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Americast 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.
Welcome to Americast!
Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel introduce their new podcast.