Americast
BBC NewsInsight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. 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... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 654 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Is Donald Trump now more of an electoral hindrance than a help, even in his home state of Florida, where one candidate has talked down his links with the US president. In this episode, we hear Anthony’s reporting from Florida where the race to replac... more
Ahead of November’s midterm elections, are we any closer to knowing who might lead the Democrats into the 2028 presidential election?
Americanswers is back answering your questions and this week we’re looking ahead at a number of important issues at... more
The US president has lost his court battle with CNN, Politico and MS NOW in the latest battle between Donald Trump and the media. What did the judge say and what happens next?
At the end of the last week Donald Trump banned three news outlets - CNN... more
Americast is in New York as Donald Trump tells world leaders he could “annihilate” Iran, whilst also - behind the scenes - talking up the progress of peace talks between Iran and the United States. Sumi and Anthony unpack the US president’s appearanc... more
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Since I discovered these podcasts I really enjoyed them. Analysis of the stories is really clear and it has been fascinating to hear about important issues in American politics
Apple Podcasts5SW (South East)
United Kingdom2 months ago - bye bye
after having this in my feed for quite a while i’m removing after Justin’s questionable bias softball interview a couple episodes ago. apparently it’s OK to be racist now as long as your package your views in highly educated prose.
Apple Podcasts1stevemcseattle
United States2 months ago - Ok
It’s ok. Ruined for me by Mariana Springs constant use of the word ‘like’. Better episodes when she’s not on it. A shame as the others are very good.
Apple Podcasts3Mrc007United Kingdom2 months ago - Sick to my stomach
(One star only because I had to put something).
Listening to the “interviewer” kiss Christopher Rufo’s butt was the last straw. I actually felt sick to my stomach. You just gave an evil, racist crybaby an open platform to present his skewed, unfounded and simply untrue narrative. You did not challenge one single imaginary “fact” he presented. And you thanked him so obsequiously that I visibly cringed. BBC news, my a**. This is not journalism. This is pandering. Sickening.
Apple Podcasts1PVdocUnited States2 months ago - Hugely disappointed
Why do you have one white middle class man interviewing another about DEI etc?? It’s outrageous and unbelievable that you didn’t include women or black or brown people into the conversation. How can you have such a one dimensional interview? Terrible journalism! This is why you need to have a diverse team!
Apple Podcasts5CuriousYellowBirdUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #89 | United States/News/Politics |
Spotify | #115 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #16 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #47 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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What is Americast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show provides in-depth analysis of American politics and policy through BBC journalists with on-the-ground reporting from Washington and national-issue discussions. Episodes typically explore U.S. political dynamics, elections, policy debates, and how media narratives intersect with real-world governance, often featuring guests who bring campaign strategy, policy expertise, or insider viewpoints. A notable strength is the mix of seasoned political insight, live reporting, and conversations with controversial or high-profile figures that reveal competing perspectives shaping the U.S. political landscape. Listeners can expect clear explanations of complex issues, timely updates on evolving stories, and geopolitical context that connects ... more
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How many episodes of Americast are there?
Americast launched 7 years ago and published 654 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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Recent guests on Americast include:
1. Chris McGuire
2. John Fetterman
3. Peter Bergen
4. Matt Chorley
5. Jonathan Swan
6. Stephen Hawkins
7. Anushka Matandodawati
8. Karoline Leavitt
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