How much has Donald Trump changed both parties’ agendas?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the candidates have converged on policy
So far, wonkish platform debates have not been the centre of this election. But in what Kamala Harris has said, she’s embraced some of Donald Trump’s early ideas. His positions, meanwhile, have become even more extreme. We take a look at their platforms. How much has Trump changed American policy?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. They’re joined by The Economist’s Anton La Guardia, Simon Rabinovitch and Aryn Braun.
Runtime: 50 mins
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