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When was Britain’s finest hour? – and how to beat Burnham

When was Britain’s finest hour? – and how to beat Burnham

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This week: what makes a great battle? From Waterloo, Trafalgar, the Battle of Britain to Stalingrad, Michael and Maddie discuss what separates a decisive victory from a merely dramatic one, and why great military leaders still matter.


Also on the podcast: after Dominic Cummings claimed the Manchester mayor was not a formidable opponent, Michael reflects on facing Burnham across the despatch box. Can Burnham survive the leap from local hero to national leader?


And finally: do celebrity endorsements actually move the dial?

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