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Jun 6, 2023·edited Jun 6, 2023Liked by Rachel Donald

It isn't complicated - the discussion you had with Campbell was totally relevant and valuable. Consensus will NEVER be reached without including everyone

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Jun 5, 2023Liked by Rachel Donald

Thanks for going the full mile on that Rachel. Campbell may have a dirty history but the question is whether he has real leverage now. You think he has. If so, he's obviously worth having on side. Next interviewee Tony Blair?

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Jun 5, 2023Liked by Rachel Donald

And that, makes a great deal of sense.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Alastair Campbell interview and look forward to hearing more from a diverse

cross section of interviewees. thankyou.

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Jun 5, 2023Liked by Rachel Donald

Well said and well written.

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Sep 1, 2023Liked by Rachel Donald

Got me! I have avoided the Alistair Campbell podcast for a while and, when I think about it, it is probably that I question his means rather than the ends he advocates. That aside, I allowed my prejudice to guide me even while commenting elsewhere about the need to listen and understand those who see things differently. Not perfect after all....!

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It's depressing to hear that you had a downturn in subscribers through interviewing Alastair Campbell. I feel that the more we get sucked into 2 polarised camps, which are not listening to each other, the further away solutions to the world's crises are. This polarisation only plays into the hands of the elite who want to hang on to their extreme wealth and power. So thanks for the interview, and for this excellent piece on why we need dialogue with people like Alastair. (Although I would question your suggestion that he is on the left wing! :-) )

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