This BBC World Service podcast delves into the intense lead-up to the US presidential election featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It offers insights into voter turnout, the potential effects of the Congressional vote, and predictions about when the election results might be announced. Additionally, the podcast covers a Boeing workers' strike that led to a significant pay increase, alleged Russian efforts to disrupt planes heading to North America, and the 10th anniversary of Amazon's Alexa, discussing both its achievements and criticisms. Lastly, it reports on the aftermath of severe floods in Spain and shares various international viewpoints on the US election.