In this episode of The Economist podcast, the focus is on the upcoming US presidential election featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It's shaping up to be a tight race, with Pennsylvania highlighted as a crucial swing state. The conversation explores possible paths to victory for both candidates, identifies key counties to monitor for early results, and examines the broader implications for domestic and international politics. Additionally, there are concerns about potential post-election disputes and the growing erosion of public trust in the electoral process.