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Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 196 - May 17th 2023

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 196 - May 17th 2023

FromThe Leighton Smith Podcast


Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 196 - May 17th 2023

FromThe Leighton Smith Podcast

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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this week's podcast:
Patrick Basham, founder of The Democracy Institute in Washington DC, has been in Istanbul during the recent Turkish election.He spoke with us upon his return to Washington about the changes an Erdogan loss would bring to one of the worlds most pivotal countries.We talked about the 2024 race for the U.S. presidency; is Trumps second term inevitable?And, as Patrick is British, his view on the coronation and the future of the monarchy.We broach the subject of AI, and much more in conversation with one of Leighton’s favourite analysts.We have media commentary on Fox and Tucker Carlson. Who’s the loser? It isn’t Tucker.And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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Released:
May 17, 2023
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!