Oct 22 2024 23 mins 1
Navigating the US election scene - from Trump's rise to economic worries and the shifting tides of masculinity in politics.
Synopsis: The Straits Times’ assistant foreign editor Clement Tan catches up with US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar to share her insights into the US presidential elections on Nov 5, 2024.
Clement Tan speaks with Bhagyashree Garekar, ST’s US bureau chief, about her experiences covering the US elections. They discuss the changes in American society, the rise of Trump, and the impact of inflation concerns on voter sentiment.
In this episode, Bhagya shares memorable encounters from her travels across the US, highlighting the political landscape and the growing diversity in the population. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of masculinity in politics and the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election results.
Highlights (click/tap above):
2:51 Memorable encounters on the campaign trail
8:23 Changes in infrastructure and American society
12:33 The rise of Trump and white nationalism
16:41 Masculinity and political identity
18:57 Economic concerns and election predictions
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Host: Clement Tan ([email protected]) & Bhagyashree Garekar ([email protected])
Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani
Executive producer: Lynda Hong
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