Margaret Thatcher

Julia Langdon, a political journalist and biographer, shares insights into the life of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister. The conversation dives into Thatcher's influential early years and her unexpected rise to power. With a focus on her duality as the 'Iron Lady' and the intricacies of her cabinet dynamics, they discuss her fashion choices as political tools and the impact of economic challenges during her tenure. Langdon also reflects on Thatcher's complex relationships with global leaders like Gorbachev and Reagan, highlighting her enduring legacy.