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Donald and the Giant Impeach

15 januari 2021 · 46 min

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Donald Trump has become the only US president to have been impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time. Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to Republican Representative French Hill on why he believes this was the wrong action to take, and Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on what will happen next when this goes to trial in the Senate. Lees meer

This episode also contains harrowing details about Lisa Montgomery, the woman who was executed this week in Indiana. Not just about her execution - but our reporter, Hilary Andersson, also tells us about the awful crime she committed and abuse she suffered in her life. If you're affected by anything you’ve heard and require support or advice, you can contact the BBC Action Line - bbc.co.uk/actionline

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

United State of Emergency

8 januari 2021 · 38 min

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Posting for the first time since his Twitter account was suspended for 12 hours, President Trump criticised the violent protests that saw five people lose their lives, and called for an ‘orderly transition of power’. But, what’s behind this change in rhetoric? Emily, Jon and Anthony talk through this and all the fallout from Wednesday’s dramatic events. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos

Coup-nited States of America

7 januari 2021 · 48 min

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Violent scenes of Trump supporters storming the US Capitol have shocked the world. On the day that Joe Biden’s electoral win was supposed to be confirmed, and the Georgia run-offs confirmed a Democratic majority in the Senate, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the day’s extraordinary events. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos

'Find me more votes'

4 januari 2021 · 20 min

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Georgia takes centre stage as Trump’s phone call to its Secretary of State is leaked – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether his latest attempt to cling to power is illegal. And in a big week for the Senate, could the results of the election be overturned? Lees meer

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

The Americast Advent Calendar

23 december 2020 · 1 uur 2 min

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Maitlis, Sopel and Anthony take a look back at 2020 - an extraordinary year, that featured a global pandemic, civil unrest sparked by the killing of an African American man, and the small matter or a presidential election. Lees meer

But did any of their analysis prove to be right?? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Americasters! We'll be back next year.

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

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From Russia with Bugs

18 december 2020 · 34 min

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A large-scale and sophisticated hack targeting multiple US departments has been confirmed, with fingers being pointed at the Russian government. Our Moscow Correspondent Steve Rosenberg tells us why Russia say the claims are baseless, and, what the new era of US-Russian relations might look like under President-Elect Joe Biden. And big news... Sopes is back on home turf! Lees meer

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

Eau d'Americast

11 december 2020 · 33 min

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As covid cases continue to rise, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss how Biden will fight the pandemic. Also, how Texas is making a bid to overturn Biden’s win. And why is Trump carrying out federal executions in the dying days of his Presidency? Lees meer

Studio Direction: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

All Vaxxed Up

4 december 2020 · 37 min

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As Biden asks people to ‘mask’ for his first 100 days, Emily, Jon and Anthony look at his policies and whether he will be a reassuring or radical President. Also, why is Anthony Fauci apologising to the UK? Lees meer

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

The kids’ table

27 november 2020 · 32 min

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As Trump confirms he will leave the White House, Emily Jon and Anthony compare his testy press conference with the Bidens’ Thanksgiving message. Also, rumoured cabinet pick Heidi Heitkamp discusses Democrats and the rural vote. And we Americ-answer – is Trump going to pardon himself? Lees meer

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

'I concede NOTHING!!!!!'

24 november 2020 · 32 min

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With the transition now formally underway, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss whether a Trump tweet is the closest we will get to a concession speech. Also, why Biden’s diverse cabinet picks look like an Obama third term. And, could Trump reveal classified information post-presidency? Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Democracy Dyes in Darkness

20 november 2020 · 20 min

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As Biden gets on with the business of transition, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss the Trump campaign’s latest outlandish press conference – and how Rudy Giuliani’s hair-dye stole the scene. Also, how is the White House press pack reacting to the White House’s war on the media? And is Fox News abandoning President Trump? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Barack Obama's Big Book

18 november 2020 · 41 min

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Fresh from his surprise cameo in The Crown, Jon joins Emily and Anthony to discuss all the latest on the transition in limbo. Also, historian David Olusoga joins us to discuss Barack Obama's book and his exclusive UK interview with the 44th president. And how Trump’s election message could be an own goal in the battleground Georgia senate race. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Sej Asar
Editor: Dino Sofos

Orange is the new black

13 november 2020 · 36 min

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As Biden increases his electoral college tally, Emily, Jon and Anthony go behind-the-scenes in the Trump camp with New York Magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi. Also, is Trump frightened of prison? And we speak to former US Ambassador to the EU, Anthony Gardner, about whether Biden and Boris will be good for the UK-US relationship. Lees meer

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

Americast Total Landscaping

10 november 2020 · 43 min

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It's our election post-mortem. As Biden’s transition team steps up, Emily, Jon and Anthony are joined by red and blue strategists for a forensic look at the election. Also, is Trump’s firing of his Defence Secretary an act of revenge? And we Americ-answer who can be considered for President-Elect Biden’s cabinet. Lees meer

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Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

President-elect Biden & Resident Trump

7 november 2020 · 30 min

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Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president. And Donald Trump is on his way back from the golf course. Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch discuss an extraordinary 24 hours in Washington. Lees meer

Studio Director: Nick Jones
Producer: Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Big Boy Pants

6 november 2020 · 41 min

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As the counting continues, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss how a fresh Biden lead may have broken the Presidential stalemate. Reporter Julia Terruso takes us inside the Pennsylvania vote centre. And could there be a dark endgame for Trump’s legal suits? Also we Americanswer – if Trump loses, can he run again in 2024? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Caitlin Hanrahan
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Voice Note from Sopes’ Apartment

6 november 2020 · 7 min

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Things are moving so quickly, but it looks like the presidency is slipping away from Donald Trump. We'll be recording a proper episode with the whole gang later. Until then, here's a quick update from Sopes. It's a bit like Letter from America, but recorded on an iPhone in his flat, after very little sleep. Lees meer

Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Act II

4 november 2020 · 30 min

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As Donald Trump prematurely declares victory, Emily, Jon, Anthony and Ron Christie discuss which paths to the White House are still in play. Lees meer

Also, will the swing states be decided in the Supreme Court? And our Texan Trump supporter Ryan returns to the podcast.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Caitlin Hanrahan
Editor: Dino Sofos

Hot Takes

4 november 2020 · 37 min

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What a night! Emily, Jon, Anthony and Nick Bryant get together to bring you the story of election night so far. We don’t have a winner, and it could be a long time until we do. We recorded this at midnight EST / 5am GMT. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Caitlin Hanrahan
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Boss v The King of Europe

30 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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As the candidates roll out the red carpet, Emily, Jon and Anthony explain how Lil Wayne, Bruce Springsteen and Nigel Farage are attempting to bring out the votes. Campaign insiders Guy Cecil and Jenna Ellis make their final pitches for their candidate to be President. And the team bring you Americast’s ultimate guide to election night. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Workin’ our asses off

28 oktober 2020 · 40 min

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With less than a week until election day, Jon, Emily and Anthony consider the candidates’ final pitches to the American people. BBC News at Ten's Clive Myrie joins us from Arizona where he’s been reporting on coronavirus and race. And remember Heather, our undecided voter who we heard from after the first debate? She’s back, and she’s no longer undecided… Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Editor: Dino Sofos

Muted

23 oktober 2020 · 38 min

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With record early voter turnout, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether the candidates’ calm and focused performances will make a difference at the ballot. Also, one Texan tells us whether the night’s events have made him question his early vote. And how former President Barack Obama is trying to get inside Trump’s head. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Hunter Biden's Laptop

21 oktober 2020 · 43 min

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Donald Trump thinks the media should be talking about the content of Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s old laptop; we explain why they’re not. Plus with polls favouring Joe Biden, Emily, Jon and Anthony look at how Trump could beat the odds to a second term in the White House. And as the Democrats try to flip the Senate, we find out how sexting and the price of soybeans could shape the race. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Crazy Uncle and Sleepy Joe

16 oktober 2020 · 43 min

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As Donald Trump and Joe Biden field voter questions at the same time on different TV networks, Emily, Jon and Anthony compare their performances. And we "Americanswer" why swing states are so swingy. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalies Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Macho Macho Man?

14 oktober 2020 · 41 min

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Just over a week after leaving hospital, President Trump returned to the campaign trail with a big rally in Florida. It's a crucial state, and in this episode we explain why it might decide the election, and hear from the voters who could swing it. Lees meer

Studio director: Wayne Moses
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

The Debate Buzz

8 oktober 2020 · 35 min

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Jon, Emily and Anthony talk us through the flies, the highs and lows of the VP debate in Utah. And two undecided voters tell us if the candidates' sparring on race helped them make their pick. Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Trump On Steroids

6 oktober 2020 · 32 min

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Emily, Jon and Anthony describe the scene as Donald Trump leaves hospital in a helicopter, takes off his mask and returns to the White House. Lees meer

Studio Director: Matt Howells
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

Blood and Oxygen

4 oktober 2020 · 26 min

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The president has been admitted to hospital. But how much confidence can we have in what we’re being told about his condition after evasive comments from President Trump's doctor? Lees meer

Studio Manager: Jack Graysmark
Editor: Dino Sofos

The president tests positive

2 oktober 2020 · 27 min

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The president and his wife have tested positive for Covid. What does this mean for the election? Emily, Jon and Anthony gather for an emergency Americast. Lees meer

Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

“Will you shut up man?”

30 september 2020 · 35 min

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After a tempestuous night in Cleveland we talk through the biggest moments of the first presidential debate. And we hear from undecided voters about whether the fiery exchanges swayed them at all. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Supreme decisions

23 september 2020 · 34 min

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The death of the US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is still dominating the conversation in Washington. Jon and Emily look at who could replace her and when. Also on the podcast, Democratic rising star Jamaal Bowman explains how he’ll challenge the status quo in Washington. And Californian Republican candidate Erin Cruz discusses why she won’t dismiss the QAnon conspiracy theorists. Lees meer

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

RIP RBG

20 september 2020 · 38 min

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court Justice and icon of liberal America, has died at the age of 87. We sound the emergency klaxon and gather to discuss how she became a cult figure, and what her passing might mean for the election. Lees meer

Studio director: Michael Campbell
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham, Emma Close

America on fire

16 september 2020 · 32 min

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With wildfires devastating the West Coast, we look at whether environmental issues will sway voters’ minds. As polls in Florida tighten, we deep dive into the diverse Hispanic vote. And how could the election affect post-Brexit trade negotiations between the US and the UK? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Military Disservice

9 september 2020 · 30 min

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Following allegations that Trump made derogatory comments against the military, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss what this could mean for the veteran vote. And the BBC’s New York Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury explains how the post-covid economy may affect the election. On AmericAnswer.... what exactly happens if one of the candidates dies? Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Sir Kim Darroch

9 september 2020 · 32 min

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In an exclusive interview for BBC Newsnight, Maitlis speaks with the former UK ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, about the cables that led to his resignation. The ambassador quit last year after it emerged he described the US President's government as "dysfunctional", "inept" and "divided" in the private letters. Lees meer

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

Make America Safe Again

2 september 2020 · 33 min

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Who do Americans trust to make them feel safer, and what difference could that make to November’s vote? With just over two months to go, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss how much law and order will be an election issue. And why do so few Americans vote? Lees meer

Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos

Saving the American Dream?

28 augustus 2020 · 37 min

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The Republican National Convention this year was set against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, and protests over the shooting of a black man by a police officer in Wisconsin. So how did Donald Trump make his case for another four more years in office? Emily and Jon are joined by Republican strategist Ron Christie to get stuck into the key moments from the week. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Frankie Tobi
Assistant Editor: Emma Close

Run-DNC

21 augustus 2020 · 36 min

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Joe Biden closed the Democratic National Convention calling for unity, telling voters ‘character and decency’ would be on the ballot come November. Jon, Anthony and Producer Morgan talk us through the key moments from the Dems this week - from Kamala Harris’ historic nomination, to Barack Obama’s unprecedented attack on Donald Trump. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Unconventional Convention

19 augustus 2020 · 34 min

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Anthony and Jon discuss the unconventional Democratic National Convention with the Reverend Leah Daughtry, CEO of the DNC in 2008 and 2016. And as the US Postal Service boss suspends new policies that were decried as an attempt to sabotage the election, we try to get to the bottom of what is actually going on. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos

Kamala Harris makes history

12 augustus 2020 · 24 min

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After months of speculation, Joe Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for VP. The Americast team assembles for an emergency episode, and Mayor of San Francisco and friend of Harris, London Breed, tells us why she thinks Biden made the right pick. Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Editor: Dino Sofos

You’ve Got Mail

5 augustus 2020 · 36 min

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With 90 days to go until the election, how will Americans cast their ballots in the middle of a pandemic? We hear from ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman on why postal-voting is proving to be a controversial topic. And Jon and Anthony speak to Cassie Smedile, Deputy Communications Director for the Republican National Committee, about what message Donald Trump does want to send. Lees meer

Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena, Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

Demon Sperm

30 juli 2020 · 33 min

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President Trump is again backing hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug with no proven effectiveness against Covid-19, but with the backing of a quack doctor who believes that women have sex with demons in their dreams. We also discuss why the Senate race is so fascinating this year, and how baseball is a microcosm of America. Lees meer

Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

Donald & Ghislaine

22 juli 2020 · 34 min

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Why did the president "wish her well"? Lees meer

President Trump restarted his coronavirus briefings and almost stuck to the script, apart from a rather surprising comment about Ghislaine Maxwell. And why federal agents are on the streets of Portland, and could soon be in Chicago. Also, why does the health of Ruth Bader Ginsburg matter to the election?

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

Veepstakes

15 juli 2020 · 36 min

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It’s Joe Biden’s most important decision of the campaign: who will he pick as his potential vice president? We know it’s going to be a woman, we know he’ll announce soon, and we know some of the names in the frame. Emily, Jon and Anthony assess the people who could soon be a heartbeat away from the vice presidency, and talk to former Health Secretary and VP contender Kathleen Sebelius about the arduous vetting process. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

How Trump can win

8 juli 2020 · 37 min

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Trailing in the polls and with coronavirus cases topping three million, Donald Trump’s chances of re-election don’t look great at the moment. But with four months to go, we're joined by Steve Cortes from America First, a key figure in his re-election campaign. Plus could it be a case of “Yes We Kanye” in 2020? Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

We're back!

1 juli 2020 · 41 min

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Four months until the election and lots to discuss. Trump’s poll numbers are falling, and coronavirus cases are rising. Americast is back. Lees meer

Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos

Protests and the President

5 juni 2020 · 40 min

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On the night of the memorial service for George Floyd, Emily, Jon and Anthony are back to discuss the implications for America and the presidential race. Lees meer

Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Nathalie Ktena and Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Editor: Dino Sofos

Bleach Body Ready

25 april 2020 · 26 min

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President Trump suggests scientists try researching the efficacy of putting disinfectant into the body to fight the virus. Emily, Jon and Adam are joined by Dr. Carlos Del Rio, an infectious disease expert at Emory University. Lees meer

Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editors: Emma Close and Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

New York, New York

11 april 2020 · 36 min

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The presidency in a pandemic. Emily, Jon and Anthony join the host of The Coronavirus Newscast, Adam Fleming, to discuss how the United States is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. They're also joined by the longest serving Health Secretary in US history, Congresswoman Donna Shalala. Lees meer

Producers: Nick Rotherham, Frankie Tobi and Alicia Burrell
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos

Buffet Syndrome

19 maart 2020 · 30 min

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All roads lead to coronavirus… but there is still some politics to talk about before we take break for a while. For more from Emily, Jon and Anthony, tune in to The Coronavirus Newscast on BBC Sounds, where they’ll be popping up. Lees meer

Editor: Dino Sofos