Podcast Episodes

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, 3 months 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 months ago

Election Results (Part 3): What Will Trump (And Harris) Do Now?

Donald Trump has become the 47th, as well as the 45th President. But the question is this: what will actually change when his new term begins?

The te…

1 year, 4 months ago

Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President

Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election.

He's already delivered a victory speech in Florida in front of his suppor…

1 year, 4 months ago

Election Results (Part 1): A Trump Win?

The US presidential election is not yet decided but the race is tilting towards Donald Trump.

North Carolina and Georgia were two states that the Dem…

1 year, 4 months ago