About this episode

The episode discusses Hungary's elections and the challenges of electoral autocracy, along with concerns about UN Peacekeepers and news about black holes.

Hungary heads to the polls in an election that could bring real change. In this episode, Alex and Kaleigh break down how Hungary’s political system works, what “electoral autocracy” actually means, and why it can be so difficult for opposition parties — and voters — to shift power, even in an election. Plus, Kaleigh explains growing concerns around respect for UN Peacekeepers. And Alex brings some (slightly reassuring) black hole news. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@probpolitics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠probablyaboutpolitics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Topics covered

• Hungary elections
• electoral autocracy
• political system
• opposition parties
• UN Peacekeepers
• black holes

Keywords

• Hungary
• politics
• elections
• opposition
• UN
• black hole news

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