America, Actually with Astead Herndon
Vox MediaDonald Trump has defined American political discourse for more than a decade. In 2028, Americans will have a different choice. On America, Actually, host Astead Herndon is joined by people in politics, people in the news, and voters to chart the journey toward the next presidential election. Every week, they dig into the most pressing questions people across the country are asking: How will AI cha... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsNews Commentary | |||
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- So happy to have Astead back!
Astead Herndon is one of the best political reporters out there. He is not afraid of talking to the American public, asking the right questions, and giving a real and grounded take. Thank you, Astead, for giving us your voice. You keep me sane.
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United States10 days ago - Different podcast, same episodes
All these episodes are just duplicates of the ones from the ‘Today Explained’ podcast. Why?
Apple Podcasts2jas_8998United Statesa month ago - Appreciative
I so appreciate Astead’s interviewing skills. He asks great questions of both the left and right in a steady, incisive manner. He can get more info out of an interviewee than podcasters with more emotional styles.
Apple Podcasts5Willow RhoUnited Statesa month ago - Eagerly look forward to episodes
I am surprised at how much I like this podcast. There are so many out there, but Aestead manages to distinguish himself among them.
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Weekly political reporting and interviews focused on the people, ideas, and voter concerns shaping American elections and the road to 2028. Astead Herndon combines conversations with elected officials, candidates, journalists, researchers, and policy experts with field reporting and interviews with voters. Topics range from campaign finance, party strategy, and voting rights to affordability, abortion, immigration, artificial intelligence, and the political influence of data centers. The coverage connects national debates to local campaigns and community concerns, while guests with differing political perspectives are pressed to explain their arguments and electoral strategies. The format is primarily interview-led, with some episodes drawi... more
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