EPISODE · Sep 19, 2022 · 1H 1M
The Republic of Britain?
As royal fervour grips the media and swathes of the nation following the death of Britain's longest serving monarch - what does this all say about the state of a crisis-ridden country in 2022? Is the monarchy safe for generations to come under King Charles III - or are cracks appearing in the institution?We are joined by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu to discuss the racist onslaught against Meghan Markle - and the related vilification of Prince Harry - and what it signifies; and Aaron Bastani on what this moment says about modern Britain, and where it goes next.Please subscribe - and help us take on the right-wing media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As royal fervour grips the media and swathes of the nation following the death of Britain's longest serving monarch - what does this all say about the state of a crisis-ridden country in 2022? Is the monarchy safe for generations to come under King Charles III - or are cracks appearing in the institution?We are joined by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu to discuss the racist onslaught against Meghan Markle - and the related vilification of Prince Harry - and what it signifies; and Aaron Bastani on what this moment says about modern Britain, and where it goes next.Please subscribe - and help us take on the right-wing media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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