Clerical era: Iran’s elections

The Economist Podcasts

• Episode: Clerical era: Iran’s elections
• Website: The Economist Podcasts
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• Duration: 00:21:56
• Published: 2020-02-21 11:50

In a bid to unite a fractious populace, hardliners barred half of the parliamentary candidates; by silencing moderates, the plan will suppress turnout and deepen the disquiet. We take a look at the rise, fall and this week’s pardon of the “junk-bond king” Michael Milken. And why so few Japanese people use their widely welcomed passports.

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