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Intelligence Squared · 2026-08-20 · 40 min · 6,795 words

How George Michael Changed Music Forever, with Sathnam Sanghera (Part Two)

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A brief content warning. This episode contains some mature themes and offensive language. Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm senior producer Mia Sorrenti. What can the life of George Michael tell us about music, identity, politics and modern Britain? In this episode we return for part two of our live event with award winning journalist and author Satnam Sanghera.

Sangara joined us recently at Union Chapel to discuss the life and legacy of George Michael, looking beyond just his music to explore his immigrant family background, his political convictions, and the activism that shaped him and his legacy. He was in conversation with journalist, broadcaster, and author Jenny Kleman. If you haven't heard part one yet, we recommend jumping back an episode to catch up. But now let's return to the conversation live at Union Chapel in London. What would you like non fans, the non previously converted To

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