• Elections Explained: A History of Rigged Elections

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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Elections Explained: A History of Rigged Elections

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  • Invisible ink, delayed flights and political meddling - elections are a symbol of democracy, so how can they become the opposite?


    Don is joined for this episode by Brian Klaas, co-author of 'How to Rig an Election' to find out. What makes a free and fair election? What techniques have authoritarians used to have themselves elected? And how widespread has this been throughout history?


    Brian is a political scientist, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, and an associate professor in global politics at University College London.


    Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


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