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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon’s astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour. Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday. You can visit our website here www.thenewsagents.co.uk/ The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast an... more

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Things just aren’t going well for Donald Trump right now. Forget the Iran war, his spectacular NATO fallout, rising gas prices, Trump’s just heard that the construction of his 90,000ft ballroom will have to be paused after a judge told him he was the... more

Vast sums of money was traded before President Trump's now famous attempt to announce an Iran peace deal on Monday. The speculation was that those with prior knowledge had capitalised by insider trading.

Today we’re joined by Nobel Prize winning ec... more

The first resignation over the Iran war came yesterday. Oddball Joe Kent, Director of counter-terrorism, said he disagreed with President Trump's war. Are others starting to feel the same? Loud voices in MAGA are telling Trump he’s got it wrong. What... more

Despite being at war, America's commander in chief President Trump has been busy hosting election-style campaign events ahead of important midterm elections. It was billed as an "affordability tour", a chance for Trump to hammer home the ways in whic... more

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Jason Greenblatt
Former international relations expert who worked with Donald Trump
Trump organization/White House
Episode: Is MAGA rupturing over Trump's war in Iran?
Michael Shear
Chief UK Correspondent for the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Will Trump's Iran strikes hit him in the ballots?
Jeffrey Goldberg
Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Where are the missing Epstein files that point to Trump?
Doug Sosnik
Pollster supremo and senior advisor at Brunswick Group, former political director to President Bill Clinton
Brunswick Group
Episode: Clinton, Epstein and Trump's dire polling
Billy Crudup
Actor known for his role in The Morning Show and various theater productions
Not specified
Episode: Billy Crudup on The Morning Show, moral cowardice, and Minneapolis as a police state
Ben Smith
Co-founder of Semifore and co-host of the Mixed Signals podcast
Semifore
Episode: Will Trump bring martial law to Minnesota?
Marc Polymeropoulos
Former CIA intelligence service officer and co-host of The Crisis Room podcast
Episode: Why 2026 could be Trump's most volatile year yet
Mark Joseph Stern
Senior writer at Slate who covers the courts and the law
Slate
Episode: Why are Americans abandoning Trump on the economy?
Helen Lewis
Staff writer for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Is this the biggest political sex scandal since Lewinsky?

Hosts

Emily Maitlis
Co-host of the podcast, renowned for her astute analysis and engaging style, bringing keen insights into US politics.
Jon Sopel
Co-host of the podcast, respected for his insightful commentary and extensive background in political reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for your hard-hitting inquiry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klingrid
    United States20 days ago
  • John Bolton - unsubscribed

    Platforming right wing war monger John Bolton was the last straw. Unsubscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BrianOrwell
    Irelanda month ago
  • Protest Rating

    Who the hell booked Ben Smith for today’s show? He clearly supports Trump and what ICE is doing and it’s all completely indefensible. This surely can’t be a common view so why was such a biased guest booked?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The Vanity Fair one

    It was obvious even during Trump 2016 that women in his entourage had to look like Barbies. The family parades at rallies or appearances had a full complement of glamour. Long hair, high heels, cosmetically enhanced model looks. Then you had the likes of Hope Hicks and Kayleigh McEnany. Whereas he thought the brilliant Fiona Hill was a secretary. The Barbie appearance is all to Trump. This episode is spot on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dottler
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 'Sort of'

    Emily - you are an excellent podcaster and I enjoy listening to you, Jon and Lewis. But you have just one irritating habit - you insert 'sort of' far too often! Please can you make your points without inserting 'sort of'?

    Sopel does it too, but thankfully, less often.

    Apart from that, your podcasts are wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becfhola
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Is MAGA rupturing over Trump's war in Iran?
Q: Could you explain what the strategic aim of the Iran campaign is, and whether there is a real consensus behind it?
Greenblatt suggests that while the administration has stated broad objectives—de-nuclearization and countering threats—there is a tension between public messaging and private strategy, with important actions driven by conviction and calculations about the region rather than a fixed, widely disclosed playbook.
Trump's Kentucky chaos and Rubio's big...shoes
Q: Is there a clear strategy for ending the war or for regime change in Iran?
Bolton argues that without a coherent strategy, allied preparation, and a plan for the post-conflict environment, the ambition risks failure.
Trump's Kentucky chaos and Rubio's big...shoes
Q: Who do you think Trump is listening to on the Iran conflict, and has he sought counsel?
Bolton indicates he has not been in direct contact for years and doubts others around Trump provide a detailed contingency plan, suggesting a lack of structured guidance.
Mark Kelly: The Senator Trump wants 'hanged'
Q: Do you think that the video that you put out had an actual effect on- have you heard from members of the military?
Yes, I am confident that the message got widely disseminated and people were reminded of their responsibility under the law.
Mark Kelly: The Senator Trump wants 'hanged'
Q: Did you expect, could you have conceived of the reaction that there would be from Donald Trump?
No, we did not expect that reaction; we did not think we'd ever get that kind of response from him.

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This podcast focuses on US politics, providing insightful commentary and analysis on current events and notable figures, especially with regard to the controversial Trump administration. The discussion caters to a range of politically relevant topics including election dynamics, legal challenges faced by politicians, and the implications of political narratives on media perception. Noteworthy elements include in-depth interviews with high-profile guests across various sectors such as journalism, entertainment, and political consulting, who contribute diverse perspectives on pressing political issues. Furthermore, the hosts often inject humor into their discussions, making the content accessible and engaging while exploring serious themes wi... more

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2. Michael Shear
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4. Doug Sosnik
5. Billy Crudup
6. Ben Smith
7. Marc Polymeropoulos
8. Mark Joseph Stern

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