Has there ever been an election campaign like THIS before?

After a breathless couple of weeks in American politics it’s time for the Americast team to take stock. Has there been a more tumultuous time in American politics? And what can history tell us about what’s happening today?This week we’re joined by former BBC correspondent and historian Nick Bryant who tells that Trump is as much product of US history as JFK, Lincoln and Reagan.HOST: - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenterGUEST: - Nick Bryant, former BBC Washington correspondent and authorGET IN TOUCH:- Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk - Or use #AmericastUS Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s new BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Rufus Gray and Elliot Ryder. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.