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Vice, Vice, Baby: Who’ll Be Trump’s Running Mate?


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As the election comes closer into view, potential candidates are lining up to be on the ticket with Donald Trump in 2024.

After former Veep Mike Pence rules himself out, Americast assembles to answer FAQs about who makes the shortlist and why. Plus, what makes a good VP anyway? And what do they actually do?

Find out in the latest Americast.

HOSTS:

• Sarah Smith, North America editor
• Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
• Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

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This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Catherine Fusillo, and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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