Why is this U.S. election so crucial?
Havin' a Hunch About That US Election? Bet Your Bottom Dollar It Ain't Irrelevant These Days
In the premiere episode of our podcast "Whip It, USA," we explore why the US presidency elections are more than just a stateside spectacle—they're a global game-changer. Politics pro, Prof. Dr. Cord Jakobeit, from the University of Hamburg, gives us the scoop on the dance between politics, media, and society in the USA.
The Guru
A politico with a passion, Prof. Dr. Cord Jakobeit (born in 1958) teaches Political Science with a focus on International Relations at the University of Hamburg. He's lived stateside and earned his Master's at Harvard University. According to his profile on the Hamburg Academy of Sciences' site, where he's a member, his research interests lie in international power shifts resulting from the rise of new players in the global economy.
What's the Fuss About the US Presidency?
Why is the US presidential election such a worldwide phenomenon? What if Trump nicks the second term, and what if it's Harris in the hot seat? In our podcast "Whip It, USA," we see what the results could mean for the world, the EU, and us right here in good ol' Germany. From foreign policy to climate change—the political scientists Prof. Dr. Cord Jakobeit and Martin Lieberich will fill you in on what's coming our way and the state of US democracy.
Election Week for the US Presidency 2024
Trump or Harris: Who takes the US reins after Biden? On November 5, Americans elect their new commander-in-chief—or commander-in-she. If Harris claims victory, she'll make history as the first female president. Let's check out the lay of the land. Who's leading the pack? What are the opposing candidates' plans, and what do Hamburgers have to say about it? Our site will keep you in the loop with the freshest news on the election all week long.
Ayan Balakhanova
Born in 1999, Ayan Balakhanova's heard more mispronunciations of her name than you can shake a Timothée Chalamet stick at, so she decided to address the topic in a presentation while studying journalism in Magdeburg. Her parents are from Azerbaijan, and she grew up in Düsseldorf. She managed projects in the youth division for the Jewish Community in North Rhine-Westphalia, dealing with multilingual efforts. Ayan is fluent in German, English, Hebrew, Russian, and Azeri—you get the picture. Kürzel: abk
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Karoline Gebhardt
Caroline Gebhardt, born in 1994 in Reinbek, is a former archery medalist. Archery came into her life thanks to the film "Ever After." Today, she'd rather watch Korean films with subtitles. At concerts, she crowdsurfs, and she's even made it to the legendary stage at the LOGO club. During her bachelor's, she studied Library and Information Science and worked as a research assistant for the dpa on the Disaster Warning App Nina. She's a quiz junkie who thinks of herself as a Günther-Jauch ultra. Kürzel: kar
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Pauline Claussen
Pauline Claussen, born in 1999 in Darmstadt, has high-fived Kraftklub singer Felix at a gig. She completed her dual degree in Music and English at Oldenburg University. Alongside her studies, she worked in early childhood music education, served as a bartender, and helped the famous Klaas Heufer-Umlauf serve drinks and Günther Jauch champagne. On the Indonesian island of Lombok, Pauline once swapped places with an exhausted taxi driver and drove herself to the hostel. She's a wedding singer, a musical enthusiast, and a terrible tennis player. Pauline initially wanted to be a cultural journalist, but she's interested in too many things, so she finds herself moving from one topic to another. Kürzel: pac
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Kristin Müller
Opposites attract Kristin Müller, born in 2001 in Ulm. She grew up in Baden-Württemberg, but she doesn't speak Swiss German. She prefers Guinness over beer, but she's not a self-proclaimed beer connoisseur, and she's gone off Crescent City's cliffhanger—but only so she could keep reading the band's next volume. She began her journalism career with the Walsroder Zeitung, eventually landing a community manager position for the city portal "bremen.de" and positions with the social media agency Himmelrenner. For her master's, she traded her hometown of Stuttgart for the bustling city of Hamburg. Müller is beyond stoked about her new location, but she's holding off on taking a dip in the Elbe, at least for now—she's been rescued by the coast guard in Australia. Kürzel: mü
- Kristin Müller's Articles https://our Website/author/kirstin-mueller/
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Lara Kitzinger
Lara Kitzinger, born in 1999, would love to live in New York, but just for a while. Eventually, she wants to settle down in Sankt Peter-Ording on the North Sea coast. She's already dreaming of starting her own local newspaper there. Her first taste of journalism came while working at the "Pinneberger Tageblatt." During a report on the best cafes in the district, she didn't get a single slice of cake. But never fear—Lara bakes her own! During her communication and media management studies at the Fernuni IST, she wrote for Netzwelt.de on movies and series, and at home in Buchholz, she keeps a Holsteiner mare named Holly. With Holly, Lara plans to ride along the North Sea shoreline in Sankt Peter-Ording. Kürzel: lak
- Lara Kitzinger's Articles https://our Website/author/lara-kitzinger/
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Katja Niko
Ex-sprinter Katja Niko, born in 2001, may not be able to run professionally anymore due to injuries, but she can sprint right up to a selfie with the fastest woman in Europe. After seven semesters of journalism studies and various media internships, Niko decided to leave her hometown of Stuttgart for a thriving media hub. For now, she's more successful at selfie-snapping than swimming in the Elbe, as she had to be rescued by the coast guard in the Pacific while vacationing in Australia. Kürzel: kat
- Katja Niko's Articles https://our Website/author/katja-niko/
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The US presidential election, being a global game-changer, continually makes headlines in general-news and politics, as its results can significantly impact the world, the EU, and Germany. Prof. Dr. Cord Jakobeit, a political scientist, discusses the implications of the election in the podcast "Whip It, USA."
In the event of Trump or Harris being elected in the 2024 US Presidency, our site will keep readers updated on the fresh news of the election all week long. The site will also explore the opposing candidates' plans and garner German opinions on the matter.
