Political Fix
Financial Times
The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 6, 2016 • 15min
US election countdown: Veteran voters and Ohio
Can Donald Trump shore up the US veteran vote in spite of his rhetoric? Will the state of Ohio carry the weight it has in previous elections? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo, Sam Fleming and Geoff Dyer discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2016 • 27min
Theresa's Tory conference challenges and Whitehall's plan for Brexit
With George Parker, Janan Ganesh, Sarah Gordon and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2016 • 17min
US election countdown: Apathy in North Carolina and the Florida ground game
Will apathy for Hillary Clinton among black voters in North Carolina help Donald Trump in the southern state? How are the Republican and Democratic ground games working in Florida to secure turnout on election day? The FT's Courtney Weaver and Barney Jopson discuss this and more. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2016 • 29min
What next for Labour and whither George Osborne?
With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Jim Pickard of the FT and John McTernan, political strategist and former Tony Blair aide. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2016 • 16min
US election countdown: Terror and race come to the fore
Bombings in New York and New Jersey, and riots in North Carolina have thrust issues of national security, the use of force by police and race into the spotlight. FT reporters discuss how responses from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will impact the campaigns, and more. Additional clips courtesy of Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2016 • 21min
Green light for Hinkley and political exit for Cameron
With George Parker, Philip Stephens and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2016 • 11min
US election countdown: Medical watch and a tamed Trump
Has Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway successfully tamed the Republican candidate? Will Hillary Clinton's comments on Trump's "deplorable" supporters help or hinder her campaign? And why is the candidates' health taking centre stage this cycle? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and more with Neil Munshi. Sign up for the FT White House Countdown daily email at FT.com/NBE.Clip courtesy of Zoco Productions, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2016 • 26min
Tricky Brexit decisions and the return of grammar schools
With George Parker, Chris Giles, Miranda Green and Helen Warrell of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2016 • 13min
US election countdown: A trip to the Mexican border
Why has immigration become such a sticking point in the presidential election at a time when fewer and fewer Mexicans are coming to the US? The FT's Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver discuss this and other highlights from the campaign trail. Sign up for the FT's White House Countdown email at FT.com/NBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2016 • 23min
Theresa May's Brexit decisions and Ukip leadership race
With Henry Mance and James Blitz of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
