

Does the economy still matter for elections? With John Burn-Murdoch
Jul 1, 2024
Data reporter John Burn-Murdoch joins Soumaya to discuss the changing relationship between the economy and elections. They analyze how economic sentiment influences voter behavior in the US and UK, mentioning the impact on disaffected Trump supporters and the role of education. The podcast also touches on immigration policies, challenges in the American and British political systems, predictions for Labour and the Tories, recent election results in the UK and US, and emotional hedging in elections.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Economy, Elections, and Immigration: Analyzing Voting Behavior in the US and UK
01:35 • 17min
Challenges in American and British Political Systems
18:36 • 5min
Comparing Broken Political Systems and Election Predictions
23:25 • 2min
Analysis of Recent Election Results in the UK and US
25:17 • 2min
Exploring emotional hedging in elections and potential outcomes if a candidate pulls out
27:02 • 3min