What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel cover image

Ep 165 with Ash Sarkar (Part 2)

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

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The Contrasts of Political Candidacy: U.S. vs. UK

This chapter explores the contrasting political candidacy processes in the U.S. and the UK, showcasing figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zoran Mamdani. It highlights the flexibility of open primaries in the U.S. compared to the restrictive selection methods of the UK Labour Party, emphasizing the need for reform in the UK to foster more dynamic candidates.

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