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Americano

The Spectator
Donald Trump
Iran
China
Ukraine
United States
Russia
Israel
Venezuela
Trump Administration
JD Vance
Tariffs
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Immigration
Immigration Policy
Jeffrey Epstein
Democratic Party
Free Speech
Elon Musk
American Politics

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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Freddy Gray breaks down a catastrophic midterm defeat for Donald Trump's Republican Party alongside guests Jacob Heilbrunn and Andrew Day, who argue that public fury over a disastrous, inflation-fuelling war with Iran decisively shattered Trump’s 202... more

In this episode of Americano, Freddy Gray and National Review columnist John Fund analyse the upcoming U.S. midterms, exploring how systemic polling flaws distort voter data, how JD Vance balances loyalty to Donald Trump against his 2028 ambitions, a... more

Freddy Gray and Jacob Heilbrunn examine reports of growing chaos and internal briefing wars within Donald Trump’s White House, diving into Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' position, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's missteps, and the political strategy sur... more

Freddy Gray speaks with University of Chicago international security scholar Professor Robert Pape about his book, Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Face of Violent Populism, exploring how demographic transformations, widening wealth inequality, ... more

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Recent Guests

John Fund
National Review columnist and political writer.
National Review
Episode: John Fund: Can we really trust the midterm polls?
Jacob Heilbrunn
Editor of The National Interest and frequent contributor to The Spectator
The National Interest
Episode: Jacob Heilbrunn: Is Trump's White House spinning out of control?
Robert Pape
Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago; International Relations scholar
University of Chicago
Episode: Robert Pape: America’s political violence is spiralling
Christopher Caldwell
Spectator columnist and author
The Spectator
Episode: Trump’s decade of power: What went wrong?
Daniel McCarthy
Columnist and Heritage Foundation distinguished fellow
Heritage Foundation
Episode: Is libertarianism dead? Daniel McCarthy vs. Robby Soave
Robby Soave
Editor at Reason Magazine
Reason Magazine
Episode: Is libertarianism dead? Daniel McCarthy vs. Robby Soave
Edward Howell
Lecturer in international relations at Oxford University; China/North Korea specialist
Oxford University
Episode: The truth about Xi & Trump’s summit – with Dr. Edward Howell
Anthony Scaramucci
Author of All the Wrong Moves and former White House Communications Director
Author; Entrepreneur
Episode: Is Trumpism unravelling? with Anthony Scaramucci
Steve Bannon
Former chief strategist to Donald Trump; host of War Room podcast
None explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: Steve Bannon: Tech oligarchs hid the AI extinction threat

Host

Freddy Gray
Host of Americano; Deputy Editor of The Spectator US, longstanding presenter

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • My top politics podcast

    Been listening to Americano for 10 years I think and as a Brit I became aware recently that I am so much better informed on US politics than I used to be and than my social group who just seem to feed off UK media headlines. So my favourite politics pod is truly informative, very diverse the recent one on US farming was incredible and a great example of this but it's also fun. Thank you Freddy. If I could suggest a topic I would say do something that contrasts US states in term of politics, cult... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuyChGe
    France5 months ago
  • Usher Vance episode

    Good idea but poorly executed. Both host and guest seemed under-prepared and fumbled their way through the topic - too many “I don’t know” caveats reduced the insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OziMozzie
    Australia5 months ago
  • Francis Pike

    What an interesting chap with his, what appeared balanced views and no drama explanations in the episode about Trump and Xi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtc44
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Dan McCarthy

    Is this journalism? More like a gentlemen’s club smoking room. American Heritage guy. Nothing about Project 2025? About incipient censorship? About broadcast licenses? About legal attack on political opponents? Freddy, are you trying? And what are you trying? Be a journalist not a platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NonStopp12
    United States6 months ago
  • Too much TDS

    Freddy lets himself down

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wellgaveitatry
    United States8 months ago

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Thoughtful cross-Atlantic analysis with credible guests.
Sound quality has been criticized in some episodes.
Strong host persona and dynamic conversations.
Occasionally polarizing but consistently engaging.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jacob Heilbrunn: Is Trump's White House spinning out of control?
Q: But what do you think Trump's legacy is going to be now?
Heilbrunn expects Trump to leave a significant legacy through reshaping the Republican Party, imposing tariffs, changing America's geopolitical role, pressuring Europe to defend itself and restricting immigration.
Jacob Heilbrunn: Is Trump's White House spinning out of control?
Q: And then there's all the news reports about her children trying to cash in on the Trump presidency, which Trump doesn't like.
Heilbrunn says Susie Wiles has been organized and influential, but chief-of-staff burnout is common and Trump dislikes others profiting from his name. He also notes reports about her children's business activity.
John Fund: Can we really trust the midterm polls?
Q: How's he doing that?
Fund says Vance has repeatedly changed his political positioning and is now trying to show loyalty to Trump while creating enough distance to avoid being fully associated with the administration's record ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.
John Fund: Can we really trust the midterm polls?
Q: Would you say that's a fair summation of where we are?
Fund estimates that Democrats have a 90% chance of winning the House and a lower chance in the Senate, noting that state-level polls can be especially unreliable because of wider margins of error and differences in who responds.
Robert Pape: America’s political violence is spiralling
Q: Why did you end up writing a book about political violence in America given your focus on international relations?
The core idea is that the biggest danger to American democracy is internal, not just external threats, and the research spans decades to explain how social changes, demographics, and wealth shifts translate into violent populism that affects politics at home and has global repercussions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Americano

What is Americano about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show typically blends sharp political analysis with tech, media, and international affairs, often pairing a veteran host with guests who offer insider perspectives from journalism, policy, and industry. Topics frequently thread through U.S. politics, cross-Atlantic relations, governance, and the economics and strategy behind technology and national security. A notable trait is the willingness to host controversial or contrarian viewpoints, drawing from a wide network of guests including politicians, pundits, and industry experts, which can yield provocative debates and nuanced takes for engaged listeners. This mix makes it appealing for audiences who want timely, opinionated analysis and a transatlantic lens on A... more

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4. Christopher Caldwell
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