US Election: Democrat & Republican Voices

Justin Webb

Before he joined the Today programme Justin was the BBC’s first North America Editor. He also co-hosts the BBC podcast Americast, and writes about the USA for the Times. In his speeches on US affairs, he ranges from Joe Biden’s administration back through Trump to Obama, who he interviewed during his time on the election trail. He talks about leadership and leaders in the UK and US, with stories from behind the scenes at Today and in the corridors of power. 

James P Rubin

Jamie Rubin served as assistant to Madeleine Albright in the State Department and later advised Hilary Clinton and President Obama. As well as academic posts he’s advised politicians, steered Bloomberg’s editorial direction, and written extensively. He assesses America’s place in the world, how the country uses its power, and one of the most tumultuous periods in US and global politics.

Colleen Graffy

The first US government official on Twitter, Colleen served as George W’s Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy. A lawyer by profession, she is Associate Professor and Director of Global Programs at Pepperdine University’s London campus, and is a regular commentator and writer on geopolitics, US foreign and domestic policy, and international diplomacy.