Why are the Government Using Memes?

In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.

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TIMESTAMPS:

Intro: 0:00

Ben’s underreported story: 01:09

Weird Government Comms : 05:05

World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02

Outro: 29:20

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