Justin Webb, former BBC US correspondent and co-presenter of Americast unpicks some of the terminology associated with the US Election.
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NEW in Understand - US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines.Justin Webb looks back at the five big US foreign policy shifts from the Monroe Doctrine to Donald Trump. Over five episodes he and his guests look at how America's approach to the world has constantly changed over time. This may help answer a really big question - how radical is the way Donald Trump deals with the world? Is he really an outlier in US history? Or do his actions reflect the changing patterns of American power?Understand from BBC Radio 4 - unravelling the complexities of the biggest stories and subjects that really matter right now.
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 1. Primaries, Caucuses and the National Conventions
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 2. The Campaign TrailFollowing on from part one, which explained how the candidates are selected, part two looks at what happens on the campaign trail - and who's paying the bill?
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 3. The TV DebatesJustin Webb and guests reach episode 3 of this guide to how the US elections are run, with a look at the historical and contemporary importance of the TV debates.
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 4. The General ElectionIn the penultimate episode, Justin Webb and guests discuss what happens on election day -- and how the notorious electoral college system works.