Across the Pond brings together the consummate Washington and London Insiders examining the way forward for the British Monarchy; Great Britain; and the United States. In the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British Monarchy is undergoing profound changes. Amid these changes a new Prime Minister seeks to guide Great Britain through rising fascism, war, and economic uncertainty throughout Europe. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden warns the American electorate that U.S. democracy is teetering weeks before the all-important midterm elections. Can these two major Western powers and stalwart allies maintain their allegiance and successfully guide their nations and the world through these rising challenges?
U.K. BBC Political Commentator and Host, Afua Acheampong-Hagan, teams with BBC Washington Political Analyst and Bestselling Author, Eric Ham, to explore the challenges confronting Great Britain, the United States, and the British Monarchy. They will examine the latest machinations at Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and offer insight on what the latest maneuvers mean for the future of the Monarchy, U.S. democracy, and more.