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Slate Money: Behind Britain’s Bonkers Election
Jul 6, 2024
Guests Shira Ovide and Peter Thal Larsen discuss Chipotle burrito sizes, Warren Buffett's charitable contributions, and the impact of social media on restaurants. The hosts analyze UK election results, coalition government challenges, and voter turnout differences between Britain and America.
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- Labour's UK election win with 33.8% vote shows discrepancy between seat share and voter percentage.
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