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The Mathematics of Elections Episodes Available now
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Simple isn't Always Best
Alternatives to the 'first past the post' electoral system
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Alternative Voting Systems
Less well-known electoral methods, with statistician David Hill
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A Short History of Elections
How do different voting systems work, and are they fair?
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Democracy is Changing
How the way we cast our vote is keeping pace with technology