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Learning about the power of the spoken word

How The Global Jigsaw asked what role does language play in the propaganda of war? Plus, a listener complains too many programmes are becoming 鈥渋nane chatter鈥�.

What role does language play in the propaganda of war? The Global Jigsaw has been asking that very question following Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine. We hear from the show's presenter and listeners give us their thoughts on what they have learned about the power of the spoken word.

Plus, one listener complains too many programmes are becoming 鈥渋nane chatter鈥�.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for 成人快手 World Service

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