Running Mate

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.