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Midterms! Everything you need to know about US election night

When will we know the results and what are the key races to watch out for? Anthony and Justin give you the definitive guide to the US midterm elections, including the races and themes they think are important, and what they’ll be looking out for when results start coming in.In th ...  Show more

Midterms! A November surprise upsets Democrats in Michigan

A Democrat in Michigan has unexpectedly endorsed the Republican candidate, in the state’s crucial US senate contest. Will this stop the Democrats taking back the Senate?In this episode, Justin and Anthony are both in DC, and discuss why this defection is so significant and what i ...  Show more

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