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1. America and the Queen

   14 september 2022 · 45 min

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   How is the US reacting? Lees meer

   From Truman to Biden, the Queen met thirteen of the fourteen US presidents who held office during her reign and left a lasting impression on the United States. Justin, Sarah and Marianna look at the reaction to her death and catch up with the BBC’s Chelsea Bailey in Washington DC, who has been speaking to some of the Queen’s biggest fans.

   And after a five-year legal fight, an Ohio college will pay nearly $37 million to a local bakery that sued the school for libel following a 2016 shoplifting incident involving three Black students. Criminal defence lawyer Professor Jonathan Turley takes us through the case and wider implications of the ruling.

   Americast is made by Phil Marzouk and Alix Pickles. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

   Email Americast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, to +44 330 1239480.

2. Erin Brockovich

   7 september 2022 · 48 min

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   Legendary environmental activist talks America’s contaminated water supply. Lees meer

   The entire population of Jackson, Mississippi lost access to safe running water after excessive rainfall and flooding. But it’s not the first time there’s been issues with the city’s water supply, or the first case of contaminated drinking water in the US.

   Justin and Sarah speak to environmental activist Erin Brockovich, who won a case over safe drinking water in California, before being portrayed on film by Julia Roberts. They’re also joined by Corey Stern, the lawyer representing 1,600 Jackson residents in their lawsuits against the city and the state.

   The mayor of Jackson, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, now says “Even when we are not under a boil water notice, it’s not a matter of if these systems will fail, but when these systems will fail. Safe, drinkable, reliable, sustainable and an equitable water treatment facility is a much longer road ahead”.

   And President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have both been in Pennsylvania making some big speeches. The Americast gang break down what they said and how it played out on our undercover voters’ social media feeds.

   Americast is made by Phil Marzouk, Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

3. Mar-a-Legal Trouble

   31 augustus 2022 · 45 min

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   Donald Trump, some top secret documents and the FBI. Lees meer

   Welcome to episode one of the new-look Americast!

   Classified documents stored at former President's Florida home were likely concealed as part of an effort to obstruct an FBI investigation, says the US Department of Justice officials. Justin, Sarah and the Zurch chat to former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa, about how attempts to retrieve the documents went down and what could happen next.

   And Marianna introduces our undercover voters…

   Americast is made by Phil Marzouk and Alix Pickles. The studio director is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham. The senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

4. Introducing... the New Administration

   30 augustus 2022 · 8 min

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   We're back! With Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring and (of course) the Zurch. Join us every Wednesday for all the latest news and gossip from America.

5. Thanks Americasters

   16 maart 2022 · 1 min

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   A message to Americasters from the Zurch.

6. Vlad's army

   24 februari 2022 · 44 min

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   Biden imposes sanctions on Russia over “beginning of invasion”…
   Former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul joins Emily, Jon and Anthony to discuss whether President Biden could have done anything differently.
   And… former homeland security aide to Donald Trump, Miles Taylor explains why he isn’t surprised classified information was found at the former president's home in Mar-a-Lago. He also addresses the claims that Trump clogged up the White House toilets with flushed paper…
   Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. The studio director is Emma Crowe Lees meer

7. A New York?

   16 februari 2022 · 27 min

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   Prince Andrew has settled the civil sex assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre. He’s agreed to make a substantial donation to her charity in support of victims’ rights. Lees meer

   Randy Zelin, a New York attorney, joins Emily, Jon and Anthony to discuss what we know and what we will probably never know about the deal.

   Americast was made by Alison Gee and Phil Marzouk. The technical director is Emma Crowe and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

8. Party in the USA

   9 februari 2022 · 41 min

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   The American media’s been full of stories about Boris Johnson – so why is the US fascinated with the British prime minister? Mark Landler from the New York Times says there are plenty of similarities with Donald Trump, but also some significant differences. Lees meer

   Mike Pence has made it very clear he disagrees with his former boss: “President Trump is wrong,” he said. “I had no right to overturn the election.” Olivia Troye, who was the vice-president’s homeland security adviser, thinks he’s paving the way to run for president in 2024.

   With thanks to Opinion Video at The New York Times for permission to use their Jonathan Pie video.

   Americast was made by Alison Gee and Phil Marzouk. The technical director is Emma Crowe and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

9. What the Truck?

   2 februari 2022 · 43 min

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   As Canadian truckers protest over vaccine regulations, Emily, Jon and Anthony take a look at what it means for the US and whether demonstrations could spread there too. Lees meer

   Also, CNN journalists Marshall Cohen and Zachary Cohen talk us through their investigation into the “fake electors” scheme that tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. The January 6 committee has now subpoenaed 14 people in connection with it.

   And now that Supreme Court Judge Stephen Breyer has announced he’s retiring, President Biden is expected to nominate the first black woman to the court. The Americast team hear why Senator Ted Cruz says he finds this “offensive”.

   Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. The studio director is Emma Crowe.

10. Crimea river

    27 januari 2022 · 46 min

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    As the Ukraine crisis escalates, we hear why Kyiv is so important to Moscow. Lees meer

    Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman, who testified before Congress about the Trump-Ukraine scandal, explains why he thinks Biden has a much better understanding of Putin than Trump ever had.

    Also, the hot mic moment that caught Biden off guard, Anthony tries to take over the podcast with a filibuster, and we answer an A-level student’s question about Mike Pence and a steaming pile of horse poo.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

11. Playing Chicken in Kyiv

    20 januari 2022 · 41 min

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    Joe Biden defends his first year of presidency in a rare press conference, but his comment about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine is what gets Emily and Jon scratching their heads. Lees meer

    They speak to Elaine Kamarck, a former staffer to Vice-President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton, now with the Brookings Institution. She thinks Biden said more than he should have.

    Meanwhile, Anthony is travelling with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to Ukraine, as the US makes a last ditch attempt at finding a diplomatic solution. He explains why there is no way there is going to be a shooting war between Americans and Russians over Ukraine.

    And we hear the latest on Donald Trump’s legal troubles: the Supreme Court has allowed the release of his presidential records to the committee investigating the 6 January assault on the Capitol – and it turns out his New York triplex isn’t quite as big as he said.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

12. Duke in New York?

    13 januari 2022 · 39 min

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    A New York judge has ruled the civil sex assault case against the Duke of York can go ahead. Lees meer

    Emily, Jon and Anthony explain why Prince Andrew’s lawyers argued it should be dismissed and why the court disagreed.

    The team also listen back to key moments from Emily’s interview with the prince in 2019.

    And Randy Zelin – a professor and attorney in New York - explains why there’s no good option left for the prince.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

13. Unhappy anniversary

    7 januari 2022 · 54 min

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    A year after the Capitol riot, the people who were there tell us it’s still dividing America today. Lees meer

    US Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett calls it “an attempted coup” and says the country is “in an ideological civil war”.

    Fiona Hill – a former advisor to Donald Trump – says the way many Republicans have responded reminds her of Soviet disinformation campaigns.

    And Gabriel Montalvo, from the New York Young Republican Club, explains most people who went to the rally in Washington that day were peaceful.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee ad the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

14. Let's Talk About Texts, Cheney

    15 december 2021 · 43 min

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    The committee investigating the assault on the Capitol have seen text messages urging White House staff to get the president to stop the riot. Donald Trump Jr and Fox News hosts were among those who messaged Mark Meadows, Trump’s then chief of staff. Emily, Jon and Anthony pick over who said what, and when. Lees meer

    Governor Gavin Newsom says he plans to copy Texas’s tactics on abortion laws to stop the sale and manufacturing of assault weapons in his state of California. But can his plan actually work? Professor of law Khiara Bridges tells us why she believes his proposal is more than just a PR stunt.

    And how a florist’s dream to decorate the White House for Christmas came true.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

15. ‘PS: Santa, please bring ammo’

    9 december 2021 · 47 min

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    “Don’t do it.” The parents of the suspect in a school shooting in Michigan have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Former NRA lobbyist Richard Feldman tells us why he thinks the Democrats should ditch the anti-gun rhetoric if they genuinely want gun reform. Lees meer

    As Republican Congressman Devin Nunes resigns to become CEO of Trump’s new social media firm, journalist Dan Alexander explains why he feels that same company is a frightening proposition for many investors.

    Will Biden succeed in implementing his federal vaccine mandate? Professor Roger Field tells us whether the president has the law on his side.

    And we help one of our listeners fall asleep!

    Today’s Americast was made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The studio director is Emma Crowe, the assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

16. Foetal position: The end of abortion?

    1 december 2021 · 43 min

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    The case that could radically change abortion laws in the US

17. We Need to Talk About Brandon

    24 november 2021 · 45 min

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    Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss who Brandon is and why Americans are chanting his name. Lees meer

    Also, three white men have been found guilty of murdering a black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, in Georgia. We hear testimony from the trial and reaction from his family.

    And after another high-profile trial, politicians have been offering internships to Kyle Rittenhouse - the young man acquitted of murdering two white men during a protest in 2020. For some, he’s become an icon for the right to armed self-defence.

    Americast is produced by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The studio director is Emma Crowe, the assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

18. Proud to be an Americast

    17 november 2021 · 41 min

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    A judge’s “God Bless the USA” ringtone raised eyebrows when it went off in the Rittenhouse murder trial. And as the jury deliberates its verdict, Washington Post reporter Kim Bellware describes how this court case is the most acrimonious she has ever covered. Lees meer

    Also, as a defiant Steve Bannon surrenders himself to the FBI, former Republican Congressman Doug Collins tells us why he thinks the Department of Justice has become Biden’s political arm. And Emily shares her memories of an evening with Trump’s former strategist – and a bottle of wine.

    Americast is made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The studio director is Emma Crowe, the assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

19. Ted Cruz v Big Bird

    10 november 2021 · 40 min

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    Big Bird’s been tweeting about his Covid jab but Senator Cruz isn’t impressed, calling the post “government propaganda for your 5-year-old”. Lees meer

    Also, it’s officially infrastructure week… again. Congressman Andy Levin tells us why he changed his mind and voted for the bill on Friday.

    And journalist Dan Alexander joins us for a SPAC-tacular explanation of how Donald Trump plans to finance his new social media platform.

    Today’s Americast was made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The studio director is Emma Crowe, the assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

20. Americast Reunited

    3 november 2021 · 40 min

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    As Virginia elects a new governor, Emily, Jon and Anthony get back together to ask why things went so wrong for the Democrats and so right for the Republicans. Lees meer

    They’re joined by J. Miles Coleman of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, and former Republican congresswoman for Virginia, Barbara Comstock.

    There are anecdotes from President Biden’s European trip and candy from Air Force One too.

    Today’s Americast was made by Estelle Doyle and Phil Marzouk. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Alison Gee and the editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

21. The Fall of Kabul

    17 augustus 2021 · 42 min

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    Maitlis and Sopes return for an emergency episode to mark the end of America's decades long 'forever war'. We talk to US Airforce veteran Veronica Hoyer to ask if it was all for nothing? And the former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, P. Michael McKinley tells us he is being contacted by former friends and colleagues appealing for rescue as Taliban forces enter Kabul. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

22. It's been a blast, Americast!

    2 juli 2021 · 52 min

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    We're signing off for a while, Americasters. Thanks for your company and your support. We'll be back next year to bring you all the build up to the midterm elections. Lees meer

    So here's our last episode for now. As someone once said, "Have a good life. We will see you soon".

    While you're here, please could you vote for Americast at the British Podcast Awards! www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

    This episode was made by our wonderful producers, Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena. It was mixed beautifully by Emma Crowe. The Editor is Dino Sofos.

23. Aliens Ate My Podcast

    23 juni 2021 · 46 min

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    The truth is out there... or at least it's about to be.
    Former Blink 182 frontman and UFO hunter Tom DeLonge speaks to Emily, Jon and Anthony ahead of the highly anticipated unclassified Pentagon report on UFOs.
    And with the Democrats' Voting Rights bill blocked, we discuss how the fight is far from over for Biden.
    Also, Slate Editor and Americast favourite Dahlia Lithwick tells us everything we need to know about Supreme Court Season and that conservative supermajority. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

24. Putin His Foot Down

    16 juni 2021 · 39 min

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    We're behind the scenes at the Swiss Chateau where Biden and Putin meet for their first talks – but did they see eye to eye? Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss if the US-Russia relationship can go from rock bottom to recovery. Also, following a testing week for Vice President Harris, we ask her former Communications Director Gil Duran whether we're witnessing a President in the making. And he doesn’t want to go on about it but Sopes had to give up his seat at the pub for a VERY special guest... Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

25. Summit Going On

    9 juni 2021 · 44 min

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    As Joe Biden touches down in the UK for his first foreign trip, the G7 summit of world leaders in Carbis Bay, Jon speaks exclusively to the president’s national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, about how the US will protect the Good Friday agreement and its interests around the world, as well as its rivalry with China and Russia. Lees meer

    Back in Washington DC, we hear how one Democratic senator from West Virginia, Joe Manchin, is causing a political impasse that’s paralysing his own party.

    Studio Director: Nick Jones
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan, Daniel Wittenberg and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

26. Guess Who's Back?

    3 juni 2021 · 43 min

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    Ben Rhodes, the ex-White House deputy national security adviser and confidante to President Obama, comes on to talk about the global rise of authoritarianism and how American foreign policy helped shape what he calls the “the 9/11 generation.” Lees meer

    And there’s a sensational comeback for one of the most influential men in Washington. Not Jon Sopel, another beauty (he’s still in London.) But Donald Trump, is preparing to hold the first post-presidential rally. We hear from POLITICO’s White House insider Anita Kumar about how Trump plans to stay relevant and why he’s always the elephant in the room for Joe Biden.

27. George Floyd: One Year On

    25 mei 2021 · 42 min

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    It’s been a year since the world watched as the life of a black man was extinguished under the knee of a white police officer, sparking months of protests nationally and internationally. It was a moment that demanded change. So has law enforcement learned any lessons? Lees meer

    Nick Bryant rejoins Emily and Anthony from Minneapolis as we ask former White House special advisor and Americast regular, Ron Christie, whether issues of race are uniting or dividing the United States. And we talk through the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act with Lynda Williams, the country’s most senior black police executive.

28. BudPfizer

    20 mei 2021 · 42 min

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    The BBC’s legendary New York correspondent Nick Bryant swaps in for Sopes. He comes carrying a cocktail of stories, including how some states are using boozy incentives to boost their vaccination campaign. And as the President hardens his position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, we ask veteran pollster John Zogby why it puts Biden in a bind with his party. Lees meer

    And hold on to your sequins! The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to the United States… and it’s going to get Political. We talk to one of its producers and America’s most fanatical Eurovision lover.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Daniel Wittenburg
    Editor: Dino Sofos

29. Cheney Reaction

    13 mei 2021 · 45 min

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    Following a long and bitter public spat, House Republicans have voted to remove their number three, Liz Cheney, from leadership - Emily, Jon and Anthony reflect on the massive moment. We go inside the room where it happened with Congressman Chris Stewart who explains why he decided to vote to remove Cheney. And, while the GOP is taking aim at itself, President Biden met with leaders of the House and Senate to discuss his trillion dollar legislative agenda. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

30. Blocked

    5 mei 2021 · 27 min

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    Facebook's Trump ban is upheld for six more months. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the decision and what Nick Clegg has to do with it. Lees meer

    And it's war for the Republicans as establishment figures face off against loyal Trump supporters in a battle for who controls the party - former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman joins us to discuss why Trump adversaries like him, Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney are being turned on by their own.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

31. Not Biden his time

    29 april 2021 · 45 min

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    What has President Biden achieved in 100 days? Lees meer

    Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss President Biden’s first 100 days in office and historic first address in Congress. Jim Messina who was Deputy Chief of Staff to Obama joins the team to mull over what the President has achieved, whether he’s bitten off more than he can chew and whether the Biden he knows will be running for re-election.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

32. Guilty

    21 april 2021 · 32 min

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    After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. Emily and Jon reflect on what this huge moment means. Lees meer

    Correspondent Larry Madowo joins us from the crowded street where George Floyd was murdered and Ron Christie replaces his political hat with his legal hat to tackle your emergency Americanswers.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

33. Anger and Protests in Minneapolis

    14 april 2021 · 38 min

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    As the Chauvin trial enters its third week in Minneapolis, the city’s streets saw the tragic death of Daunte Wright at the hands of the police. Jon speaks to BBC correspondent Larry Madowo for the latest from the city the world is watching. And we go into the Americast archives and take you back to the week which changed America - when George Floyd lost his life and protests broke out around the world. Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Russell Newlove
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

34. GaetzGate

    7 april 2021 · 46 min

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    Trump finally breaks his silence over the alleged sex crimes of Congressman Gaetz. Emily, Jon and Anthony get the inside track on Gaetz-Gate from one of the journalists who broke the story, New York Times correspondent Nicholas Fandos. Coca Cola and other companies have taken a stand against Georgia's new voting law and North America correspondent Larry Madowo explains how the so-called blue wall of silence is breaking at the George Floyd trial. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

35. March Madness

    31 maart 2021 · 41 min

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    Biden builds bridges and Trump crashes weddings. Lees meer

    As the trial of Derek Chauvin is finally underway, Americast regular, Ron Christie, shares his thoughts on what the outcome could mean for the future of America. Congressman Garamendi joins us from his Californian ranch to explain why Biden’s big bill on infrastructure matters. America puts aside partisanship for March Madness - Englishman in New York Roger Bennett explains why the sporting tournament is like the World Cup meets Eurovision.

    And ever wondered what a Donald Trump wedding speech would sound like?

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

36. Bolder After Boulder?

    26 maart 2021 · 49 min

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    Two familiar issues are already threatening to cause a major political headache for President Biden’s administration: gun laws and the southern border. We speak to gun control lobbyist Robyn Thomas from the Gifford Law Centre, and Florence Chamberlin, an El Paso based immigration attorney with the Kids in Need of Defense programme. Lees meer

    And Joe Biden holds his first press conference as President, so how did he do? Jon, Emily and Anthony look at how the new President differed tonally from his predecessor, if not in content. And

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Natalie Ktena, Frankie Tobi, Caitlin Hanrahan
    Editor: Dino Sofos

37. O’Mericast

    17 maart 2021 · 52 min

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    Happy St Patrick’s Day! We Americanswer just how much of an influence the Irish have on American politics. And as Biden embarks on his stimulus victory tour, the team are joined by Obama’s National Economic Council director Larry Summers to discuss why the American Rescue Plan may have gone too far. Also, the Cuomo crisis continues and the Governor’s former employee Stephanie Stark shares her research on how voters respond to allegations of sexual assault at the polls. And why are Trump supporters sceptical about taking the vaccine? Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

38. AmeriKerryAnswer

    11 maart 2021 · 41 min

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    The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, has landed in London – and makes a podcast pitstop to Americanswer your questions. Lees meer

    And as the George Floyd murder trial begins, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss America’s reckoning with race. Joined by Black Votes Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown and Editor-at-large of The 19th, Errin Haines, they discuss how the Meghan and Harry interview proves the monarchy is not immune from that reckoning and why the black vote is being targeted by a new bill in Georgia.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

39. Star Mangled Banner

    1 maart 2021 · 43 min

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    Trump’s back – but did his CPAC appearance hit the right notes? Emily, Jon and Anthony talk to Ron Christie about whether the former president’s speech shows he is on his way to 2024 candidacy. Also, we go inside the Orlando convention to hear from Trump’s most conservative supporters. And finally, has Biden been tough enough on Saudi Arabia for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi? Lees meer

    Studio Director: Michael Regaard
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

40. Status Cuomo

    24 februari 2021 · 39 min

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    Political big beast Andrew Cuomo has landed himself in hot water with a nursing home scandal. As the NY Governor faces calls for his impeachment, Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to New York Assemblyman Ron Kim who alleges Cuomo threatened him for publicly criticising him. And as the US reaches a sobering pandemic milestone, how is President Biden faring in his aim to become the healer-in-chief? And remember former President Trump? He is finally ordered to hand over those long-awaited tax returns... Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

41. Caribbean Cruz

    19 februari 2021 · 40 min

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    While Texas battles devastating winter weather, Ted Cruz’s badly timed trip to Mexico leaves him at the centre of a political storm – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the power blackouts and the political fallout. Also, Americast’s favourite Texan Ryan returns to tell us how the sub-freezing temperatures have affected locals like him. And State House Representative Tony Tinderholt on what needs to be done to safeguard Texas in future. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Michael Regaard
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

42. Mitch Ado About Nothing

    14 februari 2021 · 31 min

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    The Senate acquits Trump... again. Lees meer

    Emily, Jon and Anthony love nothing more than spending a cold Saturday night recording an Emergency Americast about the end of the Donald Trump impeachment trial. The 57-43 tally falls short of the two-thirds vote needed to convict the former President on a charge of inciting the Capitol riot. But will this be the last time Trump is put on trial?

    Studio Director: Holly Palmer
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

43. Fight Like Hell!

    12 februari 2021 · 42 min

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    The impeachment trial heats up. Lees meer

    The Democrats have finished laying out their arguments against Donald Trump in the impeachment trial by looking at the insurrectionists themselves. So did Trump’s language incite them to violence? We speak to the man who warned against the former President’s use of threats following the election: Gabriel Sterling. The Georgia elections official speaks to Emily and Jon about his now viral intervention. And while the TV cameras have focused on the impeachment trial, President Biden has been addressing the pandemic, working up the country’s vaccination programme.

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

44. Americat

    11 februari 2021 · 34 min

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    From the viral court-zoom cat, to day two of Trump’s impeachment trial – it’s been a day of high legal drama in the USA. Lees meer

    Emily, Jon and Anthony talk us through the biggest moments in the Senate so far – including never-before-seen footage of the Capitol riots. Why is Donald Trump angry at his own legal team? And can Republicans be convinced to convict the former president?

    Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
    Editor: Dino Sofos

45. Trump’s Bit Parts

    5 februari 2021 · 53 min

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    Trump may have quit the Screen Actors Guild, but his presence in the GOP looms large as ally Marjorie Taylor Greene gets party support. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the Congresswoman, conspiracy theories and what we can make of her apology to Congress. Lees meer

    Also, Republican Representative Robert Aderholt explains why he voted not to certify President Biden’s victory.

    And we bring you the Americast half-time show, a performance to rival this weekend’s Super Bowl!

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producers: Natalie Ktena, Frankie Tobi
    Editor: Dino Sofos

46. We Need to Talk about Kevin

    29 januari 2021 · 38 min

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    Is the House GOP leader back to backing Trump? Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss why Kevin McCarthy took a trip to Mar-a-Lago to visit the former president. Meanwhile, the Republican party divide deepens as Congressman Matt Gaetz rallies against his GOP colleague in Wyoming. And we bring you a bumper Americanswer with an A-Level politics class takeover. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

47. Who Let The Dogs Out?

    26 januari 2021 · 43 min

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    President Biden says Donald Trump's impeachment trial "has to happen". Lees meer

    House impeachment managers deliver the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate, formally triggering a trial. Meanwhile, President Biden continues to reverse many of the executive orders from the Trump era while emphasising his message of unity. Oh, and Rudy Giuliani is being sued by the Dominion voting machine firm for $1.3bn (£950m).

    Emily, Jon and Anthony are joined by Slate's Dahlia Lithwick.

    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

48. Americast's Got Talent with Piers Morgan

    22 januari 2021 · 23 min

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    Piers Morgan tells us an incredible story about how Donald Trump was called on Air Force One last year by a prankster posing as... Piers Morgan. Lees meer

    Piers also helps Emily and Jon find a Frank Sinatra impersonator to perform 'His Way', written by Americaster, Trevor Knight.

    Studio Director: Michael Regaard
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Editor: Dino Sofos

49. It’s Biden Time

    21 januari 2021 · 39 min

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    The new president begins dismantling Trump’s legacy... After all the festivities, Biden promises to get straight to work, signing executive orders and taking other actions that don’t require congressional approval. And at Americaster Francis’ request, we take some time to assessing Donald Trump’s achievements in the past 4 years. Also, what was the rationale behind Trump’s ‘generous’ letter to Biden? Lees meer

    Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos

50. DT Flown Home

    20 januari 2021 · 31 min

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    On his final day in office, President Trump gives his farewell address and gets ready to head back to Florida. And on the eve of their inauguration, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold a Covid memorial service to remember those who have lost their lives. Lees meer

    Studio Director: Emma Crowe
    Producer: Natalie Ktena
    Assistant Editor: Emma Close
    Editor: Dino Sofos