# A murder exploited: Britain’s George Floyd moment that wasn’t

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Podcast: [Economist Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economist-podcasts-921330)
Published: 2026-06-04T10:15:24+00:00
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Nigel Farage, leader of the populist-right Reform UK party, wants Britons to be enraged by a killing in the street. We ask why his tone has changed from “colour-blind” to race-baiting. NATO must now take seriously the idea that America is pulling back; we ask how it is adjusting . And why skipping title sequences is forgoing some of television’s magic . Guests and host: Hugo Gye, British political correspondent Jonathan Rosenthal, international correspondent Andrew Miller, “Back Story” columnist Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  British politics, race relations NATO, American foreign policy television, media Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+ . For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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