Georgia’s Political Turmoil and UK’s Dark Money Dilemma

Explore the escalating political crisis in Georgia as President Zourabichvili refuses to step down amid accusations of an 'illegitimate' election. Meanwhile, a new report reveals the infiltration of 'dark money' in UK politics, raising concerns about foreign influence and the integrity of political donations. Dive into the complexities of forming a government in Ireland and the shifting political landscape among Latino voters in the U.S. presidential election. This episode offers a deep dive into the challenges of democracy and the influence of money in politics across the globe.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/30/georgias-president-will-not-step-down-until-illegitimate-election-rerun
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/30/uk-political-donations-dark-money
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9373ew5yd9o
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/30/business/democrats-latino-voters-trump/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun
(00:04:02) Revealed: UK politics infiltrated by ‘dark money’ with 10% of donations from dubious sources
(00:07:23) Irish election: Forming a government could take some time
(00:10:34) Latinos have become a new battleground frontier for political candidates