In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown and his panel of experts delve into the latest political developments on both sides of the Atlantic. On the UK front, the Conservative Party leadership race heats up as Robert Jenrick takes the lead, with Priti Patel bowing out. The discussion centers on the ideological divides within the Tory party and what Jenrick’s lead might mean for the future of the Conservatives. The panel questions whether the party has learned anything from its recent defeats or if it remains stuck in its old ways.

Across the Atlantic, the focus shifts to the U.S. election, where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to face off in a pivotal debate. The conversation explores Harris’s polling numbers, fundraising efforts, and her centrist appeal that seems to resonate despite the lack of a primary campaign. With disinformation playing a significant role, the panel also considers the broader implications of fake news, the power of social media, and the challenges of regulating these platforms in a democratic context.

1. Logan Phillips: “Kamala Harris’s campaign is trying to show she’s empathetic, that she’s tough, and that she means business now. Could the lack of policy focus hurt her? Only because the media is so obsessed with it.”
2. Jane Mote: “The Conservative Party is struggling to find its place in politics, but we can’t just discount them as odd. They still command a large part of the vote.”
3. Cory Bernard: “Kamala feels like a change candidate, but she’s an insider. She’s all things to everybody, which might be an advantage.”
4. Roifield Brown: “We’re getting politicians who are all veneer with no policy substance, and it’s utterly bad for both sides of the pond.”
5. Cory Bernard: “The Tory party is in shock and disarray. There’s no energy, it’s just going to be status quo until the next reckoning.”

• The Guardian: Tory Leadership Race
• The New York Times: Kamala Harris’s Campaign Strategy
• BBC News: Disinformation in the US Elections

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