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The Path to Power: Episode One: Iowa Idiocy

We’re charting the Path to Power from the Primaries to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on the Hard Shoulder in the run up to the US Presidential Election with American comedian Jim Elliott. This week: Iowa and impeachment filled the headlines, and Jim gives his unique take on the State of the Union

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18.37 7 Feb 2020


The Path to Power: Episode One: Iowa Idiocy


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We’re charting the Path to Power from the Primaries all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on the Hard Shoulder in the run up to the US Presidential Election.

Ivan will be joined throughout the campaign by US comedian Jim Elliott to take a sideways look at what is already a fascinating race.

Donald Trump survived his impeachment this week but will the Democrats survive intact until November?

Jim looked at the mess that was the Iowa caucus and the awkward scenes at Donald Trump's State of the Union.


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