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Can Memes Win the US Election?
Do memes hold the key to the White House? Supporters of Kamala Harris believe viral clips can swing the youth vote. Also on the show, how a sports journalist has been limbering up for the Olympics.
Do memes hold the key to the White House? Supporters of Kamala Harris hope so. Already, online communities have sprung up to boost her campaign, and they’re chopping up her speeches and appearances to flood the internet with viral clips. Their aim is to swing the youth vote in Harris’s favour and get other disengaged voters to turn out on election day. Will it work?
Also on the show, as the Olympics begin in Paris, how a sports journalist prepares for a gruelling 19 days of events.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Razzall |
| Presenter | Ros Atkins |
| Producer | Simon Richardson |
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- Sat 27 Jul 202404:30
- Sat 27 Jul 202415:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
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- Wed 31 Jul 202403:30