527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?
30 April 2026
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21 April 2025
What is the impact of Trump and China on the Australian election on 3rd May? How has the Australian government taken on social media companies to protect young users? How did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese track down and reunite with his long lost father?
Alastair and Rory are joined by Anthony Albanese, the Australian Prime Minister, to answer all this and more.
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