The US Election: 1. Primaries, Caucuses ...

Following on from part one, which explained how the candidates are selected, part two looks at what happens on the campaign trail - and who's paying the bill? 

Justin Webb and guests reach episode 3 of this guide to how the US elections are run, with a look at the historical and contemporary importance of the TV debates. 

In the penultimate episode, Justin Webb and guests discuss what happens on election day -- and how the notorious electoral college system works. 

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