334. 11pm: US Election Countdown Begins

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  • 5 November 2024

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Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm on Wed 6th Nov.


In the first of these special US election livestreams, Rory and Alastair are joined by Anthony Scaramucci from The Rest Is Politics US to digest the campaign and break down what’s at stake in coming hours. Dominic Sandbrook from The Rest Is History also provides a deep dive into past elections and how they’ve shaped today’s race, while Marina Hyde from The Rest Is Entertainment explores the cultural impact and high-stakes drama surrounding this year’s election. We also hear from a special guest, former Foreign Secretary David Miliband.


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