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Concession stand: Trump’s intransigence

Nov 18, 2020
Idris Kalun, a U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, and journalist Amy Hawkins discuss crucial topics surrounding American politics and societal issues in Egypt. They delve into the fallout of Donald Trump’s refusal to concede the election, emphasizing threats to democracy and public health. Kalun highlights ongoing challenges for the Biden administration. Meanwhile, Hawkins sheds light on Egypt's reckoning with sexual harassment, noting rising activism and the urgent call for legal reforms to protect women's rights. They also touch on the evolving landscape of television programming.
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