Top dog-whistler: Tommy Robinson and Britain’s far right
The IntelligenceTommy Robinson is an influencer who has shaped views on Britain, particularly among his American supporters and funders. A rally this weekend will show how his worldview is reaching the mainstream. A merger in the oligopoly of liftmakers will reshape an industry known for its ups and downs. And remembering Raghu Rai, whose photographs captured the intensity of India’s people.
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Guests and host:
- Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent
- Simon Wright, industry editor
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Tommy Robinson, Britain’s far right, America’s far right
- Lifts, mergers, business
- Raghui Rai, India, photojournalism
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