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100. Anne Applebaum: Corruption, Populism, and Ending the War in Ukraine Sep 29, 2024

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What constitutes an autocratic state? How did populism come to dominate global politics from 2012-2014? When and how will the war in Ukraine end?

On today’s episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by American-Polish journalist and historian Anne Applebaum, to discuss all this and more.

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99. Team of Rivals: Blair, Brown and the secrets of New Labour (Douglas Alexander) Sep 22, 2024

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What was the rivalry between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown really about? How easy is it to find work as an ex-politician? What can the Labour Party do going forward to strengthen the UK's relationship with the EU?

Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour minister, Douglas Alexander, to answer all these questions and more.

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98. Nate Silver: Can we predict who will win the 2024 US election? Sep 15, 2024

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Who is going to win the 2024 election? What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics? Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump?

Alastair and Rory are joined by legendary forecaster, Nate Silver, to answer all these questions and more.

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97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang) Sep 08, 2024

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Is technology destroying democracy, or can it be used to strengthen it? How did Taiwan improve public trust in politicians by 60%? Could the NHS be transformed by digital consultations for the better?

The world's first digital minister, Audrey Tang, joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more.

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96. Frank Luntz: The World's Most Prolific Pollster Sep 01, 2024

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Can a pollster be apolitical? What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling? How can politicians communicate their message most effectively?

Rory and Alastair are joined by pollster and advisor Frank Luntz to answer all these questions and more.

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95. DNC Special: An alternative view from a Trump supporter (David Urban) Aug 26, 2024

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What did a Trump supporter make of the Democratic National Convention? Does Donald Trump have any friends? What message did the DNC send to those who don't support Kamala Harris?

Alastair is joined by CNN correspondent and Trump supporter, David Urban, to answer all these questions and more.

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94. DNC Special: The Young Buck (Josh Elliot) Aug 25, 2024

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What does a State Senator do? What is the difference in the energy at the DNC now the nominee is Kamala Harris, not Joe Biden? How do politicians become delegates?

Rory and Alastair are joined by member of Connecticut's Congress, Josh Elliot, to answer all these questions and more.

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93. DNC Special: The Veteran Congresswoman (Rosa DeLauro) Aug 24, 2024

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What is the role of a member of Congress? How much do campaigns in the United States really cost? Is campaigning as a member of Congress wildly different to campaigning as an MP?

Rory and Alastair are joined by veteran Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro at the DNC in Chicago to answer all these questions and more.

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92. DNC Special: The Attack Dog (Bob Mulholland) Aug 23, 2024

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What is the role of a delegate at a convention? Why is focusing on the negative the best way to campaign? Is Tim Walz the right choice to help Kamala Harris win?

Rory and Alastair are joined by Democratic Party strategist and super-delegate Bob Mulholland in Chicago to discuss all this and more.

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91. DNC Special: The Pollster (John Anzalone) Aug 23, 2024

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What goes on behind the scenes of campaign polling? When did American campaigns stop focusing on policy and become all about themes? How do parties use polls to change their tactics?

Rory and Alastair are joined at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by John Anzalone to discuss all this and more.

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