Alistair Dawber

In this engaging discussion, Alistair Dawber, a Washington correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times, reveals how Donald Trump's personal wealth has more than doubled since his presidency began. He dives into controversial topics like Trump's financial ties to cryptocurrency and the ethical concerns surrounding foreign investments in American politics. Dawber also unpacks the complex web of business interests and potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family, highlighting the implications for both diplomacy and democracy.

Tom Newton-Dunn, a US election correspondent for The Times, shares on-the-ground insights from North Carolina. Louise Callaghan reports from a Republican watch party in Florida, discussing their surprising success in a traditionally Democratic area. Alistair Dawber offers a glimpse from the tense Democratic gathering in Allentown, revealing mixed emotions as early results unfold. Data editor Tom Calver analyzes critical trends and voter shifts, emphasizing the pivotal role of battleground states like Pennsylvania in determining the election's fate.

Alistair Dawber, Washington correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times, joins the podcast to discuss Alabama's decision to execute death row inmate Kenneth Smith via nitrogen suffocation. Topics include the use of untested methods, the traumatic experience of families on death row, concerns for justice, challenging the method of execution, and reflections on Kenny Smith's potential execution.