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Probably About Politics PodcastAuthor: Probably About Politics
Your favourite monthly podcast Probably About Politics is back for a fifth season. Your hosts, Alex and Kaleigh, are two doctoral students with a podcast ready to talk about world elections and democracy! In every episode, Alex and Kaleigh zoom in on an election somewhere in the world. They've covered everything from national to local elections, referendums and even a coup and have visited every continent (except Antarctica)! So if you have questions about democracy, elections, voting and, at least one time, whale poop, check out Probably About Politics for the answers. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Kazakhstan: Reform or Rebranding?
Monday, 10 August, 2026
Kazakhstan is heading to the polls for the first election under a new constitution. But are these reforms creating a more democratic system, or simply reshaping an authoritarian one?This week, Alex and Kaleigh explore the constitutional changes and Tokayev's campaign of "de-Nazarbayevification," in Central Asia's largest economy. They also examine Kazakhstan's delicate balancing act between Russia and China, and why its energy resources, critical minerals, and trade routes make it increasingly important on the world stage.Also: Kaleigh discusses a warning from the FAO and World Food Programme about growing global food insecurity as El Niño adds to pressure on vulnerable countries. And Alex looks at new research that could help scientists locate water ice beneath the Moon's surface, a key step toward future lunar exploration and settlement.Send your democracy queries to us!Instagram: @probpolitics Email: probablyaboutpolitics@gmail.com
