154. Maro Itoje: Inequality, Identity, and Hope

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  • 22 September 2025

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How do we tackle global poverty and fight for change? What qualities are needed in a leadership role? Is the Labour government delivering on the issue of inequality in the UK?


Rory and Alastair are joined by captain of the England Rugby team, Maro Itoje, to discuss all this and more.


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