US of Ed
US of Ed
Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea. US of Ed typically talks issues o…
A New Hope
"She acted more like a president than anyone I've seen since Obama." Baby executions, pets being eaten, a failing nation, Donald Trump's vision of America contrasted sharply with Kamala Harris' sense of optimism and forethought in this week's presidential debate. Ed and Sean break down some of the…
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Balancing New and Exciting with Tried and Tested
"She's like the little bird flying under mother's wing, and she's just outside mother's wing, she's flying on her own, and gaining wind." The Harris campaign has swung into policy announcement mode, with a sweep of new measures for encouraging small business. But with suggestions Harris needs to d…
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Can't Lose if No One Can Vote
"We're really pushing against a ceiling here... she's got to reach deep into her cookie jar and pull out more cookies." Officially the Democrats' nomination for president in 2024, Kamala Harris continues to gain in the polls but Republicans are doing all that they can to keep people from voting wi…
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A Movement Takes Shape at the DNC
"This is a movement, and I'm saying movement here beyond political parties." Democrats have come together to pull for Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention this week, so just what kind of election platform are we seeing come together as far as policy is concerned? Also, attempts to i…
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Would You Like Fries With That?
"This campaign now is the Happy Meal, they're announcing happy happy happy, better better better, don't fight all that old, ugly stuff." Kamala Harris continues to make massive gains over Donald Trump in the polls, but is there a risk of complacency setting in if more policies are not announced? M…
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Harris / Walz 2024
"So if the nation's in danger, look to the coach." It's official, the Democratic National Convention has nominated Kamala Harris unopposed as their presidential candidate for the 2024 election and she has announced Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. While Donald Trump was hoping Joe …
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Weird and Getting Weirder
"Americans are feeling positive... the first thing Kamala did in her first ad was talk about the things she's going to do." The White House has announced anticipated reforms for the Supreme Court this week, including term limits and a binding code of conduct, but just how long before any of it can…
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Bye Bye Biden, Hola Kamala
"Black women are a very powerful force, and they've been on the sidelines since Obama." After weeks of speculation and calls for him to drop out, Joe Biden has finally opted out of the 2024 presidential race. But not everyone is happy, with Republicans throwing everything at the wall to declare Bi…
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In the Crosshairs
"This is so super weird, I think I've withdrawn from reality here." An apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump wiped everything else from the headlines ahead of the Republican National Convention. As the dust settles it appears to have shifted the political landscape shocki…
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Sit Down, Shut Up, and Stay On Message
"[Joe Biden] would be a marked man if he doesn't leave now." In spite of a dismal debate performance and questions about his ability to do the job for four more years, Joe Biden has rejected calls to step down as the Democrats' nominee. NATO has met in Washington this week to celebrate its 75th an…
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