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Prophets of Doom
Why are we so drawn to doom-mongers? Alex Deane, PR consultant and former chief of staff to David Cameron, explores the long history of the phrase 'prophet of doom', from Jeremiah to the modern day.
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Tue 20 Mar 201809:45
BBC Radio 4 FM
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- Tue 20 Mar 201809:45BBC Radio 4 FM
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