Podcast Episodes

America and Israel: Unconditional Allies?

President Biden has promised to support Israel with whatever it needs and forcefully condemned the attacks by Hamas on civilians. But what do America…

2 years, 4 months ago

We Need To Talk About Kevin McCarthy

For the first time in US history, a speaker has been kicked out. A group of Trump-supporting Republicans carried out a coup to remove him from the ch…

2 years, 5 months ago

Trump's Debate Escape

Why did Donald Trump skip another Republican debate? Sarah is sent to Michigan instead of California as Trump and Joe Biden race to show their solida…

2 years, 5 months ago

Funding Ukraine… or America First?

Some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting the war effort – and a lot could change if Donald Trump wins back the White House.

Our very …

2 years, 5 months ago

The Age of Biden

Is Joe Biden too old to win another go in the White House? And could his son derail his campaign? The Americast team talks through the challenges the…

2 years, 5 months ago

Does The BBC Get Its Trump Coverage Right?

How do we cover a headline-grabbing former president who falsely claims he never lost the election?

Two of our bosses step into the worldwide HQ of Am…

2 years, 6 months ago

Pop Save America

Charting music's part in US politics, from 1970s disco to 'Rich Men North of Richmond', which has become a surprise No.1 hit. What does this country …

2 years, 6 months ago

Republican Rumble

While his challengers clashed in Milwaukee, Donald Trump skipped the first Republican debate of the campaign for the relative comfort of an interview…

2 years, 6 months ago

The Big Republican Debate Preview with Jake Tapper

As the last Republican presidential hopefuls try to qualify for the opening debate of the primary in Milwaukee next week, Donald Trump is deciding wh…

2 years, 6 months ago

Indictment Four Trump

Donald Trump has been criminally charged for the fourth time in a frenzied five months. Now he’s accused of trying to interfere with the result of th…

2 years, 6 months ago