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 | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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love astead’s work but his voice is so distracting - sounds like he cannot breathe through his nose and I apologize deeply if this is a serious issue, I just can’t get around it
Apple Podcasts3Almonduh
United Statesa month ago - Low Brow
Facile commentary intended for consumption by the malleable masses
Apple Podcasts1D’Aedae Singh Patel IVUnited Statesa month ago - Not loving it yet
I’m a huge fan of Astead and The Run-Up was my favorite podcast during the election. I loved that Astead actually traveled around and talked to people on the ground. I was so looking forward to his new podcast because I was hoping it would be more of the same or similar.
As much as I’m happy to have Astead in my feed again, this podcast sounds like every other political commentary podcast so far. He’s interviewing politicians, pundits, and thinkers that I’ve heard a dozen times on a dozen other... more
Apple Podcasts3marspowrUnited Statesa month ago - Love hearing your reporting again!!
I diligently listened to your reporting during the last election and was very impressed by your honest questioning, interesting topics, and ability to engage communities across all political parties. Your reporting always leaves me with wanting to learn and know more. It’s also helped me understand all points of views beyond what I grew up with. I cannot wait to continue to hear your voice as the midterms come up and hopefully even more of it during the next presidential elections. Again thank y... more
Apple Podcasts51 star customer serviceUnited Statesa month ago - Smart, funny, thoughtful
So excited to have Astead back in my feed! This podcast is smart and funny while remaining thoughtful. Astead is examining the moment we’re in from the perspectives of real people. The pod looks at how we got here and what’s next. Love it!!
Apple Podcasts5Liz E 66United States2 months ago
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What is America, Actually about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly, interviewer-led deep dive into American politics and public policy that blends current-events discussion with historical context, data-driven insights, and ground-level reporting. Episodes frequently tackle affordability, immigration, democracy, AI's impact on work, and the evolving media landscape, often pairing the host with policymakers, historians, journalists, and cultural critics to surface practical implications for voters and stakeholders. Notable is the show's effort to move beyond Trump-centered discourse by foregrounding everyday concerns, policy tradeoffs, and long-term trajectories, while weaving in on-the-ground reporting and audience-facing exercises to gauge real-world sentiment.
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