Why 2024 could be the biggest year for democracy yet

Citizens across more than 70 countries will be heading to the polls over the next twelve months. It’s a record year for voting, but how democratic will the processes be? (10:35) One of the year’s most significant elections will take place in Mexico, where the incumbent president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, will loom large. (17:44). And, how ambient music can help you block out the noise. Runtime: 23 min

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