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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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In an exclusive interview with Emily, Amy Wallace - who co-authored Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir - warns that lives are being put in danger by the way that the US department of justice has handled the Epstein files.

Why are victims' names ap... more

The actor Billy Crudup, known for The Morning show, Jay Kelly, and Almost Famous, is bringing the Western to the London stage in High Noon. It's an allegory of McCarthyism and Hollywood’s “black list ". This week, he joined Emily in the studio to dis... more

The deadline to release the Epstein files is now over a month old. Last night, a congressional committee confirmed Ghislaine Maxwell would appear before it in a hearing on February 9th. Although she may choose to say little. The vote in Congress last... more

It's a week since Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent whilst in her car in Minnesota. Since then, protests have erupted around the country, schools in Minneapolis have closed, and last night saw a second shooting by an ICE agent.

Is the immi... more

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Billy Crudup
Actor known for his role in The Morning Show and various theater productions
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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?
Mark Bray
A historian and anti-fascism scholar at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Inside Trump's psyche as Epstein rips MAGA apart
Ross Barkan
Journalist and author, editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan Review, former campaign manager for Zohran Mamdani.
The Metropolitan Review
Episode: What would a Mamdani win mean for Trump's America?
George Santos
Former congressman convicted for fraud and deception
Episode: Exclusive: George Santos on Trump's get out of jail free pass
Bill McKibben
Co-founder of Third Act and a prominent environmentalist
Third Act
Episode: MAGA brands anti-Trump protestors 'American traitors'

Hosts

Emily Maitlis
Co-host known for her insightful analysis and sharp commentary on political matters.
Jon Sopel
Co-host recognized for his expertise in US politics and ability to engage thoughtfully with pressing political issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • 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?

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    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom22 days 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Usually brilliant

    These two are brilliant informative journalists. Real shame that they bought on Helen Lewis who is biased and unbalanced, permitting her personal views towards a minority group to dominate - real shame you bought her on. Stick to independent scrutiny please.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Janet7895
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Zionist agenda

    Zionist agenda

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    juan perez martin
    Spain2 months ago

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Why are the Epstein files revealing more about the victims than the villains?
Q: Do you think there is an Epstein child out there?
I don't know. However, Epstein attempted to have some women bear children for him, indicating a disturbing objective.
Why are the Epstein files revealing more about the victims than the villains?
Q: What would Virginia Giuffre make of where we are today?
She would be moved but also very angry regarding the handling of the Epstein files and the focus on protecting perpetrators over victims.
Billy Crudup on The Morning Show, moral cowardice, and Minneapolis as a police state
Q: Where do you see the cowardice now?
There's a lot of money in politics which has led to corporations being in charge of lawmaking instead of ensuring a stable society.
Inside Trump's psyche as Epstein rips MAGA apart
Q: Do you feel like America is out of bounds to you now?
Mark expresses hope to eventually return to the US, provided safety measures are in place, and reflects on the challenges faced in leaving due to a perceived authoritarian direction in the political climate.
Inside Trump's psyche as Epstein rips MAGA apart
Q: What happened to your family's flight reservations when you tried to leave the United States?
Mark Bray explains that their tickets were mysteriously canceled just before boarding, which he suspects was politically motivated due to his written works on Antifa.

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The content provides an astute analysis of US politics, characterized by sharp insights into significant political events and controversies. Frequent discussions involve key political figures, legal challenges, and ethical considerations in journalism, particularly surrounding former President Donald Trump and prominent Democratic candidates. By engaging relevant guests from journalism, academia, and political fields, the discussions reveal a deep examination of political strategies, media dynamics, and social issues that pervade American life, often highlighting the intersection of media and governance. Listeners can expect a mix of critical commentary, event analysis, and sometimes humorous takes on the complexities of contemporary politi... more

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4. Mark Joseph Stern
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