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The Globalist

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9 August 2021

Episode 2582

60 minutes

We look at Australia’s ongoing isolationist approach to controlling coronavirus and discuss Joe Biden’s offer of a safe haven to Hong Kongers. Plus: we wrap up the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and get the latest from Switzerland.

9 August 2021

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Tokyo 2020’s legacy

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Following Sunday’s closing ceremony, Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief discusses the public perception of the Games and what its legacy will be, and looks ahead to The Paralympic Games, which begin later this month.

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