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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio

Society & Culture:Documentary

393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back?

393. Can Britain Get Its “Great” Back?

2019-10-17
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It used to be a global capital of innovation, invention, and exploration. Now it’s best known for its messy European divorce. We visit London to see if the British spirit of discovery is still alive. Guests include the mayor of London, undersea explorers, a time-use researcher, and a theoretical physicist who helped Liverpool win the Champions League. Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing as a Fish rides shotgun.

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