Can Celeb Support Sign, Seal, Deliver Election Results?
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08/22/24
•35m
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Today we look at celebrity political endorsements, and whether they make a difference at the polls.
At the Democratic National Convention last night, Hollywood stars took to the stage to endorse Kamala Harris for President, but will their support actually change the results of the election?
Adam’s joined by Marianna and John Burn-Murdoch, chief data reporter at the Financial Times.
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Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her life?
August 23, 2024
•28m
Kamala Harris closed the DNC with a speech that she hopes will sway voters to the Democrats.
The day began with speculation over whether she might be joined on stage by Taylor Swift or Beyoncé.
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The team assemble on the final night of the convention to analyse whether she did enough to win over the undecided.
HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent
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