John Sides from Vanderbilt University and Ed Carr from The Economist join host John Prideaux to discuss the upcoming 2024 presidential election, analyzing early polls and predicting voter perceptions. They also explore Barack Obama's surprising re-election victory and the divisions within the democratic coalition. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding voter concerns in swing states for future elections.

John Sides, a political scientist at Vanderbilt University, shares insights from his research on past presidential elections. Ed Carr, deputy editor of The Economist, discusses the global implications of a potential second Trump term. They analyze current polling, highlighting Trump's lead in key states and Biden's challenges with approval ratings and voter enthusiasm. The panel emphasizes the complexities of voter demographics and local issues that could swing the election, along with the broader impact of U.S. politics on international relations.

Political scientist John Sides and author Michael Tesler discuss the 2024 elections focusing on early polls, candidate familiarity, economic impact, racial realignment, campaign strategies, and potential battleground states.