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 the TV debates.

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Alex Forsyth, political correspondent and host of Any Questions, and Adam Fleming, host of Newscast, unpick some of the key elements of the UK election.
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 3. The TV Debates
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 4. The General ElectionIn the penultimate episode, Justin Webb and guests discuss what happens on election day -- and how the notorious electoral college system works.
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Folge vom 29.12.2023The US Election: 5. Becoming PresidentIn 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 able to do once in office.
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Folge vom 20.10.2023Israel and the Palestinians: 5. The USA and IranWhat 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 context of the decades long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and assess what happened to the peace process. In this episode we set out how global players have tried to influence the region at times of peace and at times of war.