
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 711 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Gus Carter is joined by Owen Matthews, the Spectator's Russia writer, to discuss John Ratcliffe's unannounced trip to Moscow, where the CIA director met Russia's foreign intelligence chief but not Putin.
Owen runs through the possible reasons: Iran,... more
Freddy Gray is joined by James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, on why the midterms are looking increasingly grim for the Republicans. Trump's approval is trending down, the war is dragging on it, and James expects differential turnout to hand the... more
Freddy Gray is joined by Andrew Cockburn, Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, to discuss the state of the US Navy as the USS George Washington arrives in the Arabian Sea to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose crew have sent home photographs of... more
Freddy Gray is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, for a tour around the houses of Trumpworld. Karoline Leavitt has resigned as White House press secretary, officially to spend more ... more
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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
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.
What an interesting chap with his, what appeared balanced views and no drama explanations in the episode about Trump and Xi.
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.
Freddy lets himself down
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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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Recent guests on Americano include:
1. Andrew Cockburn
2. Steve Hsu
3. Amanda Hunt
4. Alex Castellanos
5. Peachy Keenan
6. Jack Holmes
7. Ben Judah
8. David Weigel
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