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Nov 2020
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US election special: No clear winner - w...

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About this episode

Both President Trump and Joe Biden say they are on course for victory. So, what happens now?


The Stories of our times production team has been up all night following one of the most closely fought and historic elections in recent memory.


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Guests:

Josh Glancy, Washington Bureau Chief, The Sunday Times.

Laura Pullman, New York Correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Michael Gerhardt, Professor of Constitutional Law.


Host: Manveen Rana.


Clips used: CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, BBC Radio 4, BBC News, Times Radio.

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