Episode
Short Stuff: Animal Politicians
17:22
Published: Wed Apr 13 2022
Description
Small towns around the world have a longstanding tradition of nominating – and voting for – animals in elected positions like mayor and some animals have made it to being nominated for president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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