Why is US politics "so mad"?
The Politics Show
The New Statesman
4.2 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 13 September 2024
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Freddie Hayward rejoins the podcast in his new role as US correspondent to answer listener questions on the weird world of US politics.
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He speaks to Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss how Keir Starmer’s commitment to “tough choices” compares with the Kamala Harris campaign, and how US election campaigns use the vast amounts of money they receive in donations.
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