The Breakdown

This week, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden went head to head in a very heated presidential debate. In this episode, Julia unpacks the debate with Trevor McCrisken, Associate Professor of US Politics at the University of Warwick, check him out on twitter @TrevorMcCrisken.


This is the last episode of The Breakdown for the foreseeable. From the team behind The Breakdown, thank you for your support over the last year, it's not gone unrecognised and we hope we've provided you with plenty of unbiased and understandable politics.

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The iconic Ruth Bader Ginsburg's (a.k.a RBG) death has left a vacancy on the American Supreme Court, but how does the nomination process work, who will replace her and why is the U.S more divided than ever about when it should happen?! As always, Julia explains it everything in a simple and digestible way!

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Brexit is back! And just like old times, we're seeing a total deadlock. The UK government have proposed a bill which would – in theory – break an international treaty and the EU are NOT happy. So, in today's episode Julia brings us to up to speed on Brexit as well as explaining what the controversial new bill entails and why it's rubbing so many people up the wrong way.

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We're all becoming restless with COVID-19 now, but what are latest issues keeping the Prime Minister up at night?

From exam results U-turns, to new budgets... test centre backlogs to ill-timed glamping trips, Julia covers off all the most recent events that have shaken up Westminster politics.

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Who is Kamala Harris? Why did Joe Biden select her as his running mate? And what are their chances of beating President Donald Trump in the November election? Julia runs through all the basics - outlining the significance of a VP selection, and she answers your burning questions about Senator Harris.

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It's official, the UK is in a recession for the first time in 11 years but what does that mean?! In this episode, Julia does a quick 'economy recap' for anyone struggling with the confusing jargon. 

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Are Russia interfering with UK election and referendum results? If so, how would they do that... and why would they want to?! Senior Correspondent at Euro News, Alex Morgan, chats to Julia in today's episode and together, they break down the Russia Report.

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Coronavirus case rates are going up in England for the first time in months, and there has been widespread confusion about the government's response. 

With new and confusing lockdown rules, is this the beginning of the second wave we've all be worried about? 

Plus mass outrage at MP Chris Whittaker blaming the surge in numbers - in part - on BAME communities. Julia runs through it all clearly, answering your burning questions along the way.

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The UK has banned Huawei from its 5G network as of 2027, but why!? Is the Chinese tech giant a genuine security threat? And what's America's involvement?
Julia chats to journalist Laura Miller who breaks it all down on super simple terms.

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Who thought wearing Facemasks would be such a debate? Since the government introduced a law making face coverings compulsary in shops, it's become a hotly debated topic. Is it a 'monsterous imposition', as one MP called it, or is it a perfectly acceptable safety measure? 

Julia explains the new rules in this episode but also explores the arguments either side. Is it too late? Are they worth it? And is wearing them really that bad?

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