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Sex scandals, divorce, alleged links to the mafia, showman, entrepreneur, and as some might describe him – the politically incorrect politician. The Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sworn in four times since 1994, but is Berlusconi a glimpse of political leadership of the future? What is the cost of populism, Berlusconi-style, for democracy?
Track 1: The politically incorrect Politician
Showman, entertainer, and as some might describe him - the politically incorrect politician; is Berlusconi a glimpse of political leadership of the future?
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The politically incorrect Politician | Showman, entertainer, and as some might describe him - the politically incorrect politician; is Berlusconi a glimpse of political leadership of the future? Play now The politically incorrect Politician |
| 2 | Perspective: the politically incorrect Politician | Elections once every four years, an all or nothing choice, is probably outdated - but what is the cost of populism, such as achieved by Berlusconi, for democracy? Join Dr Geoff Andrews, and his guests, for a roundtable discussion. Play now Perspective: the politically incorrect Politician |
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