Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger joins us to tackle the internet’s biggest questions about the upcoming U.S. elections. Why should Canadians care about US politics? Why do Trump's policies appeal to so many voters? Aaron Ettinger dives deep into these questions and more, offering an insightful, cross-border perspective on the American political landscape.

Aaron Ettinger is a Political Science professor at Carleton University with a focus on international relations and North American politics.

0:12 Is America doomed?
0:52 How can Trump win even though he is a convicted felon?
0:49 Why are the polls still so close?
2:12 What are swing states?
3:20 Why should Canadians care about US politics?
4:01 Can you do a breakdown of rhetorical techniques?
4:22 What historical elections compare to the 2024 elections?
5:38 What'd be Trump's role in the Ukraine/Russia War?
6:04 Why do Trump's policies appeal to so many voters still?

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