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226. Question Time: Google vs OpenAI, the new Portuguese populist, and why do dictators hold elections?

The Rest Is Politics

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Scrutiny and Elections: A Political Landscape

This chapter assesses the impact of Prime Minister's Questions in the UK Parliament, exploring the arguments for its frequency and potential reforms to enhance serious discourse. It expands to examine the characteristics of parliamentary questioning in Australia, as well as the role of elections in authoritarian regimes like Iran and Zimbabwe. The discussion concludes with a focus on the challenges posed by an aging population on the UK healthcare system, advocating for a collaborative approach to reform.

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