Americast – Has Trump given up on the midterms?
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Donald Trump is losing public support because of the war in Iran, but how much does the president care? In a recent interview with Fox News, he said gas prices could be “a little bit higher” but downplayed fears that higher prices could cost Republicans in the midterm elections. With the US naval blockade in full swing and Iran threatening to halt shipping in the Gulf in retaliation, the president’s latest assertion that the war is “very close to being over” may be optimistic. On today’s episode, Justin and Sarah discuss China’s role in the blockade, the mood among Republicans, and whether the president can convince voters in November that short-term pain is worth long-term national security. And reports are emerging that four Senate races could end in Democrats’ favor, including battles in Georgia and North Carolina, two states won by Donald Trump in the presidential election. Can Democrats maintain their momentum later in the year? PRESENTERS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America Editor CONTACT: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480. • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk. • Or use #Americast. This episode was produced by George Dabby with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Jonathan Greer. The producer of the series is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you would like to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by pressing the subscribe button in the app. You can now listen to Americast on your smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say “Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast.” Works on most smart speakers. US Election Not Turned: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also produces many other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoyed Americast (and if you’re reading this, I hope you do), we think you’ll enjoy our other capsules, too. See the links below. News broadcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
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