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Americast

BBC News
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Nikki Haley
Republican Party
Taylor Swift
Democratic Party
2024 Presidential Election
Iowa Caucus
In Vitro Fertilization
Roe V. Wade
Iran
Israel-Gaza War
Ukraine
Eric Trump
Ron Desantis
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Republican Primary
US Presidential Election
Vladimir Putin

Americast 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

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Does Donald Trump actually have a plan for the war in Iran? Eleven days on from the start of the conflict - with rising oil prices, and worries over oil supplies - the president’s narrative has shifted, branding the war “very complete”, while also si... more

The US-Israel war with Iran has continued into a second week, with America’s allies still scrambling to respond. Oil prices are dominating the headlines with the cost of a barrel exceeding $100 for the first time since 2022.

In this episode, Justin,... more

Saturday marks one week of the US-Israel war on Iran. In that time, we have heard shifting stories and opposing justifications from the Trump administration on why military action was taken. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith and BBC North America ... more

In this episode, Justin and Anthony look at other news stories happening in the United States, away from the US-Israel war with Iran.

Anthony is in Dallas, Texas, for the first big primary elections of this year’s midterms, where Democrats have now... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Zengerle
Contributing writer at The New Yorker, author of a book about Tucker Carlson.
The New Yorker
Episode: Who is Tucker Carlson and what does he tell us about the future of MAGA?
Kate Shaw
Former Supreme Court clerk and Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Episode: Will the US Supreme Court stand up to Trump?
Jon Sandweg
Former Acting Director of ICE
Formerly with U.S. Homeland Security
Episode: Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?
Robert Bryce
Energy expert and author with extensive knowledge on the geopolitics surrounding energy.
Robert Bryce Substack
Episode: Can the US really rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry?
Stephen Miller
Senior Advisor to Donald Trump
Episode: How far will Trump go to seize Greenland?
Inez Stepman
Senior policy and legal analyst for the Independent Women's Forum
Independent Women's Forum
Episode: Americanswers! What’s happening in Trump’s battle with universities?
Chris Whipple
Journalist and author who conducted the interview with Susie Wiles for Vanity Fair
Episode: Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets?
Henry Bushnell
Senior soccer writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
Nick Reisman
Albany Bureau Chief at Politico, expert in New York State politics
Politico
Episode: The Donald Trump v Zohran Mamdani Show

Hosts

Justin Webb
Presenter at BBC Radio 4, experienced journalist, and co-host of the podcast.
Sarah Smith
Co-host and BBC's North America Editor, specializes in U.S. political coverage.
Anthony Zurcher
BBC North America Correspondent, providing insights into U.S. politics.
Marianna Spring
BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent, focuses on social media's impact on politics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Really disappointing

    I listened to the mid term election episode today as my first listen. I have only witnessed such terrible journalism on Fox News and NewsMax. The restatement of the Administrations lies was unchecked throughout this episode. Really disappointed in the BBC for this one. Not sure I’ll ever be able to listen to these two hosts again. As Trump would say: SAD.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KC-MA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Are ICE acting outside the law?

    Why did you not ask about the masks? We now know body cameras are being gradually implemented, but this identification of ICE agents remains as a visual threat to people. Like so much of the Trump administration it is unprofessional and deliberately intimidating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australiaa month ago
  • Talking too fast

    Pls can Marianna not so fast talking.As there are also people who hasn’t English as there mother language

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lubo19
    Belgiuma month ago
  • The slide ain’t pretty

    Letting Trump bootlickers spew lies unchecked is not the flex you think it is. Go find your spines and get back to proper journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Felipe Jose CMG
    United Statesa month ago
  • What kind of interview was this?

    Gosh, I’m becoming a little bit more disgruntled with who your interviewing and your lack of staying defensive of middle of the road tactics fair and legal approaches. This dude today no what he’s saying that Trump agreed to do when he was nominated and then won the presidency is not what’s happening today particularly in Minneapolis. One of you is sort of standing up to him, but I would really love to hear all of you standing up to him. This is not OK and you’re gonna lose me as a listener if y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kfigluc
    United Statesa month ago

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Are Trump’s Iran strikes breaking the law?
Q: Will Trump use this war as grounds for postponing the midterms?
The host explains that elections are run by the states and are unlikely to be postponed even in a national emergency.
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Are Trump’s Iran strikes breaking the law?
Q: How many victims will the MAGA base accept?
The host discusses how Americans typically don't care much about foreign policy unless it results in American casualties.
Americanswers... on 5Live! Why haven't more Americans faced charges over Epstein?
Q: Can individuals or organizations sue Donald Trump for the tariffs imposed?
While Trump himself can't be held liable for official actions, the US government can, and there are ongoing lawsuits regarding tariffs deemed illegal.
Americanswers... on 5Live! Why haven't more Americans faced charges over Epstein?
Q: Has anyone in the US been named, let alone arrested, by association with Jeffrey Epstein?
There's been speculative criticism but no significant actions against notable individuals related to Epstein have taken place in the US.
Americanswers... on 5Live! Why haven't more Americans faced charges over Epstein?
Q: Is Trump going to war or is the imminent attack on Iran a special military operation?
There's talks about Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program and some ballistic missiles, with indications that Iran is not willing to meet US demands.

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The podcast features in-depth discussions surrounding U.S. news and politics, focusing on current events and significant issues affecting American society. Across episodes, the hosts provide analysis on critical topics such as the influence of political figures, judicial rulings, and emerging trends in social media related to voter engagement. Listeners can expect commentary on controversial figures like Donald Trump, insights into government strategies, and implications for American democracy in a rapidly changing landscape. A unique aspect includes the integration of social media updates from an award-winning investigation that provides context on how information is disseminated to voters.

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Americast launched 7 years ago and published 562 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jason Zengerle
2. Kate Shaw
3. Jon Sandweg
4. Robert Bryce
5. Stephen Miller
6. Inez Stepman
7. Chris Whipple
8. Henry Bushnell

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