
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsBusiness | |||

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
The US housing market is in a crunch. It’s more unaffordable than ever before to buy a home, and the average age for first-time buyers across the country is now 40, according to the National Association of Realtors. Not only is that making it harder ... more
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Not a good analysis unless you want to hear Republican spin. Disappointing
Favourite daily news podcast
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.
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.
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The episodes cover a wide array of topics surrounding U.S. politics, economy, and significant social issues, featuring insights from both seasoned political commentators and reporters. Key themes include the influence of prominent figures like Donald Trump, socio-economic challenges such as rising energy prices and healthcare costs, as well as the dynamics of immigration and political polarization. Unique to this content is its blend of current events and broader economic implications, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of how political happenings impact daily life and the economy at large. Regular listener engagement is incorporated, with a segment dedicated to addressing audience questions.
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Recent guests on Swamp Notes include:
1. Joe Miller
2. Myles McCormick
3. Sam Fleming
4. Edward Luce
5. Kevin Warsh
6. Derek Brower
7. Guy Chazan
8. John Irons
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