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Politics Weekly America

The Guardian
Donald Trump
Democratic Party
Joe Biden
Republican Party
Kamala Harris
Iran
Elon Musk
Ukraine
Immigration
Tariffs
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Political Violence
NATO
Venezuela
Russia
Midterm Elections
Israel
Artificial Intelligence

Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated ed... more

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In the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has reignited its trade war with Canada, threatened an ‘economic D-day’ against Iran and watched the US national debt surpass $40tn. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has personally made billions of dollars... more

With less than three months to go until the midterms, voters are thinking about grocery prices, the Iran war – and datacentres. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the historian Jill Lepore about how this latest AI backlash could influence those ... more

When Air Force One took off from Turkey after July’s Nato summit, almost everyone believed Donald Trump was on board … but he wasn’t. Jonathan Freedland talks with Tara Setmayer of the Seneca Project about why the White House felt the need to come up... more

Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What remains is an imperial president with almost no internal checks, using executive power to res... more

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Jill Lepore
Historian and New Yorker writer, author of The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State
Harvard University (historian) / The New Yorker
Episode: Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’
Tara Setmayer
Co-founder and CEO of the Seneca Project, former Republican communications staffer
Seneca Project
Episode: Trump’s great plane escape
Jonathan Swan
White House correspondent for the New York Times; co-author of Regime Change
New York Times
Episode: Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency
Bhaskar Sunkara
President of The Nation magazine, founding editor of Jacobin
The Nation / Jacobin
Episode: AOC 2028: could she be the first female US president?
Robert Jimison
Congressional correspondent at The New York Times focusing on foreign policy, defense, and national security
The New York Times
Episode: Why did Trump just gift Saudi Arabia a nuclear win?
Alexis Coe
Presidential historian and author; NYT Book Review columnist
New York Times Book Review, Author of You Never Forget Your First
Episode: Are American politicians getting too old?
Susan Glasser
Staff writer at The New Yorker and host of the Political Scene podcast
The New Yorker
Episode: Trump restarts war with Iran and plays nice(ish) with Nato
Yoni Appelbaum
Writer and deputy executive editor, The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump hijacks America at 250 celebrations
Arwa Mahdawi
Guardian columnist who contributes to the episode
The Guardian
Episode: Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp

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Jonathan Freedland
Guardian columnist and host focusing on US politics with deep historical and analytical framing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Good, entertaining, but very biased

    … but maybe that’s the point. I like this podcast but it is very biased and they do selectively choose how to report facts or make facts work for their narrative. So it can definitely lean into misleading. But mainly I’d say I enjoy most episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hskpf15sg
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Trump fawning

    Could you dawn any harder on Trump, Johnathan? Sickening episode on Trump lording it over the Middle East. Disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RJ-GO
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Strange Focus

    An episode exploring why people question the narrative lines from the Whitehouse yet at no point do you mention how many times the President lies on a daily basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hongkongrudy
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    5 months ago
  • Very good show

    I love Jonathan Freedman and always look forward to this show’s episodes. He’s a smart journalist, a decent and compassionate human being, and asks pertinent questions. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because some of the guests do not aways seem to see the full picture - in my opinion - although this has been less of an occurrence recently. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NaomieMom
    United States5 months ago

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Insightful and well-researched analysis that informs on US politics and policy.
Some listeners perceive a bias in guest selection or framing, but the depth is valued by many.
Consistently strong host questioning and clarity in explaining complex topics.
High-quality conversations with credible guests and historical context.

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#174
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#19
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#41
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#94
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#21
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#71
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Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’
Q: What gives you confidence that this rise and fall might happen, that the artificial state could be doomed?
She cites both theoretical scenarios from science fiction about machines consuming limited natural resources and practical signs like strong democratic institutions and popular frustration with becoming dependent on systems not chosen by the people.
Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’
Q: So let's just define our terms right at the beginning and what you mean by the artificial state.
Lepore explains that the artificial state is a projected successor to the liberal nation state where governance becomes increasingly driven by machines and data, rather than by human deliberation and consent.
AOC 2028: could she be the first female US president?
Q: How realistic do you think it is that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could run, win the party's nomination, and possibly the presidency?
It's quite realistic for a well-known national figure like AOC to secure the nomination if she performs strongly in primaries and articulates a populist, bread-and-butter agenda that broadens appeal beyond the base, especially given the polarized environment; electability will depend on her ability to unite the left and win over key swing constituencies.
Are American politicians getting too old?
Q: What other reforms could address aging leadership besides age caps?
Suggestions include retirement requirements in certain careers, repealing or revising seniority-based advantages, and exploring term limits to reduce the concentration of power.
Are American politicians getting too old?
Q: Do you think there should be an age maximum for these high offices in US politics?
Yes, Alexis argues that there should be an age cap for all high offices to ensure opportunities for younger leadership and to prevent stagnation, though practical political hurdles make implementing such limits challenging.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Politics Weekly America

What is Politics Weekly America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politically focused current-events show featuring Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland in conversation with experts, journalists, and policy voices to dissect U.S. politics, policy, and international implications. Episodes commonly center on power dynamics in Washington, the media landscape, and how tech, foreign policy, and domestic politics intersect, often with historical context, sharp analysis, and diverse perspectives.

Noteworthy is the show's ability to blend deep historical insights with real-time political analysis, drawing on a broad network of guests from major outlets and think tanks. The format tends to favor rigorous inquiry, credibility through expert guests, and timely, issue-forward conversations that appeal to listener... more

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2. Tara Setmayer
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4. Bhaskar Sunkara
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6. Alexis Coe
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