Mid-atlantic - Conversations About Us, Uk And World Politics

Since the 1920s, the United States has seen a dramatic reversal in living patterns, with a majority of Americans now residing in suburbs. This mass emigration from cities is one of the most fundamental social and geographical transformations in recent US history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Matt Jeneroux MP from the riding of Edmonton Riverbend of the Conservative party. Nadine Nakagawa a City Councillor in the City of New Westminster, British Columbia. Amina Yasin is a City and Regional Planner, who sits on The Vancouver City Planning Commission. Alex Bishop helps companies access grants, investments and government and is a political pundit and finally, we have Sarah Jama - the founder and executive director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario.On the day when children have been reportedly killed by two explosions outside Kabul airport, we ask what are the major themes of the Canadian snap election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2021 will prove a tipping point moment in international politics. In recent decades, globalization has created opportunities, reduced poverty, and supported peace for billions of people. But with China and the US decoupling on technology, the 21st-century economy is now breaking in two. GeopoliticsMigration and refugeesClimate changeDeveloped world countries have become toxically polarized. Climate change matters as never before.1. political uncertainty in institutionsIn 2020, US political institutions will be tested as never before, and the November election will produce a result many see as illegitimate. Poland and Hungary in the EU.3. US/ChinaAs this decoupling occurs, US-China tensions will provoke a more explicit clash over national security, influence, and values. The two sides will continue to use economic tools in this struggle—sanctions, export controls, and boycotts—with shorter fuses and goals that are more explicitly political.5. India rising, India tensions with ChinaBeginning on 5 May 2020, Chin

María de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien (born September 19, 1966) is an American broadcast journalist and executive producer. Since 2016, O'Brien has been the host for Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien, a nationally syndicated weekly talk show produced by Hearst Television. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Iain Dale is a British broadcaster, political commentator and publisher, who can be found daily on LBC. Dale writes British political blogs, publishes podcasts and frequently appears on UK news channels.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rofield discusses the torrent of abuse that the black players suffered after England's defeat to Italy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week that has seen England sail into the knockout phase of the European championships, we ask what did the supreme court rule in the last week?Paul Duddridge, John Gunnison, Erika Andrade, Steve O'Neil, Duc Vu, AB,  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Panellists on today's show are Paul Duddridge, John Gunnison, and Duc Vu, Emma Burnell. Joe Biden travelled to Cornwall in the UK for a meeting of the G7, his first overseas trip as president of the United States,  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comments from Alex Bishop in Hamilton Canada, Marce Butler in California. John Gunnison, AB in Texas and Duc Vu in Philly, Justin Higgins in DC and Peter Chou  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Laura Babcock TV pundit in Hamilton Canada, Eric Marcus of the Making Gay History podcast in New York, Mike Holden in Burnley England. Clint Loshe, ex capitol hill staffer and writer Emma always up for it Burnell in LondonIn a week that has seen the British navy send warships to the coast of France like its 1792 we ask is why has the Biden administration angered big pharma?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we look at Dominic Cummings and his fight with Boris Johnson with James Fletcher, Dawn Parry and John Gunnison  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Clint Loshe exCapitol Hill staffer, Doug Levy political pundit in Marin County and Paul Duddridge political right-winger in Los Angeles.Jane Junn is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern California. She is the author of five books on political participation and public opinion in the United States. Her most recent book The Politics of Belonging: Race, Immigration, and Public Opinion.Who is the "modal" voter in American elections? In other words, were there more men or women who turned out to vote in 2020? How about in 2016? How long have men/women been the modal voter?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week that has seen Sir Lewis Hamilton prove that its the man and not the car that matters in a thrilling Bahrain grand prix as ask is there a place for morality in politics?Joe Biden entered the White House with an expansive agenda that includes taming the coronavirus, economic recovery, climate policy and reducing the power of tech companies, it’s so far so good, as Biden's approval rating on the economic recovery is at 62% and his overall approval rating is 55%. How much of Bidens approval rating is the fact that he isn’t Trump?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Writer and journo Emma Burnell in London, Mic Wright Editor at Conquest of the Useless, the media criticism newsletter in Norwich, Clint Loshe ex Capitol Hill staffer in Washington, Eric Marcus of the Making Gay History podcast in New York, political pundit Doug Levy San Fransisco, Steve O'Neil the ex deputy head of policy for the Liberal Democrats in London, James Fletcher political gun for hire and producer of the film the accidental president and Dr Who fan and political wonk Mike Holden in Burnley.In a week that will see how difficult it is for superheroes to get loans, we look at the conundrum that is the passing gun legislation in the US.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the heady days after 1945, the authority of the United States was unrivalled and, with the founding of the UN, a new era of international co-operation seemed to have begun. But seventy-five years later, its influence has already diminished  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Writer and journo Emma Burnell in London, Mic Wright Editor at Conquest of the Useless, the media criticism newsletter in Norwich, Clint Loshe ex Capitol Hill staffer in Washington, Eric Marcus of the Making Gay History podcast in New York, political pundit Doug Levy San Fransisco, Steve O'Neil the ex-deputy head of policy for the Liberal Democrats in London, author and sage Jarett Kobeck in LA and Marce Butler of the Esoteric Negro in LaEveryone who follows New York politics has an opinion on Andrew Cuomo, a year ago he was the hero of the democratic party with his response to Covid why is there a scandal surrounding him now?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week that has seen the women in London organise a vigil to reclaim the streets after the disappearance of Sarah Everard in London will ask have Meghan and Harry have just not just put the boot into the royal family but also the monarchy?Today we are joined by Writer and journo Emma Burnell in London, Drew Morisey the ideological Freeagent, programme Manager in the non-profit sector Gilly Cooper in London, Actor Terry Molloy in East Anglia and Mic Wright Editor at Conquest of the Useless, the media criticism newsletter in Norwich, businessman Alex Bishop in Hamilton Canada, Clint Loshe ex Capitol Hill staffer in Washington, Eric Marcus of the Making Gay History podcast in New York, pundit Doug Levy San Fransisco and Steve O'Neil the ex-deputy head of policy for the Liberal Democrats in London.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week that has seen the Daft Punk hang up their helmets, we ask why is the minimum wage in the US so low and why didn't a bill to raise it pass in congress?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We will be moving recordings to Clubhouse the new social media platform. If you are on there please follow @roifield to get notifications of when we are recording so you can ask a question to the panel live. The first recording is Thursday, March 4th, 7 pm London time, 2 pm Eastern and 11 am Pacific.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Writer and journo Emma Burnell in London, Actor Terry Molloy in East Anglia and Mic Wright Editor at Conquest of the Useless, the media criticism newsletter in Norwich, Laura Babcock Tv pundit in Hamilton Canada, Clint Loshe, Eric Marcus of the Making Gay History podcast in New York and Jane Junn Professor of Political Science in Los AngelesIn a week that has seen over a million people in the UK receive Covid jabs in two days, we worry about the future of the Republican Party and whether it’s now the party of Qanon.1. Should the GOP turn its back on Marjorie Taylor Green and how inclusive should a big tent be?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.