Battle of Ideas: Who will win the 2024 American election?

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Two weeks to go until the American election and politics is ever more divisive. Freddy Gray is joined by The Spectator’s Kate Andrews and lecturer at Queen Mary University of London Dr. Richard Johnson about the Latino vote, class politics, abortion and both guests make predictions for the 2024 election.

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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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