127. Question Time: Communists in Austria, the collapse of First Republic, and the political power of Ben and Jerry’s

What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward a general election? Are communists having a resurgence in Europe? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, as well as discussing their favourite museums, chauvinism in sport, Vice President Kamala Harris, and ageism in politics.

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