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Money talks: How to top Trump?

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How should allies stand up to President Trump’s trade tariffs? We talk to Professor Kate Pickett about the link between inequality and anxiety in her sequel to The Spirit Level. And Renting The Runway - is shopping for clothes going out of style? Andrew Palmer hosts For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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