Podcast Episodes

Will RFK Jr Make America Healthy Again?

RFK is seen as a controversial choice for Health Secretary, not least because he’s a vaccine sceptic who has also rallied against big pharmaceutical …

1 year, 1 month ago

What will Trump do about Russia?

As Donald Trump’s list of appointments becomes longer and more controversial, there’s one area that seems set for drastic change: defence.

The announc…

1 year, 1 month ago

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Biden's last effort to help Ukraine?

Over the weekend, President Biden authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia. Is this his last-ditch effort to…

1 year, 1 month ago

The Trump-whisperers

The involvement of Donald Trump’s close-knit family defined his first term in the White House.

Eight years later, his circle of advisers appears to h…

1 year, 1 month ago

You’re hired! Trump chooses his top team

President-elect Donald Trump has spent the week since his election picking out his cabinet members and closest advisors who will help him through his…

1 year, 2 months ago

Americanswers… on 5Live! How did the polls get the election so wrong?

BBC News - Join Justin, Sarah and Marianna as they answer your questions live with Matt Chorley from 5Live. In today’s episode, the Americast team d…

1 year, 2 months ago

Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)

We look back at how Trump ran the United States during his 2016 presidency. In an administration defined by “building the wall”, North Korea, COVID,…

1 year, 2 months ago

Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 1… The Brand)

Americast looks back at how Donald Trump succeeded in business by creating a franchise out of his most valuable commodity: himself. Sarah hears from…

1 year, 2 months ago

Why Trump won (and why Harris lost)

As Republicans celebrate Donald Trump’s historic sweep of the US election, Democrats are left reckoning with how Kamala Harris failed to mobilize sup…

1 year, 2 months ago

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Will the US ever elect a female president?

Joe Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. He's also called o…

1 year, 2 months ago