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The Long View

The Long View

Jonathan Freedland presents the series in which stories from the past are compared with current events.

The Long View

Episodes (65 available)

The Long View, The Long View, Flags

Jonathan Freedland looks at the flying of flags now and opposite parliament in 1780.

2 Sep 2025

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, The media, young men and violence

Have innovations in media been seen as causing young men to be violent in previous eras?

22 Apr 2025

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, Trade Tariffs

Jonathan Freedland and guests make historical comparisons with current events

11 Feb 2025

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, The Politics of Natural Disasters

Jonathan Freedland and guests compare floods in Valencia with events in China in 1931.

19 Nov 2024

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, Race Riots in Britain

Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of riots and race in the UK.

13 Aug 2024

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, French Political Gambles

Jonathan Freedland and guests discuss historical parallels.

18 Jun 2024

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, Presidential Candidates on Trial

Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of presidential candidates who have stood trial.

30 Apr 2024

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, The Drama of Scandal

Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on storytelling, drama and public injustices

5 Mar 2024

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, Aged Premiers

Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on elderly leaders.

27 Dec 2023

28 mins

The Long View, The Long View, The Long Shadows of Dominant Leaders

.Jonathan Freedland takes The Long View of the vacuum left by once-dominant leaders.

24 Oct 2023

28 mins

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