366. Question Time: Why do dictators bother with sham elections?

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30 January 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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What stops billionaires spending their money in their lifetime? How can you stay engaged with politics without sacrificing mental health? Who are the hidden actors in the Israel/Gaza conflict?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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