• Citizen Dan: Voting from Abroad and Heading to Philly

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

Citizen Dan: Voting from Abroad and Heading to Philly

  • Summary

  • Summary

    In this episode of Over Here Over There, BBC Radio Gloucester's Nicky Price highlights the upcoming US General Election and how local Americans (Dan Harris, Debra Drew, and Jenn Singer) in Cheltenham encouraged their fellow citizens to register to vote. BBC Radio Gloucester's David Smith discusses with them the importance of registering overseas Americans to vote, particularly in the upcoming U.S. election, and emphasizes the significance of swing states in determining the election outcome. The conversation builds anticipation for 'Over Here, Over There' podcast coverage from Philadelphia by Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris, where they will report on the election atmosphere and its implications for democracy.


    Takeaways

    • The podcast aims to help overseas Americans register to vote.
    • Swing states play a crucial role in U.S. elections.
    • Civic engagement is essential for democracy.
    • The OHOT (Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris) team is excited to cover the election from Philadelphia.
    • Every vote counts, especially in swing states.
    • OHOT will be joined in Philadelphia by David Smith (BBC Radio) and Debra Drew (Democrats Abroad UK), and hosted by Drexel University Professor Emeritus Mark Brack
    • The importance of educating Americans about their voting rights.
    • While in Philadelphia, Claudia will cover the election for a German newspaper.
    • The atmosphere in Cheltenham reflects a strong American community.
    • The upcoming election is seen as a pivotal moment for democracy.


    Keywords

    Voting, Overseas Americans, Swing States, US Election, Civic Duty, Cheltenham, Podcast, Democracy, Political Engagement, Election Coverage


    Sound Bites

    • "We just want people to exercise their right."
    • "Your vote weighs a lot here."
    • "It's going to be the most important state."
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