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Rural Revolt

Amol and Nick talk to James Rebanks about why farmers are angry about the Budget. Plus, why Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to cut government red tape.

Ahead of a planned protest by farmers who are angry about the Budget, Amol and Nick talk to farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks.

Plus, as Donald Trump's top team takes shape and he hires Elon Musk to jointly lead a new 鈥淒epartment of Government Efficiency鈥, they discuss what his appointments tell us about his approach to China and the war in Ukraine.

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The senior producer is Lewis Vickers, the producer is Nadia Gyane, research and digital production from Joe Wilkinson. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths. Technical production from Daniel Ehrlich.

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