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Government vs The Robots episode 3 - Online people power

John Coventry on crowdfunded andidates and other opportunities

By Little Atoms - 16/06/2017

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This week we look at just a few aspects of the impact of the internet on politics. Host Jonathan Tanner talks to Communications Guru John Coventry about the explosion in online petitions, what it means for public policy and the future of crowdfunded politics.

Production: Cecelia Armstrong

Music: www.bensound.com

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