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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6: The TV Debates: Do They Matter?

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 going on in American politics and society as the 2020 election looms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12: Election Day 2020: The Aftermath

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11: The US Election Campaign In Less Than 20 Minutes

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10: What To Expect On Election Night

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9: How Does The US Election Affect The UK?

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?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6: The TV Debates: Do They Matter?

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