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Richard Corbally

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Politics

Going all around the world to see how different countries do politics.

10/23/2024

US 2024 election, who will win?

In this episode myself and Cormac discuss the upcoming US election and how the swing states might turn. We also offer a few betting markets where we see potential value in the market.
10/17/2024

2016 in Washington

In this episode the roles are reversed as Cormac Dowling takes over the hosting duty and asks me about my time in Washington DC eight years ago.
01/14/2024

Vietnam (Pt 2) life after war, economy and tourism

In this episode I once again speak with Cuong. We have a fascinating conversation about life after the war as well the economy and how to be a good tourist.
12/07/2023

Vietnam, Government, housing and gay pride

In this episode, I speak to Cuong Vu about what life is like in Vietnam. We discuss how this unique country can teach us about its housing policy and how it has become tolerant when it comes to gay pride. There are some mature topics in this episode so the listener's discretion is advised.
08/08/2023

France (Pt. 2) Immigration, legislative elections and protests

In this episode, we once again speak with Damien Templer. We discuss how France deals with its sizeable multi-ethnic population, the complaints about its Legislative elections, and how protest plays as big a role as ever in French politics. Here is also a link to Hackims Odyssey, which Damien referenced within the episode. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hakims-Odyssey-Book-Syria-Turkey/dp/1637790007
04/11/2022

French Election 2022

This week I speak with Damian Templar about the upcoming French election. We discuss the main candidates, their policy positions, and how global events have shaped the race so far.
03/24/2022

China: Xi, Mao and many possibilities of China's future

In this week's episode, we once again welcome Alex Dukalskis and continue to discuss his book "Making a world safe for Dictatorship". We discuss Xi and his increasing attempts to reign in businessmen in China. We look at some of the overall global trends in authoritarianism before I end the podcast by speaking about the need for people in Europe to understand more about China's fascinating history. For more information about China you can view the following: https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780197520130.001.0001/oso-9780197520130 Alex Dukalskis on Authoritarianism. https://www.amazon.com/China-Henry-Kissinger/dp/0143121316 Henry Kissinger On China. https://www.primevideo.com/detail/China-Triumph-and-Turmoil/0SGGGR3B954RV4DRQGHZ9KZFRS Niall Ferguson on China.
08/31/2021

China, Authoritarianism and the challenges of journalism

This week I am joined by Alexander Dukalskis who is Professor of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin. We discuss his new book "Making a World Safe for Dictatorship" in which he outlines the multiple ways Authoritarian states manipulate and control what journalists are allowed to write about their country. If you would like to purchase the book please visit the following link https://global.oup.com/academic/product/making-the-world-safe-for-dictatorship-9780197520130?cc=ie&lang=en&

Going all around the world to see how different countries do politics.

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Richard Corbally
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

16
Rating

Explicit
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