De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow

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02 Nov '24

De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow

Haagsch College
De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow
02 Nov '24
Haagsch College

Which future will America choose? Will it be Donald Trump again? Or can Joe Biden continue until he is 86?

The American presidential elections determine not only the future of the deeply divided country, but also that of the rest of the world. Is democracy really at stake? And can Europe continue to count on American protection?

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Genre Perspective
Language Dutch

De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow


During De Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow, journalists Laila Frank (Op1 and NPO Radio 1), Bernard Hammelburg (BNR America Podcast), and US correspondent Jan Postma (also from the BNR Amerika Podcast), dive deep into American politics and society. With compelling stories and sharp analyses, they take you to the versatile and fascinating America of today.

From the exciting campaign battle to the deeper undercurrents in the rapidly changing society - in the interactive and dynamic Amerikaanse Verkiezingsshow, Laila, Bernard and Jan tell you everything you need to know to truly understand the crucial presidential election.

Laila Frank is a journalist and America expert for Sophie & Jeroen, Op1 and NPO Radio 1 and De Groene Amsterdammer, among others. She also makes the NPO Radio 1 podcast series Welkom in Washington.
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Bernard Hammelburg is one of the best-known America experts in The Netherlands. He is a presenter of BNR De Wereld and produces the BNR Amerika Podcast together with Jan. For years, Bernard was the US correspondent.

Jan Postma is US correspondent for BNR Nieuwsradio and various other media. From his base in Washington, DC, he keeps his finger on the pulse throughout the country. Together with Bernard, he makes the BNR Amerika Podcast.

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