US Election Special
As Americans vote for a new president, Jake Humphrey chairs a live debate, with a panel of politicians and opinion formers facing questions from young people in Colchester.
Jake Humphrey chairs a live debate, with a panel of politicians and opinion formers facing questions from the studio audience of 18 to 25-year-olds in Colchester, Essex. On the day that Americans vote for a new president, Free Speech asks just how important the position continues to be.
Also up for debate is whether 16 to 17-year-olds should have the vote in the UK, and an issue that splits opinion on both sides of the Atlantic - abortion law.
There's a special message from tabloid talk show host and former Democratic Mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer, and the Free Speech Power Bar shows what the audience at home think of the panellists.
Radio 1's breakfast news and sports presenter Tina Daheley is the Social Media Jockey, speaking up for the web responses and online comments.
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Should the voting age be reduced to 16 in the UK?
Duration: 01:45
US Election Special
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jake Humphrey |
| Presenter | Jake Humphrey |
| Series Producer | Susan Crook |
| Series Producer | Susan Crook |
| Executive Producer | Steve Anderson |
| Executive Producer | Steve Anderson |
Broadcasts
- Tue 6 Nov 2012 20:00
- Wed 7 Nov 2012 02:00
Create the Debate
Watch the short films and download the pack to create your own debate in the classroom.