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Electioncast: Sunak’s D-Day Apology & TV Debates

Jun 7, 2024
Host Mishal Husain discusses the BBC election debate preparations. Marianna Spring uncovers disinformation on social media. Topics include Rishi Sunak's apology, challenges of managing a televised debate, spread of manipulated political content online, and implications for elections.
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  • Rishi Sunak's D-Day apology highlights the importance of political accountability and managing internal critiques.
  • The challenge of addressing misinformation on social media exposes the risks of manipulated media in influencing voter opinions.

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Preparations for the Big Televised Election Debate

The podcast discusses the upcoming major televised election debate where seven significant figures from seven major political parties will engage in a head-to-head debate. The apology made by Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, for leaving the D-Day commemorations early is explored, highlighting the political repercussions and necessity for the apology due to internal and public criticism.

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