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May as well: Boris Johnson’s electoral bet
May as well: Boris Johnson’s electoral bet
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has at last secured a general election. Just as with his predecessor Theresa May, that may not result in easier Brexit arithmetic. We speak to Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic-nomination contender; she is behind in polls, but might be a better bet for a party bent on ousting President Trump. And, the campaign to reduce alcohol consumption that’s funded by the alcohol industry. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Oct 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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