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The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a Failed State

The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a Failed State

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The Fight for Zimbabwe — Part 1: Confronting a Failed State

FromPoliticology

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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This is a story about human rights, corruption, hyperinflation, rapacious economic development, a currency war, a diaspora, and one man’s mission to make meaningful change for suffering people in a failed state.

Robert Chapman (Candidate for President of Zimbabwe) join Ron Steslow to discuss the history of Zimbabwe and his campaign to become its next president :

(02:15) Robert’s background and childhood 

(09:10) Bitcoin and green energy

(11:50) Zimbabwe’s war for liberation

(16:35) The Reign of Mugabe

(23:17) Land reallocation and hyperinflation

(29:39) A military coup and its aftermath 

(35:50) Economic collapse and government corruption 

Learn more about Robert’s campaign: https://duz.org.zw/

Follow Ron and Robert on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/RonSteslow

https://twitter.com/DrivenChapman
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Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.