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Podcast: Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
Episode: UK Election Week One
Description: In this episode of Mid-Atlantic, Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Birmingham, is joined by a distinguished panel of political analysts to dissect the latest political turmoil in the US and UK. Representing London is Dave Smith, Logan Phillips joins from Washington, D.C., and Corey Bernard contributes from Manchester, England.UK Election Season Kickoff:The episode focuses on the first week of the UK election season, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Rishi Sunak's Rocky Start:Dave Smith describes Sunak's initial week on the campaign trail as disastrous.Missteps include...