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116. YOU HAVE TO VOTE: the case for compulsory participation
116. YOU HAVE TO VOTE: the case for compulsory participation
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53 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2019
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Hello! Geoff’s hopped on a train up to Doncaster to visit Ed on the campaign trail. After their catch up, we explore the argument for compulsory voting in elections. Judith Brett tells us about how Australia got compulsory voting back in the 1920s and the impact it’s had on their politics. Then political scientist Sarah Birch argues that it’s time for the UK to follow suit.ANDComedian Glenn Moore returns to share his thoughts on the election news this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Dec 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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