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1. Is Donald Trump losing public support?

   2 mei 2025 · 32 min

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   As Donald Trump surpasses 100 days in office for the second time, new polls suggest he might not be quite as popular as he claims. Lees meer

   Justin, Sarah, and Anthony get together to discuss why the president could be losing support with some Americans and, crucially, whether he cares.

   HOSTS:
   • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
   • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer was Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
   Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
   Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm

2. 100 Days of Trump (Part 5)… Has He Redefined What It Means To Be President?

   29 april 2025 · 14 min

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   This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. Lees meer

   “…in the USA we do no have kings, we do not have dictators we have a constitution, and the rule of law, and we’re going to make damn sure Donald Trump and his administration follow the law”

   Critics like Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes say Trump has defied the U.S. constitution, others say he’s restricted free speech and silenced oppositional voices. Trump says it’s what the American people voted for…

   In our final episode, how has Trump redefined what it means to be President? And will this change how the world’s leaders govern?

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, Radio 5 Live presenter
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made byPurvee Pattni and Marie Lennon, with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global St…

3. 100 Days of Trump (Part 4)… Has Elon Musk Changed Government Forever?

   29 april 2025 · 13 min

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   This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States.
   In our fourth episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Marianna to discuss large scale cuts to federal government by Elon Musk’s DOGE, and look at the impact of those cuts.
   They also talk about what a modern America should be paying for - both at home and abroad - and why some people think Trump is actually a democrat when it comes to big government spending. Lees meer

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, Radio 5 Live presenter
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by Purvee Pattni and Marie Lennon, with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
   Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
   Ukrainecast: …

4. 100 Days of Trump (Part 3)… Who Is Welcome in America, Now?

   29 april 2025 · 14 min

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   This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States.
   In this third episode, Matt Chorley joins Sarah and Anthony to discuss Trump’s plans to deport migrants on a large scale, how he is circumventing the courts, and revoking hundreds of student visas.
   We ask who has been allowed to stay in Trump’s America, and who is being forced out? Lees meer

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, Radio 5 Live presenter
   • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
   • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by Purvee Pattni and Marie Lennon, with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
   Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
   Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm

5. 100 Days of Trump (Part 2)… What Has He Done to the US Economy?

   29 april 2025 · 13 min

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   This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. Lees meer

   In this second episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Sarah to discuss how the American economy has fared during Trump’s 100 days in office. What have been the impacts of tariffs on U.S. businesses, under his plan to put ‘America First’?
   Are we witnessing the economic liberation of America? Or this is a tipping point for the US and global markets?

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, Radio 5 Live presenter
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
   • Sarah Smith, North America Editor

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by Purvee Pattni and Marie Lennon, with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
   Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
   Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqzt…

6. 100 Days of Trump (Part 1)… Is Trump winning his war on woke?

   29 april 2025 · 14 min

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   This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States. Lees meer

   In this first episode, Matt Chorley joins Justin and Marianna to discuss Trump’s declaration that America will be “WOKE no longer…whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer or an air traffic controller, you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender.”
   We look at why private companies have dismantled their diversity and equity programmes, particularly as they were implemented to counter institutional racism and discrimination.
   Does the United States need DEI?

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, Radio 5 Live presenter
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by Purvee Pattni and Marie Lennon, with Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds…

7. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is the Trump/Zelensky relationship back on track?

   28 april 2025 · 23 min

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   After the two leaders were reunited at Pope Francis’s funeral over the weekend, the Americast inbox has been filled with correspondence on whether Trump and Zelensky really have reconciled - and if it could bring a peace deal with Russia any closer. Lees meer

   Marianna and Sarah get together with Matt Chorley to answer your questions live on the radio. As well as the war in Ukraine, they discuss the 7-year sentence given to George Santos - the former congressman who is, of course, well known to long term listeners of this podcast via our semi-regular feature, ‘Santos watch’.

   Plus - has the White House been bugged for a second time? And where do Republicans and Democrats eat in Washington DC?

   HOSTS:
   • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:

   - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   - Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by Rufus Gray with Grace Reeve. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.
   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.
   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155
   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc…

8. Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?

   24 april 2025 · 28 min

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   There’s trouble in the Pentagon - again! Lees meer

   Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump have dismissed new reports that the defence secretary sent details of confidential military plans to his wife, brother, and personal lawyer on Signal.

   They both criticised journalists at the annual White House Easter event between egg related activities, but reports keep coming about unrest at the top of the defence department.

   Justin, Marianna, and Anthony discuss whether Hegseth will survive or not and whether the accusations could start also damaging Trump’s reputation.

   Plus, have we found the oldest Americast listener?

   HOSTS:
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
   • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by George Dabby, Rufus Gray, Grace Reeve and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The T…

9. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Elon Musk being forced out of the White House?

   23 april 2025 · 30 min

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   Elon Musk says he’s stepping back from his role at DOGE and refocusing on Tesla after the electric car firm reported a huge drop in profit and sales for the start of this year. We look at whether he could be on his way out completely. Lees meer

   Donald Trump meanwhile says he’ll be attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome this weekend. The late Pope was an outspoken critic of Trump’s policies during the president’s first term. Will Trump try and influence the appointment of his successor?

   Americanswers is back on 5 Live to answer your questions…

   HOSTS:
   • Matt Chorley, 5 Live Presenter
   • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
   • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
   • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
   • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

   GET IN TOUCH:
   • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
   • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
   • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
   • Or use #Americast

   This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

   If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

   You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

   US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

   Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

   The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
   The Today Po…

10. How the ‘world’s coolest dictator’ is helping Trump

    17 april 2025 · 35 min

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    Justin and Sumi take a closer look into the deepening relationship between Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, as the row over the deportation of migrants to the Central American country escalates. Lees meer

    Could the Trump administration run into further trouble with the law over its handling of the situation? And, what's in it for Bukele?

    Plus, what else have we missed in the news cycle? Sumi shares one story at the US-Mexico border that’s flown under the radar this week.

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    - Sumi Somaskanda, Chief Presenter in Washington

    GET IN TOUCH:

    - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    - Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

    You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

    US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

    Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
    Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
    Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm

11. Can Harvard afford to fight Trump?

    16 april 2025 · 33 min

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    President Trump has given Harvard University a long list of demands, but the university has refused to give in to them. Lees meer

    The president has frozen $2.2bn worth of funding as a result.

    He wants Harvard to change the way it governs, hires and teaches because of concerns has over antisemitism on campus.

    "No government - regardless of which party is in power - should dictate what private universities can teach," Harvard's president Alan Garber said.

    It’s the biggest example of an issue playing out in universities across the US.

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    - Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    - Sumi Somaskanda Chief Presenter in Washington

    GET IN TOUCH:

    - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    - Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer was Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

    You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

    US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

    Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
    Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
    Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm

12. Americanswers! Does Trump want to bring back the man his administration mistakenly deported?

    14 april 2025 · 29 min

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    ‘If I had all the money in the world, I’d spend it all just to buy one thing: a phone call to hear Kilmar’s voice again.’ Lees meer

    Those were the pleas made to Trump’s administration by the wife of Abrego García, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador’s mega-jail. But can Trump bring him back? And does he want to?

    Mariana is joined by Sumi Somaskanda to discuss the most important trial in Meta’s history, LA’s largest-ever rally held by Bernie Sanders and AOC, and whether Trump’s eye-watering tariffs will go the distance.

    Plus we hear some correspondence from some young Americasters on how liberals might fight back against Trump.

    HOSTS:
    * Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    * Sumi Somaskanda, Chief Anchor for BBC News

    GET IN TOUCH:
    * Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    * Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    * Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    * Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by Rufus Gray with Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

    You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

    US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

    Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.

    The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.c…

13. Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?

    10 april 2025 · 28 min

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    Everything has changed…again! Or has it? The team assemble after President Trump scrapped his tariff plans (for 90 days at least) and reverted for a 10% levy across the board. Except for China, that is, who now face a rate of 125%. Lees meer

    So what is really going on? The Democrats are crying market manipulation, the markets remain chaotic, and MAGA Republicans are saying the country should trust the president. We try to separate the fact from fiction.

    Plus the search for the youngest and oldest Americasters continues...

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    - Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    - Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

    GET IN TOUCH:

    - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    - Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

    You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.

    US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155

    Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
    Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
    Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqzt…

14. Trump’s Tariffs...

    9 april 2025 · 32 min

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    Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs came into force on Wednesday only for him to announce a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries except China, who were hit by increased levies of 125%. Lees meer

    In this episode, the Americast team analyse the economic fallout from the first day of what could be a new era in world economics.

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    - Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    - Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

    GET IN TOUCH:

    - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    - Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    - Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    - Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

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15. Americanswers! Which news stories are being overshadowed by Trump's tariffs?

    7 april 2025 · 30 min

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    The first US measles death in a decade, mass protests against Trump and El Salvador’s mega-jail… Lees meer

    In today’s Q&A Anthony, Justin and Mariana sign the podcasting equivalent of an executive order, putting a one-episode exemption on tariffs to focus on the other stories that may have fallen on the backburner since Trump shook up the world’s financial markets.

    The team discuss the biggest protests of Trump’s second term so far, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s controversial social media video featuring Venezuelan deportees, and the danger of vaccine misinformation following a measles outbreak that’s led to the deaths of two children.

    And the US Senate and Congress seem to have gone quiet - what’s going on?

    HOSTS:
    * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    * Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    * Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

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16. Is Elon Musk leaving the White House?

    4 april 2025 · 33 min

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    There was a bright spot for Democrats this week after a liberal judge beat her conservative rival in the most expensive judicial election in US history. Susan Crawford beat Brad Schimel despite being backed by President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk. Lees meer

    The results came amid reports that Elon Musk could soon leave his prominent role in Donald Trump's administration. The White House has described the reports as "garbage" and that Musk would only leave when his work at DOGE was complete.

    And, Justin has been chatting to an economist from The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank which backs Trump's global tariffs policy.

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

    GUEST:
    • EJ Antoni, Heritage Foundation Economist

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17. Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?

    3 april 2025 · 23 min

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    Donald Trump has announced sweeping new universal tariffs tonight on all imports into the United States. Justin, Sarah and Anthony unpack the U.S. president’s speech at the White House. Which countries are worst affected? How will the UK be impacted? And what are the chances Trump will change his mind again and roll back on some of his announcements? Lees meer

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter

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18. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?

    31 maart 2025 · 26 min

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    ‘A lot of people want me to do it’ was Donald Trump’s answer when asked in an NBC interview on Saturday if he wanted to serve a third term as US President. The Constitution says that “no person…shall be elected more than twice”. In today’s Q&A with Matt Chorley on 5 Live, Mariana and Justin unpack whether Trump could rewrite history. Lees meer

    The team also discuss whether the million-dollar cheques that Elon Musk has been handing out in Wisconsin ahead of a tightly contested Supreme Court Election are illegal. Comedian Amber Ruffin has been dropped from hosting the White House correspondent’s dinner – what’s going on? And is Donald Trump really going to invade Greenland, or attempt to buy it – or something else entirely?

    HOSTS:
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    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

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19. Will US-Canada relations ever be the same again?

    28 maart 2025 · 31 min

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    Donald Trump announced this week 25% tariffs on US car imports, a move that will impact neighbours Mexico and Canada. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has called the tariffs "unjustified" and said it marked the end of "deep ties" between the two countries. Lees meer

    Canadian journalist and podcaster Jordan Heath-Rawlings joins Sarah and Anthony today to assess how Trump's policies have flipped Canadian politics on its head.

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUEST:
    • Jordan Heath-Rawlings, Host of the Elbows Up podcast

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20. We speak to the journalist behind Signalgate

    27 maart 2025 · 24 min

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    The journalist who was inadvertently included in a group chat among Trump’s senior cabinet leaders and national security officials tells Sarah Smith how it happened. He also responds to the White House’s furious reaction to his decision to publish the entire exchange of messages, with Donald Trump calling the reporting a “witch hunt” and declaring the Atlantic a “failed magazine”. He also calls for the Trump administration to acknowledge the security breach and “just go fix it”. Lees meer

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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21. Can Donald Trump shrug off the Signal chat leak?

    26 maart 2025 · 33 min

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    What constitutes a ‘war plan’ and when is information ‘classified’? Lees meer

    After the revelation that the editor of The Atlantic was included in a sensitive group chat discussing plans to bomb Yemen, the magazine has taken the decision to publish the whole conversation discussing operational details of the attack.

    The publication says it took the decision after repeated statements from top Republicans stating that no classified information was revealed to Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg.

    As the fallout continues from the leak, the Americast team discuss how the mistake will impact Donald Trump, the White House strategy for dealing with the crisis, and whether could prompt the first firing of Trump's second term.

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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22. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why does Trump want to shut down the Education Department?

    24 maart 2025 · 29 min

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    It’s Americanswers! Sarah, Anthony and Marianna join Matt Chorley from 5 Live to answer your questions. Today, can Donald Trump dismantle the Department of Education without going through Congress, and what impact would it have on kids with special educational needs? Also, as Canada prepares for its snap general election, what role is the U.S. playing? And why has a portrait of Donald Trump got him angry? Lees meer

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent

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23. The Trump Comeback... Michael Wolff’s Inside Story

    21 maart 2025 · 25 min

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    How did Donald Trump get close to Elon Musk? What is the story behind his relationship with Melania, and how did Trump get re-elected against all the odds? Lees meer

    Donald Trump is no stranger to the journalist Michael Wolff, whose latest book is his fourth on the current president. His book, All or Nothing, details the story of Trump’s comeback and and his relationships to the people who helped him do it.

    Trump himself has called Wolff “fake news” and described the book as “junk.”

    Justin spoke with the journalist and author about who is sources are, whether he spoke to Trump whilst writing this book, and why a staffer carries a printer on the golf course.

    HOSTS:

    * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter

    GUEST:

    * Michael Wolff, journalist and author of “All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America”

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    This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo, Claire Betzer and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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24. Is Donald Trump ready to defy the courts?

    19 maart 2025 · 30 min

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    The U.S. President is setting up a major showdown with America’s judicial system. Sarah and Justin pick apart claims that Donald Trump defied a court order by deporting more than 200 migrants to El Salvador, despite a judge ordering to be turned planes carrying the migrants to be turned back if they were already in the air. Lees meer

    Legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers gives her view on whether Trump has broken the court ruling, and whether America is facing a constitutional crisis.

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor

    GUEST:
    • Jennifer Rodgers, Former Federal Prosecutor and Professor of Clinical Law at NYU Law School

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25. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump standing up to Putin?

    17 maart 2025 · 36 min

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    Donald Trump says he and Vladimir Putin will hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday. Lees meer

    Sarah, Anthony, Justin and Marianna answer your questions on what they might say to each other.

    And they return to the subject of egg prices after claims from Trump that they’re dropping.

    And we find out why JD Vance has been wearing special socks.

    This episode was made by Chris Flynn and Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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26. Where do the Democrats go from here?

    14 maart 2025 · 38 min

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    The Democrats may be on the retreat politically but they're hoping to bounce back after an actual retreat this week in Leesburg, Virginia. Lees meer

    One of the speakers at the retreat political strategist (and friend of the podcast) James Carville, who's suggested Democrats should "play dead" and do nothing against Trump.

    The Americast team unpack whether this approach could work, and Justin's been chatting to Democrat Congressman Seth Moulton, who thinks the party has lost touch with the country.

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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    This episode was made by Purvee Pattni with Chris Flynn. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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27. Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

    12 maart 2025 · 25 min

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    The world is bracing itself as Donald Trump enacts his global tariffs. As the president begins to enforce them upon the rest of the world, the Americast team assemble to ask whether Trump’s bet on tariffs might be a bad deal for the US. How have the markets reacted, and does Trump actually care? Lees meer

    Plus, why has Donald Trump bought a Tesla even though he isn’t allowed to drive it?

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
    - Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    - Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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28. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

    10 maart 2025 · 32 min

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    Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of the US going into recession. Sarah, Anthony, Justin and Marianna answer your questions on how Trump’s trade war is impacting on stock markets and American voters. Plus, is the new Canadian PM, Mark Carney is escalating the war on tariffs? Lees meer

    Also, how could the Democrats be more effective as an opposition voice, and why have we seen an influx of memes about the Vice President JD Vance?

    The Americast team joins Matt Chorley on 5 Live to answer all of your questions.

    This episode was made by Rufus Gray and Catherine Fusillo. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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29. How should Trump deal with Putin?

    6 maart 2025 · 25 min

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    What do we know about President Trump’s long term strategy when it comes to dealing with Russia, and where does that leave America’s relationship with Europe and Ukraine? Lees meer

    Justin, Sarah and Anthony get an inside view from Celeste Wallander, one of Biden and Obama’s top security staffers who has been in meetings with Vladimir Putin.

    How does the Russian leader behave during negotiations, and what advice does she have for the Trump administration?

    We also look at what Trump’s reset of US/Russia relations means for Europe, and the war in Ukraine.

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUEST:
    • Celeste Wallander, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense (2022-25)

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30. Trump’s GREAT BIG LONG Speech

    5 maart 2025 · 27 min

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    Sarah and Anthony pick apart Donald Trump’s biggest speech since returning to the White House. Lees meer

    He delivered it 24 hours after announcing he was pausing aid to Ukraine, and on the same day tariffs came in on Mexico and Canada.

    He was addressing a joint session of the US Congress, declaring “the American dream is unstoppable”.

    It was the the longest presidential speech to Congress on record - lasting around an hour and 40 minutes and included details of a letter from President Zelensky, his desire to get Greenland “one way or another” and Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts.

    And, a Democrat is kicked out.

    HOSTS:
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    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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31. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Did Trump ambush Zelensky?

    3 maart 2025 · 39 min

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    Presidents Trump and Zelensky clashed on Friday night in a furious exchange at the White House, during which Trump accused the Ukrainian president of “gambling with World War III.” Lees meer

    The future of the world now seems more uncertain, and people naturally have a lot of questions.The team try to provide them as they join Matt Chorley for a special edition of their weekly Q&A.

    Was the conflict manufactured by a Trump-friendly reporter? How has Congress reacted? Has the incident hurt Trump in the polls? All will be answered in today's edition of Americanswers

    HOSTS:
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    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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32. Who’s Running America… Trump’s Health Secretary (RFK Jr)

    2 maart 2025 · 35 min

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    Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America. Lees meer

    We’re ending the series with Robert F Kennedy Jr., the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has been tasked with making America healthy again - an appointment which came as a surprise to some, given that he’s been accused of supporting the anti-vaccination movement and spreading misinformation.

    Spurning a democratic dynasty and risking a family rift to embrace Trump’s administration, his aim now is to end the ‘chronic disease epidemic’. But who is he? And will Americans be any healthier with him in charge?

    Marianna is joined by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent and Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker to find out who RFK Jr. really is and why he was appointed.

    We also hear from Del Bigtree, who was RFK Jr.’s Communications Director during his brief Presidential run, who tells us he’s an ‘amazing guy’ who loves nature and walking barefoot.

    HOSTS: Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

    GUESTS:

    - Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent
    - Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker

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33. Ukrainecast: Trump and Zelensky clash in the Oval Office

    28 februari 2025 · 30 min

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    There were unprecedented scenes in the White House this afternoon when President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and President Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in front of stunned reporters. Lees meer

    Lyse Doucet and Vitaly Shevchenko from Ukrainecast are joined by former UK national security adviser Lord Ricketts to get immediate reaction, and what this all means for the future of Ukraine.

34. Did Starmer win over Trump at the White House?

    28 februari 2025 · 24 min

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    How successful was Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with President Trump at the White House on Thursday? Trump praised the Prime Minister as a “tough negotiator”, but did Sir Keir get the key concessions needed over the war in Ukraine and trade?
    Justin, Sarah and Marianna analyse what was said - and not said - between the two leaders, and how Sir Keir Starmer played the ultimate royal card with Donald Trump. Lees meer

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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35. Why is Trump sharing an AI video of Gaza?

    26 februari 2025 · 29 min

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    Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy on Wednesday when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna's been analysing Trump's social media strategy and how he attempts to influence what we see on our online feeds. Lees meer

    Meanwhile, the fallout from Elon Musk's email to federal workers over the weekend continues. Musk asked all federal workers to list their accomplishments to him an email, and defended his actions at the first meeting of Trump's new cabinet earlier today.

    Justin and Marianna assess the two stories and what risks could lie ahead for the president.

    HOSTS:
    * Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
    * Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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36. Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

    24 februari 2025 · 32 min

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    French president Emmanuel Macron is in Washington DC for talks with Donald Trump as he - and later in the week Keir Starmer - attempt to stop a deal on the Ukraine war that favours Russia. How do you get through to the president? Lees meer

    And, the price of eggs keeps rising in the US due to cases of bird flu. Will it cost the president politically?

    Justin, Anthony and Marianna joined Matt Chorley on 5 Live to answer your questions...

    HOSTS:
    • Matt Chorley, 5 Live Presenter
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter

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37. Who’s Running America… Trump’s Policy Chief (Stephen Miller)

    23 februari 2025 · 29 min

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    Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America. Lees meer

    Stephen Miller is one of the most powerful people in government who many have never heard of. He’s the new White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Previously - and unusually - he also served as a senior advisor in President Trump’s first term.

    He is the architect behind many of the most controversial Trump policies, and is often seen next to the president in the Oval Office. So who is he and how has he survived so long?

    Anthony is joined by Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker who has followed Miller’s political career, and former camp-mate Chris Moody, who reveals what a teenage Miller was really like.

    HOSTS:
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUESTS:
    Jonathan Blitzer, staff writer at The New Yorker

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38. How far away is a Ukraine peace deal?

    21 februari 2025 · 34 min

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    The past week has seen international diplomacy turned upside down as the US began talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The decision to exclude Ukraine - and Europe - from these talks led to an emergency summit in which European countries sought to establish some influence over the process. Lees meer

    But with the US and Ukrainian presidents embroiled in a dispute that led to Trump calling Zelensky a “dictator”, is their relationship beyond repair? And will Ukraine have any say over the terms of a peace deal?

    Newscast, Americast and Ukrainecast gathered in the studio for a special collaboration to unpack the enormous shift in international politics that’s unfolding.

    HOSTS:

    Adam Fleming, Newscast Presenter
    Alex Forsyth, Political Correspondent
    Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
    Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia Editor at BBC Monitoring

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39. Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

    19 februari 2025 · 33 min

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    As the Trump administration begins peace talks with Russian officials to end the war in Ukraine, President Trump himself seems to be blaming Ukraine for it beginning at all. We ask, whose side is he on? Lees meer

    Justin, Marianna and Anthony also look at what Zelensky means when he says Trump is “living in a disinformation space”.

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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40. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Will the US leave NATO?

    17 februari 2025 · 35 min

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    American and Russian leaders will meet in Saudi Arabia this week to begin negotiations about a peace deal for Ukraine. Trump said on Sunday he could be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon". Lees meer

    Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Zelensky has said he has not been involved in the talks yet, and European leaders have also been left out. After Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Ukraine should not join NATO, should other member states be worried?

    Marianna and Sarah join Matt Chorley to talk about the changing relationship between the US and NATO under the new Trump administration.

    We also talk to 5 Live listeners about Project 2025, the state of the US media, and how the Democrats are resisting Trump this time around.

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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41. Who's Running America... Trump's Defence Chief (Pete Hegseth)

    16 februari 2025 · 28 min

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    Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America. Over the next few weeks, new profiles will drop every Sunday. Lees meer

    Pete Hegseth is the new Secretary of Defence, overseeing America’s military and defence strategy. A former national guardsman and Fox News host, Hegseth’s confirmation has been controversial. Dogged with allegations of womanizing, binge-drinking and sexual assault (which he denies), several senators opposed his nomination while some argued he did not have the necessary experience to run the Department of Defence.

    Anthony is joined by David Phillips from the New York Times, who specialises in the military, and has spoken to former army personnel who served with Hegseth, plus Sarah Jones from New York Magazine.
    We also hear from David Goodwin, who co-authored an education book with Hegseth, and tells us more about his tattoos, and Christian faith.

    HOSTS:
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUESTS
    • David Phillips, Correspondent at the New York Times reporting on war, the military and veterans
    • Sarah Jones, Senior writer for New York Magazine

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42. Could Donald Trump stretch the power of the presidency?

    14 februari 2025 · 40 min

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    In the first weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in using Executive Orders to suspend all new asylum claims, freeze government hiring and spending, strip back agencies established by Congress, and offer a buyout deal for thousands of federal workers.
    So far, the courts have been the only substantive roadblocks to Trump’s agenda, but is the President ready to defy the courts? The White House has accused the media of "fear mongering the American people". Lees meer

    As Trump pushes the limits of presidential power - and with legal challenges from Democrats, unions and legal groups, is the U.S. heading for a constitutional crisis? If Donald Trump is willing to break the law, experts are asking who will stand up for the democratic system of government set up nearly 250 years ago?

    HOSTS:

    - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    - Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    - Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUEST:

    - Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst

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43. Our predictions for the year... The 2025 Time Capsule!

    14 februari 2025 · 36 min

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    Americast makes its predictions for 2025 as Donald Trump continues to create headlines with his first 100 days as president. Justin, Sarah, Anthony and Marianna make an audio time capsule of predictions, with plenty of suggestions from Americasters.
    It’s something we promised to do after the election, but with a packed news schedule, we’re belatedly bringing it to you now! Lees meer

    How many stars will be on the US flag by the end of the year? Who will be the winner of the tech world? How will the Trump presidency end? Only the time capsule well tell…

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

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44. Elon Musk's 'Take Your Kid to Work' Day

    12 februari 2025 · 22 min

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    Elon Musk is already in uncharted territory with his role in Donald Trump's administration, but in a surprise appearance inside the Oval Office yesterday, he brought his son along to an impromptu press conference alongside the president. Lees meer

    The tech billionaire denied he was launching a hostile takeover of the federal government and said he was simply delivering the reform that Americans voted for.

    HOSTS:
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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    This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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45. We Speak to Lord Mandelson (New UK Ambassador to US)

    11 februari 2025 · 10 min

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    On his first day in the role, Lord Mandelson talks to Americast about how the UK will handle Donald Trump. Lees meer

    In his conversation with Sarah, Britain’s new U.S. Ambassador explains why the UK needs to respect Trump’s “strong and clear mandate for change”.

    Given President Trump’s fast moving and radical agenda, what kind of approach should the UK be taking, and will the ‘special relationship’ continue?

    HOSTS:
    ​​• Sarah Smith, North America Editor
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    GUEST:
    Lord Peter Mandelson, British Ambassador to the United States
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    ​​This episode was made by Sam Bonham. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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46. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

    10 februari 2025 · 27 min

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    One day on from a big US Super Bowl weekend, what happened with Taylor Swift, and what was her reaction? We also hear Donald Trump defending Elon Musk in his traditional pre-game interview, telling Americans to expect further cuts to the federal government, particularly in education. Lees meer

    Marianna, Anthony and Sarah join Matt Chorley to talk about the potential fallout from those cuts, plus allegations of political censorship at TikTok, tariffs on aluminium, and who is really behind Trump’s policies.

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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    - Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
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    This episode was made by Rufus Gray. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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    Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.
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47. Who's Running America...Trump's Tech Bro (Elon Musk)

    9 februari 2025 · 29 min

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    Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America. Over the next few weeks, new profiles will drop every Sunday. Lees meer

    Elon Musk is one of the most influential people inside Trump's White House, as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is making huge and sweeping cuts to federal government. He's also the richest person in the world, and controls key companies in the United States including Space X and Tesla. We hear from two guests who know Elon Musk well - Jim Cantrell, who was on the founding team at Space X, and helped teach Elon Musk how to build space rockets, and the journalist and podcast host Molly Ball, who has profiled Musk.

    From his early life in South Africa, to his business empire built on Tesla and Space X, what motivates Elon Musk and how did he become so aligned with Donald Trump? Also, how seriously should we take his obsession with Mars, and what is he like as a person?

    HOSTS:
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GUESTS:
    • Molly Ball, Senior Political Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal and host of the WSJ podcast, Trump 2.0
    • Jim Cantrell, worked on the founding team of Space X, who worked with Elon Musk to set up the company

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    This episode was made by Keiligh Baker, Claire Betzer, George Dabby and Catherine Fusillo. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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48. Elon Musk vs The U.S. Government

    7 februari 2025 · 33 min

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    In the three weeks since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Elon Musk has taken a wrecking ball to the federal government in what he has called "a revolution of the people". Lees meer

    That revolution has included offers to buyout millions of federal employees, accessing sensitive data of millions of Americans and sweeping efforts to shut down federal agencies like USAID.

    What, if anything, can get in Musk's way? And has there ever been so much power wielded in America by an unelected individual?

    HOSTS:
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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    • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
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    • Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

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    The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
    Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl
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49. Trump on Gaza..."We'll own it"

    5 februari 2025 · 29 min

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    In an extraordinary press conference alongside Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump suggested the US could “own” the Gaza Strip and turn it into "the Riviera of the Middle East". Lees meer

    His comments have sparked condemnation from countries across the Middle East and the Palestinian Authority says its people will not be resettled.

    The Americast team give their analysis and ask whether Trump’s words should be taken at face value.

    HOSTS:
    * Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    * Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
    * Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

    GET IN TOUCH:
    * Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
    * Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
    * Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
    * Or use #Americast

    This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Catherine Fusillo and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

    If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.

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    The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd
    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
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50. Americanswers... on 5 Live! What is the impact of Trump's tariffs?

    3 februari 2025 · 27 min

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    After announcing he would place tariffs on Canada and Mexico during his campaign, the president nearly followed through. After sending the world economy into a frenzy, Trump then postponed the trade war with his North American neighbours on hold after securing concessions from both of them over border security. Lees meer

    But he still has China and the EU in his sights. Is the UK next on the list for the trade war? And how do tariffs work anyway?

    Sarah and Justin join Matt Chorley to try and make sense of it all. They also discuss whether Trump’s staff might withhold information from him after his reaction to last week’s aviation collision, and if he might “pull a Liz Truss?”

    HOSTS:
    • Sarah Smith, North America Editor
    • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter

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    This episode was made by Rufus Gray, and Catherine Fusillo. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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    The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
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