US Election Special: What we know so far

This BBC World Service podcast offers live updates on the 2024 US Presidential election as votes are being counted. Early results indicate that Donald Trump is leading in crucial battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia, making it harder for Kamala Harris to secure a win. The competition remains fierce, with several swing states still too close to call. The podcast also explores the significance of exit polls, the possibility of a contingent election if the electoral college ends in a tie, the effects on Congress, the influence of abortion rights on voter decisions, demographic trends, the international ramifications of the election outcomes, and the rise of misinformation on social media.