what people get from joining a political party; what parties get from their members; why membership of parties has declined; in particular why so many Conservative women joined, and then left in their droves…

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The French Connection - myth and misunderstanding across the Channel 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

52:24

Ahead of the first bilateral summit between the two countries' leaders for five years, Rafael Behr talks to Georgina Wright, from the Institut Montaigne in Paris, about what the French really think about us Brits, and what we often get wrong about French discourse, customs and political culture. Quite a lot, as it happens. Georgina Wright is Senior…

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'The world's a stage' - politics and storytelling with James Graham 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

57:58

In this edition, Rafael Behr talks to England's most prodigious political screenwriter and playwright - James Graham. He's probably most well known for writing the recent BBC1 hit drama 'Sherwood', which aired on BBC One in 2022 to rave reviews, and will return for a second series. James also wrote Quiz (ITV) in 2020, which was one of the most watc…

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Procrastination - the politics of putting off hard choices and why it's so bad for democracy 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Host Rafael Behr talks to Fuschia Sirois, Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Durham University, and co-Editor-in-Chief at the British Journal Of Health Psychology, about procrastination. In this free-flowing conversation, Fuschia and Rafael talk about what procrastination is, how it impacts politics and public policy, what we can do about…

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'Putinophilia' - how America's radical right fell for a Kremlin strongman, a conversation with Anne Applebaum 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

31:39

One year on from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, host Rafael Behr talks to Anne Applebaum about why so many US Republicans and conservatives are still seduced by Putin’s anti-West rhetoric and tropes. Anne, a Pullitzer-prize winning historian, is particularly well positioned to discuss this, and associated issues, given that her most recent book Twil…

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'Bregret' - how is Britain coping with a Brexit that nobody loves? 1:07:43

1+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

In this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Prof Anand Menon about what the latest polling on 'bregret' means for identity politics, Starmer's strategy on future EU relations, and the economic and democratic health of the UK. Anand Menon is Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London in the United Kingdom, and was appo…

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Consciousness - a deep dive into the politics of brain science with Anil Seth 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

59:58

Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex alongside other eminent roles in the field of advanced research into the nature of consciousness and perception. His bestselling book ‘Being You: A New Science of Consciousness’ is a masterpiece of making complex scientific issues accessible to the non-ex…

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The authoritarian personality - why some voters feel drawn to populism and how to lure them away 1:18:20

2y ago1:18:20

1:18:20

In this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Dr Karen Stenner, the political psychologist & behavioral economist best known for long ago predicting the rise of Trump-like figures uner the kinds of conditions we now confront. Her research on authoritarianism and 'Far Right' politics uses psychological theories and methods (in particular, Randomized Con…

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The authenticity gap - can Labour seize the post-Boris moment? (recorded the day he resigned) 1:01:45

2y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Rafael Behr talks to pollster and political strategist James Johnson about what's next for Labour, a matter of minutes after PM Johnson announced his resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Larchmont Productions

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The Megacrisis - how the world's problems piled up - a conversation with Helen Thompson 1:06:42

2y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

This week, Rafael Behr and Professor Helen Thompson discuss her new book Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century. The book, which was released on the day Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, recounts three histories—one about geopolitics, one about the world economy, and one about western democracies. She explains how a confluence of different…

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Investing with Invest Diva Kiana Danial 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

She’s an internationally recognized personal investing and wealth management expert. Having been featured in The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, Fox Business, CNN, Forbes, TheStreet, and Nasdaq, Kiana is a highly sought-after professional speaker, author and executive coach who delivers inspirational workshops and seminars to corporations, univ…

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Money with Maggie Gomez 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

Our guest today is Maggie, “Money wit Maggie” Gomez. Maggie is a Certified Financial Planner who’s worked for Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade. After realizing only wealthy individuals had access to quality financial advice she left to create her own company, “Money with Maggie,” where you can receive help regardless of your net worth. S…

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How to Negotiate a Prenup with MI Attorney Max Emmer 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

52:12

Our guest today is Max Emmer—Michigan Family law attorney who considers divorce to be a path to a new and more livable family dynamic and aims always to help his clients get there in the most helpful and efficient way possible. Max is experienced in family law, collaborative divorce, divorce litigation, custody and parenting time, child support a…

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Calling Off a Wedding and Getting Out of Debt with Leah Collins 26:07

2+ y ago26:07

26:07

Our guest today is: Leah Collins. She’s a premarital financial coach who called off her wedding 6 weeks prior to the wedding date due to financial incompatibility. She then decided to launch a business that helps couples who are seeking to get married, determine their financial compatibility and plan for their financial futures. With half of marria…

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Build a Dream Wedding on a Budget with Jessica Bishop, Founder of Budget Savvy Bride 31:00

2+ y ago31:00

31:00

Our guest today is Jessica Bishop—the Founder of Budget Savvy Bride. TheBudgetSavvyBride.com is the #1 online resource to help couples plan a beautiful wedding on a budget they can actually afford. Jessica is known as a Budget Wedding Expert and has shared her money-saving tips and tricks with outlets such as Good Morning America, The New York Time…

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What to Include In Your Estate Planning with Attorneys Sara Ovando & Chumahan Bowen 1:00:37

2+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Our guests today are husband and wife, business partners, and co-owners of Ovando Bowen LLP—A law firm focusing on estate planning, probate litigation, trust administration, business and civil litigation. Based in Santa Ana, CA, their mission is to exceed your expectations by understanding your needs and applying our expertise with honest and reali…

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What I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Prenup with Brooke Gialamas 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

Brooke Gialamas is a stay-at-home mom, influencer, and former model who got engaged to the man of her dreams only for him to ask for a prenup. She was disillusioned by the process, didn't connect with her lawyer in a meaningful way, and hated the thought of negotiating what she was "worth". She goes deep into the process of her experience getting a…

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Navigating Finances as a Blended Couple with Kaylin Dillon 28:36

2+ y ago28:36

28:36

Our guest today is Kaylin Dillon, a CFP out of Kansas operating in all 50 states. Kaylin cares about helping couples uphold their legal agreements in a way that supports their relationship. Whether it's for a divorce or a marriage, couples don't enter into marital agreements lightly but tracking the terms of an agreement into the future (indefinite…

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Adapt, pivot, evolve, grow. Splendour in the Grass - Season 3, Episode 5 20:25

2+ y ago20:25

20:25

Splendour in the Grass. If Dark Mofo is the great southern mid-winter festival then it’s safe to say that Splendour in the Grass, nestled in the rolling hills of the North Byron Parklands, offers a mid-winter festival of more moderate conditions for a more millennial crowd. Like many festivals Splendour in the Grass 2020 and 2021 have been postpone…

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A product of the pandemic built for greater good of the Australian music community - Season 3, Episode 4 18:34

2+ y ago18:34

18:34

Isol-Aid. Born as a response to the COVID 19 pandemic, Isol-Aid is both an online music festival and community, profiling musicians – who would otherwise have had shows, launches, tours, and other appearances cancelled – to create content stream it to an audience otherwise lacking in one of the greatest gifts of all; live music. Isol-Aid’s Emily Ul…

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Sustainability, inclusivity and the role the humble Australian bush doof has played in ensuring equality - Season 3, Episode 3 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

19:46

Strawberry Fields - Based on the banks of the meandering River Murray in NSW, is an annual celebration of art, sound and creative expression normally held for three days each summer. Rooted as deep as the gum trees under which the festival is held, is it’s connection to community; in the past they have supported a Low Income Ticket Program in which…

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How to Negotiate your Prenup with Susan Scherman 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

34:12

Susan Scherman, a Personal Strategy Consultant that helps people get to the bottom of their issues, then empowers them to discover alternative solutions. By relying upon her extensive experience as an attorney in family law, business, and mediation, Susan has an amazing style for enabling adversaries to cooperate in reaching cost-effective resoluti…

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Secret by name, secret by nature. The story behind the Australian festival that bucked every trend imaginable - Season 3, Episode 2 27:30

2+ y ago27:30

27:30

Secret Garden. Secret by name, secret by nature, this was a festival where attendees like to be challenged & surprised, loyally waiting for the line up to be announced only when the event is sold out. After an incredible 11 year journey, Secret Garden closed its doors in 2019 ending its run on a high note and being fondly remembered as a festival w…

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How to Reach Your Financial Goals with Silvia Manent 36:50

2+ y ago36:50

36:50

Silvia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Manent Capital, a Boston-based wealth management firm that manages over $70 million and focuses on helping professionals understand their personal and business finances so that they can feel accomplished, confident and excited about investing in their future dream goals. She has over 10 years of investm…

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Advice from a Wedding Industry Expert with Nora Sheils 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

33:13

Our guest today is the wedding industry vet, Nora Sheils. With over 19 years running award-winning planning firm, Bridal Bliss, founder Nora Sheils possesses an intimate grasp on the ins and outs of the wedding industry. In her time working with countless couples and leading a team of 30+ women, she recognized a need for a more effective, streamlin…

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Financial Investing Advice for Women feat. Krista Cavalieri 32:12

2+ y ago32:12

32:12

Our guest today is Krista Cavalieri, a Certified Financial Planner at Ellevest—the leading financial company for women, by women. Krista believes that financial planning and money coaching can give people the potential to move successfully through the tough times, and to take advantage of the good times. Krista’s been a CFP® professional for eight …

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Is Democracy Rational? A conversation with Steven Pinker 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Human beings routinely make terrible choices but humanity still achieves amazing things. How does this paradox work? And is it still working when technology seems to amplify the worst in us. In this episode, Politics on the Couch host Rafael Behr talks to Professor Steven Pinker about the constant struggle between evidence and emotion for control o…

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The real stories behind the festival to first put Australia's scene on the map, Big Day Out - Season 3, Episode 1 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

Big Day Out. The big one, the festival that created an international name and managed to woo the biggest acts of their time to Australian shores. From Nirvana in 1992, to Metallica in 2004, System of a Down in 2002 and Silverchair’s landmark 2008 performance, everyone has a Big Day Out story; and no one was unmoved by the eventual demise of the fes…

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Season 3: Trailer 1:13

2+ y ago1:13

1:13

In season three of If These Walls Could Talk by Red Bull we pen an audio love letter to some of Australia's most iconic music festivals and the women who helped shape them. From stalwarts like The Big Day Out and Splendour In The Grass to relative newcomers Secret Garden and a product of the pandemic, Isol-Aid we profile the incredible individuals …

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Order and chaos - why the left keeps losing 1:01:36

3y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

In this episode Rafael Behr talks to Cambridge University political psychologist Dr Lee de-Wit about the problem with progressive arguments over patriotism, and Labour's constant struggle to connect with socially conservative voters. Links mentioned in this episode: Dr Lee de-Wit's Cambridge University homepage https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/people/…

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Empire State of Mind, with Sathnam Sanghera 1:02:03

3y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Britain's vast colonial project, amassed over centuries and covering a quarter of the world at its height, is unavoidable in any discussion of race and identity in modern Britain. Or, at least, it should be, but the nation has, until recently, done a remarkable job of avoiding the subject. In this episode, Rafael Behr talks to Sathnam Sanghera abou…

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