Politics Takes A Funny Turn in Italy with Comedian Beppe Grillo
Five Star Movement leader and comedian Beppe Grillo (R) speaks during a rally in Rome February 22, 2013.
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Comedian Beppe Grillo is shaking up Italy’s political system with his mixture of humor and populism.
His Five Star Movement has already won elections for mayor in Parma and Palermo.
Host Aaron Schachter talks to Duncan McDonnell of the European University Institute, who has co-authored a study about Grillo’s campaign.
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