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Spilling Election Tea with London Mayor Sadiq Khan

2024/9/26
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Jon Stewart welcomes Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, to discuss the parallels between the recent UK and US elections. They delve into the rise of right-wing populism, the impact of Brexit, and the surprising Labour victory.
  • Labour's historic win after 14 years signals a shift against right-wing populism.
  • The UK and US face similar challenges with misinformation and immigration.
  • Brexit's impact on the UK political landscape is discussed.

Shownotes Transcript

As world leaders descend upon NYC for the UN General Assembly, London Mayor Sadiq Khan joins us to discuss the parallel challenges facing the UK and US. The conversation dives into both countries’ elections, explores the impacts of misinformation, immigration, and populism, and examines the responsibilities of the media and politicians to educate and inform. Later, Stephanie Kelton, Economics Professor at Stony Brook University and author of "The Deficit Myth," offers a fresh perspective on our previous episode, challenging conventional wisdom about government spending and deficits.

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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart

Executive Producer – James Dixon

Executive Producer – Chris McShane

Executive Producer – Caity Gray

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Music by Hansdle Hsu

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