Better Known

John Kampfner

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John Kampfner discusses with Ivan six things which he thinks should be better known.

John Kampfner is an award-winning author, broadcaster, commentator and cultural leader. His book Why The Germans Do It Better is Guardian, Economist and New Statesman Book of the Year and Waterstones Best Books of 2020. Find out more at www.jkampfner.net.

  1. People playing cricket in Chicago www.iplcc.com
  • Cornwall's links with Mexico https://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/travel-inspiration/other/mexico-the-cornish-connection/
  • Insect-based cuisine https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-insect-dishes-in-the-world
  • The impact of climate change in the Russian Arctic https://www.ft.com/content/d855d522-cefc-11e9-99a4-b5ded7a7fe3f
  • Marine le Pen’s gay acolytes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-39641822
  • German football fans drinking and smoking on the terraces https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/dec/11/sport.worldcup20061

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