60 acast.com Running Mate https://www.huffpost.co.uk/politics en HuffPost UK Running Mate Running Mate is HuffPost UK’s podcast series explaining the U.S. election for Brits and those wondering what on earth is going on in America. Speaking with reporters and commentators, HuffPost UK’s man in New York, Graeme Demianyk explores what is go...

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]]> false Audioboom info+112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c@mg-eu.acast.com 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c running-mate https://rss.acast.com/running-mate episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b9fedc1a8cbe0f1a3cf075/show-cover.jpg https://www.huffpost.co.uk/politics Running Mate https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 12: Election Day 2020: The Aftermath 12: Election Day 2020: The Aftermath Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:41:01 GMT 26:37 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-04:/posts/7722568 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/12-electionday2020-theaftermath 5d5ec9c8-d84e-4d92-84f1-da7448172a45 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 12-electionday2020-theaftermath As the votes are still being counted in a race with razor thin margins and the President Trump camp already starting legal action to delegitimise vote counts in key swing states, the election is the par for the chaos course Trump wants it to be. Graeme... full 12 As the votes are still being counted in a race with razor thin margins and the President Trump camp already starting legal action to delegitimise vote counts in key swing states, the election is the par for the chaos course Trump wants it to be. 


Graeme Demianyk talks with HuffPost senior reporter Emily Peck and White House correspondent Shirish Date about how we got here - and when and how this election might end.

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]]> As the votes are still being counted in a race with razor thin margins and the President Trump camp already starting legal action to delegitimise vote counts in key swing states, the election is the par for the chaos course Trump wants it to be. 


Graeme Demianyk talks with HuffPost senior reporter Emily Peck and White House correspondent Shirish Date about how we got here - and when and how this election might end.

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]]> 11: The US Election Campaign In Less Than 20 Minutes 11: The US Election Campaign In Less Than 20 Minutes Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:01:26 GMT 19:28 tag:audioboom.com,2020-11-02:/posts/7720122 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/11-theuselectioncampaigninlessthan20minutes 7ac7be24-6dd8-45e1-97ab-0fd3123a4a6b 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 11-theuselectioncampaigninlessthan20minutes That’s it, after months and months of rancorous campaigning, a global pandemic that’s hit America harder than most and more lies, mistruths and conspiracy theories than your average season of The X Files, we’re finally at the point where Americans vote... full 11 That’s it, after months and months of rancorous campaigning, a global pandemic that’s hit America harder than most and more lies, mistruths and conspiracy theories than your average season of The X Files, we’re finally at the point where Americans vote who they want to be president.

Here’s everything you need to know before the fateful vote.

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]]> That’s it, after months and months of rancorous campaigning, a global pandemic that’s hit America harder than most and more lies, mistruths and conspiracy theories than your average season of The X Files, we’re finally at the point where Americans vote who they want to be president.

Here’s everything you need to know before the fateful vote.

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]]> 10: What To Expect On Election Night 10: What To Expect On Election Night Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:50:21 GMT 41:13 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-26:/posts/7714487 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/10-whattoexpectonelectionnight d7edc449-27c4-4d34-a198-81e96c5c84e9 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 10-whattoexpectonelectionnight The 2020 election has been like no other. Derailed by the global pandemic and in the shadow of a looming economic crisis, president Donald Trump has lagged behind his competitor Joe Biden for most of the campaign. But do the polls tell the real story o... full 10 The 2020 election has been like no other. Derailed by the global pandemic and in the shadow of a looming economic crisis, president Donald Trump has lagged behind his competitor Joe Biden for most of the campaign. But do the polls tell the real story or are there “shy Trumpers” out there?

Ariel Edwards-Levy and Paul Blumenthal explain to Graeme Demianyk what to look out for on election night and which states will reveal who is most likely to end up residing in the White House for the next four years, while Jeffrey Young lays out America’s healthcare system.

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]]> The 2020 election has been like no other. Derailed by the global pandemic and in the shadow of a looming economic crisis, president Donald Trump has lagged behind his competitor Joe Biden for most of the campaign. But do the polls tell the real story or are there “shy Trumpers” out there?

Ariel Edwards-Levy and Paul Blumenthal explain to Graeme Demianyk what to look out for on election night and which states will reveal who is most likely to end up residing in the White House for the next four years, while Jeffrey Young lays out America’s healthcare system.

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]]> 9: How Does The US Election Affect The UK? 9: How Does The US Election Affect The UK? Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT 45:00 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-19:/posts/7708677 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/9-howdoestheuselectionaffecttheuk- 8a1ae84a-30b4-404a-b6c0-db893dcb928d 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 9-howdoestheuselectionaffecttheuk- Since Winston Churchill uttered the words “special relationship”, the British press and diplomats have been infatuated with how close the two countries are. Following the highpoint of the 90s where America and UK politicians developed policies, and war... full 9 Since Winston Churchill uttered the words “special relationship”, the British press and diplomats have been infatuated with how close the two countries are. 

Following the highpoint of the 90s where America and UK politicians developed policies, and wars, together the “special relationship” hasn’t been as distant as it is now, as both tread the path to protectionism and international isolationism. Will a Biden win mean a reset? Can Trump be trusted on making a trade deal?

The FT’s Kiran Stacey and HuffPost UK’s Rachel Wearmouth join Graeme to discuss the “special relationship” and where it stands.

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]]> Since Winston Churchill uttered the words “special relationship”, the British press and diplomats have been infatuated with how close the two countries are. 

Following the highpoint of the 90s where America and UK politicians developed policies, and wars, together the “special relationship” hasn’t been as distant as it is now, as both tread the path to protectionism and international isolationism. Will a Biden win mean a reset? Can Trump be trusted on making a trade deal?

The FT’s Kiran Stacey and HuffPost UK’s Rachel Wearmouth join Graeme to discuss the “special relationship” and where it stands.

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]]> 8: The Sexism At The Heart Of US Politics 8: The Sexism At The Heart Of US Politics Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:08:43 GMT 43:01 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-12:/posts/7703501 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/8-thesexismattheheartofuspolitics e06a47a9-037e-4ce2-b1b6-cce3e670125b 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 8-thesexismattheheartofuspolitics The 2016 race will go down in history for many reasons but one key motif has often been overlooked: America’s sexism. Hilary Clinton’s run for president seemed to be held back by her sex, her campaign bringing into stark focus the boys club that is Ame... full 8 The 2016 race will go down in history for many reasons but one key motif has often been overlooked: America’s sexism. Hilary Clinton’s run for president seemed to be held back by her sex, her campaign bringing into stark focus the boys club that is American politics. 

So why is the deck still so stacked against female politicians in the US, when other countries have been led by women for decades? And will there ever be a female president when America punishes women for traits that voters accept - or even like - in male politicians? 

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]]> The 2016 race will go down in history for many reasons but one key motif has often been overlooked: America’s sexism. Hilary Clinton’s run for president seemed to be held back by her sex, her campaign bringing into stark focus the boys club that is American politics. 

So why is the deck still so stacked against female politicians in the US, when other countries have been led by women for decades? And will there ever be a female president when America punishes women for traits that voters accept - or even like - in male politicians? 

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]]> 7: America, Are You OK? 7: America, Are You OK? Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:51:53 GMT 37:05 tag:audioboom.com,2020-10-05:/posts/7698371 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/7-america-areyouok- a1c62a0d-97b1-4dcd-81f6-05ee8c9fdb03 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 7-america-areyouok- full 7 Armed militia in the streets, an anonymous online personality "revealing" the deep-state conspiracies of government, a president who actively avoids paying taxes whilst stuffing institutions with cronies and partisan appointments while TV news gives a platform to whoever can shout loudest. America, are you feeling ok?

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]]> Armed militia in the streets, an anonymous online personality "revealing" the deep-state conspiracies of government, a president who actively avoids paying taxes whilst stuffing institutions with cronies and partisan appointments while TV news gives a platform to whoever can shout loudest. America, are you feeling ok?

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]]> 6: The TV Debates: Do They Matter? 6: The TV Debates: Do They Matter? Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT 35:30 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-25:/posts/7691501 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/6-thetvdebates-dotheymatter- fffc51ce-1bfb-4ece-a864-8df3046a7a70 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 6-thetvdebates-dotheymatter- Billed as the dementia debates, the first TV debate between the president and challenger is happening. Does it matter though? The personalities of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are ingrained in the minds of American citizens so will they sway anyone ... full 6 Billed as the dementia debates, the first TV debate between the president and challenger is happening. Does it matter though? 

The personalities of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are ingrained in the minds of American citizens so will they sway anyone to swap sides? And how will the effects of the coronavirus pandemic change the debates this time round?

Jen Benedry and Igor Bobic join Graeme Demianyk to talk through what this year’s debates will bring, while Will Tooke looks at the iconic moments of past TV debates.

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]]> Billed as the dementia debates, the first TV debate between the president and challenger is happening. Does it matter though? 

The personalities of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are ingrained in the minds of American citizens so will they sway anyone to swap sides? And how will the effects of the coronavirus pandemic change the debates this time round?

Jen Benedry and Igor Bobic join Graeme Demianyk to talk through what this year’s debates will bring, while Will Tooke looks at the iconic moments of past TV debates.

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]]> <![CDATA[5: What It's Like Covering Donald Trump’s America As A Brit]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT 35:26 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-18:/posts/7685836 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/5-whatitslikecoveringdonaldtrump-samericaasabrit 1ffeaec3-53bf-4bf2-b965-b5239ff3b25e 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 5-whatitslikecoveringdonaldtrump-samericaasabrit Tess Owens from Vice News and Cordelia Lynch from Sky News join Graeme Demianyk to discuss what it’s like covering US politics from a British perspective. Whether it’s the partisan news channels or events where everyone is carrying a gun, the differenc... full 5 Tess Owens from Vice News and Cordelia Lynch from Sky News join Graeme Demianyk to discuss what it’s like covering US politics from a British perspective. Whether it’s the partisan news channels or events where everyone is carrying a gun, the differences between America and the UK feel like a chasm when it comes to politics.

Also in the episode, John Scardino talks about being an American abroad and what that feels like as the world watches on the series of lies, protests, shootings and a chaotic political landscape.

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]]> Tess Owens from Vice News and Cordelia Lynch from Sky News join Graeme Demianyk to discuss what it’s like covering US politics from a British perspective. Whether it’s the partisan news channels or events where everyone is carrying a gun, the differences between America and the UK feel like a chasm when it comes to politics.

Also in the episode, John Scardino talks about being an American abroad and what that feels like as the world watches on the series of lies, protests, shootings and a chaotic political landscape.

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]]> 4: Has Extremism Taken Over US Politics? 4: Has Extremism Taken Over US Politics? Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 39:08 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-11:/posts/7680480 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/4-hasextremismtakenoveruspolitics- 548fa36e-461f-42e8-8eb2-387025bf6f2e 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 4-hasextremismtakenoveruspolitics- The deaths of two protesters by an armed teenager in Kenosha, following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers, raised the spectre once again that Donald Trump’s unwillingness to condemn far-right fringe groups is fuelling their rise in America... full 4 The deaths of two protesters by an armed teenager in Kenosha, following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers, raised the spectre once again that Donald Trump’s unwillingness to condemn far-right fringe groups is fuelling their rise in American discourse. 

Andy Campbell and Chris Mathias have been looking at the rise of the far-right and their route to the White House and answer Graeme Demianyk’s questions on whether extremism has taken over US politics, while Jiore Craig, VP at GQR explains how disinformation tactics online have put rocket boosters under the far-right agenda.

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]]> The deaths of two protesters by an armed teenager in Kenosha, following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers, raised the spectre once again that Donald Trump’s unwillingness to condemn far-right fringe groups is fuelling their rise in American discourse. 

Andy Campbell and Chris Mathias have been looking at the rise of the far-right and their route to the White House and answer Graeme Demianyk’s questions on whether extremism has taken over US politics, while Jiore Craig, VP at GQR explains how disinformation tactics online have put rocket boosters under the far-right agenda.

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]]> 3: How The Black Lives Matter Movement Has Shaped The US Election 3: How The Black Lives Matter Movement Has Shaped The US Election Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT 42:15 tag:audioboom.com,2020-09-07:/posts/7676395 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/3-howtheblacklivesmattermovementhasshapedtheuselection a88b6bee-fc32-4100-a60a-e402e599dc27 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 3-howtheblacklivesmattermovementhasshapedtheuselection The recent murder of George Floyd and even more recent shooting of Jacob Blake have sent shockwaves across the US and world, highlighting the inequality and injustice felt by Black people. But does America’s politics reflect what’s happening on the gro... full 3 The recent murder of George Floyd and even more recent shooting of Jacob Blake have sent shockwaves across the US and world, highlighting the inequality and injustice felt by Black people. But does America’s politics reflect what’s happening on the ground?

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]]> The recent murder of George Floyd and even more recent shooting of Jacob Blake have sent shockwaves across the US and world, highlighting the inequality and injustice felt by Black people. But does America’s politics reflect what’s happening on the ground?

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]]> 2: Just Who Is Joe Biden Anyway? 2: Just Who Is Joe Biden Anyway? Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT 37:24 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-28:/posts/7670097 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/2-justwhoisjoebidenanyway- 13345fbc-3d61-47bb-9b2f-fac9215de66f 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 2-justwhoisjoebidenanyway- In this episode of Running Mate, the podcast for Brits looking to understand what’s going on in the US election, host Graeme Demianyk looks at Donald Trump’s competitor and finds out who Joe Biden really is.Speaking to HuffPost’s Kevin Robillard and Ta... full 2 In this episode of Running Mate, the podcast for Brits looking to understand what’s going on in the US election, host Graeme Demianyk looks at Donald Trump’s competitor and finds out who Joe Biden really is.

Speaking to HuffPost’s Kevin Robillard and Tara Golshan, we find out where Biden sits within the Democrat party and what his love of fast cars and ice cream is all about. Plus, Jeff Hauser explains the future for progressives in US politics.

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]]> In this episode of Running Mate, the podcast for Brits looking to understand what’s going on in the US election, host Graeme Demianyk looks at Donald Trump’s competitor and finds out who Joe Biden really is.

Speaking to HuffPost’s Kevin Robillard and Tara Golshan, we find out where Biden sits within the Democrat party and what his love of fast cars and ice cream is all about. Plus, Jeff Hauser explains the future for progressives in US politics.

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]]> <![CDATA[1: Trump Can't Win. Can He?]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT 33:05 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-25:/posts/7666420 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/1-trumpcantwin.canhe- 659849f5-6a68-47a9-be56-9e9c8bcc2e96 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 1-trumpcantwin.canhe- Welcome to Running Mate, a podcast series explaining the US election to Brits. In this episode, host Graeme Demianyk tackles potentially the biggest question British people have - Donald Trump can’t really have a chance of winning, can he?Joining Graem... full 1 Welcome to Running Mate, a podcast series explaining the US election to Brits. In this episode, host Graeme Demianyk tackles potentially the biggest question British people have - Donald Trump can’t really have a chance of winning, can he?

Joining Graeme to answer this question, HuffPost’s Shirish Date who recently confronted Trump over his lies to the American people, polls expert Ariel Edwards-Levy and Republican strategist David Kochel.

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]]> Welcome to Running Mate, a podcast series explaining the US election to Brits. In this episode, host Graeme Demianyk tackles potentially the biggest question British people have - Donald Trump can’t really have a chance of winning, can he?

Joining Graeme to answer this question, HuffPost’s Shirish Date who recently confronted Trump over his lies to the American people, polls expert Ariel Edwards-Levy and Republican strategist David Kochel.

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]]> 1: Welcome To Running Mate, Your Guide To The US Elections 1: Welcome To Running Mate, Your Guide To The US Elections Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:01:40 GMT 1:13 tag:audioboom.com,2020-08-17:/posts/7659501 false https://play.acast.com/s/running-mate/1-welcometorunningmate-yourguidetotheuselections 00dbf1f1-dd71-4321-ab00-16b8f66f3ac0 112d7135-3716-5e5f-a0a7-1e5fdcd4152c 1-welcometorunningmate-yourguidetotheuselections Running Mate is HuffPost UK’s podcast series explaining the US election for Brits and those wondering what on earth is going on in America. Speaking with reporters and commentators, HuffPost UK’s man in New York, Graeme Demianyk explores what is going ... full 1 Running Mate is HuffPost UK’s podcast series explaining the US election for Brits and those wondering what on earth is going on in America. 

Speaking with reporters and commentators, HuffPost UK’s man in New York, Graeme Demianyk explores what is going on in American politics and society as the 2020 election looms.

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]]> Running Mate is HuffPost UK’s podcast series explaining the US election for Brits and those wondering what on earth is going on in America. 

Speaking with reporters and commentators, HuffPost UK’s man in New York, Graeme Demianyk explores what is going on in American politics and society as the 2020 election looms.

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