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Hugh Muir

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Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

You can watch previous episodes of Radical Thinking here Aditya’s suggested reading list for this episode: As we say in the podcast, I’ve...

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Hugh Muir

When you’re traduced, abused and gaslighted – believe me, Black History Month matters

When you’re traduced, abused and gaslighted – believe me, Black History Month matters

Pity Black History Month UK, assailed on all sides. Those on the right seek to end the celebration on the basis that it amounts to special treatment...

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Hugh Muir

A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism

Even now it is very difficult to process the scale of tragedy that engulfed Jason Arday and those who loved him. The unbearable sadness at his death;...

19.08.2026 30

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Hugh Muir

When I claim my black Britishness in this age of intolerance, here is the music that goes with it

This is surreal. I’m standing in the new home of one of Britain’s most historically august cultural institutions, and it looks and feels for all...

06.06.2026 40

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Hugh Muir

A brutal wrestle on a plane, passengers outraged, attendants helpless: I saw the UK’s deportation policy at work

It’s Gatwick airport, mid-afternoon, and on the runway there is turmoil. Public policy playing out in full view of the public. Voters, citizens,...

27.04.2026 70

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Hugh Muir

A historic force to be reckoned with, a giant to be mourned. Our panel pays tribute to the Rev Jesse Jackson

‘I am somebody,’ Jackson said. He was right Executive editor, Guardian Opinion To meet the Rev Jesse Jackson was to meet a colossus. He was big in...

17.02.2026 50

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Hugh Muir

When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do?

01.01.2026 100

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Hugh Muir

Time’s up for tinny tunes and blaring football highlights. London’s headphone cavalry has arrived

27.08.2025 50

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Hugh Muir

Pity the beat cops now they’re banned from dancing at the Notting Hill carnival

19.08.2025 50

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Hugh Muir