Americast
BBC NewsAmericast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. 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... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||
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Latest Episodes
At a raucous rally in Washington DC, Donald Trump has promised "historic speed and strength" as he prepares for his inauguration on Monday.
Thousands of his supporters are brazing freezing temperatures to watch him be sworn in to office as he told h... more
Joe Biden has given his final address setting out the list of achievements that he would like to define his four years in the White House.
Sarah and Anthony unpack at the 46th president’s domestic successes and failures. They’re joined by his forme... more
President Biden’s final week in the Oval Office coincided with an historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Both he and President-Elect Donald Trump were quick to claim credit for the deal, with Biden beginning his farewell address by ... more
TikTok’s future in the US lies in the hands of the Supreme Court, as the justices consider whether the app should be banned over alleged national security concerns. Despite support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, the looming ban is unp... more
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- PDG
Sarah is awesome and Mariana is not far behind. Love the podcast guys. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Clubertina
United Kingdom9 days ago - Not as indepth as used to be
Seems to miss so many points and facts now and let’s things fly past without challenge or push back. Doesn’t seem to check out guests much more also. Worry heading same way as most media now and showing more and more bias. Disappointing and frustrating especially in todays climate.
Apple Podcasts1Sasa-99United Kingdom10 days ago - Marianna is rubbish sorry - makes me turn off straight away
Where is Sarah?
Apple Podcasts1RN360United Kingdom25 days ago I have followed this from the very beginning and have slowly but surely been increasingly frustrated by the presenters, especially Justin. Today's episode was the last straw for me. Comparing Blue Sky to Twitter and pretending that you get the same kind of vitriol there is just not true and reflects the inability to tell the truth about how nasty and uncontrolled the right wing of politics has become. I want to hear both sides of the story but not lies. I'm out.
Podcast Addict225 days agoCJ- Fair and balanced
I fell into Americast because I’ve enjoyed Marianna Springs’ other podcasts, and I truth the BBC more than just about any news-source here in the US.
I’ll be honest, I’m a conservative, but one with a grave distrust of certain newer influences in the Republican Party. Suffice to say, I withdrew from GOP in 2016. Let the reader understand.
This is a nice, concise capping of events here in the US, by people who are largely not invested in this me side over the other. As a result, it’s very balance... more
Apple Podcasts5The Nameless Twin
United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #69 | United States/News/Politics |
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Spotify | #22 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #78 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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