As the US election approaches, this special episode looks at the experiences of first time American voters casting their ballots from abroad, highlighting the unique challenges they face.

Guests Henry and McKenna, both students on an exchange semester at UEA in the UK, share their insights on the registration process and the emotional weight of participating in their first presidential election. We discuss the polarized political landscape, how younger voters perceive Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the importance of engaging Gen Z in the electoral process.

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Special guests for this episode:

• Dr. Emma Long, Associate Professor of American History and Politics at the University of East Anglia
• McKenna Anderson, a political science student studying at UEA, from Illinois
• Henry Lease, a political science student studying at UEA, from Massachusetts

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Highlights from this episode:

• The podcast discusses the challenges and experiences of American students voting from abroad.
• Both Henry and McKenna emphasize the importance of registering to vote while living overseas.
• Listeners are encouraged to understand the complexities of state-level voting processes in the U.S.
• The conversation highlights a significant generational shift in political engagement among young voters.
• Emma Long raises the point about the impact of undecided voters on the election outcome.
• The episode reflects on how international perspectives can shape American political discussions. 

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