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Boiling over: an attempt on the Slovakian PM’s life
Boiling over: an attempt on the Slovakian PM’s life
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
An attempt on Robert Fico’s life comes at a time of deep-running polarisation in his country—much of which is his own doing. A vote today among auto workers in America’s historically union-unfriendly south will indicate whether an organised-labour revolution can take hold (9:26). And the perception of time varies depending on what you are looking at (17:24).Get a world of insights for 50% off—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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