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Podcast: 4PR - Voice of the People
Episode: Not so free to choose - democracy in crisis
Description: Local Government Elections 2020
Andy picks out some radical election music.
Noam Chomsky on "Prospects for Democracy" in the world today. Beginning with a broad review of democratic theory and political history, he argues that classical democrats such as Thomas Jefferson would be shocked at the current disrepair of American democracy.
Ian and Andy talk about the need to vote in local government elections and state intervention at times of crisis.
Playlist
Vote for Me - John Williamson
The Federal Two Ring Circus - Redgum
Of ballots and barricades - Ramshackle Glory
Make some music - Paul Spencer
The Candidates Find...