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This week: Polly Toynbee, Charlotte Higgins, Marina Hyde and Jonathan Freedland

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Plus, don’t miss Simon Schama in conversation, Lorrie Moore with Alex Clark, our panel on China’s operations, and more ...
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Faiza Shaheen: How society sets us up to fail

Thursday 8 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT

Join the leading inequality expert in conversation with the Guardian’s John Harris, as she introduces her book, Know Your Place.

 
   

Rafael Behr: A survivor’s guide to politics

Monday 12 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT

Join the Guardian columnist, live in London or via the livestream, as he explores the toxic state of our politics and what we can do about it.

 

Is China ushering in a new world order?

Wednesday 14 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT

Tania Branigan and guests will discuss US-China relations, Taiwan, Xi Jinping’s support for Putin’s war in Ukraine and more.

 
   

In conversation with Lorrie Moore

Wednesday 21 June, 11am PDT | 2pm EDT

The bestselling American author and short story writer will discuss her new novel, I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home.

 

In conversation with Simon Schama

Monday 24 July, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT

The historian and award-winning author will introduce his fascinating new history of pandemics and global health.

 
   
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Mick Herron: The Secret Hours

Tuesday 19 September, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT

The celebrated spy novelist and creator of the Slough House series will introduce his new thriller, The Secret Hours.

 

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The Guardian ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Skip to main content Browse events  Image Polly Toynbee: My family and other radicals Polly Toynbee comes from a long line of radicals, reformers and scholars – all of whom have wrestled with the contradictions of being comfortably middle class while trying to further the cause of socialism. In her new book, An Uneasy Inheritance, she frankly explores her family history, showing us how entrenched class privilege remains in Britain. This Wednesday, she’ll join fellow Guardian writer Charlotte Higgins for a livestreamed event, to talk about the book, her family history, and her 50 years in British political journalism. Wednesday 31 May, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT Book tickets   Image Marina Hyde in conversation with Jonathan Freedland This Thursday, join two of the Guardian’s most prolific writers – Marina Hyde and Jonathan Freedland - live in London, or via the livestream. They will give their unique takes on the latest news stories from Westminster and beyond, and will also discuss Marina’s book, What Just Happened?! It’s a chronicle of our stranger-than-fiction times that covers not just Westminster politics, but a whole circus of outrageous characters, from movie stars and royals, to media barons and reality TV monsters. They will also be answering your questions. Thursday 1 June, 11am PDT | 2pm EDT Book tickets   Faiza Shaheen: How society sets us up to fail Thursday 8 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT Join the leading inequality expert in conversation with the Guardian’s John Harris, as she introduces her book, Know Your Place. Book tickets   Rafael Behr: A survivor’s guide to politics Monday 12 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT Join the Guardian columnist, live in London or via the livestream, as he explores the toxic state of our politics and what we can do about it. Book tickets   Is China ushering in a new world order? Wednesday 14 June, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT Tania Branigan and guests will discuss US-China relations, Taiwan, Xi Jinping’s support for Putin’s war in Ukraine and more. Book tickets   In conversation with Lorrie Moore Wednesday 21 June, 11am PDT | 2pm EDT The bestselling American author and short story writer will discuss her new novel, I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home. Book tickets   In conversation with Simon Schama Monday 24 July, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT The historian and award-winning author will introduce his fascinating new history of pandemics and global health. Book tickets   ll :.J Mick Herron: The Secret Hours Tuesday 19 September, 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT The celebrated spy novelist and creator of the Slough House series will introduce his new thriller, The Secret Hours. Book tickets   Support fiercely independent journalism You have the power to help sustain the Guardian’s quality reporting that’s open and free for everyone. Millions rely on us every day for quality news on the events shaping our world. Fund our future from just $1. Support us today   The Guardian Contact Us              
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