The President's Path: Will affordability decide the US midterms?
2026-10-16
Sumi Somaskanda, Caitriona Perry and Bernd Debusmann discuss how the issue of affordability is playing out in different parts of the US - and shaping voters' views. Will voters punish the president and his team at the ballot box?
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected] Senior producer: Ellyn DuncanEditor: James KraftExecutive producer: Anna Holford
The Explanation
BBC World Service- No. of episodes
- 379
- Latest episode
- 2026-10-30
Where can you listen?
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts
RSS
Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.
Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.