B-Side: Is The Populist Fever Breaking?
Notes de l’épisode
As the US - and the world - begin to absorb the magnitude and consequences of the midterms humiliation of Trump at the polls, second-order questions begin to emerge: What does it mean for the Middle East, for Ukraine, for Europe, for NATO? What does it mean for the GOP trying to select its next nominee? What does it mean for the Democrats trying to balance caution and ambition - not not mention having to manage a gaggle of excited newly elected freshers, at every level?
Naomi caught up with former UK Ambassador to the US Sir Kim Darroch to get his thoughts on all this. And we also talk to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and Queen of Quiet Riot, Dame Emily Thornberry. Plus, we asked friend of the show, US attorney and Washington insider Mark Bergman, for his reaction to the result and thoughts on the party’s direction.
And, because Alex is a total sucker for balance - not because he enjoys seeing the MAGA cult shattering into a thousand pieces, you understand - he has plumbed the depths of right wing influencers and youtubers, as well as outlets like Fox News and OAN, to find out how they are coping.
Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.
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