The hosts tackle the surprising outcomes of the recent US election, questioning why pollsters missed the mark. They discuss the media’s portrayal of Trump supporters and how it can misrepresent voter sentiment. The challenge of maintaining neutrality in political journalism is a major theme, as they ponder the future anxieties of younger generations. Additionally, they explore the intriguing friendship between Farage and Trump, before imagining the probing questions they would ask Trump himself.
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Trump Supporters Are Mostly Moderate
Trump supporters often include moderate voters concerned about everyday issues like petrol prices.
Media coverage can skew perception by focusing on the most animated supporters at rallies.
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Media Obsession With Polls Hurts Democracy
Journalism is overly focused on poll minutiae instead of policies that matter to voters.
This disconnect harms democratic discourse and leaves many feeling neglected by the media.
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Trump’s Unique Non-Political Appeal
Trump's appeal partly stems from his non-politician persona and use of humor to disarm opponents.
Traditional candidates get bogged down in policy details while Trump stays relatable and entertaining.
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In this bonus live episode Amol and Nick are joined by fellow Today presenter Justin Webb who is in Washington DC. Together they answer questions about what Trump does next, why the pollsters got it so wrong, what they would ask Donald Trump if he came on the podcast and when Justin gets some sleep after presenting the Today programme overnight from America.
The Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. Amol was the BBC’s media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he’s also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC’s political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV’s political editor.
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