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The week ahead: The greatest show on earth

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May 6, 2016

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We follow the electoral circus as it traverses the globe: Bernie still challenges Hillary in America, braggadocio dominates the Philippine elections and politicians in India stoke a fear of migrants to win votes For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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May 6, 2016

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