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Swamp Notes

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Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Inflation
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Iran
United States
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Tariffs
Food Banks
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Congress
Immigration
Republican Party
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UK Politics
Israel
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China

Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground in... more

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Iran and the US more or less came to the table earlier this week. But the agreed ceasefire is already starting to show cracks. For the final episode of Swamp Notes, the FT’s Washington bureau chief explains why both sides decided to pause the fightin... more

A year ago this week, US President Donald Trump rocked the world with his so-called liberation day announcement. America’s tariff regime affected all aspects of life from the global economy to the day-to-day of average business owners. As part of a s... more

It’s hard to square US President Donald Trump’s circle. Earlier this week, he said his administration was speaking with Iranian officials. Stocks shot up, oil crashed. Then, Iran denied that talks were ongoing and the US ordered more troops to the Gu... more

When it comes to data centres, the Trump administration has been urging AI companies to “build, baby, build”. But the White House’s agenda is facing resistance from an unlikely place: the very states that won Donald Trump the presidency.

The FT’s Jo... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Jones
FT US economics editor
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Episode: One year since ‘liberation day’
Katie Martin
FT markets columnist
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Episode: How markets may be affecting US military action in Iran
Joe Miller
FT's Washington correspondent
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Episode: The AI revolt in Maga-land
Myles McCormick
FT US economics correspondent, energy expert
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Episode: The economic fallout of the Iran war
Sam Fleming
FT economics editor
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Episode: The economic fallout of the Iran war
Edward Luce
FT's US National Editor and co-author of Swamp Notes newsletter
Financial Times
Episode: Trump’s ‘war of whim’ in Iran
Kevin Warsh
Former Fed governor with a significant role during the global financial crisis, known for his connections in Washington.
Formerly Federal Reserve
Episode: Trump’s immigration climbdown. Plus, a new Fed chair?
Derek Brower
FT's US news editor, spearheading the newsroom's Bethlehem Project
The Financial Times
Episode: The Bethlehem Project: An immigration raid divides a community
Guy Chazan
Covers US politics and the economy for the FT
The Financial Times
Episode: The Bethlehem Project: An immigration raid divides a community

Hosts

Sonja Hutson
Host and political commentator with insights into current political landscapes.
Marc Filippino
Host of the weekly political podcast, offering perspectives on U.S. political events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Only feature a conservative pollster? Pfft

    Not a good analysis unless you want to hear Republican spin. Disappointing

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    CaityC
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the new artwork!

    Favourite daily news podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OziMozzie
    Australia5 months ago
  • Too political

    I have been following this show from day one & always enjoyed, but lately all guests have same political side not debate and the story is unidirectional. On this reason I decided to unfollow the show.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AF1108
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • 26 july

    This show continues to get better and better, the quality of the conversation this week was excellent.

    I think you should select the end of show question for the guests to answer - we’re just ‘getting to know them’ and then you bring in a different correspondent to answer the question.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noe200
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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A shaky ceasefire
Q: So James, tell me about these ceasefire negotiations. How did Iran and the US arrive at this moment earlier this week?
James explains a rapid shift from threats to negotiations, resulting in a fragile two-week ceasefire, with both sides realizing de-escalation serves their interests, though durability remains uncertain.
One year since ‘liberation day’
Q: And why hasn't inflation hit growth as hard as economists thought?
She notes that inflation dynamics were more muted than feared, with the Fed treating tariffs as a one-off shock and other factors like oil prices and the Iran war shaping prices, leading to a slower-than-expected pass-through into the broader economy.
One year since ‘liberation day’
Q: All right, so we're recording this on April 2nd, 2026, exactly one year after Trump's comments. Claire, the days and weeks following the tariff announcement, what were some of the things that occurred to you that would need to be ironed out?
Claire explains that the immediate issues were how tariffs were calculated, the uncertainty they introduced, and how market prices and policy deployments would settle, affecting both the economy and investor confidence.
The AI revolt in Maga-land
Q: What did residents like Lisa Garrett reveal about the data-center project and transparency?
Lisa Garrett and others highlighted secrecy, rapid development, and the perceived lack of local consultation, illustrating why many residents fear the rush to deploy AI infrastructure without sufficient community involvement.
The AI revolt in Maga-land
Q: How did you decide to go to Independence, Missouri?
Marc, Joe explains he chose Independence to gauge sentiment among Republicans and mixed voters in Trump country, especially given Missouri's political mix and the high-profile debates over AI regulation and data-center projects.

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