Who’s running? What are their policies? What should I watch out for on election night? All covered, so you can follow from the comfort of the couch. Most of us aren’t allowed out anyway, right? Might as well make a bumprint! This special episode of Election Schmelection is aimed at people outside the US, who are interested in a quick guide to the 2020 presidential election, and is hosted by Abigail Tarttelin.

Election Schmelection

Special Episode: What should I know about the US Presidential Election?

That one time you wished the pain was from throwing up Prosecco.

How does The Morning After feel?

Your vote—your voices. HAPPY ELECTION DAY! And if you’re voting for the first time, CONGRATULATIONS! What a moment!!! Have a wonderful day!

It’s Election Day! Who are we voting for?

Sound like an electoral guru and make your mates stare at you with their mouths open and election night popcorn falling out... Mentions: https://anchor.fm/espod/message

What should I look out for when the results come in?

Online, or in front of the box. Mentions: ge2019.electoral-reform.org.uk || www.youtube.com/user/NovaraMedia || “Guardian Live” || Instagram: @abigailtarttelin_ || Twitter: @ajktarttelin

Where can I watch the election results?

Could a mash-up be the answer? Find out what happens if neither of the two largest parties wins the election.

What are hung parliaments, coalitions, minority and majority governments?

A bigger deal in this election than most... but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Mentions: members.parliament.uk/constituencies/

What is tactical voting?

The last of our manifesto marathon. Wipe the sweat off your brow, reach for the water, we made it. Mentions: uup.org/our-vision/ulster-unionist-party-manifestos || www.sdlp.ie/issues/manifesto-2019/ || www.sinnfein.ie/contents/55481 || www.mydup.com

What are the parties promising? 8 of 8: Northern Ireland’s UUP, SDLP, Sinn Fein, and the DUP

Yes. Thirty-eight minutes really is speeding when it comes to the chunky Lib Dem mani. Put the kettle on. Mentions: www.libdems.org.uk/plan

What are the parties promising? Part 7 of 8: The Liberal Democrat Party

“Nothing is more conservative than working hard to improve your lot.” Our rundown of the Tory manifesto, the short and the long. Mentions: https://vote.conservatives.com/our-plan and http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk/

What are the parties promising? Part 6 of 8: The Conservative and Unionist Party (the Tories)

“How can it be right that in the fifth richest country in the world, people’s living standards are going backwards and life expectancy is stalling?” I barrel through the Labour manifesto, so you don’t have to. Mentions: labour.org.uk/manifesto/

What are the parties promising? Part 5 of 8: The Labour Party

Chatting you through The Scottish National Party’s plans for an “open, tolerant, inclusive nation”. Och aye the yes. (Though sadly no talk of compulsory Scottish accents.) Mentions: www.snp.org/general-election-2019/

What are the parties promising? Part 4 of 8: the SNP

“‪No society can legitimately call itself civilised if a person must sleep on the street.” The Welsh party Plaid Cymru’s manifesto, at a pace. Diolch am wrando! Mentions: www.partyof.wales/maniffesto_2019

What is each party promising? Part 3 of 8: Plaid Cymru

The Green Party of England and Wales’ plans for a bucolic future U.K. blasted through at breakneck but still understandable pace. Mentions: campaigns.greenparty.org.uk/manifesto

What is each party promising? Part 2 of 8: The Green Party

We read the manifestos so you don’t have to. But when it comes to making promises, which parties are crossing their fingers behind their back? First up: The Brexit Party. Mentions: fullfact.org

What is each party promising? Part 1 of 8: The Brexit Party

Demystifying electoral politics for the UK crowd. Super short guides on registering to vote, the parties, the policies, and more. Sooo not about Brexit. Hosted by award-winning author Abigail Tarttelin.

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