The forgotten history of Britain's slave trade
The forgotten history of Britain's slave trade  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Mon Sep 28 2026
Description: The UK abolished the slave trade more than 200 years ago. But the wealth it created still shapes the country today. A new database reveals the businesses, families and monarchs enriched by slavery. And it’s forcing a reckoning in the UK that's long overdue. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint