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25/11/2016

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BBC Radio 4 - Letters from America, John Gray

After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.

After the election, five acclaimed writers give their point of view on where America goes now. Philosopher John Gray argues that apocalyptic forebodings are exaggerated.

As the dust settles on America's most controversial election, BBC Radio 4 asks five writers to give their view of where America goes now. 

In this programme, the philosopher John Gray argues that apocalyptic forebodings that a Trump presidency is bound to be a catastrophe are exaggerated. 

History has simply moved on, he says, presenting new opportunities along with some familiar dangers.

Producer: Adele Armstrong.

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After the US presidential election, five writers give their view on where America goes now

As the dust settles after the controversial US presidential election campaign, five acclaimed writers give their point of view on where America goes now.

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