The State of It: USA
The TimesKaty Balls and Gerard Baker bring you the REAL truth about US politics and power. No fake news, no flag waving and no Trump Derangement Syndrome. Just honest, in-depth discussion of what’s really being said inside the White House.
Join the conversation between two people who know everyone in the USA who matters. Beaming in from NYC, Gerard brings almost 30 years’ experience reporting on America w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||
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President Trump has made a deal with Iran. On Friday, Vice President JD Vance will attend the official signing in Geneva of a 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that covers the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear ambition... more
* Welcome to the World Cup. Gianni Infantino spent much time and effort cultivating Donald Trump's friendship. Will it have been worth it? Some are complaining about America's border policies and about the price of the tickets but let's see...
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* California is "a beautiful state, and they keep electing these terrible people to run it". Any chance of a change now?
* We discuss how polarisation drives the decline of character in political leadership.
* Donald Trump has suffered some polit... more
President Trump's pick, Ken Paxton, has won the Republican primary to set up an interesting senate race in Texas. He beat John Cornyn who joins a growing group of Republican senators who are not standing for re-election so have little to lose from st... more
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Love your podcast but today (3/25/26) you mentioned Tucker Carlson as a possible president as a bit laughable. Please read and listen to what he says about the Jewish people and how he sees them in America (not to mention the world). Not much difference between his rhetoric and Hitler’s. People laughed at Hitler when HE wanted to rule Germany. Carlson in 2028 with his millions of followers would be extraordinarily dangerous. Please look into how his presidency would be vis a vis hatred, pogroms... more
Apple Podcasts5Every Gal
United States3 months ago - Go-to podcast
Excellent companion podcast to the Times’s UK-themed pod of the same name. Gerard Baker seems to inspire astonishing anger in Times readers but I always enjoy his take. And Katy Balls is increasingly assured in her new Washington post. Recommended!
Apple Podcasts5Anklemania
United Kingdom4 months ago - Difficult Listen
Came for some interesting talking points on US politics from an often insightful news publication, got force fed hard right ideology by Gerard Baker, not to mention his internalised misogyny.
Honestly quite nauseating having to ensure that level of partially - I’ll not be coming back.
Apple Podcasts1Sir Ron PriestleyUnited Kingdom4 months ago - So disappointing
By far the poorest of all Times podcasts. Katy Balls is to some extent impartial but Gerry Baker is clearly having a hard time accepting that there are clearly issues of considerable concern as the Trump presidency continues. Please please get someone else who can present events in a more impartial manner.
Apple Podcasts1S PetzoUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Much prefer Sky’s Trump 100
As earlier reviews mention this show lacks nuance I would have expected from Times reporting. Claiming Melania is a much more engaged fist lady this time around, saying the Kennedy centre voted for the name change without mentioning who the board consists of, a lack of understanding why one might not want to visit the US due to it not being safe for POCs despite not confronting law enforcement directly…needs polishing.
Apple Podcasts4Maria.ElenUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Two veteran political insiders provide in-depth analysis of US politics, power shifts, and policy debates, blending newsroom experience with on-the-ground Washington insight. Episodes frequently tackle foreign policy, domestic political dynamics, and media narratives, with a sharp eye on how leadership, alliances, and public messaging shape outcomes in Washington and beyond. Notable traits include a candid, no-nonsense style, strong emphasis on insider perspectives, and a focus on real-world implications for policymakers, businesses, and readers who follow US power closely. The show often pairs traditional reporting with contemporary political drama, offering listeners a rapid, opinionated briefing on what matters in US governance and inter... more
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