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In Defence of Politics

Professor Matthew Flinders challenges political cynicism

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
Prof Matthew Flinders challenges fashionable cynicism and looks for the good in politics.
26 Sep 2011,30 mins
Episode 2
Matthew Flinders asks if politics is unfairly treated by the media, satire and fiction.
03 Oct 2011,30 mins
Episode 3
Matthew Flinders argues against the drive to reduce the scope of politics.
10 Oct 2011,30 mins