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How Jonathan Freedland Became a U.S. Politics Expert and Why the U.K. Misunderstands America

Mar 17, 2026 · 0:08:49

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Freedland explains his journey to becoming a US politics expert.
He details why the UK often misunderstands America.
The conversation covers cultural and political translation gaps.

Guests on This Episode

Jonathan Freedland

British journalist · 5 podcast appearances

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