BBC Radio Podcasts from Americast
We Speak To Prof Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Laureate) On The UK/US Trade Deal…
...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world.
Who’s the real winner from the UK’s trade deal with the US?
And what does it mean for tariffs, American beef and steel?
Joe Biden's BBC Interview
We unpack it with Newscast.
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Are the US and Canada friends again?
And will Trump really reopen the Alcatraz prison?
Is Donald Trump losing public support?
New polls suggest he might be.
100 Days of Trump (Part 5)… Has He Redefined What It Means To Be President?
How Trump has enlarged the power of the US presidency.
100 Days of Trump (Part 4)… Has Elon Musk Changed Government Forever?
The Americast team discuss large-scale cuts to federal government by Elon Musk’s Doge.
100 Days of Trump (Part 3)… Who Is Welcome in America, Now?
Who is being forced out by Trump’s deportations and how?
100 Days of Trump (Part 2)… What Has He Done to the US Economy?
We assess Trump’s plan to ‘make America wealthy again’.
100 Days of Trump (Part 1)… Why Are Diversity Schemes Being Scrapped?
How America’s biggest companies are reacting to Trump’s war on woke.
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is the Trump/Zelensky relationship back on track?
And is the US any closer to brokering a ceasefire deal in Ukraine?
Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?
And is the defence secretary in trouble?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Elon Musk being forced out of the White House?
And will Trump try to influence the election of the next Pope?
How the ‘world’s coolest dictator’ is helping Trump
El Salvador’s president has become a key White House ally
Can Harvard afford to fight Trump?
The university is refusing to give in to demands
Americanswers! Does Trump want to bring back the man his administration mistakenly deported?
And are the tech bros rattled by Meta’s anti-trust trial?
Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?
People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…
Trump’s Tariffs...
...a wild day ends with a 90-day 'pause' on tariffs
Americanswers! Which news stories are being overshadowed by Trump's tariffs?
Measles, mass protests and mega-jails
Is Elon Musk leaving the White House?
Musk has called the reports "fake news"
Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?
And how will the UK be affected?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?
And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters?
Will US-Canada relations ever be the same again?
Canadian PM Mark Carney called it the "end of an era"
We speak to the journalist behind Signalgate
Jeffrey Goldberg on dealing with Trump, and how the group chat happened
Can Donald Trump shrug off the Signal chat leak?
And could it lead to a firing?
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why does Trump want to shut down the Education Department?
And why is the US president angry about a portrait of himself?
The Trump Comeback... Michael Wolff’s Inside Story
And what does Melania really think about her husband?
Is Donald Trump ready to defy the courts?
Or has he already done so?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump standing up to Putin?
The presidents are speaking on the phone.
Where do the Democrats go from here?
And how should they take on Donald Trump?
Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?
And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
And will the US President backtrack (again) on tariffs?
How should Trump deal with Putin?
Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.
Trump’s GREAT BIG LONG Speech
In which he reveals details of a letter from Zelensky.
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Did Trump ambush Zelensky?
And is he still the 'leader of the free world'?
Who’s Running America… Trump’s Health Secretary (RFK Jr)
Our profile of Robert F Kennedy Jr
Ukrainecast: Trump and Zelensky clash in the Oval Office
Zelensky leaves White House after angry meeting
Did Starmer win over Trump at the White House?
... What happened, and did the Prime Minister get his way?
Why is Trump sharing an AI video of Gaza?
And what does it tell us about his media strategy?
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?
And will the president listen to European leaders this week?
Who’s Running America… Trump’s Policy Chief (Stephen Miller)
Our profile of Trump’s right-hand man
How far away is a Ukraine peace deal?
Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast
Trump and Zelensky’s war of words
The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Will the US leave NATO?
And will Trump exclude Europe from Ukraine peace talks?
Who's Running America... Trump's Defence Chief (Pete Hegseth)
Our profile of the former Fox News host
Could Donald Trump stretch the power of the presidency?
And will the courts stop him?
Our predictions for the year... The 2025 Time Capsule!
… To be revisited in 2026
Elon Musk's 'Take Your Kid to Work' Day
He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference
We Speak to Lord Mandelson (New UK Ambassador to US)
A conversation on day one of the job
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?
And is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content?
Who's Running America...Trump's Tech Bro (Elon Musk)
Our profile of the world's richest person
Elon Musk vs The U.S. Government
Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution
Trump on Gaza..."We'll own it"
The president is upending US Middle East policy
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What is the impact of Trump's tariffs?
It's Canada, Mexico and China v Donald Trump!
Who's Running America...Trump's Top Diplomat (Marco Rubio)
Our profile of the new US Secretary of State
Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?
How to navigate Trump's constant news announcements
The Washington DC Plane Crash
No one is believed to have survived the disaster
Why does Trump want government workers to quit?
The president has offered eight months pay for their resignation
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What does Donald Trump think of Keir Starmer?
Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Americanswers! Did Elon Musk make a Nazi salute?
And will US troops solve the border crisis?
Trump gets to work… and releases Jan 6th prisoners
And when could immigration raids begin in the US?
The return of President Trump
And how he’s already changed America (again)
Trump promises "historic" first day in power
He will be sworn in as the 47th president today
Goodbye, Joe: Biden’s Legacy (Part 2)
How will the American public remember its 46th president?
Goodbye, Joe: Biden's Legacy (Part 1)
How will he be remembered on the world stage?
Is time up for TikTok in the US?
Could Donald Trump intervene to block the app’s ban?
Americanswers...on 5 Live! What will President Trump do on Day 1?
And, will homebuilding in LA change after the fires?
Mark Zuckerberg sends Trump a friend request
And the L.A. wildfires have already become political
Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?
He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday
The New Orleans Attack
The FBI now believes the attacker was acting alone
A year closes… And a time capsule opens
Unveiling our predictions one year on
Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies
His journey from peanut farmer to the White House, and beyond.
What to X-pect from Elon Musk in 2025
How X is changing social media and why it matters
A-Merry-Cast (The Q&A)
A very festive Americanswers
Why has Elon Musk been pushing for a government shutdown?
How the tech billionaire influenced Republicans and Trump
Why has ABC News given Donald Trump $15 million?
The decision was made by Disney, the owner of ABC News
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Where has Kamala Harris gone?
And what happens to campaign funds after the election?
Why is the internet obsessed with a suspected CEO killer?
The killing of a health insurance boss has divided America
What will Trump do about Syria?
His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What will Trump do on his first day back in the White House?
The president-elect made a number of promises in an interview with NBC News
Donald Trump vs the media...Round 2!
How will Trump’s next White House deal with journalists?
Where do the Democrats go from here?
And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Joe Biden pardoned his son?
Hunter Biden faced up to 17 years in prison on federal tax charges
The Trump Trials... Cases Closed?
Is Donald now above the law?
Will Trumponomics crash the world economy?
The world responds to the president-elect’s tariff threats
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Who will pay for Trump's inauguration?
And how could Bluesky affect political conversation in the US?
Will RFK Jr Make America Healthy Again?
The Trump appointee has been told to “go wild” on public health
What will Trump do about Russia?
We hear from the man getting his defence policy ready
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Biden's last effort to help Ukraine?
Why the president has allowed Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia
The Trump-whisperers
Who’s influencing the president-elect?
You’re hired! Trump chooses his top team
…and meets Biden in the White House
Americanswers… on 5Live! How did the polls get the election so wrong?
And, how could Biden help Ukraine before he leaves office?
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)
Inside Trump’s 2016 White House
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 1… The Brand)
His rise as a businessman and celebrity
Why Trump won (and why Harris lost)
We assess the campaigns
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Will the US ever elect a female president?
And what's next for Trump's enemies?
Election Results (Part 3): What Will Trump (And Harris) Do Now?
Our third episode in 24 hours.
Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President
Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?
Election Results (Part 1): A Trump Win?
The race tilts towards Donald Trump.
Trump VS Harris… The Americast guide to election night!
What to look out for, and when to expect a result
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?
Happy US election eve!
Surprise polling! Is Harris pulling ahead?
What new data from Iowa could mean for the race... and Harris on the iconic SNL
Americanswers in Philadelphia!
Marianna and Justin are street side in the Pop-Up Podcast Studio.
Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans
The Americast team are in costume for this one
The Garbage Election
Has Trump or Harris come out smelling worse?
At home with first-time Democrat voters in Philadelphia
What matters to them in the crucial state of Pennsylvania?
BIG speeches and another BIG garbage row
Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it
7 days until the election... Who's winning?
And what could Harris/Trump do differently?
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described the territory as a "floating island of garbage"
Will Joe Rogan help win the election for Trump?
America’s biggest podcaster interviews the presidential candidate.
Will Trump supporters accept the election result?
Sarah’s in Georgia, where there are already legal challenges over votes
Inside Georgia's Trump rally
What's on voters' minds?
When Anthony Met Kamala
The Zurch has been spending time with the VP
14 days until the election... Who's winning?
The Americast pop up podcast studio is in Detroit, Michigan.
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump has a small fries issue with Kamala Harris
Trump claims Harris never worked at McDonald's
Global News Podcast x Global Story x Americast
A mega BBC podcast collaboration.
Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...
Sarah’s there, as early voting begins
Does Kamala Harris have a male voter problem?
Polls suggest Trump’s ahead with men.
Americanswers... on 5 Live! How likely is a repeat of the January 6 attacks?
The Americast team is back on the radio to answer your questions...
It’s James Carville, Stupid!
The Clinton strategist and Dem party giant is on Americast
Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
Joe Biden said misinformation was making people "panic".
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Melania Trump entered the abortion debate?
Americast is live on the radio to answer your questions on the election!
Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?
And how much influence will the next president have on the region?
The JD Vance VS Tim Walz Vice Presidential Debate!
Who came out on top and could it swing the race?
Americanswers! How will Russia and Iran shape the US election?
And, will JD Vance stay on message for tomorrow’s VP debate?
Introducing... Why Do You Hate Me? USA
Marianna's new podcast on the online phenomena influencing voters.
Arizona… and the battle for the Latino vote
Can Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win without Latino voters?
Americanswers! Who is Mark Robinson? And could he cost Trump the election?
And we answer your questions on how the US electoral college elects the president
The US Election in Conspiracyland
Why Do You Hate Me? USA x The Coming Storm x Americast.
Introducing... The Coming Storm (season 2)
A new BBC podcast for Americasters who want to know more about US conspiracy culture.
How do you protect a president?
A former Secret Services agent on how to make the U.S. election safe.
Americanswers! Who's to blame for violence against Donald Trump?
Has political violence become the new normal? We answer your questions.
Another attempted assassination on Donald Trump?
The former President was rushed to safety on Sunday night.
Can Taylor Swift win the election for Harris (Or Trump)?
Our celeb endorsement episode!
The Harris VS Trump Debate... and a Taylor Swift Endorsement!
And why is "THEY'RE EATING THE DOGS" trending on X?
Americanswers! Presidential Debate Special
All you need to know before Harris v Trump
Profile: Who is JD Vance?
His rise from hillbilly to Trump’s VP pick for the White House
Can You Predict an Election?
Influential pollster Nate Silver on whether it’ll be Trump or Harris.
Americanswers! Do Harris/Trump actually need ANY policies?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)
Inside Trump’s White House
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 1… The Brand)
How the man became The Donald
How Pennsylvania Could Decide The Election
And how you win it...
Americanswers! More legal trouble for Trump... And why did RFK Jr drop out?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Profile: Who is Tim Walz?
How a school football coach ended up as Kamala Harris’s pick for Vice President.
Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her life?
And there was wild speculation about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift
Hollywood stars join the Democrats…
…and VP pick Tim Walz makes his pitch to America.
The Obamas Take On Trump
Barack and Michelle go for Donald at the DNC
Biden’s emotional goodbye
The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump
Americanswers! What's the vibe at the Democratic Convention this week?
A collab with our friends at BBC Radio 5 Live.
Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 1… Early years)
From her student years to becoming Vice President.
Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 2… VEEP!)
The first female Vice President.
Can Kamala Harris win on "vibes" alone?
And what the polls say about the state of the race
Musk and Trump! Best of frenemies?
Musk and Trump hit a number of topics in their two-hour conversation.
Americanswers! How powerful is Nancy Pelosi?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Life in the Trump Family
Donald's nephew is on Americast!
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick
The Minnesota governor joins Harris on the Democrat ticket.
Americanswers! Could Obama serve as VP to Kamala Harris?
Americanswers! Could Obama serve as VP to Kamala Harris?
Has there ever been an election campaign like THIS before?
Historical comparisons with former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant.
Battle of the campaigns… Harris v Trump!
Is Donald Trump’s campaign starting to stutter?
Americanswers! Could this be the last US election?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election..
Can You Buy The White Hou$e?
The role of donations in presidential campaigns.
Biden Says WHY He’s Out Of The Race!
... but did he reveal the full story?
Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris?
We answer your questions as Kamala Harris gains support to be presidential nominee.
Welcome to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign
… but can she beat Donald Trump?
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country".
Newscast x Americast Q&A
The Americast team answer your questions on the US election.
Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’
The former president described the moment he was shot.
JD Vance makes his VP pitch to America
… And Joe Biden has Covid
Are the Republican Rivals Reunited?
Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy back Trump!
Trump's Vice President is... JD Vance!
We are live at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
How the U.S. Secret Service failed Donald Trump
…and can the former president reunite Republicans?
Attempted Assassination on Donald Trump
What happened at the Pennsylvania rally on Saturday?
Is it the beginning of the end for Biden?
More gaffes overshadow Biden's crucial NATO press conference
Americanswers! Is it time for Kamala?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
I’m still standing: Biden strikes back
The President explains why he won’t stand down in a new interview
Is the U.S. president now above the law?
All you need to know about the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Americanswers! Will Democrats force Joe Biden out? Who could take his place?
It's our weekly Q&A
The Biden vs Trump Presidential Debate!
Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in their first presidential debate.
Americanswers! What are bump stocks? And would Biden step aside?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election
Up for debate? Trump and Biden prepare to spar again
What to expect from next week’s presidential debate
Americanswers! The ‘special relationship’ and running for a third term?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election
Hunter Biden Trial…Guilty!
What does the verdict mean for his father, the U.S. President?
Americanswers! Project 2025 and Biden’s mental capacity
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election
Trump Trial… An interview with team Donald Trump
Could the former president’s appeal succeed? And, Hunter Biden’s trial gets underway.
Is Biden losing the black vote? (ft. Charlamagne Tha God)
The U.S. talk show host gives his take on where Trump and Biden are going wrong
Americanswers! After Trump’s conviction, what’s next?
We answer your questions about the former president’s guilty verdict.
The man who beat Trump
We speak to the Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver
Trump Trial… Donald Found Guilty!
The former president has been convicted on all counts in historic criminal trial.
Trump Trial Week 6… All Eyes on the Jury (and Robert De Niro)
Arguments are taking place inside, and outside, the courtroom.
Americanswers! Where is Melania Trump? Will AOC run in 2028?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Trump Trial Week 5…Chaos in the courtroom!
The jury could deliver its verdict at the end of next week.
Why is Biden falling behind Trump in the polls?
The state of the presidential race with just under six months to go.
Americanswers! Marjorie Taylor Greene, disinformation campaigns, and who will run in 2028?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Trump Trial Week 4… Will the jury believe Michael Cohen?
Donald Trump’s former lawyer takes the stand.
Why does Biden want to debate Trump?
The pair have agreed to two presidential debates.
Americanswers! VP picks, Nikki Haley's back, and could Trump do three terms?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Trump Trial Week 3… Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
How could her evidence affect the trial and the election?
Keeping up with the Kennedys: RFK Jr’s run for the White House
Robert F Kennedy Jr could steal votes from main parties.
Americanswers! Kristi Noem’s dog, ‘Momala’, and presidential immunity
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Trump Trial Week 2… The Surprise Witness
The first criminal trial of a former President begins, and we launch a miniseries!
Back on campus: Biden condemns 'violent' protestors
The President speaks as police clear camps
Americanswers! RFK Jr, pardoning Trump, and why is Biden talking about cannibals?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
Trump Trial Week 1... Inside the Court
The first criminal trial of a former President begins, and we launch a miniseries!
On campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.
Trump Trial Day 1... Americanswers!
We answer your questions on Trump’s hush-money trial.
Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christiane Amanpour is back!
A pivotal vote on aid looms.
Megyn Kelly on Trump's Trial, Abortion and TV Debates
Donald Trump's first criminal trial is now under way.
Has Abortion Eclipsed Trump’s Campaign?
The former president has angered some Republicans with his stance.
The Life and Death of OJ Simpson
The defendant in the ‘trial of the century’ dies of cancer aged 76.
Americanswers: Trump Diplomacy, NPR and How Do Algorithms REALLY work?
Our special guests return to answer your questions in the race for the White House.
Could the Israel-Gaza war cost Biden the election?
The President’s said he’s 'outraged' by aid worker killings
Americanswers: How vulnerable is Trump, does Biden have an image problem and will Russia interfere in the election?
The team went live on air to answer your questions on 5 Live.
Vice, Vice, Baby: Who’ll Be Trump’s Running Mate?
The Veepstakes have begun!
Major Baltimore Bridge Collapses
A container ship hit the Francis Key Scott bridge on Tuesday morning.
Americanswers! How algorithms shape us online, Russian interference in 2024, and should the US legalise fentanyl?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues facing US lawmakers.
Don Lemon on an Xtremely Awkward Elon Musk Interview
The X boss clashed with Lemon on freedom of speech and his drug use.
Americanswers! Why has Trump predicted a "bloodbath"? How do people cross the US/Mexico border? And could Biden pardon his son?
We answer your questions on the biggest issues facing US lawmakers.
Fentanyl: War on Drugs 2.0?
America’s overdose crisis has affected every corner of the country.
Americanswers: Should Biden ditch Kamala? Who pays Trump’s legal fees? And what’s your favourite Bidenism?
We talk through the biggest questions in the race for the White House.
State of the Union: Biden's Pitch to the Nation
Joe Biden delivered a fiery address in a high-stakes pitch to Congress and beyond.
Super Tuesday: Everything Points to Trump vs Biden
Trump and Biden win almost every state in election season's biggest primary night.
Trump: The Sequel? An Americast x Panorama Special
After a legal win, we look at how Trump is seemingly beating the odds to stage a comeback
How will the Alabama IVF ruling affect the US election?
A landmark online free speech case and an IVF ruling reignite old debates
America Shoots For the Moon Again: Houston, We Have Neil deGrasse Tyson
A Texan firm has made America’s first moon landing since the Apollo era.
Putin Says Vote For Joe!
The Russian President says he wants Biden, not Trump, in the White House.
The Global Story: Could Taylor Swift swing the US election?
We thought you'd be interested in this episode of a sister podcast.
‘An Elderly Man with Poor Memory’: Biden’s Age Old Problem
Special counsel raises questions about the president's mental capacity.
America looks set for Trump v Biden
Donald wins... and then lashes out at Nikki Haley.
Christiane Amanpour on Biden's Iran Dilemma
POTUS has decided US response to Jordan attack.
The Election Trail: From Iowa to New Hampshire
Is this the last chance for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis?
Trump Wins Iowa Landslide
The 2024 presidential election is officially underway.
Can Anyone Stop Trump in Iowa?
Republicans face off before the Iowa caucus.
The Epstein Files: Former US Presidents Named
High-profile associates of Jeffrey Epstein named in US court papers.
A Merry Cast: Past, Present and Future of US Politics
The team reimagines a Dickens classic with author and historian Heather Cox Richardson.
Colorado Kicks Trump Off the Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Trump cannot run for president in the state.
Beto on the Border: Ex Presidential Candidate on the US Immigration Crisis
And Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani are back in court.
Donald Trump: Dictator in Chief?
The former president says he'd be a dictator...but only for a day.
Rachel Maddow on Kissinger, Trump and Misinformation
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Sam Altman: A Silicon Valley Soap Opera
OpenAI co-founder is back at the firm just days after being fired.
US x China: Friends Reunited?
Biden and Xi agree to resume military communications.
Trump’s Poll Position
The former president takes a polling lead in key states.
Americanswers LIVE: One Year To Go
Twelve months to the election, Americasters join the recording to ask some big questions.
Confessions From Trump's White House
Ex-staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on her regrets about working for Donald Trump.
Leaders Of The Free World?
Does American influence on the world stage go as far as it used to?
America and Israel: Unconditional Allies?
Joe Biden has promised to support Israel with whatever it needs in the war with Hamas.
We Need To Talk About Kevin McCarthy
A House Speaker has been kicked out for the first time in US history.
Trump's Debate Escape
Why did the ex-president skip another Republican debate?
Funding Ukraine… or America First?
Some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting the war effort.
The Age of Biden
Is Joe too old to win another go in the White House?
Does The BBC Get Its Trump Coverage Right?
Some transparency about how we report on Donald Trump.
Pop Save America
Charting music's part in US politics, from 1970s disco to 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.
Republican Rumble
Trump skips the debate while his challengers clash in Milwaukee.
The Big Republican Debate Preview with Jake Tapper
Will Donald Trump turn up to the first Republican election debate next week?
Indictment Four Trump
Donald Trump has been criminally charged for a fourth time.
From Our US Correspondent
BBC Washington reporters on meeting presidents and the meaning of “unprecedented”.
Americanswers: Can Trump Still Win Again?
As Donald Trump pleads not guilty again, Americast answers your questions.
Capitol Punishment
Donald Trump has been charged with a third set of crimes.
X-tra Terrestrials
Viral memes and alien themes: the Americast News Feed returns.
Barbie's Hot Right Now
Movie fever in a sweltering heatwave.
Bidenwatch
Joe sets his sights on Nato but is being criticised at home.
LGBT Rights Special: Padam Vice President
Is this the most divisive issue in American politics?
Let Bidens Be Bidens
The president’s son will plead guilty to tax and gun offences to avoid prison.
Trump: For He’s A Jolly Good Felon?
The former president faces federal court in Miami.
Who’s Taking On Trump?
Anti-wokers, Chris Christie (again), and Mike Pence on a Harley-Davidson.
Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole
Why is America a breeding ground for conspiracy theories?
Ron and Elon: A Failed Launch?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gets his White House campaign off to a glitchy start.
America’s Murder Capital
New Orleans was the murder capital of the US in 2022. What went wrong?
Trump, Texas and Title 42
Has Trump’s sexual assault verdict damaged his reputation?
DeSantis vs Disney
Florida's governor is feuding with the Magic Kingdom.
Biden's Final Campaign
Joe Biden is officially running again!
The Americast News Feed
Scrolling through the biggest stories in America right now.
The President in the Pub
Is Joe Biden’s Irish visit a peace mission or a family trip?
Elon Musk Speaks to the BBC
The multi-billionaire defended his ownership of Twitter in a last-minute interview.
Trump On Trial
The former president pleads not guilty to criminal charges.
Stopping The Shootings
An extra episode asking where gun control in the US goes from here.
Trump Indicted
He becomes the first ex-US president to be charged with a crime.
Trump Under Arrest?
America waits to find out if a former president will find himself in handcuffs.
"Marianne Williamson For President"
The self-help guru running for the White House, but facing claims she mistreated staff
Elon Musk And The Twitter Trolls
The Twitter CEO tweets the BBC after its investigation into online hate and misogyny
Trouble At Fox News
America's conservative TV channel is sued over false 2020 election fraud claims
America And The War In Ukraine
How long will the US send support to Kyiv?
Aliens Or Air Balloons?
Why can't Americans stop talking about extra-terrestrials?
Will Joe Biden run to be president (again)?
Americast goes through the State of the Union speech looking for clues.
The Killing of Tyre Nichols
What might stop the US police killing so many unarmed African-Americans?
We Need To Talk About Congressman George Santos
Lies, lies and more lies.
Abortion in America
How has abortion law shifted in America since the overturning of Roe vs Wade?
Biden under investigation
How much trouble is the president in over classified documents found at his home?
Chaos at the Heart of US Government
The House of Representatives tries (and so far fails) to elect a Speaker.
Is Elon Musk Curing Twitter?
The online discussion continues...
Dr Anthony Fauci Talks: Covid, China and Online Misinformation
Americast speaks to the doctor who has served seven US presidents.
The Growing Legalisation of Marijuana in the US
How has America's relationship with cannabis changed?
Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter?
The blue tick, Silicon Valley sackings and Donald Trump.
Donald Trump launches White House bid
The former US President says he will "save" the US.
Trump v DeSantis
Will Trump still try and run for president?
Everything we know about the midterms (part two)
The Americast team update us on the latest results before they go to bed.
Everything we know about the midterms (part one)
The Republicans look set to take control of the House of Representatives.
A history of US political violence
Violent extremism warning ahead of US elections.
How crime is shaping the US elections
Republicans are seizing on crime with less than two weeks to go to the midterms.
The US election deniers running for office
How deeply could election denial affect the midterms in November?
Alex Jones: The billion dollar conspiracy theorist
Is it the end for America’s conspiracy-theorist-in-chief?
How social media changed America
Obama's former national security advisor joins the team to talk disinformation
Kiss My Midterms
The lowdown on the US midterms with the whole Americast team
Trump's heir apparent?
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis defends sending migrants to Democratic areas.
America and the Queen
How is the US reacting?
Erin Brockovich
Legendary environmental activist talks America’s contaminated water supply.
Mar-a-Legal Trouble
Donald Trump, some top secret documents and the FBI.
Introducing... the New Administration
We're back! With Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring and (of course) the Zurch.
Thanks Americasters
A message to Americasters from the Zurch
Vlad's army
Biden imposes sanctions on Russia over “beginning of invasion”
A New York?
Prince Andrew has settled the civil sex assault case brought against him in the US
Party in the USA
The American fascination with Boris Johnson, and why Mike Pence spoke out against Trump
What the Truck?
The Canadian truckers’ vaccine protest and what it means for the US.
Crimea river
Is Biden handling Putin any better than Trump did?
Playing Chicken in Kyiv
In a rare press conference, Biden predicts Russia will “move in” on Ukraine
Duke in New York?
A New York judge has ruled the civil sex assault case against Prince Andrew can go ahead.
Unhappy anniversary
A year after the Capitol riot, the people who were there say it’s still dividing America.
Let's Talk About Texts, Cheney
The texts pleading ex-chief of staff to get Donald Trump to stop the Capitol riot
‘PS: Santa, please bring ammo’
The gun themed Christmas card posted days after a school shooting
Foetal position: The end of abortion?
The case that could radically change abortion laws in the US
We Need to Talk About Brandon
Who is Brandon? Plus, three men are found guilty of murdering a black jogger in the US
Proud to be an Americast
Why a judge’s patriotic ringtone raised eyebrows when it went off in a murder trial
Ted Cruz v Big Bird
Big Bird’s been tweeting about his Covid jab but Senator Cruz isn’t impressed
Americast Reunited
The gang are back together as Virginia elects a Republican governor
The Fall of Kabul
The Biden administration defends its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
It's been a blast, Americast!
"Have a good life. We will be back in some form"...
Aliens Ate My Podcast
The truth is out there... or at least it's about to be.
Putin His Foot Down
Inside the Biden and Putin summit
Summit Going On
As the G7 gets underway, we're joined by the US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan.
Guess Who's Back?
Will Trump lead the opposition to Biden?
George Floyd: One Year On
How America has changed… and how it hasn’t.
BudPfizer
A shot and a beer in Buffalo.
Cheney Reaction
Liz Cheney ousted from House Republican leadership.
Blocked
Facebook's Trump ban is upheld... for now.
Not Biden his time
What has President Biden achieved in 100 days?
Guilty
Derek Chauvin is convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Anger and Protests in Minneapolis
Another black man dies at the hands of the police.
GaetzGate
Trump finally breaks his silence over the alleged sex crimes of Congressman Gaetz.
March Madness
Biden builds bridges and Trump crashes weddings
Bolder After Boulder?
How should America tackle gun violence?
O’Mericast
How much influence do the Irish have on American politics?
AmeriKerryAnswer
John Kerry Americanswers your questions.
Star Mangled Banner
Trump’s back – but did his CPAC appearance hit the right notes?
Status Cuomo
Has the New York Governor gone from hero to zero?
Caribbean Cruz
Winter weather devastates Texas and a political storm hits Ted Cruz's Cancun holiday.
Mitch Ado About Nothing
The Senate acquits Trump... again.
Fight Like Hell!
The impeachment trial heats up.
Americat
Inciter in Chief?
Trump’s Bit Parts
Trump quits the movies, but holds on to the GOP.
We Need to Talk about Kevin
A Republican grandee sucks up to Trump.
Who Let The Dogs Out?
Triggering Trump's impeachment trial.
Americast's Got Talent with Piers Morgan
Piers judges Americast's Got Talent and tells us an incredible story about Donald Trump.
It’s Biden Time
The new president begins dismantling Trump’s legacy
DT Flown Home
Trump’s last day.
Donald and the Giant Impeach
President Trump has been impeached. Again.
United State of Emergency
President Trump calls for an 'orderly transition of power'.
Coup-nited States of America
The day the mob ruled in the US Capitol.
'Find me more votes'
Has Donald Trump committed an offence that could land him in jail?
The Americast Advent Calendar
Maitlis, Sopel and Anthony take a look back at an extraordinary year in US politics.
From Russia with Bugs
What do we know about the cyberattack on the US government?
Eau d'Americast
Perfumes, pandemic and penalties.
All Vaxxed Up
Three former presidents pledge to get the jab.
The kids’ table
Trump confirms he will leave the White House.
'I concede NOTHING!!!!!'
The transition is underway.
Democracy Dyes in Darkness
Rudy Giuliani’s losing streak.
Barack Obama's Big Book
Maitlis and Sopes dive into Barack Obama's new book with the historian, David Olusoga.
Orange is the new black
Is Trump frightened of prison?
Americast Total Landscaping
The election post-mortem
President-elect Biden & Resident Trump
Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president.
Big Boy Pants
Is it time for Donald Trump to get real?
Voice Note from Sopes’ Apartment
The presidency is slipping away from Donald Trump. Here's a quick update from Sopes.
Act II
The Presidency rests on a knife edge. And we're back...
Hot Takes
If you’re looking for a clear answer, you ain’t getting it here…
The Boss v The King of Europe
Maitlis lands stateside and celebrity endorsements begin.
Workin’ our asses off
We’re on the home straight...
Muted
The candidates meet for a more measured debate.
Hunter Biden's Laptop
Why the media isn’t covering a story Trump wants them to.
Crazy Uncle and Sleepy Joe
The candidates compete for air time in duelling town halls.
Macho Macho Man?
Trump returns to the campaign trail.
The Debate Buzz
A fly stars in the VP debate.
Trump On Steroids
The president leaves hospital.
Blood and Oxygen
How much confidence can we have in what we’re being told about the president’s health?
The president tests positive
The president has tested positive for Covid. What does this mean for the race?
“Will you shut up man?”
An angry presidential debate.
Supreme decisions
How Trump’s Supreme Court pick could swing the election
RIP RBG
The Supreme Court Justice has died.
America on fire
Will climate change impact the election?
Military Disservice
Will Trump's alleged comments about the armed forces impact the election?
Sir Kim Darroch
The former UK ambassador to the US.
Make America Safe Again
Biden and Trump do battle over law and order.
Saving the American Dream?
Donald Trump’s pitch for Four More Years
Run-DNC
Barack’s attack on Trump
Unconventional Convention
The Democrats party on Zoom
Kamala Harris makes history
Joe Biden chooses his VP.
You’ve Got Mail
What will November’s socially distant election look like?
Demon Sperm
Donald Trump backs a quack doc.
Donald & Ghislaine
Why did the president "wish her well"?
Veepstakes
Who will be Joe Biden’s running mate?
How Trump can win
He’s down, but he’s not out.
We're back!
Trump’s poll numbers are falling and coronavirus cases are rising. Americast returns.
Protests and the President
Americast returns during a momentous week in US history
Bleach Body Ready
Don't try this at home...
New York, New York
The presidency in a pandemic.
Buffet Syndrome
Coronavirus hits the race for the White House.
Not-So-Sleepy Joe
Has Joe Biden sealed the deal?
Dow Dow deeper and Dow
US stocks plummet.
Warren is Out
Elizabeth Warren drops out of the race.
Biden’s Back, ALRIGHT!
Okay, so he isn't a Backstreet Boy but he IS back.
Berning Down the House
The Bernie Sanders special
The A-Z of the US Election
It's basically Duolingo for American politics.
Who is Michael Bloomberg?
Let’s talk about Michael.
Crashing the Party
The Dems thrash it out in New Hampshire and Trump drops in.
Not Guilty
Trump is cleared by the Senate.
Raucous Caucus
A coin flips and the Democrats flop in Iowa.
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