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Why the King wants you to listen to Bob Marley and Reform’s civil war escalates

Why the King wants you to listen to Bob Marley and Reform’s civil war escalates

The News Meeting • S1, Episode 214

Why the King wants you to listen to Bob Marley and Reform’s civil war escalates

Is King Charles’ new Apple playlist a savvy PR move or just a bid for relevance? Mark Carney is Canada's new prime minister; are technocrats the best leaders to combat Trump 2.0? How will the Reform party’s internal battle impact the next British election? Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Orwell Prize-winning author and Inside Housing contributing editor, Pete Apps. Plus,Tortoise’s Katie Riley and Katie Gunning as they each pitch a story they think should lead the news.

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