On Democracy with Alastair Campbell
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In this episode we talk to Alastair Campbell about Democracy.
Alastair Campbell, who doesn’t really need an introduction if you already listen to his podcast The Rest is Politics. Alastair served under Tony Blair as Downing Street Press Secretary from 1997–2000 and then became Downing Street's director of communications and spokesman for the Labour Party 2000–2003 playing a pivotal role in shaping the New Labour. He's an accomplished author, publishing both best selling novels and non-fiction books about mental health, the media, the environment and most recently two books for kids 'Why Politics Matters’ and ‘How Politics Works’.
Can modern democracy keep up with the pace of change in today's world? On this episode of "When Shall We Meet," we try to tackle this critical question. Alistair offers his unique insights draw comparisons between Western democracies and city-states like Singapore, and even monarchies like the UAE, to examine the pressing need for renewed civic engagement and political accountability.
Join us for a stimulating conversation that underscores the crucial need for political reform and early political education.
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