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What Trump's call means for Georgia Senate races: Politics Weekly Extra

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In a bonus episode ahead of one of the most influential moments for Joe Biden’s presidency before he’s even taken office, Jonathan Freedland and David Smith discuss a call made by the outgoing president to a state legislator in Georgia that could spell more trouble for Donald Trump.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
4 Jan 2021 English United Kingdom News

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