Politics Takes A Funny Turn in Italy with Comedian Beppe Grillo

The World

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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