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Occupy at 10 with Astra Taylor

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The 99 %

The term 'the 99 %' was used by the Occupy movement in May 2011. The campaign aimed to unify people around a common goal of ending capitalism. But it has been criticised for obscuring racial and class divisions among its members. In an interview with Radio 4's World Cafe, John Defterios explains why he thinks the phrase is still relevant today.

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