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Misha Glenny Takes Over BBC's In Our Time, Tackles Liberty

1/16/2026

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Misha Glenny began hosting BBC Radio 4's In Our Time, succeeding Melvyn Bragg after 27 years.
The episode explored John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, linking freedom and tyranny to politics, including United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Glenny's introduction aimed to avoid controversy amid potential legal issues tied to President Donald Trump.
The program will continue academic discussions and plan future topics like tectonic plates.

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Misha Glenny began hosting BBC Radio 4's In Our Time, succeeding Melvyn Bragg after 27 years.
The episode explored John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, linking freedom and tyranny to politics, including United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Glenny's introduction aimed to avoid controversy amid potential legal issues tied to President Donald Trump.
The program will continue academic discussions and plan future topics like tectonic plates.