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Origin Story

What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret... Read more

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Neoliberalism: Everything’s for sale

Neoliberalism: Everything’s for sale

Neoliberalism has become an all-purpose insult, but what does it actually mean? In the final episode of Series 1, Dorian... Read more

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Woke: The word that splits the world

Woke: The word that splits the world

Who turned Woke from a badge of African-American pride into a hammer to beat liberals with? How does it relate to PC? An... Read more

20 Jun 2022

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