97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang)
Is technology destroying democracy, or can it be used to strengthen it? How did Taiwan improve public trust in politicians by 60%? Could the NHS be transformed by digital consultations for the better?
The world's first digital minister, Audrey Tang, joins Rory and Alastair to discuss all this and more.
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