Americast
BBC News
Insight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Podcast episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watch on iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s social media investigation correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher. As well as political analysis, we also specialise in social media. Each week Marianna Spring brings listeners the latest updates from the BBC’s Undercover Voters, our award-winning investigation into the content that is recommended to US voters on social media. The team is also joined by special guests each week. Podcasts are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As well as being a podcast, we are also available every Friday on BBC Radio 4 and every Saturday on the BBC World Service. Oh, and you can now watch us on YouTube and on iPlayer: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy.
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- 64 episodes
- a few times a week
- Avg 31 min
- English
- Friday · 30 min
- Friday · 36 min
Midterms! What do the results mean for Trump's presidency?
- Wednesday · 38 min
Midterms! Democrats make historic shift in US politics (results, part 2)
- Wednesday · 20 min
Midterms! Democrats win back control of Congress (results, part 1)
- Tuesday · 27 min
Midterms! Everything you need to know about US election night
- November 2 · 24 min
Midterms! A November surprise upsets Democrats in Michigan
- October 30 · 33 min
Midterms! Are the Democrats about to take back the Senate?
- October 28 · 34 min
Can Musk and Trump stop Democrats winning Texas?
- October 23 · 47 min
We speak to Hasan Piker... Is he a liability for the dems?
- October 21 · 26 min
Can Trump’s $400 million save Republicans at the midterms?
- October 19 · 32 min
Americanswers! How far will Trump go in siding with Putin against Ukraine?
- October 15 · 37 min
Are Latino voters turning on Trump?
- October 14 · 30 min
Your US Midterm Election Guide (A Global News Podcast collab)
- October 12 · 29 min
Americanswers! Will Trump really livestream a firing squad execution?
- October 9 · 39 min
Are the Democrats heading for a midterms landslide?
- October 7 · 25 min
Did Trump really say Iran could “take out” Los Angeles?
- October 2 · 32 min
Can the Democratic Socialists of America win over voters?
- September 30 · 29 min
Do Republicans need to ditch Trump before the midterms?