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Beeban Kidron discusses her new book 'Users' and her fight against Big Tech.

From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords.   Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her new book 'Users' charts the rise of Big Tech and crucially tells us how we can fight back.   This is a fascinating and hilarious interview with a national asset who has dedicated her life to fighting injustice online.   Oh, and there's a cracking story about Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes.    BUY Beeban's book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/480182/users-by-kidron-beeban/9780753562468 THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   9 November: Liz Kendall   Plus many more to be announced soon!   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows     June   15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE 26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July   3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE 8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE 16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE &nbsp…

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