The Long View Episodes Available now
US Mid-term Elections
Jonathan Freedland is in Washington DC to compare the mid-term elections of 2010 and 1982.
Military Leaks on Afghanistan
Jonathan Freedland looks at the history of leaks from the military establishment.
12/10/2010
Jonathan Freedland compares the present spending review with the 'Geddes Axe' of 1921-22.
British brands, American takeovers: Boots and Cadbury
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of Kraft's takeover of Cadbury.
The Commemoration of the Fallen.
Examining the changing culture and politics behind the commemoration of the fallen.
National Debt
The long view of national debt, from Waterloo to today's financial crisis.
Railways in Recession
Jonathan Freedland examines the railways at a time of recession.
Policing Demonstrations
Jonathan Freedland examines the policing of demonstrations.
Cardinal Richelieu and Lord Mandelson
Jonathan Freedland and guests discuss the careers of Lord Mandelson and Cardinal Richelieu
Unemployment Camps
Jonathan and his guests ask how governments can best help the unemployed.
