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The rise and rise of Reform and the posthumously published diary of Joan Didion

The rise and rise of Reform and the posthumously published diary of Joan Didion

The News Meeting • S1, Episode 206

The rise and rise of Reform and the posthumously published diary of Joan Didion

What are the ethical dilemmas of publishing a writer's private works after their death? A new poll reveals that Nigel Farage’s Reform Party may be the UK’s most popular political party. How have Labour and the Conservatives responded to the news? What does the latest round of Trump tariffs tell us about the President’s negotiating tactics? Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Tortoise’s Cat Neilan, Katie Riley and Patricia Clarke as they pitch and battle it out for today’s top story.

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