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Politics Weekly America

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Donald Trump
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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 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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Sam Levin
Senior reporter for Guardian US, based in Los Angeles
Guardian US
Episode: A Brit, a billionaire, and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets
Ali Vaez
Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
Episode: Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East
Kristy Greenberg
Former prosecutor in New York, legal analyst for MSNOW, host of Courtside on YouTube
MSNOW, Courtside (YouTube)
Episode: Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ for his pals
Stacey Abrams
Avid voting rights advocate and Georgia political figure
Center for American Progress? (not stated in transcript; affiliated with voting rights advocacy and Georgia politics)
Episode: Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Jonathan Martin
Politics Bureau Chief Senior Political Commentator for Politico; host of On the Road
Politico
Episode: Will Trump lose the Senate in the midterms?
Rachel Leingang
Guardian US politics correspondent based in the Midwest
The Guardian
Episode: Why do people believe the Trump assassination attempts are fake?
Laura Barrón-López
White House correspondent for MS Now News
MS Now News
Episode: The Trump purge: is the FBI’s Kash Patel next?
Nikki McCann Ramírez
Politics reporter at Rolling Stone magazine
Rolling Stone
Episode: Is blasphemy the last straw for Trump’s Maga base?
David Smith
The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief
The Guardian
Episode: Could Trump be forced out of office?

Host

Jonathan Freedland
Guardian columnist and host; lead analyst with deep background in U.S. politics and global affairs

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Trump fawning

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

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    3
    RJ-GO
    United Kingdoma month 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.

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    2
    hongkongrudy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    3 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 States3 months ago
  • Factual, frank and accurate

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jamesdotkelly
    United States4 months ago

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A Brit, a billionaire, and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets
Q: What explains Steve Hilton's rise in California, and how does his endorsement from Trump affect perceptions of his viability in a general election?
Hilton's rise appears to be driven by frustration with the Democratic establishment and his outsider appeal, but Trump's endorsement risks complicating his appeal in a general election by tying him to Trump's broader political baggage, potentially harming cross-party appeal in a state with strong Democratic majorities.
A Brit, a billionaire, and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets
Q: Why does California use the jungle primary, and what did that mean for the governor's race this cycle?
The jungle primary isolates the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, which can lead to two candidates from the same party advancing and potentially two Republicans in a gubernatorial runoff, complicating strategic voting and campaign messaging.
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East
Q: To what extent, and not the whole story, could we say the main US-Iran problems have been resolved?
The framework could represent a workable off-ramp that allows Trump to claim a victory and move on to other priorities, but it does not fully resolve the core nuclear, regional, or sanctions challenges; lasting stability would require deeper, verifiable concessions that are not guaranteed by the framework alone.
Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ for his pals
Q: Now, Kristy, we do always like to ask our guests what we call a what else question, something completely different. It was, as often, an election week in the United States this week. What's your reading of what we've seen this week?
Kristy describes Massie's stance as driven by a political wedge over the Epstein files and notes that Trump's influence appears to push for loyalists in primaries, with further discussion on how this dynamic may or may not translate into broader electoral outcomes.
How Trump, Musk and Doge shattered the US government
Q: So what's unusual about your book, American Carnage, and how did the DOGE project unfold in real terms?
Abramsky explains that the project created a shadowy, outside-the-constitution effort that aimed to 'reprogram' government by removing long-standing institutions, firing staff, and only later revealing a more enforcement-like role that suppressed DEI and watchdog functions, reshaping how government operates.

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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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