The Rest is Politics to Host Special Live Event for US Election Night
On Saturday, November 5th, 2024, The Rest Is Politics will be hosting a special live event for the highly anticipated US Election night. The live broadcast will feature real-time election results and expert analysis, providing in-depth commentary and coverage throughout the evening and into the early morning. The event will be exclusively available to stream via YouTube.
The show will be broadcasted from the Spotify Podcast Studios in NYC, with a unique lineup of Goalhanger hosts, including Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart, Anthony Scaramucci, Marina Hyde, and Dominic Sandbrook. These hosts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in politics, history, and entertainment to provide a well-rounded perspective on the election.
Campbell and Stewart, hosts of The Rest Is Politics, will lead the election coverage, offering expert analysis of data and results. They will be joined by Scaramucci, co-host of The Rest Is Politics: US, who brings insider access and a deep understanding of American politics. The main desk will also feature rotating guest chairs with additional expert commentary throughout the broadcast.
Award-winning journalist and co-host of The Rest Is Entertainment, Marina Hyde, will provide additional analysis and reactions from social media throughout the evening. Meanwhile, Dominic Sandbrook, co-host of The Rest Is History, will offer insights and historical context by exploring over 200 years of American history.
Goalhanger has partnered with media experience company Dizplai to bring an unprecedented level of audience interactivity and real-time data to the show. With Dizplai’s expertise, the broadcast will be elevated to industry-standard quality, providing a unique and engaging experience for viewers.
The Rest Is Politics: US recently announced a record total of downloads and full episode views on YouTube, with over 19.5 million recorded between June and August. This announcement follows Campbell and Stewart’s previous roles as election presenters for Channel 4’s UK General Election coverage.
Jack Davenport, Co-Founder at Goalhanger, expressed his excitement for the event, stating, “The US Presidential election is one of the world’s most significant political events, profoundly impacting global politics. At Goalhanger, we aim to provide our audience comprehensive coverage throughout the evening, delivering our most ambitious live stream yet. Our hosts, bringing incredible experience, knowledge, and authority from both sides of the Atlantic, will guide viewers through this historic night.”
Co-host of The Rest Is Politics, Alastair Campbell, added, “In this year of the many elections we have discussed on The Rest Is Politics, the US presidential election is the most consequential. We’re thrilled to share this important story with a global audience on election night, providing fair and accurate reporting and analysis.”
Steve Munachen, Creative Director at Dizplai, also expressed excitement for the partnership, stating, “We’re excited to work in partnership with the Goalhanger team to help create and deliver a truly unique election broadcast. Our goal is to engage and energise the entire The Rest Is Politics global audience to create an alternative viewpoint to traditional media, curating and sharing the latest news as it happens and bringing the audience into the broadcast.”
The live event will consist of three streams throughout the night, starting at 8pm-12am (UK) / 3pm-7pm (ET) on November 5th. The second stream will air from 5am-9am (UK) / 12am-4am (ET) on November 6th, while the final stream will take place from 7pm-8:30pm (UK) / 2pm-3:30pm (ET) on November 6th.
Don’t miss this groundbreaking all-night live feed of The Rest Is Politics, available exclusively on YouTube. For more information and updates on the event, be sure to follow The Rest Is Politics on social media and visit their website at https://www.therestispolitics.com/.
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