US Election: Democrat & Republican Voices

Justin Webb

Before he joined the Today programme, Justin spent almost a decade in the US as the BBC’s Chief Washington Correspondent. He also co-hosts the BBC podcast Americast, and writes about the US for The Times. He explores the key differences and misunderstandings when it comes to Trump and US-UK-Europe relations, and considers leadership and leaders on all sides, with stories from behind the scenes in broadcasting 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.