Episode 36: The Power of Language

People, Places, Power by Nick Cull & Simon Anholt

Jul 22, 202234:53News & Politics

This episode considers the power implicit in the popularity or otherwise of particular languages on the world stage, beginning with the question of whether the Nation Brands Index is accurate in showing the admiration of...

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