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- 29 April 2021 (Creation)
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1 mp3 (26.3 MB) and 1 WAV file (470 MB)
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Interview with Larry Elliot Guardian economics editor. Conducted by Charlotte Im, Guardian Foundation assistant archivist on 29 April 2021. Recorded remotely using Zencastr and Google Meet software.
Summary contents of interview (with rough timings):
00:15 Introduction to the economics editor role which is responsible for all economics coverage on the Guardian including the Treasury, Bank of England and how the economy is performing across the world
01:00 How economics and politics are linked
01:38 The coronavirus pandemic as the biggest story he's ever covered and the consequences on the economy
02:17 Sources of information on the economy and coronavirus pandemic
05:50 Covering Brexit as a supporter of Britain leaving the EU
08:50 The impact of working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic
12:50 Contributing to the Guardian's Politics Weekly podcast
14:55 Collaborating with the Guardian's development, environment and foreign teams
17:35 Changes to the culture of working during the pandemic but also since the launch of the Guardian website
20:38 A typical working day including writing up stories, offering ideas for stories, research and covering breaking news
24:40 The Guardian's economics team
25:29 Thoughts on how his role may change over the coming years
27:30 2021 as a historic year
Duration: 28 minutes and 33 seconds
Creator: Guardian News & Media Ltd (2006-)
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The 'archive access' WAV recording is available via the GNM Digital Repository. The master Google Meet mp3 file is closed.
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Copyright: Guardian Foundation*
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