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On this episode, we weigh up the pros and cons of voting, from an anarchist perspective. For our previous episode on this topic, check out episode 36 (part two).
Also covered throughout the episode is: why we’re anarchists, how anarchist ideas have widespread traction in society, elections as theatre, Aotearoa Anarchist Review on the Greens, the state and violence, and Sammy J’s Playground Politics.
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Clips:
The Chaser ‘They’re All Fucked’, Newstopia ‘Episode 1’, Aamer Rahman ‘Why I’m Not Voting’, The Chaser’s Election Desk ‘Episode 2’, Chumbawamba ‘Mr Heseltine Meets His Public’, Scott Ludlam ‘Thanks to You, the Opposition’, Morrissey ‘World Peace is None of Your Business’.
You can listen to a short (10 minute) version of this episode, which features a shortened version of our discussion on anarchy and voting, below. You can subscribe to these short versions of our episodes through Omny.
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