What to Follow: USA Season 1, Episode 3: Trump v Harris: But Do Debates Even Matter?

Is This the Social Media Election?

With the election in full swing, both candidates are seeking endorsements. Trump is seeking the backing of podcast bros and RFK Jr. The Harris campaign are pulling support from mainstream celebrities including a (non-existent) special guest at the DNC.

Is Trump Getting More Liberal?

With major policy U-turns on sex, drugs and rock & roll (okay, not the last one) we consider if Trump is getting more liberal.

13 min

Why Everyone's Okay with Politicians Lying?

This week we take a look a look at the second assassination attempt of this election cycle, a truly wild sentence. So, we unpack why political violence is such a major issue in the US and why people don't seem to mind politicians lying to them.

11 min

Can MAGA Survive Without Trump?

This week we discuss whether Trump is the only candidate who can really pull off the red MAGA hat, why calling yourself a Nazi isn't the most politically savvy move and how the electoral college could be in for a shakeup.

11 min

VP Debate: Did Anyone Really Win?

This week Walz and Vance went head-to-head in a... slightly more polite and less dog focused debate. The thing is though. Does it even matter? Did anyone really win the VP debate?

11 min

Why is Kamala Suddenly EVERYWHERE?

Over the last week we've seen a sudden shift in the Harris campaign's media strategy, with the VP suddenly showing up all over the place. This is a major departure from their previous 'anti-interview' approach. So, what's changed, and why does it matter?

10 min

Have Republicans Monopolized the Conspiracy Vote?

This week, Kamala's campaign pivot targets men who seem to be flocking towards Trump even as he and other key Republican figures continue to embrace conspiracy theories amongst their voters. So why is this? And why is it bad news for American democracy?

10 min

Is Trump Winning Working Class Voters?

It seems that president isn't the only job Trump is vying for; so, will Trump's shift at the drive through really cut through with working class voters?

10 min

How Podcast Bros Killed Mainstream Media

With less than a week until election day, you'd expect the candidates focus to be lazar focused on the campaign trail...right? Well, in 2024 they're more focused about appearing on podcasts and letting podcasters make 'edgy' jokes.

11 min

Trump Wins Big (Wait...What Now)

With the size of Trump's victory surprising many, and with him likely to secure all branches of government, we unpack how we ended up on this timeline and what is likely to happen next.

7 min

How the World Reacted to Trump's Win

The US President is sometimes referred to as the Leader of the Free World, and that's because their influence extends beyond the 50 states that elected him. So how has the world reacted to Trump 2.0? And what does his Presidency mean for the rest of us?

10 min

Why Trump's Cabinet Could Change America

Trump is assembling a star-studded team to join him for his second stint as President, but the names aren't exactly political heavyweights. So, is he just filling the cabinet with his buddies? Or is something more sinister happening to American democracy?

10 min

Why Bernie & Elon Actually Agree on Something (seriously)

When the world's richest man and a champion of the working class are on the same side of an issue, alarm bells should probably be ringing in your head. So, is Elon a secret Bernie Bro? And why is Trump stacking his cabinet with his own family members?

10 min