Episodios

  • Episode 12 - Iowa Caucus Special

    Episode 12 - Iowa Caucus Special
    Jun 29 2024
    Recorded 15/01/2024. Host Florence covers the upcoming Republican and Democratic Iowa caucuses in depth, including their history and notable examples. With a specific focus on the race for the Republican nomination, they also make some predictions about the caucus outcomes.

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    42 m
  • Episode 11 - Turkey Day!

    Episode 11 - Turkey Day!
    Jun 25 2024

    Recorded 21/11/2023.


    Host Florence brings you an update on the key news stories of the past two weeks including elections, the US-China bilateral, the intimidation of election officials, and the federal debt ceiling debacle. As always, this was followed by an update on the 2024 election; the third Republican primary debate, a Trump case update, Joe Manchin stepping down, and information about the 2024 presidential debates. To mark Thanksgiving, Florence explained the history of the holiday and its repercussions for American politics.


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    42 m
  • Episode 10 - One Year To Go...

    Episode 10 - One Year To Go...
    Nov 8 2023
    It's now less than a year to go until the presidential election. Host Florence talks us though this week's news stories, including the world AI summit, Trump's trials, and the House Republican Israel bill. The biggest story in election watch is some new polling this week that puts Biden behind Trump in several key battleground states. Finally, we discuss the origins of the Democratic Party.

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    49 m
  • Episode 9 - Spooky Scary Skeletons

    Episode 9 - Spooky Scary Skeletons
    Nov 3 2023
    Happy Halloween. Florence, our host, was back this week covering everything you need to know about American politics. We had some big stories to discuss - including the election of a new House Speaker, the Maine shooting, and a host of abortion policies at the state level. During Election Watch, there was one major story to discuss, Mike Pence dropping out of the Republican presidential race. We also covered the upcoming Senate election in Montana. No spooky episode would be complete without an America 101 on Halloween in the US, and how it intersects with politics.

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    54 m
  • Episode 8 - Primaries Schooling

    Episode 8 - Primaries Schooling
    Oct 25 2023
    Florence is back in the studio by themselves this week, and after having a week off, there is a lot to catch up with. The news stories of the past two weeks have been busy ones, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the US response, as well as the never-ending saga over the US House of Representatives Speaker. In election watch, we focus on the recent primary for the Governor of Lousiana, Trump's manipulation of the Republican Party behind the scenes, and catch up with how the candidates are getting along with fundraising. Finally, Florence explains the American presidential primary and caucus system.

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    47 m
  • Episode 7 - Criminally Underrated ft. Ben Dunkley

    Episode 7 - Criminally Underrated ft. Ben Dunkley
    Oct 23 2023
    Host Florence is joined by Xpression FM's very own Ben Dunkely. As always, we started with a catch up about the week's new stories, including Hunter Biden's criminal charges and the removal of Kevin McCarthy. For election watch, we focused on Trump and his various ongoing court proceedings, with a look at how these are impacting his campaign. Finally, for America 101, Florence explained the history and role of the US House of Representatives Speaker.

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    58 m
  • Episode 6 - Third Party? No Problem!

    Episode 6 - Third Party? No Problem!
    Oct 8 2023
    Join host Florence as they discuss the latest news stories of the week, and make some predictions which have since been proved very, very wrong. Election watch looks at the Senate race in California and the role of third-party candidates in presidential elections. Finally, the episode is rounded off by an America 101 on the Republican Party.

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    49 m
  • Bonus Episode - The Second Debate

    Bonus Episode - The Second Debate
    Sep 29 2023
    This show discusses the second Republican presidential nominee debate that occurred on Wednesday the 27th of September. Host Florence covers the highlights, key topics, and takeaways giving you all the info you need to know.

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    21 m