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The News Agents
Your election questions answered
May 23, 2024
Salman Rushdie discusses censorship, hate, Gaza, and Iran. He shares his experience with a near-fatal knife attack, revealing premonitions and political reflections. The hosts address election dynamics, political influences, and global event impacts, including Nigel Farage's focus on US politics.
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- Salman Rushdie's premonition of a knife attack highlights the eerie connection between dreams and reality.
- The UK government's election timing decision reveals intricate strategic planning and economic considerations.
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Booker Prize Winner Salman Rushdie Discusses Novel and Knife Attack Experience
Salman Rushdie, a Booker Prize-winning novelist, reflects on the genesis of his novel 'Knife' and the life-threatening knife attack he survived in New York. He recounts a significant dream premonition two days before the assault. Rushdie highlights the support he received post-attack, noting a universal sympathy that contrasted with past blame during the Fatwa. Discussing his views on Palestine-Israel relations, Rushdie underscores the need for a two-state solution while cautioning against radical political movements.
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