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This Union
Jonathan Freedland explores the past behind the present.
The Long View of the Future
The Rise of China
Jonathan Freedland explores historical parallels to the rise of China today.
The Harms of Social Media
Jonathan Freedland explores historical parallels to the concerns around social media today
Energy Transitions
Jonathan Freedland explores the history of energy adaptation.
Cancel Culture
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of cancel culture.
When Things Fall Apart
Jonathan Freedland explores the past behind the present. How do things fall apart?
Inflation and the cost of living crisis
Jonathan Freedland explores today's inflation alongside historic inflation spikes.
Removing and Replacing Prime Ministers
Jonathan Freedland finds historical comparisons for the current Tory leadership contest.
Strikes and the Labour Party
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of trade union strikes and the Labour Party.
Short-Lived Leaders
Jonathan Freedland sheds light on current events through stories from the past.
Political Comebacks
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of political leaders making a comeback.
Spring Offensives
Jonathan Freedland takes The Long View of Spring Offensives.
State-sponsored Assassination Attempts
Jonathan Freedland and guests make historical comparisons with current events.
Marches of Mutiny
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of mutinous marches.
Plutocrats Playing Politics
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of plutocrats playing politics.
The Long Shadows of Dominant Leaders
.Jonathan Freedland takes The Long View of the vacuum left by once-dominant leaders.
Aged Premiers
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on elderly leaders.
The Drama of Scandal
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on storytelling, drama and public injustices
Presidential Candidates on Trial
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of presidential candidates who have stood trial.
French Political Gambles
Jonathan Freedland and guests discuss historical parallels.
Race Riots in Britain
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of riots and race in the UK.
Small Boats, Refugees and Migrants
The Politics of Natural Disasters
Jonathan Freedland and guests compare floods in Valencia with events in China in 1931.