Checks and Balance: Cup of Joe - a podcast by The Economist

Joe Biden gave hisfirst State of the Union addressagainst a difficult backdrop. Inflation is soaring, covid variants have extended the death toll of the pandemic and the signature piece of his domestic agenda is stuck. Now he has the conflict in Ukraine to deal with. Can Joe Bidenrescue his presidency? 

The Economist’s James Astill assesses the president’s track record. We go back to another State of the Union given by a president in a bind. AndThe Economist’s Elliott Morris digs into voter sentiment. 

John Prideaux presents with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon.

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