Voternomics: Why the US Election Isn’t About Foreign Policy with Niall Ferguson
Apr 26, 2024
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Historian Niall Ferguson and Bloomberg reporter Nancy Cook discuss the US election's global impact, Trump's campaign strategy, and the escalating second Cold War. The podcast explores voter behavior, economic challenges, US-China relations, and the evolving political landscape in a unique and informative way.
2024 US election focuses more on domestic issues than foreign policy.
Voters' skepticism towards presidential candidates is driven by concerns about the economy and candidate suitability.
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Ferguson explains why he believes the 2024 US presidential election isn’t about foreign policy, why Donald Trump is using his 2016 campaign strategy and why the second Cold War is escalating faster than the first.