{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648c40140701dc00113b4626/6a9949ff054653259acd1b58?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"REDS - the best political book of the year? With Paul Mason","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/648c40140701dc00113b4626/1788433281099-3fea3f6e-27cc-4d8a-b954-3ff62f977a90.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Matts are joined by <em>The New World</em> contributing editor Paul Mason to discuss his blockbuster book <em>Reds: A Global History Of Communism</em>. We cover a lot of ground - from pre-historic society through the French Revolution to the USSR and finally modern day China, where the entire definition and history of Communism is being rewritten as we speak. Paul’s book has been receiving glowing reviews from outlets as diverse as the <em>Daily Telegraph</em> and <em>The New World</em> - find out why in this illuminating conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you aren’t already a subscriber to <em>The New World</em>, you can get a free signed copy of <em>Reds</em> when you sign up at <a href=\"https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thenewworld.co.uk/2matts</a>. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Matt Withers</p>","author_name":"The New World"}