Election Results (Part 3): What Will Trump (And Harris) Do Now?

Nov 7, 2024

The discussion dives into Trump’s dual presidency, speculating on what changes his new term might bring. Will he follow through on his ambitious promises, such as declassifying old files? Kamala Harris’s concession speech reflects on resilience amid significant political shifts. Insights on the challenges related to abortion policy and the Democratic Party's struggle to reconnect with voters emerge. There's a light-hearted banter about the contrasting political vibes in different states, blending personal stories with serious analysis.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Sunny Banter and Political Musings

01:31 • 3min

Trump's Promises: Challenges Ahead

04:55 • 6min

Post-Election Insights on Abortion Policy

10:50 • 4min

RFK Jr.: Vaccine Skepticism and Political Influence

14:49 • 3min

Tensions of Governance in Trump's Administration

18:04 • 2min

Tech, Trump, and Shifting Voter Alliances

19:40 • 6min

Navigating Challenges for the Democratic Party

25:23 • 14min

Donald Trump has become the 47th, as well as the 45th President. But the question is this: what will actually change when his new term begins?

The team assemble to separate the fact from fiction - will he really declassify the JFK files and end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office?

And Kamala Harris has conceded the election. Justin was on the ground and reports back on what the mood was like in the losing camp.

HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter * Sarah Smith, North America Editor * Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent * Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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This episode was made by Rufus Gray in London and Chris Flynn in Washington D.C. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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