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the Okay, folks, you are listening to Life on Planet Porky. I just want to say once again, thank you very much indeed for all your very kind reviews and words to the podcast I've been doing with The Rising Star

of Comedy in this country, Jake Hawley. Jake, great to have you back in the studio, pal. You must

be pretty happy at the responses we've been getting. Absolutely. Thanks for having me back. Thank

you for everyone's kind words. I've been enjoying myself. We've had some good discussions.

I feel like I've educated you a few some good discussions. I feel like I've

educated you a few times, Michael. I feel like you've learned a bit from me. I feel like you're

starting to understand how the world works in 2019. I know the world works, pal, because wisdom can

only come with age. Really? Okay, folks, I'm a big fan of the economist, okay? And that's because

the economist is about far more than just economics and finance and business. Of course, it gets to the heart of all those matters that control our everyday lives. But that's all wrapped up in a package which also brings in drama, books, literature, films, all sorts of critics at the very highest level,

showing you what's going on in life around you as well as all the important issues.

Okay? It sifts through the noise, focusing on the essential information that tells the real story.

It has been, it has been, you won't be surprised to know, a trusted source of

intelligence for over 170 years. Yes, folks, 170 years, okay? And it's for the kind of person

who you probably are, the kind of person who never stops asking questions and wants to know

why the world is the way it is.

Okay, my eye has been caught this week, in particular,

by the in-depth coverage of, of course, the Tory election campaign and the effect that's going to have on Europe

and the backlash from Donald Trump and his July 4th celebrations,

is he becoming more militaristic?

Well, that question is asked and that question is answered, okay? Now, for your free print copy of The Economist, because that's what this is all

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