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Vanessa Thorpe
Arts and Media Editor at The Observer, focused on cultural policy and funding issues; pitched the story about the future of Arts Council England.
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Can Zohran Mamdani take on President Trump?
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Join Andrew Butler, Deputy Sports Editor at The Observer, as he dissects Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking New York mayoral win and its implications for the Democratic Party. Vanessa Thorpe explores the potential crises facing Arts Council England and how funding changes could reshape cultural landscapes. Jon Ungoed-Thomas reveals alarming trends in wrongful prisoner releases, detailing the procedural failures and rising crisis in the justice system. Each guest tackles urgent issues that intertwine politics, culture, and societal accountability.
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