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Barack Obama's Big Book

Released Wednesday, 18th November 2020
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Barack Obama's Big Book

Barack Obama's Big Book

Barack Obama's Big Book

Barack Obama's Big Book

Wednesday, 18th November 2020
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Fresh from his surprise cameo in The Crown, Jon joins Emily and Anthony to discuss all the latest on the transition in limbo. Also, historian David Olusoga joins us to discuss Barack Obama's book and his exclusive UK interview with the 44th president. And how Trump’s election message could be an own goal in the battleground Georgia senate race.

Studio Director: Emma CroweProducers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Sej AsarEditor: Dino Sofos

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