
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In what has become one of the most chaotic primaries in recent history, elections in California are delivering some upsets. Elsewhere, establishment Democrats performed well and a Trump pick failed to make the cut. This week, Jonathan Freedland speak... more
On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on Southern Iran. By Thursday, Donald Trump had circulated a draft peace agreement for the w... more
The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills – for now. As Carter Sherman explains, the fight to protect this medication is far from over, as a nationwide, near-total abortion ban could be on the horizon. Carter s... more
This week, Donald Trump dropped a personal $10bn lawsuit he had against the Internal Revenue Service in exchange for a so-called anti-weaponisation fund. The $1.8bn fund will be used to compensate those who think they have been unfairly investigated ... more
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Could you dawn any harder on Trump, Johnathan? Sickening episode on Trump lording it over the Middle East. Disappointing.
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.
Great information
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!
The Guardian is a rare beast in today’s media. Independent, powered by readers and an independent trust, one of the most trusted sources in today’s polluted information environment where billionaires dictate coverage. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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The show offers in-depth discussions of American politics through a Guardian lens, frequently pairing seasoned political reporters with legal scholars, policy experts, and commentators. Episodes center on U.S. elections, constitutional questions, court decisions, foreign policy implications, and the mechanics of governance, often scrutinizing power dynamics, accountability, and media narratives. Notable is a consistent emphasis on clear context, historical framing, and practical implications for policy and democracy, with guests ranging from prosecutors and lawmakers to journalists and academics. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, cross-Atlantic perspective, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance.
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