French-Canadian film director Denys Arcand, writer Madeleine Thien, and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland discuss Canada's perspective on Britain post-Brexit. Topics include cultural ties, historical influences, family connections, and global political shifts.
Canada's deep cultural ties to Britain are reflected in admiration for British literature and humor.
Brexit represents broader shifts in global politics, impacting international perceptions of the UK.
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Diverse Perspectives on UK from Five Countries
The podcast explores unique personal views from individuals in five countries, such as India, Egypt, Nigeria, Germany, and Canada, regarding the UK during the Brexit period. It highlights the wide-ranging perceptions and reactions to Brexit, emphasizing how different nations view the UK and its place in the global landscape.
Canadian Views of UK's Influence and History
The episode discusses Canadian perspectives on the UK's influence, history, and cultural impact. It features stories of familial ties, admiration for British literature and humor like Monty Python, and reflections on historical events like the Iraq War. The narratives provided by guest speakers showcase the complexity of Canada's relationship with Britain.
Impact of Brexit and Shifting Global Dynamics
The podcast delves into the repercussions of Brexit on global perceptions and attitudes towards the UK. It underscores how Brexit symbolizes broader transformations in the international order, resonating with economic challenges and evolving political landscapes worldwide. The episode offers insights into the interconnectedness of political events and their reverberations across different nations.
Neil MacGregor visits different countries to talk to leading political, business and cultural figures to find out how they, as individuals and as members of their broader communities, see Britain. In Canada, Neil hears from French-Canadian film director, Denys Arcand; writer and Booker Prize nominee, Madeleine Thien; and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland.
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