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Cheerful Book Club

Join Ed Miliband, Geoff Lloyd and friends for a conversation about the biggest ideas in non-fiction books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Billy Bragg: The Three Dimensions of Freedom

Billy Bragg: The Three Dimensions of Freedom

This is the final of our Cheerful Book Club pilot episodes. We’re joined by Billy Bragg to chat about his new book, ‘The... Read more

8 Apr 2020

32mins

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Reni Eddo-Lodge: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Reni Eddo-Lodge: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Here’s the second pilot of Cheerful Book Club from last year. Geoff and Ed chat to Reni Eddo-Lodge about her best-sellin... Read more

1 Apr 2020

34mins

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