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The US Election: 5. Becoming President
Season 4 Episode 5
In the final episode of the series, Justin Webb and guests discuss how the role of president has changed - and what the winner of the vote will be ab…
2 years, 6 months ago
The US Election: 4. The General Election
Season 4 Episode 4
In the penultimate episode, Justin Webb and guests discuss what happens on election day -- and how the notorious electoral college system works.
2 years, 6 months ago
The US Election: 3. The TV Debates
Season 4 Episode 3
Justin Webb and guests reach episode 3 of this guide to how the US elections are run, with a look at the historical and contemporary importance of th…
2 years, 6 months ago
The US Election: 2. The Campaign Trail
Season 4 Episode 2
Following on from part one, which explained how the candidates are selected, part two looks at what happens on the campaign trail - and who's paying …
2 years, 6 months ago
The US Election: 1. Primaries, Caucuses and the National Conventions
Season 4 Episode 1
Justin Webb, former BBC US correspondent and co-presenter of Americast unpicks some of the terminology associated with the US Election.
2 years, 6 months ago
Israel and the Palestinians: 5. The USA and Iran
Season 3 Episode 5
What role have the USA and Iran played in the region? Where do we stand on the 'two-state solution'? Katya Adler and guests explain the history and c…
2 years, 8 months ago
Israel and the Palestinians: 4. The Neighbours
Season 3 Episode 4
How do Lebanon, Hezbollah, Egypt and Jordan view Israel and the Palestinians? Katya Adler explains the history of the formation of Hezbollah and the …
2 years, 8 months ago
Israel and the Palestinians: 3. Hamas
Season 3 Episode 3
What is Hamas, what do they stand for and what do they want now? As part of our series explaining the context of today’s conflict, Katya Adler and gu…
2 years, 8 months ago
Israel and the Palestinians: 2. Israel
Season 3 Episode 2
Katya Adler and guests explain the context of the conflict, exploring issues and history that will help you get to grips with what’s going on today. …
2 years, 8 months ago
Israel and the Palestinians: 1. The Palestinians
Season 3 Episode 1
Katya Adler and guests explain the history and context of the decades long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. In this episode we focus on …
2 years, 8 months ago