What do U.S. politics look like across the pond?

This week’s coverage of President Trump at the G7 Summit is a reminder that covering U.S. politics isn’t easy. The president frequently challenges the popular understanding of what it means to be a world leader, and news organizations around the globe must adapt.

So, what is it like covering America’s politics from the outside?

That’s what host Angela Davis asked Steve Titherington, commissioning editor for the BBC World Service. American Public Media, MPR News’ parent company, has had a partnership with the BBC since 2012.

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