James Downs

Mental health awareness campaigns have reduced stigma and changed attitudes to mental illness, but has the messaging also led to unintended consequences? With the help of a panel consisting of mental health campaigner James Downs, the former director of Time to Change England Sue Baker, psychologist and author Lucy Foulkes and Katja Pavlovna of the Lives not Labels (sorry my mental illness isn't sexy enough for you) website, bring their own experiences of mental health problems and expertise in their fields to debate with Claudia the nuanced implications around increasing awareness and what they would like to see in the future.

Kirk Bado, hotline editor, Nicholas Anastácio, Senate races reporter, and James Downs, House races reporter, dive into the latest rankings of critical electoral contests. They explore the intense competitiveness in both Senate and House races, driven by redistricting and shifting voter sentiments. Unique dynamics of Alaska's elections and Nebraska's turbulent political landscape are highlighted, along with the impact of campaign financing. Expect surprises in battleground states as both parties prepare for a potentially transformative election cycle.