The A-Z of the US Election

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The A-Z of the US Election

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Feb 19, 2020

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Sopes, Maitlis and The Zurch explain all that election terminology you've heard but probably don’t quite understand. It’s basically Duolingo for American politics.

Producer: Emma Close and Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos

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Feb 19, 2020

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Titles in the series (100)

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Berning Down the House: The Bernie Sanders special by Americast
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Dow Dow deeper and Dow: US stocks plummet. by Americast
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Not Guilty: Trump is cleared by the Senate. by Americast
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New York, New York: The presidency in a pandemic. by Americast
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The A-Z of the US Election: It's basically Duolingo for American politics. by Americast
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Not-So-Sleepy Joe: Has Joe Biden sealed the deal? by Americast
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Who is Michael Bloomberg?: Let’s talk about Michael. by Americast
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President-elect Biden & Resident Trump: Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president. by Americast
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America on fire: Will climate change impact the election? by Americast
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Biden’s Back, ALRIGHT!: Okay, so he isn't a Backstreet Boy but he IS back. by Americast
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Crashing the Party: The Dems thrash it out in New Hampshire and Trump drops in. by Americast
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Raucous Caucus by Americast
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Donald & Ghislaine: Why did the president "wish her well"? by Americast
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Buffet Syndrome: Coronavirus hits the race for the White House. by Americast
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Bleach Body Ready: Don't try this at home... by Americast
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Veepstakes: Who will be Joe Biden’s running mate? by Americast
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Protests and the President: Americast returns during a momentous week in US history by Americast
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Barack Obama's Big Book: Maitlis and Sopes dive into Barack Obama's new book with the historian, David Olusoga. by Americast
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Unconventional Convention: The Democrats party on Zoom by Americast
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RIP RBG: The Supreme Court Justice has died. by Americast
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Make America Safe Again: Biden and Trump do battle over law and order. by Americast
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Big Boy Pants: Is it time for Donald Trump to get real? by Americast
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Muted: The candidates meet for a more measured debate. by Americast
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Military Disservice: Will Trump's alleged comments about the armed forces impact the election? by Americast
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The A-Z of the US Election

The A-Z of the US Election

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