Jonathan Freedland
@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
Guardian columnist. Presenter: BBC R4's The Long View, the Guardian's Politics Weekly America and Unholy with @leviyonit. Author: THE TRAITORS CIRCLE, coming in September 2025
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Book promotion klaxon 🚨The Traitors Circle comes out next week - this gives you a flavour of what it’s about, along with some of the early responses. (Sound on) You can get the book here linktr.ee/jonathanfreedland
Special episode of Politics Weekly America is now up open.spotify.com/episode/4FFt...
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A special episode of Politics Weekly America coming soon. In the meantime, here’s the episode we did a month ago, asking “is Trump about to invade Venezuela?” podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
“This is war”: Is Trump about to invade Venezuela?
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January 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
A special episode of Politics Weekly America coming soon. In the meantime, here’s the episode we did a month ago, asking “is Trump about to invade Venezuela?” podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
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A defining moment for Europe. If it endorses/fails to condemn this flagrant breach of international law, it will have surrendered its core justification for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A defining moment for Europe. If it endorses/fails to condemn this flagrant breach of international law, it will have surrendered its core justification for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Nigel Farage expresses support for Trump's "unorthodox" breach of international law - on grounds that they may "make China and Russia think twice"
But the main impact on Russia and China will be to help them to legitimise aggression in cases like Ukraine and Taiwan, citing Trump/US as analogous.
But the main impact on Russia and China will be to help them to legitimise aggression in cases like Ukraine and Taiwan, citing Trump/US as analogous.
January 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Nigel Farage expresses support for Trump's "unorthodox" breach of international law - on grounds that they may "make China and Russia think twice"
But the main impact on Russia and China will be to help them to legitimise aggression in cases like Ukraine and Taiwan, citing Trump/US as analogous.
But the main impact on Russia and China will be to help them to legitimise aggression in cases like Ukraine and Taiwan, citing Trump/US as analogous.
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Of the 42 books I read in 2025 these were my 4 favourites:
4 Rivals In The Storm - @damiancollins.bsky.social
3 Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain - @samwetherell.bsky.social
2 Three Weeks in July - Adam Wishart & James Nally
1 The Traitors Circle - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
#Booksky
4 Rivals In The Storm - @damiancollins.bsky.social
3 Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain - @samwetherell.bsky.social
2 Three Weeks in July - Adam Wishart & James Nally
1 The Traitors Circle - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
#Booksky
January 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Of the 42 books I read in 2025 these were my 4 favourites:
4 Rivals In The Storm - @damiancollins.bsky.social
3 Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain - @samwetherell.bsky.social
2 Three Weeks in July - Adam Wishart & James Nally
1 The Traitors Circle - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
#Booksky
4 Rivals In The Storm - @damiancollins.bsky.social
3 Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain - @samwetherell.bsky.social
2 Three Weeks in July - Adam Wishart & James Nally
1 The Traitors Circle - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
#Booksky
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And for all @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social fans Traitors Circle is 99p on Amazon Kindle absolute bargain !!
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
And for all @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social fans Traitors Circle is 99p on Amazon Kindle absolute bargain !!
Let 2026 be a year of reckoning - from Trump to Netanyahu, from Tehran to Budapest. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu, let 2026 be a year of reckoning | Jonathan Freedland
These malign figures will do anything to avoid paying for the harm they have done, but accountability must eventually come to both, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Let 2026 be a year of reckoning - from Trump to Netanyahu, from Tehran to Budapest. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When governments demand ultimate loyalty, where does faith belong?
Award-winning journalist @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social joins us to explore Christianity, conscience, and resistance inside Nazi Germany through his book The Traitor’s Circle.
Full conversation: youtu.be/OuyAv-16oQE
Award-winning journalist @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social joins us to explore Christianity, conscience, and resistance inside Nazi Germany through his book The Traitor’s Circle.
Full conversation: youtu.be/OuyAv-16oQE
Faith, Resistance, and the Courage to Say No - Inside The Traitors Circle with Jonathan Freedland
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December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When governments demand ultimate loyalty, where does faith belong?
Award-winning journalist @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social joins us to explore Christianity, conscience, and resistance inside Nazi Germany through his book The Traitor’s Circle.
Full conversation: youtu.be/OuyAv-16oQE
Award-winning journalist @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social joins us to explore Christianity, conscience, and resistance inside Nazi Germany through his book The Traitor’s Circle.
Full conversation: youtu.be/OuyAv-16oQE
I’ve written the introductory essay to this collection of photos that tell the story of the 21st century so far. The individual captions are by my @theguardian.com colleagues Felix Bazalgette and Gabrielle Schwarz www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far
Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the mak...
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December 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I’ve written the introductory essay to this collection of photos that tell the story of the 21st century so far. The individual captions are by my @theguardian.com colleagues Felix Bazalgette and Gabrielle Schwarz www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
“Freedland tells the story…with the vividness of the thrillers he also writes under the name of Sam Bourne…Freedland has written a very good book.” Delighted by this double-page spread review of The Traitors Circle in the Christmas edition of @thespectator1828.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“Freedland tells the story…with the vividness of the thrillers he also writes under the name of Sam Bourne…Freedland has written a very good book.” Delighted by this double-page spread review of The Traitors Circle in the Christmas edition of @thespectator1828.bsky.social
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Restorative reading. 🥰
In the gloom, there are points of light - and what connects them is courage. Last column of 2025 offers some reasons to be hopeful www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From Palestinians standing up to Hamas to the Bondi beach rescuers, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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December 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Restorative reading. 🥰
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Excellent moving column from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
Just what's needed in these challenging times
Just what's needed in these challenging times
In the gloom, there are points of light - and what connects them is courage. Last column of 2025 offers some reasons to be hopeful www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From Palestinians standing up to Hamas to the Bondi beach rescuers, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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December 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Excellent moving column from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
Just what's needed in these challenging times
Just what's needed in these challenging times
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Worth reading . Thank you @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From the Bondi beach rescuers to the women taking on the police, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times
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December 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Worth reading . Thank you @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social
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@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social you have lifted my spirits. I stand in awe of the bravery you cite. For a world that seems so full of hate, this is the hope for the future. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From the Bondi beach rescuers to the women taking on the police, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times
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December 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
@jonathanfreedland.bsky.social you have lifted my spirits. I stand in awe of the bravery you cite. For a world that seems so full of hate, this is the hope for the future. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Acts of heroism can be big or small, visible or quiet - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social on points of light in the darkness
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At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From the Bondi beach rescuers to the women taking on the police, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Acts of heroism can be big or small, visible or quiet - @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social on points of light in the darkness
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In the gloom, there are points of light - and what connects them is courage. Last column of 2025 offers some reasons to be hopeful www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan Freedland
From Palestinians standing up to Hamas to the Bondi beach rescuers, great acts of courage offer hope even in the bleakest times, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In the gloom, there are points of light - and what connects them is courage. Last column of 2025 offers some reasons to be hopeful www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
After Sydney, what does the Jewish present - and future - look like? An in-depth conversation with scholar, thinker and rabbi, David Wolpe. Plus: remembering Rob Reiner. Latest Unholy linktr.ee/unholypod
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December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
After Sydney, what does the Jewish present - and future - look like? An in-depth conversation with scholar, thinker and rabbi, David Wolpe. Plus: remembering Rob Reiner. Latest Unholy linktr.ee/unholypod
Is it time to call it corruption? Latest Politics Weekly America is a conversation with scholar Janine Wedel open.spotify.com/episode/2gEC...
Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Is it time to call it corruption? Latest Politics Weekly America is a conversation with scholar Janine Wedel open.spotify.com/episode/2gEC...
A special episode of Unholy is now up open.spotify.com/episode/075n...
Emergency update: Terror attack in Sydney - with Nomi Kaltmann
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December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A special episode of Unholy is now up open.spotify.com/episode/075n...
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We're into our final 30 minutes of the Guardian's 2025 charity appeal telethon.
Call in now to speak to one of our Guardian journalists and donate however much you can.
📞 0203 353 4368
Donate at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
Call in now to speak to one of our Guardian journalists and donate however much you can.
📞 0203 353 4368
Donate at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
December 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're into our final 30 minutes of the Guardian's 2025 charity appeal telethon.
Call in now to speak to one of our Guardian journalists and donate however much you can.
📞 0203 353 4368
Donate at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
Call in now to speak to one of our Guardian journalists and donate however much you can.
📞 0203 353 4368
Donate at theguardian.com/charityappeal25bsk
So I’ve joined my colleagues taking your calls for the annual Guardian charity telethon — if you call now on 02033534368 I can tell you more about it! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Guardian charity appeal donations top £200,000 before annual telethon
Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday
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December 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
So I’ve joined my colleagues taking your calls for the annual Guardian charity telethon — if you call now on 02033534368 I can tell you more about it! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Excellent from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social .
It may go even further than "he's just not that into you". He also will date your sworn enemy and do everything he can to sabotage any relationship you try at whilst telling you what clothes to wear.
Wakey, wakey.
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It may go even further than "he's just not that into you". He also will date your sworn enemy and do everything he can to sabotage any relationship you try at whilst telling you what clothes to wear.
Wakey, wakey.
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Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jona...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Excellent from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social .
It may go even further than "he's just not that into you". He also will date your sworn enemy and do everything he can to sabotage any relationship you try at whilst telling you what clothes to wear.
Wakey, wakey.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It may go even further than "he's just not that into you". He also will date your sworn enemy and do everything he can to sabotage any relationship you try at whilst telling you what clothes to wear.
Wakey, wakey.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Could it be that what Trump and his acolytes really dislike about the EU is that it’s one of the few forces on the planet that can curb their power?"
"Could it be that what Trump and his acolytes really dislike about the EU is that it’s one of the few forces on the planet that can curb their power?"
Donald Trump is set on regime change - in Europe. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jona...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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"Could it be that what Trump and his acolytes really dislike about the EU is that it’s one of the few forces on the planet that can curb their power?"
"Could it be that what Trump and his acolytes really dislike about the EU is that it’s one of the few forces on the planet that can curb their power?"
Donald Trump is set on regime change - in Europe. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jona...
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Donald Trump is set on regime change - in Europe. Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Latest Unholy includes a deep dive via my Guardian colleague J Oliver Conroy into Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson and the resurgence of antisemitism on the US right linktr.ee/unholypod
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Weekly podcast hosted by Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland, serving unbuttoned and unapologetically Jewish opinions, every Friday.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Latest Unholy includes a deep dive via my Guardian colleague J Oliver Conroy into Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson and the resurgence of antisemitism on the US right linktr.ee/unholypod