Who counts wins: Election-administration fears

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🗓️ 8 November 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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In the final episode of our midterms series, we examine how the Republican party’s anti-democratic turn is putting pressure on election administrators. When he briefly reneged on a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports, Vladimir Putin held the world’s grain supply hostage – a tactic beloved of strongmen the world over. And HBO turns 50 this year: we assess its legacy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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1:02.5	In New York, I'm John Fastman.
1:05.5	Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.
1:13.6	When Vladimir Putin briefly suspended a deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine,
1:18.6	he effectively held the world's food supply hostage.
1:21.6	He backed down, but restricting people's food is a tactic beloved of thugs the world over.
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