David Smith is the Washington correspondent of The Guardian. From 2010 to 2015, he was their Africa correspondent, and was based in Johannesburg. He has a completely different take on the midterm elections compared to Joel Pollak - who Gareth spoke to recently. They discuss the main issues on the ballot, where the Republicans and Democrats look strongest and weakest… and whether Biden stands a chance of staying in office if the Dems do poorly in today’s results.

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Gareth Cliff talks education, unemployment and pandering politicians with Siya 'Slikour' Metane, Unathi Kwaza and Rob Hersov. Plus special guest - The Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief, David Smith.

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Biden’s inaugural address was a soulful plea to come together. After being in office for a week he has already overturned Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the US military, and rejoined the Paris climate agreement... is President Joe Biden better than Trump, or will the honeymoon phase come to an end sooner than expected? The Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief David Smith joins the team to discuss what’s happening in the USA. Brought to you by Nando’s.

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28.01.21 Pt 2 - Phumi is counting down the days until private schools open, as she has had it with homeschooling! David Smith, the Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief who is based in the epicentre of all US politics, joins the team to discuss what’s happening in America.

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26.01.21 Pt 1 - “Discipline is freedom” according to Mbulelo. Living hand to mouth is a reality for most, but if you truly want to be successful you need to learn discipline... especially when it comes to money. We catch up with our American friend Debi Droke - who won a bet with Gareth.

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