President ial elections in us history, we analyse how america can overcome its division, and examine its political system. Hello. Welcome to this edition of global questions coming to you from bbc headquarters in london. It has been messy. The us president ial election has not only exposed polarisations in society, it has also raised questions about the country s political system. Many believe american democracy is being tested and that the country s reputation has taken a battering. We ask, what next for america . Well, i am joined well, iamjoined by well, i am joined by two panellists and my audience members who come from all over the world and as usual, theyjoin us via video link. Let me tell you who is in the hot seat. Laura schwartz, an American Writer and television commentator. She worked for the Clinton Administration for eight years. Eventually becoming the white house director of eventually becoming the white house d i rector of events eventually becoming the white house dire