US Election Night Reactions

The discussion unfolds around the unpredictable nature of the recent U.S. election, highlighting how both guests found themselves providing broadcast coverage from London as results came in. Carol Walker emphasized the limited insights offered by exit polls, noting that key voter concerns centered on democracy and the economy, contradicting expectations of a close race. Theo Usherwood echoed similar sentiments, detailing how early results shifted expectations and evoked memories of past election surprises, particularly the 2016 race. The tension of the moment was palpable, as they realized the likelihood of Trump outperforming in unexpected regions.