Times Talk - Entitled voters, shackled leaders

Times Talk - Entitled voters, shackled leaders

It is very worrying the the election campaign has, so far, almost entirely revolved around 'what's in it for me', according to political analysts Lou Bondi and Michelle Attard Tonna.

The two were speaking on the latest episode of Times Talk Campaign Watch during which they dissected the third week of the election campaign.

The lavish promises are creating a sense of entitlement in people while making it very hard for the next prime minister - whoever it may be - to lead effectively in a very volatile global climate, they warned.

Even worse, there are several issues no party seems to be addressing during the campaign.

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The verdict that stunned the nation

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Your questions about the Yorgen Fenech trial, answered

Your questions about the Yorgen Fenech trial, answered

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1 Sep 34min

Yorgen Fenech testifies in his own trial

Yorgen Fenech testifies in his own trial

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27 Aug 1h 1min

The day the trial almost fell apart

The day the trial almost fell apart

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22 Aug 40min

What happened when the trial went silent

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18 Aug 37min

Melvin takes the stand against Yorgen Fenech

Melvin takes the stand against Yorgen Fenech

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15 Aug 55min

Unpacking week 6 of the Yorgen Fenech trial

Unpacking week 6 of the Yorgen Fenech trial

From WhatsApp chats and an infamous video to a huge Electrogas investigation, a lot happened this weekA week is a long time in politics, they say, and so it seems in the trial of Yorgen Fenech as well...

8 Aug 42min

A sex abuse victim and the priest who told her to move on

A sex abuse victim and the priest who told her to move on

In June 2025, a retired Maltese bishop caused a stir when he said on TV that abuse victims should first be encouraged to forgive their abusers before going to the police.As backlash grew, George Frend...

2 Aug 1h 15min

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