Day: June 20, 2024

The U.S. is hosting the Copa América, and the competition has expanded to include North American and Caribbean teams. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to soccer writer Jon Arnold.

Politics Weekly UK is in the London suburb of Chingford and Woodford Green, where a spat between Labour and its former candidate is threatening to split the progressive vote. The Guardian’s John Harris talks to the now independent candidate, Faiza Shaheen; Labour’s new candidate, Shama Tatler; and Iain Duncan Smith, who has represented the area for the Conservatives for more than 30 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Politics Weekly UK is in the London suburb of Chingford and Woodford Green, where a spat between Labour and its former candidate is threatening to split the progressive vote. The Guardian’s John Harris talks to the now independent candidate, Faiza Shaheen; Labour’s new candidate, Shama Tatler; and Iain Duncan Smith, who has represented the area for the Conservatives for more than 30 years

Chingford and Woodford Green candidates:

Chris Brody – Green party

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Water utilities and chemical companies are mounting legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule putting limits on six “forever chemicals” in drinking water.