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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info ...
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Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment t ...
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Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause is a history podcast obsessed with history's greatest dictators. The hosts have created a knockout competition to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features a match-up of two dictators where the hosts discuss the life and times of each leader. The loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament and each winner remains in the contest to be named history's greatest dictator.
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Putschcast

The Putschcaster

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A global podcast about Riots, Rebellions and Revolutions. Putschcast explores how power changes hands, whether through internal social and political decay, external pressure, popular resistance or a pure stroke of luck. Every episode explores a unique moment in history that led to profound changes in the lives of the people affected by it. For the latest coup d'état, follow Putschcast on socials or on www.putschcast.com
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I've Had It

Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan

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Join Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan and their special guests on “I’ve Had It” and let this comedic, feel-good podcast expose you to all the things you didn’t know you’ve HAD IT with!
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The Global Story

BBC World Service

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Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.
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How to Fix Democracy

Bertelsmann Foundation

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Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy.
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Talking Feds

Harry Litman

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Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.
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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser ...
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Pod Save the World

Crooked Media

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“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives ...
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Robinson's Podcast

Robinson Erhardt

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Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt
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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The ...
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The Weeknight

MS NOW, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend

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Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend's one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day.
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A 'Dictators v Democrats' program https://tamullis.substack.com/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tamullis Patreon: patreon.com/DictatorsvDemocrats Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/vsTNKRvy Democracy is at war. We can see the forces rallied against it: autocratic states like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, techno-aristocrats, religious fundamentalists and populist demagogues. From the trenches of Ukraine to the halls of power in the US, democratic, free values are under det ...
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Dark History

Audioboom Studios

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Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse i ...
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Sports Dictators

Sports Dictators

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J. Michael Moore is a communications professional with experience spanning industries and media types. He spent close to a decade as a sportswriter, primarily covering the NFL. On this podcast, J. Mike and guests take a provocative and often outside-the-box look at sports and some things that could be different or should be changed. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-dictators/support
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The Confident Fiction Author

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

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Hey there my fellow author, I’m Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, an old soul kind of writer living my dream as a full-time author and authorprenuer. But I didn’t start out living a confident creative lifestyle. I struggled with the fears and the mental and emotional barriers that so often plague writers at all stages of their author career. But the truth is that, with the right knowledge, tools, and training, you can overcome those barriers. I’m here to teach you how I’ve developed a lifestyle that’s ...
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The Bugle

The Bugle

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It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows. Follow us on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Uncle Xi, Chairman of Everything, China’s CEO, Mao 2.0, Winnie the Pooh, Steamed Bun. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has many names, but what do we really know about him? The Telegraph’s award-winning China Correspondent Sophia Yan is going to find out - but this might be her toughest assignment yet. Wish her luck. Another series from Sophia Yan is available on this feed, Hong Kong Silenced: Mass arrests. Newspaper raids. Banned protests. Activists fleeing into exile. A curriculum designed to bra ...
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You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her ...
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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.
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Disrupting Peace

World Peace Foundation

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Disrupting Peace explores why peace hasn’t worked, and how it still could. In each episode, Bridget Conley, research director at the World Peace Foundation, speaks with a researcher specializing in one obstacle to peace, and an activist who’s changing systems from the ground up. Together they explore what worked, what didn’t, and why we shouldn’t give up.
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In uncertain times what’s needed is not just clarity about today’s pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world.
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Dissidents and Dictators

Human Rights Foundation

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“Dissidents and Dictators” is a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners stories and analysis from those on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Hosted by Casey Michel and Elisha Maldonado, the podcast features democracy campaigners, investigative journalists, artists, musicians, scholars, and many more targeted by authoritarian regimes around the world. Guests share their personal histories and how they’ve dedicated themselves to standing up to dictatorship. Mixing news, commentary, an ...
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Some More News

SomeMoreNews | PodcastOne

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Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Open to Debate

Open to Debate

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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning s ...
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News--because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.
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Send us a text In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, We are joined by Commander (Ret.) Lance McMillan, a former US Navy officer with more than 25 years of service and a regular contributor to independent US media on defence, security and global affairs. Lance reflects on growing up across multiple countries during the Cold War, wi…
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College Football PLAYOFF MADNESS Continues Tonight! Ohio St./Miami LFGThe ONE THING.. That this Year's AFC Playoffs will be ALL About the QB's!PREVIEW: ALL the College Football Playoff AND Bowl Action ya should Watch!
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The new emperor of the Central African Republic is introduced to the world in a totally surreal manner - with white horses from Belgium, finery from France and songs from a Broadway musical. The CAR’s finances continue to tumble. A controversial policy about school uniforms leads to one of the most tragic episodes in the country’s history. And as t…
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It's another Best of 2025 episode on the Majority Report. On Today's program: Original air date: February 11, 2025 Gil Duran, journalist based in California, proprietor of the website The Nerd Reich, co-writer of the FrameLab newsletter, joins to discuss his recent piece in The Nerd Reich entitled "'Reboot' Revealed: Elon Musk's CEO-Dictator Playbo…
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Tommy and Ben respond to the breaking news that the Trump administration launched strikes on Venezuela and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a special forces raid. They talk about President Trump’s claims that the US will now “run” the country, the illegality of this regime change operation, the plan to let American oil companies cash…
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In the dead of night, President Trump sent US forces into the Venezuelan capital Caracas and - after bombs and explosions - emerged with its kidnapped head of state, Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump claims they are extradited narco traffickers. In a press conference to mark the operation, Trump revealed that America is "going to run" the Latin Am…
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Clint Stoerner & Shaun Bijani are LIVE on a FOOTBALL FRIDAY from Twin Peaks on 290 as they begin the show getting their reactions in on a wild New Years Day of College Football! Also, the guys discuss the current health state of the Texans. Plus, they take a look at how the Astros are looking roster construction wise after signing a star Japanese p…
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Clint Stoerner & Shaun Bijani are LIVE on a FOOTBALL FRIDAY from Twin Peaks on 290 as they begin the show getting their reactions in on a wild New Years Day of College Football! Also, the guys discuss the current health state of the Texans. Plus, they take a look at how the Astros are looking roster construction wise after signing a star Japanese p…
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Following their thrashing of the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl, Clint Stoerner believes that Indiana has given everyone the way to be successful. Plus, they discuss the Texans injury report, who they are comfortable playing, and more!
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Dirty's Daily goes on on a Football Friday as Clint discusses what Tom Brady said that could be the way the Texans could be like his Patriots. Plus, the guys get more thoughts on the CFP. Later, after the signing of Tatsuya Imai, Clint & Shaun wonder what the Astros starting rotation is looking like.…
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Clint Stoerner & Shain Bijani kick off the last hour with 5 O'Clock Fire as they update you on the latest Texans injury report & more! Also, college football is broken. Before the weekend gets here, Clint & Shaun got their predictions for the regular season finale between the Texans & Colts.
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Hi. For the first Even More News of 2026, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan return to two weeks ago – since that's when they recorded this – to share their predictions for 2026. They discuss future Trump health coverups, Lauren Boebert's potential rap sheet, the midterms, and much more. Then they spend about 20 minutes trying to wrap their heads around Elon…
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Jane Dutton, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, sits down with Zamani Ndimande, entrepreneur, creative strategist, and founder of Afrimasterclass and Activa Media, as well as CEO of Bayeni Holdings. Zamani shares his inspiring journey through business, reflecting on his childhood, early influences, failures, and the lessons that shaped his path to…
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Jane Dutton standing in for Relebogile speaks to Claudia Moruzzi from Gatsby - A Cirque Extravaganza on at The Cirk (aerial performers and costume designer) about Gatsby, A Cirque Extravaganza is a dazzling circus and dance show at The Cirk, Cresta Shopping Centre, Randburg, running from October 18, 2025, to January 31, 2026, featuring acrobats and…
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Jane Dutton standing in for Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Marina Appelbaum the Founder of SLAPS Sandos about SLAPS Sandos which is a small, independent sando shop in Parkhurst and Fourways that started with a simple focus, do the basics properly as a South African street-food brand specializing in gourmet "sandos" boldly flavoured sandwiches served …
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We are away for Christmas, so this is a repeat of a previous episode. Mistrust in science has never been higher. Fewer people are getting vaccinated, a known vaccine skeptic is leading the most powerful health agency in America and an outbreak of measels in Texas this year led to the first fatalities in almost a decade. Then, in August, a gunman op…
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From the 19th Amendment to the #MeToo movement, the feminist movement has profoundly reshaped society. But have its good intentions backfired? Those arguing it hasn’t note that it’s allowed women the choice of living on their own terms. But critics argue that its culture glorifying full-time careerism and independence can make women feel inadequate…
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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Zohran Mamdanis taking a Oath on the Quran as he's sworn in as the Mayor of New York City Mayor, the mortifying moment an anti-Trump Minnesota mom suddenly cuts her speech short after admitting 'fraud is bad' and the SNAP ban on soda, candy and other certain foods taking effect.…
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Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley are OUT, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro are IN as they get their first reactions in on the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai! Also, the guys are joined by Texans DL Sheldon Rankins! Plus, they debate who they want the Texans to face in the first round of the playoffs. With the Houston Rockets halfway through their season, Criss Pa…
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Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley are OUT, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro are IN as they get their first reactions in on the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai! Also, the guys are joined by Texans DL Sheldon Rankins! Plus, they debate who they want the Texans to face in the first round of the playoffs.
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With the Houston Rockets halfway through their season, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro discuss and wonder if the Rockets are where they should be at this point. Additionally, Are The Texans The New Patriots? Plus, does DeMeco Ryans deserve hardware?
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Luke Mauro takes over for Clint Stoerner on Dirty's Daily and he has questions about New Years. He, Criss Partee, & producer Collin Neill discuss. The guys also discuss whether Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is the one that will lead the Texans to the promised land. Plus with the final week of the season afoot, the AFC South became really good this…
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It's another Best of 2025 episode On today's program: Live-streamed on April 17, 2025 Emma is joined by writer, activist and professor Naomi Klein about her new essay The rise of end times fascism. Naomi points out the new form that right wing authoritarianism has taken in finding ways to exit society and Earth itself. Naomi co-wrote the essay with…
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Harry talks to Anne Applebaum about the Trump administration's chaotic and slanted approach to ending the war in Ukraine. Applebaum exposes the perverse heavily pro-Russian underpinnings of the U.S. plan that kicked off the latest round of talks. After contrasting Ukraine's repudiation of corruption with Trump's embrace of it, the pair zoom out to …
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Who is the most unlikely comeback of 2026? Will the Far Right continue to rise this year? And are things really starting to crumble in MAGA-land? In this special Q&A we look ahead to the year of 2026 and all that it could bring. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/
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We are away for Christmas, so this is a repeat of a previous episode. Are we living through the slow death of reading - replaced by an addictive screen culture that fragments our attention and floods us with trivial or unreliable information? Writer and voracious reader James Marriott believes we are entering a post-literate age with profoundly neg…
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