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Nov 8, 2020 20 min

The Wake Up Call - John Micklethwait

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John Micklethwait CBE, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News and former editor-in-chief of The Economist from 2006-2015, is the author of a new essay called The Wake-Up Call. He argues that Covid-19 has brutally exposed the weaknesses of Western governments. But what can be done to fix the failings that we’re daily more aware of?5x15 brings together outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/5x15storiesFacebook: www.facebook.com/5x15storiesInstagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

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