Although the ACT and QLD state elections are only days away, the election commentary featured in our feeds and news updates is focused on the US presidential election on 5 November, which will be contested by former President Donald J Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris.
This edition of Nexus APAC Insights identifies some of the team’s favourite political podcasts, and highlights key episodes that provide perspectives from individuals involved in the campaigns, and insights into key battle states and the electoral college.
Our Favourite Political Podcasts and Episodes
Australian Politics – The Guardian
Political editor Karen Middleton and Guardian Australia’s political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you.
Episode: A former White House staffer on if the US election will be won on vibes
Karen Middleton speaks with former Kamala Harris White House staffer and PhD candidate Cory Alpert about the upcoming US election. Alpert explores some of the complexities of the US electoral system, the ‘October surprise’, and the impact of algorithms on the race to the White House.
Democracy Sausage – The Australian National University (ANU)
Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. Each week, Mark is joined by political scientist Marija Taflaga and a host of top academics, journalists and policymakers to provide expert analysis on the issues facing Australia and the world.
Episode: On the Brink
Don Watson, Prime Minister Paul Keating’s speechwriter and adviser between 1992-1996 discusses updates from the US election. From debates and assassination attempts to celebrity endorsements, a lot can happen in a short amount of time in politics. The podcast discusses the performance-like aspects of this US election campaign, how Americans can come together to mend divisions, and the likely outcome of the presidential race.
Politics Weekly America – The Guardian
Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works.
Episode: What will Donald Trump do if he loses the election?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to the author Sasha Abramsky about the prospect of a second January 6 attack should the former president refuse to accept the election outcome.
The Daily – The New York Times
This daily news podcast is hosted by journalists Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise. Its episodes are based on the reporting of the day, with episodes featuring interviews of journalists from The New York Times.
Episode: Alliance vs. Isolation: Harris and Trump’s Completing View on Foreign Policy
As wars in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen, the US presidential campaign is raising a crucial question: Whose idea of American foreign policy will the world get next? Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The Times, walks listeners through the plans proposed by Kamala Harris and Donald J Trump.
The Fin – Australian Financial Review
A weekly podcast from The Australian Financial Review that examines the biggest stories in business, markets and politics, and why they matter, explained by the best financial journalists in the country.
Episode: US Election 2024: The next big test for Karmala Harris
US correspondent Matthew Cranston and International editor James Curran explain why the presidential race has been turned on its head, how the candidates and their running mates match up, and what they would mean for the world if they made it to the White House.
The Rest is Politics US – Goalhanger
The Rest Is Politics US uncovers secrets from inside the Biden and Trump inner circles and takes a wider look at the intricacies of US society and how they shape the world’s most important economy.
Episode: The Only State Trump Needs to Win
This podcast episode focuses on Pennsylvania, the critical swing state that will likely decide the result of the election, and discusses the Harris and Trump campaigns’ prospects and strategies for securing victory.
Leading – Goalhanger
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain’s biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.
Episode: Can we predict who will win the 2024 US election?
Who is going to win the 2024 election? What is the relationship between playing professional poker and betting on politics? Why has Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump? Alastair and Rory are joined by legendary forecaster, Nate Silver, to answer all these questions and more.
Votes & Verdicts – Bloomberg
Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence’s team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.
Episode: Anthony Scaramucci on Trump v. Harris
SkyBridge Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci joins Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Nathan Dean and Elliott Stein to discuss the market, sector and other impacts of the US elections.
Stuff You Should Know Podcast – iHeartPodcasts
This popular podcast educates listeners on a wide variety of topics, often using popular culture as a reference.
Episode: How the Electoral College Works
When you vote in an American presidential election, you’re not voting for your candidate – you’re voting for a group of people you hope will, in turn, vote for your candidate. Listen in to learn more about the strange process for electing the president.
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