Podcasts by Americast

Donald Trump: Dictator in Chief? from 2023-12-08T00:33

The shadow looming over the fourth Republican debate was the party’s most recent president, Donald Trump.

But while the other candidates traded blows at one another, Trump was conspicuous...

Rachel Maddow on Kissinger, Trump and Misinformation from 2023-12-01T00:11

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100.

The team take a world tour of the polarising statesman’s legacy with his biographer.

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow...

Sam Altman: A Silicon Valley Soap Opera from 2023-11-23T01:36

Happy Thanksgiving Americasters! OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is returning as boss just days after he was fired by the board. The team talk about the whole story: who he is, and who’s winnin...

US x China: Friends Reunited? from 2023-11-17T01:17

Sarah didn’t quite make it to dinner with Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit, but we spoke to someone who did, an old friend he met in 1985 at a potluck in Muscatine, Iowa.

Back in the present,...

Trump’s Poll Position from 2023-11-10T00:23

As votes from Election Day 2023 were tallied up this week, wins for Democrats may have given a preview into next year’s presidential election. But new polls seem to point towards a rocky road to...

Americanswers LIVE: One Year To Go from 2023-11-03T00:37

Twelve months until the US election, Americasters join us on the recording to ask some of the big questions about an era-defining presidential poll and help the team put some predictions in the ...

Confessions From Trump's White House from 2023-10-26T21:59

The aide to Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff opens up to Americast about her mistakes and why she believes that the former president should never be allowed near the Oval Office again.<...

Leaders Of The Free World? from 2023-10-19T22:22

President Biden wanted to show America’s global strength during his flying visit to Israel this week, but does the United States still call the shots internationally? The Americast team reviews ...

America and Israel: Unconditional Allies? from 2023-10-12T21:45

President Biden has promised to support Israel with whatever it needs and forcefully condemned the attacks by Hamas on civilians. But what do Americans think about the unfolding conflict in the ...

We Need To Talk About Kevin McCarthy from 2023-10-05T22:46

For the first time in US history, a speaker has been kicked out. A group of Trump-supporting Republicans carried out a coup to remove him from the chair of the House of Representatives.

Ho...

Trump's Debate Escape from 2023-09-28T23:40

Why did Donald Trump skip another Republican debate? Sarah is sent to Michigan instead of California as Trump and Joe Biden race to show their solidarity with striking car factory workers.

Funding Ukraine… or America First? from 2023-09-21T23:05

Some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting the war effort – and a lot could change if Donald Trump wins back the White House.

Our very own Anthony was in the Oval Office to ...

The Age of Biden from 2023-09-14T21:49

Is Joe Biden too old to win another go in the White House? And could his son derail his campaign? The Americast team talks through the challenges the president is facing in the run-up to the nex...

Does The BBC Get Its Trump Coverage Right? from 2023-09-07T13:23

How do we cover a headline-grabbing former president who falsely claims he never lost the election?

Two of our bosses step into the worldwide HQ of Americast for the kind of conversation w...

Pop Save America from 2023-08-31T21:30

Charting music's part in US politics, from 1970s disco to 'Rich Men North of Richmond', which has become a surprise No.1 hit. What does this country song, claimed by conservatives, tell us about...

Republican Rumble from 2023-08-24T11:30

While his challengers clashed in Milwaukee, Donald Trump skipped the first Republican debate of the campaign for the relative comfort of an interview with ex-Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson.

The Big Republican Debate Preview with Jake Tapper from 2023-08-17T23:48

As the last Republican presidential hopefuls try to qualify for the opening debate of the primary in Milwaukee next week, Donald Trump is deciding whether to turn up or to surrender to a court i...

Indictment Four Trump from 2023-08-15T05:59

Donald Trump has been criminally charged for the fourth time in a frenzied five months. Now he’s accused of trying to interfere with the result of the 2020 election in Georgia.

The America...

From Our US Correspondent from 2023-08-10T13:16

As Donald Trump prepares for a possible fourth indictment, Americast wonders if the word “unprecedented” has lost all meaning. To find out, we gather together four BBC Washington reporters past ...

Americanswers: Can Trump Still Win Again? from 2023-08-03T23:00

As Donald Trump pleads not guilty over the Capitol riot, will his third criminal indictment impact his election chances?

Is the ex-president allowed to use campaign money to fund his legal...

Capitol Punishment from 2023-08-02T02:31

Donald Trump has been charged with a third set of crimes. This time he's accused of plotting to overturn his election defeat after an inquiry into the storming of the Capitol two years ago on Ja...

X-tra Terrestrials from 2023-07-27T20:20

Viral memes and alien themes: the Americast News Feed returns as we scroll through the biggest stories trending on social media.

Twitter X and Threads fight for online attention while Cong...

Barbie's Hot Right Now from 2023-07-19T22:12

Could global warming make some states uninhabitable? With parts of the US sweltering in record-breaking heatwaves, the Americast team wonders whether cities like Phoenix in Arizona can continue ...

Bidenwatch from 2023-07-11T17:39

Joe sets his sights on Nato but is being criticised at home.

The Americast team reconvene early from their holidays to react to Joe Biden’s brief visit to the UK. Justin is joined by Katty...

LGBT Rights Special: Padam Vice President from 2023-06-29T22:01

Rainbow flags symbolising LGBT freedoms are being flown in many parts of the world this Pride month, but in some parts of America they are being lowered due to state bans. Why have these kinds o...

Let Bidens Be Bidens from 2023-06-21T20:34

Hunter Biden will plead guilty to tax and gun offences to avoid prison. The Americast team looks at whether the sins of his son could knock Joe Biden’s re-election hopes.

Talking of being ...

Trump: For He’s A Jolly Good Felon? from 2023-06-14T02:29

On the eve of his 77th birthday, Donald Trump has appeared in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents. He even found time to stop by a bakery – though not for a cake to celebra...

Who’s Taking On Trump? from 2023-06-08T23:12

The Republican race for the White House is getting crowded. With eight candidates all gathering in Iowa to campaign, eat roast pork and ride motorbikes, the Americast team looks at who came out ...

Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole from 2023-06-01T23:13

Journalists and podcast hosts Jon Ronson and Gabriel Gatehouse join Marianna for a special episode of Americast delving deep down the rabbit hole of conspiracies.

The trio talk about why A...

Ron and Elon: A Failed Launch? from 2023-05-25T03:10

It’s Elon Musk’s latest launch… not a rocket this time, but Ron DeSantis’ campaign for president, live on Twitter! But after some technical hiccups, is it a failed lift-off? The Americast team r...

America’s Murder Capital from 2023-05-18T23:32

Crime is a growing worry in many American cities and has divided Democrats. New Orleans had the unenviable title of the US murder capital in 2022 – what went wrong in a city better known for its...

Trump, Texas and Title 42 from 2023-05-10T21:53

Has Donald Trump’s sexual assault verdict damaged his reputation? The Americast team explains why a top Texas Republican thinks he’s toast, even though Trump is fighting the ruling.

Sarah ...

DeSantis vs Disney from 2023-05-04T20:31

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has escalated his feud with Disney, launching a lawsuit against one of the country’s biggest companies. The Americast team updates us with the latest details from...

Biden's Final Campaign from 2023-04-25T23:35

Joe Biden is officially running again! The 80-year-old president has posted a video promising “freedom” for Americans and to “finish the job”.

Jim Messina, who masterminded Barack Obama’s ...

The Americast News Feed from 2023-04-20T23:54

Scrolling through the biggest stories in America right now. With Fox News forced to defend its editorial standards, Donald Trump attacking “pudding fingers” Ron DeSantis and a conservative beer ...

The President in the Pub from 2023-04-13T22:41

President Biden has been travelling up and down the island of Ireland, where he’s promised to “keep the peace” but has also cracked some jokes down the pub with his distant cousins. Sarah’s been...

Elon Musk Speaks to the BBC from 2023-04-12T09:02

The multi-billionaire defended his ownership of Twitter in a last-minute interview live from the company’s Silicon Valley HQ.

This extra episode of Americast features his rollercoaster con...

Trump On Trial from 2023-04-05T02:02

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges.

The former (and aspiring future) president has been accused of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid t...

Stopping The Shootings from 2023-04-02T09:00

Donald Trump might be dominating the news again, but Nashville is still grieving after six people were murdered in the latest school shooting. The Tennessee tragedy was one of 130 mass shootings...

Trump Indicted from 2023-03-30T23:59

Donald Trump becomes the first ex-president to be charged with a crime. It comes after an investigation into hush money payments to a porn star.

What did he do? What could this mean for US...

Trump Under Arrest? from 2023-03-23T23:59

America waits to find out if a former president will find himself in handcuffs.

A close ally of Donald Trump joins the Americast team to explain why it could be a case of all publicity is ...

"Marianne Williamson For President" from 2023-03-17T01:51

Sarah is on holiday so the BBC's US Special Correspondent Katty Kay steps into her breach on Americast, equipped with stories of Dr Anthony Fauci saving a guest at the prestigious Gridiron dinne...

Elon Musk And The Twitter Trolls from 2023-03-09T18:42

Twitter insiders have told the BBC that the company is now much less able to protect users from trolling, state-co-ordinated disinformation and child sexual exploitation. Marianna takes the rest...

Trouble At Fox News from 2023-03-03T02:11

America's conservative cable TV channel is being sued for airing false 2020 election fraud claims. And court documents suggest that Fox News anchors reported allegations that the vote was “stole...

America And The War In Ukraine from 2023-02-24T01:35

A busy week for President Biden! On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, he made a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky, pledging to support Ukraine for "as long as it take...

Aliens Or Air Balloons? from 2023-02-17T01:20

As a growing number of flying objects are shot down in US airspace, the Biden administration is still trying to explain just what’s going on...and even fielding the odd question about aliens. Wh...

Will Joe Biden run to be president (again)? from 2023-02-09T23:57

What clues were there in President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech that suggest he's considering a run for a second presidential term? The Americast team take a look at what was in it and ...

The Killing of Tyre Nichols from 2023-02-03T01:36

After shocking video footage was released of the 29-year-old African-American being beaten to death by five black police officers in Memphis, we ask what might stop police brutality in the US. Listen

We Need To Talk About Congressman George Santos from 2023-01-26T17:20

Lies, lies and more lies.

We chat to Republican and newspaper publisher Grant Lally who's known George Santos for years. Why were the concerns he raised about the freshman congressman igno...

Abortion in America from 2023-01-20T00:44

As America approaches 50 years since the Supreme Court made abortion access a constitutional right, the Americast team investigates how the country has changed since that ruling was overturned l...

Biden under investigation from 2023-01-13T01:14

A special counsel has been appointed to investigate President Joe Biden after aides found classified documents at his private office and home. The Americast team explains what we know so far, wh...

Chaos at the Heart of US Government from 2023-01-05T23:53

The House of Representatives tries (and so far fails) to elect a Speaker.

The US House of Representatives has been in deadlock for days after the new Republican majority failed to elect t...

Is Elon Musk Curing Twitter? from 2022-12-14T22:49

The online discussion continues...

Since Americast spoke to Dr Anthony Fauci, he has been the subject of Elon Musk tweets. And that’s not all Musk has been up to! The team speaks to a for...

Dr Anthony Fauci Talks: Covid, China and Online Misinformation from 2022-12-08T23:02

Americast speaks to the doctor who has served seven US presidents about the US coronavirus response, clashes with Donald Trump and his family being targeted by trolls.

And the team discus...

The Growing Legalisation of Marijuana in the US from 2022-12-01T23:40

As more states legalise marijuana, the team explore how America's relationship with the drug has changed. They interview a drug historian and a former adviser to Clinton, Bush Jnr and Obama on d...

Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter? from 2022-11-23T22:45

The blue tick, Silicon Valley sackings and Donald Trump. What impact is all this having on America? A former content moderator at the company, who was fired by Musk, helps us answer that questio...

Donald Trump launches White House bid from 2022-11-16T23:52

The former US President says he will "save" the US by once again running for the White House. One of his advisers, Jason Miller, takes us through his plans.

Americast is presented by North...

Trump v DeSantis from 2022-11-10T23:35

As the midterm results continue to come in, the Americast team are back together in Washington DC taking a closer look at the rivalry between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President D...

Everything we know about the midterms (part two) from 2022-11-09T13:13

The Americast team are together in the studio in Washington DC for the first time as results in the midterms continue to come in.

In their second episode of the night the team look at whe...

Everything we know about the midterms (part one) from 2022-11-09T04:16

The Republicans look set to take control of the House of Representatives, but the battle for control of the Senate is on a knife-edge. Sarah, Anthony and Marianna get together in Washington to t...

A history of US political violence from 2022-11-03T00:03

President Biden says there is no place for "political violence in America". His warning follows an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last we...

How crime is shaping the US elections from 2022-10-28T00:43

There are less than two weeks to go to the midterms. The Americast team look at why Republicans have seized upon the issue of crime and what the Democrats are trying to do to counter that.

The US election deniers running for office from 2022-10-20T21:45

The Americast team look at the threat that election deniers could pose to democracy if they are elected to office in the upcoming US midterms.

The team chat to Alabama Secretary of State ...

Alex Jones: The billion dollar conspiracy theorist from 2022-10-13T22:15

After claiming the 2012 shooting in Sandy Hook was a hoax, it’s a moment of reckoning for America’s conspiracy-theorist-in-chief Alex Jones as he is ordered to pay nearly $1bn in damages to the ...

How social media changed America from 2022-10-05T22:22

The Americast team delve into how conspiracy theories evolve online and how misinformation is affecting US politics, with the help of our Undercover Voters and Barack Obama’s former deputy natio...

Kiss My Midterms from 2022-09-28T22:06

We’re racing towards the US midterms but don’t worry, the full Americast team is back together to get stuck into the key issues, characters and races, and which party might come out on top. With...

Trump's heir apparent? from 2022-09-21T21:05

There is growing political tension in America over immigration.

States such as Florida, Texas and Arizona have sent thousands of migrants to cities like New York, Washington DC and the we...

America and the Queen from 2022-09-14T20:38

How is the US reacting?

From Truman to Biden, the Queen met thirteen of the fourteen US presidents who held office during her reign and left a lasting impression on the United States. Just...

Erin Brockovich from 2022-09-07T21:28

Legendary environmental activist talks America’s contaminated water supply.

The entire population of Jackson, Mississippi lost access to safe running water after excessive rainfall and flo...

Mar-a-Legal Trouble from 2022-08-31T20:33

Donald Trump, some top secret documents and the FBI.

Welcome to episode one of the new-look Americast!

Classified documents stored at former President's Florida home were likely con...

Introducing... the New Administration from 2022-08-30T07:50

We're back! With Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring and (of course) the Zurch. Join us every Wednesday for all the latest news and gossip from America.

Thanks Americasters from 2022-03-16T22:18

A message to Americasters from the Zurch.

Vlad's army from 2022-02-23T23:36

Biden imposes sanctions on Russia over “beginning of invasion”… Former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul joins Emily, Jon and Anthony to discuss whether President Biden could have done...

A New York? from 2022-02-15T23:10

Prince Andrew has settled the civil sex assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre. He’s agreed to make a substantial donation to her charity in support of victims’ rights. Listen

Party in the USA from 2022-02-09T22:27

The American media’s been full of stories about Boris Johnson – so why is the US fascinated with the British prime minister? Mark Landler from the New York Times says there are plenty of similar...

What the Truck? from 2022-02-01T23:34

As Canadian truckers protest over vaccine regulations, Emily, Jon and Anthony take a look at what it means for the US and whether demonstrations could spread there too.

Also, CNN journali...

Crimea river from 2022-01-27T00:08

As the Ukraine crisis escalates, we hear why Kyiv is so important to Moscow.

Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman, who testified before Congress about the Trump-Ukraine scandal, explains why h...

Playing Chicken in Kyiv from 2022-01-20T17:02

Joe Biden defends his first year of presidency in a rare press conference, but his comment about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine is what gets Emily and Jon scratching their heads.

Duke in New York? from 2022-01-13T05:19

A New York judge has ruled the civil sex assault case against the Duke of York can go ahead.

Emily, Jon and Anthony explain why Prince Andrew’s lawyers argued it should be dismissed and w...

Unhappy anniversary from 2022-01-07T06:08

A year after the Capitol riot, the people who were there tell us it’s still dividing America today.

US Democratic Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett calls it “an attempted coup” and says the c...

Let's Talk About Texts, Cheney from 2021-12-15T22:31

The committee investigating the assault on the Capitol have seen text messages urging White House staff to get the president to stop the riot. Donald Trump Jr and Fox News hosts were among those...

‘PS: Santa, please bring ammo’ from 2021-12-08T23:40

“Don’t do it.” The parents of the suspect in a school shooting in Michigan have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Former NRA lobbyist Richard Feldman tells us why he thinks the Democra...

Foetal position: The end of abortion? from 2021-12-01T22:27

The case that could radically change abortion laws in the US

We Need to Talk About Brandon from 2021-11-24T22:49

Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss who Brandon is and why Americans are chanting his name.

Also, three white men have been found guilty of murdering a black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, in Georgia. ...

Proud to be an Americast from 2021-11-17T21:55

A judge’s “God Bless the USA” ringtone raised eyebrows when it went off in the Rittenhouse murder trial. And as the jury deliberates its verdict, Washington Post reporter Kim Bellware describes ...

Ted Cruz v Big Bird from 2021-11-10T21:38

Big Bird’s been tweeting about his Covid jab but Senator Cruz isn’t impressed, calling the post “government propaganda for your 5-year-old”.

Also, it’s officially infrastructure week… a...

Americast Reunited from 2021-11-03T21:45

As Virginia elects a new governor, Emily, Jon and Anthony get back together to ask why things went so wrong for the Democrats and so right for the Republicans.

They’re joined by J. Miles C...

The Fall of Kabul from 2021-08-17T19:31

Maitlis and Sopes return for an emergency episode to mark the end of America's decades long 'forever war'. We talk to US Airforce veteran Veronica Hoyer to ask if it was all for nothing? And the...

It's been a blast, Americast! from 2021-07-02T09:08

We're signing off for a while, Americasters. Thanks for your company and your support. We'll be back next year to bring you all the build up to the midterm elections.

So here's our last ep...

Aliens Ate My Podcast from 2021-06-23T20:32

The truth is out there... or at least it's about to be. Former Blink 182 frontman and UFO hunter Tom DeLonge speaks to Emily, Jon and Anthony ahead of the highly anticipated unclassified Pentag...

Putin His Foot Down from 2021-06-16T21:31

We're behind the scenes at the Swiss Chateau where Biden and Putin meet for their first talks – but did they see eye to eye? Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss if the US-Russia relationship can go f...

Summit Going On from 2021-06-09T18:42

As Joe Biden touches down in the UK for his first foreign trip, the G7 summit of world leaders in Carbis Bay, Jon speaks exclusively to the president’s national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, ...

Guess Who's Back? from 2021-06-02T22:17

Ben Rhodes, the ex-White House deputy national security adviser and confidante to President Obama, comes on to talk about the global rise of authoritarianism and how American foreign policy help...

George Floyd: One Year On from 2021-05-25T19:36

It’s been a year since the world watched as the life of a black man was extinguished under the knee of a white police officer, sparking months of protests nationally and internationally. It was ...

BudPfizer from 2021-05-19T22:01

The BBC’s legendary New York correspondent Nick Bryant swaps in for Sopes. He comes carrying a cocktail of stories, including how some states are using boozy incentives to boost their vaccinatio...

Cheney Reaction from 2021-05-13T09:01

Following a long and bitter public spat, House Republicans have voted to remove their number three, Liz Cheney, from leadership - Emily, Jon and Anthony reflect on the massive moment. We go insi...

Blocked from 2021-05-05T17:30

Facebook's Trump ban is upheld for six more months. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the decision and what Nick Clegg has to do with it.

And it's war for the Republicans as establishment fi...

Not Biden his time from 2021-04-29T19:51

What has President Biden achieved in 100 days?

Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss President Biden’s first 100 days in office and historic first address in Congress. Jim Messina who was Deputy ...

Guilty from 2021-04-21T02:44

After just ten hours of deliberation, a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. Emily and Jon reflect on what this huge moment means.

Correspondent Larry Madowo joi...

Anger and Protests in Minneapolis from 2021-04-14T19:12

As the Chauvin trial enters its third week in Minneapolis, the city’s streets saw the tragic death of Daunte Wright at the hands of the police. Jon speaks to BBC correspondent Larry Madowo for the ...

Anger and Protests in Minneapolis from 2021-04-14T19:12

As the Chauvin trial enters its third week in Minneapolis, the city’s streets saw the tragic death of Daunte Wright at the hands of the police. Jon speaks to BBC correspondent Larry Madowo for t...

GaetzGate from 2021-04-07T20:23

Trump finally breaks his silence over the alleged sex crimes of Congressman Gaetz. Emily, Jon and Anthony get the inside track on Gaetz-Gate from one of the journalists who broke the story, New ...

March Madness from 2021-03-31T17:42

Biden builds bridges and Trump crashes weddings.

As the trial of Derek Chauvin is finally underway, Americast regular, Ron Christie, shares his thoughts on what the outcome could mean for ...

Bolder After Boulder? from 2021-03-26T00:35

Two familiar issues are already threatening to cause a major political headache for President Biden’s administration: gun laws and the southern border. We speak to gun control lobbyist Robyn Tho...

O’Mericast from 2021-03-17T21:59

Happy St Patrick’s Day! We Americanswer just how much of an influence the Irish have on American politics. And as Biden embarks on his stimulus victory tour, the team are joined by Obama’s Natio...

AmeriKerryAnswer from 2021-03-11T01:03

The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, has landed in London – and makes a podcast pitstop to Americanswer your questions.

And as the George Floyd murder trial begins...

Star Mangled Banner from 2021-03-01T22:36

Trump’s back – but did his CPAC appearance hit the right notes? Emily, Jon and Anthony talk to Ron Christie about whether the former president’s speech shows he is on his way to 2024 candidacy. ...

Status Cuomo from 2021-02-24T22:57

Political big beast Andrew Cuomo has landed himself in hot water with a nursing home scandal. As the NY Governor faces calls for his impeachment, Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to New York Assembl...

Caribbean Cruz from 2021-02-19T21:17

While Texas battles devastating winter weather, Ted Cruz’s badly timed trip to Mexico leaves him at the centre of a political storm – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the power blackouts and the p...

Mitch Ado About Nothing from 2021-02-14T00:51

The Senate acquits Trump... again.

Emily, Jon and Anthony love nothing more than spending a cold Saturday night recording an Emergency Americast about the end of the Donald Trump impeachme...

Fight Like Hell! from 2021-02-12T21:55

The impeachment trial heats up.

The Democrats have finished laying out their arguments against Donald Trump in the impeachment trial by looking at the insurrectionists themselves. So did T...

Americat from 2021-02-11T03:40

From the viral court-zoom cat, to day two of Trump’s impeachment trial – it’s been a day of high legal drama in the USA.

Emily, Jon and Anthony talk us through the biggest moments in the S...

Trump’s Bit Parts from 2021-02-05T22:18

Trump may have quit the Screen Actors Guild, but his presence in the GOP looms large as ally Marjorie Taylor Greene gets party support. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the Congresswoman, conspira...

We Need to Talk about Kevin from 2021-01-29T19:33

Is the House GOP leader back to backing Trump? Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss why Kevin McCarthy took a trip to Mar-a-Lago to visit the former president. Meanwhile, the Republican party divide d...

Who Let The Dogs Out? from 2021-01-26T04:28

President Biden says Donald Trump's impeachment trial "has to happen".

House impeachment managers deliver the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate, formally triggerin...

Americast's Got Talent with Piers Morgan from 2021-01-22T01:33

Piers Morgan tells us an incredible story about how Donald Trump was called on Air Force One last year by a prankster posing as... Piers Morgan.

Piers also helps Emily and Jon find a Frank...

It’s Biden Time from 2021-01-21T06:08

The new president begins dismantling Trump’s legacy... After all the festivities, Biden promises to get straight to work, signing executive orders and taking other actions that don’t require con...

DT Flown Home from 2021-01-20T04:12

On his final day in office, President Trump gives his farewell address and gets ready to head back to Florida. And on the eve of their inauguration, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold a Covid memo...

Donald and the Giant Impeach from 2021-01-14T23:34

Donald Trump has become the only US president to have been impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time. Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to Republican Representative French Hill on w...

United State of Emergency from 2021-01-08T21:04

Posting for the first time since his Twitter account was suspended for 12 hours, President Trump criticised the violent protests that saw five people lose their lives, and called for an ‘orderly...

Coup-nited States of America from 2021-01-07T04:01

Violent scenes of Trump supporters storming the US Capitol have shocked the world. On the day that Joe Biden’s electoral win was supposed to be confirmed, and the Georgia run-offs confirmed a De...

'Find me more votes' from 2021-01-04T18:36

Georgia takes centre stage as Trump’s phone call to its Secretary of State is leaked – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether his latest attempt to cling to power is illegal. And in a big week f...

The Americast Advent Calendar from 2020-12-23T09:00

Maitlis, Sopel and Anthony take a look back at 2020 - an extraordinary year, that featured a global pandemic, civil unrest sparked by the killing of an African American man, and the small matter...

From Russia with Bugs from 2020-12-18T19:46

A large-scale and sophisticated hack targeting multiple US departments has been confirmed, with fingers being pointed at the Russian government. Our Moscow Correspondent Steve Rosenberg tells us...

Eau d'Americast from 2020-12-11T19:41

As covid cases continue to rise, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss how Biden will fight the pandemic. Also, how Texas is making a bid to overturn Biden’s win. And why is Trump carrying out federal ...

All Vaxxed Up from 2020-12-04T19:51

As Biden asks people to ‘mask’ for his first 100 days, Emily, Jon and Anthony look at his policies and whether he will be a reassuring or radical President. Also, why is Anthony Fauci apologisin...

The kids’ table from 2020-11-27T20:56

As Trump confirms he will leave the White House, Emily Jon and Anthony compare his testy press conference with the Bidens’ Thanksgiving message. Also, rumoured cabinet pick Heidi Heitkamp discus...

'I concede NOTHING!!!!!' from 2020-11-24T18:49

With the transition now formally underway, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss whether a Trump tweet is the closest we will get to a concession speech. Also, why Biden’s diverse cabinet picks look li...

Democracy Dyes in Darkness from 2020-11-20T20:16

As Biden gets on with the business of transition, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss the Trump campaign’s latest outlandish press conference – and how Rudy Giuliani’s hair-dye stole the scene. Also,...

Barack Obama's Big Book from 2020-11-18T20:37

Fresh from his surprise cameo in The Crown, Jon joins Emily and Anthony to discuss all the latest on the transition in limbo. Also, historian David Olusoga joins us to discuss Barack Obama's boo...

Orange is the new black from 2020-11-13T22:49

As Biden increases his electoral college tally, Emily, Jon and Anthony go behind-the-scenes in the Trump camp with New York Magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi. Also, is Trump frightened of pri...

Americast Total Landscaping from 2020-11-10T19:23

It's our election post-mortem. As Biden’s transition team steps up, Emily, Jon and Anthony are joined by red and blue strategists for a forensic look at the election. Also, is Trump’s firing of ...

President-elect Biden&Resident Trump from 2020-11-07T21:20

Joe Biden has won the race to become the next US president. And Donald Trump is on his way back from the golf course. Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch discuss an extraordinary 24 hours in Washington...

Big Boy Pants from 2020-11-06T22:05

As the counting continues, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss how a fresh Biden lead may have broken the Presidential stalemate. Reporter Julia Terruso takes us inside the Pennsylvania vote centre. ...

Voice Note from Sopes’ Apartment from 2020-11-06T15:06

Things are moving so quickly, but it looks like the presidency is slipping away from Donald Trump. We'll be recording a proper episode with the whole gang later. Until then, here's a quick updat...

Act II from 2020-11-04T18:11

As Donald Trump prematurely declares victory, Emily, Jon, Anthony and Ron Christie discuss which paths to the White House are still in play.

Also, will the swing states be decided in the S...

Hot Takes from 2020-11-04T07:03

What a night! Emily, Jon, Anthony and Nick Bryant get together to bring you the story of election night so far. We don’t have a winner, and it could be a long time until we do. We recorded this ...

The Boss v The King of Europe from 2020-10-30T19:06

As the candidates roll out the red carpet, Emily, Jon and Anthony explain how Lil Wayne, Bruce Springsteen and Nigel Farage are attempting to bring out the votes. Campaign insiders Guy Cecil and...

Workin’ our asses off from 2020-10-28T19:28

With less than a week until election day, Jon, Emily and Anthony consider the candidates’ final pitches to the American people. BBC News at Ten's Clive Myrie joins us from Arizona where he’s bee...

Muted from 2020-10-23T19:07

With record early voter turnout, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether the candidates’ calm and focused performances will make a difference at the ballot. Also, one Texan tells us whether the n...

Hunter Biden's Laptop from 2020-10-21T19:00

Donald Trump thinks the media should be talking about the content of Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s old laptop; we explain why they’re not. Plus with polls favouring Joe Biden, Emily, Jon and Anthony...

Crazy Uncle and Sleepy Joe from 2020-10-16T20:08

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden field voter questions at the same time on different TV networks, Emily, Jon and Anthony compare their performances. And we "Americanswer" why swing states are so sw...

Macho Macho Man? from 2020-10-13T22:15

Just over a week after leaving hospital, President Trump returned to the campaign trail with a big rally in Florida. It's a crucial state, and in this episode we explain why it might decide the ...

The Debate Buzz from 2020-10-08T17:23

Jon, Emily and Anthony talk us through the flies, the highs and lows of the VP debate in Utah. And two undecided voters tell us if the candidates' sparring on race helped them make their pick. Listen

Trump On Steroids from 2020-10-06T00:58

Emily, Jon and Anthony describe the scene as Donald Trump leaves hospital in a helicopter, takes off his mask and returns to the White House.

Studio Director: Matt Howells Producer: Harrie...

Blood and Oxygen from 2020-10-04T16:59

The president has been admitted to hospital. But how much confidence can we have in what we’re being told about his condition after evasive comments from President Trump's doctor?

Studio M...

The president tests positive from 2020-10-02T20:09

The president and his wife have tested positive for Covid. What does this mean for the election? Emily, Jon and Anthony gather for an emergency Americast.

Producer: Harriet Noble Assistant...

“Will you shut up man?” from 2020-09-30T18:18

After a tempestuous night in Cleveland we talk through the biggest moments of the first presidential debate. And we hear from undecided voters about whether the fiery exchanges swayed them at a...

Supreme decisions from 2020-09-23T19:42

The death of the US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is still dominating the conversation in Washington. Jon and Emily look at who could replace her and when. Also on the podcast, Dem...

RIP RBG from 2020-09-19T22:05

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court Justice and icon of liberal America, has died at the age of 87. We sound the emergency klaxon and gather to discuss how she became a cult figure, and what h...

America on fire from 2020-09-16T19:58

With wildfires devastating the West Coast, we look at whether environmental issues will sway voters’ minds. As polls in Florida tighten, we deep dive into the diverse Hispanic vote. And how coul...

Military Disservice from 2020-09-09T18:57

Following allegations that Trump made derogatory comments against the military, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss what this could mean for the veteran vote. And the BBC’s New York Business Correspo...

Sir Kim Darroch from 2020-09-08T22:03

In an exclusive interview for BBC Newsnight, Maitlis speaks with the former UK ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, about the cables that led to his resignation. The ambassador quit last year ...

Make America Safe Again from 2020-09-02T19:30

Who do Americans trust to make them feel safer, and what difference could that make to November’s vote? With just over two months to go, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss how much law and order wil...

Saving the American Dream? from 2020-08-28T18:54

The Republican National Convention this year was set against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, and protests over the shooting of a black man by a police officer in Wisconsin. So how did ...

Run-DNC from 2020-08-21T18:03

Joe Biden closed the Democratic National Convention calling for unity, telling voters ‘character and decency’ would be on the ballot come November. Jon, Anthony and Producer Morgan talk us throu...

Unconventional Convention from 2020-08-19T21:44

Anthony and Jon discuss the unconventional Democratic National Convention with the Reverend Leah Daughtry, CEO of the DNC in 2008 and 2016. And as the US Postal Service boss suspends new policie...

Kamala Harris makes history from 2020-08-12T00:11

After months of speculation, Joe Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for VP. The Americast team assembles for an emergency episode, and Mayor of San Francisco and frien...

You’ve Got Mail from 2020-08-05T21:46

With 90 days to go until the election, how will Americans cast their ballots in the middle of a pandemic? We hear from ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman on why postal-voting is proving to be a contro...

Demon Sperm from 2020-07-29T22:35

President Trump is again backing hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug with no proven effectiveness against Covid-19, but with the backing of a quack doctor who believes that women have sex w...

Donald&Ghislaine from 2020-07-22T19:18

Why did the president "wish her well"?

President Trump restarted his coronavirus briefings and almost stuck to the script, apart from a rather surprising comment about Ghislaine Maxwell. A...

Veepstakes from 2020-07-15T19:31

It’s Joe Biden’s most important decision of the campaign: who will he pick as his potential vice president? We know it’s going to be a woman, we know he’ll announce soon, and we know some of the...

How Trump can win from 2020-07-08T19:10

Trailing in the polls and with coronavirus cases topping three million, Donald Trump’s chances of re-election don’t look great at the moment. But with four months to go, we're joined by Steve Co...

We're back! from 2020-07-01T21:13

Four months until the election and lots to discuss. Trump’s poll numbers are falling, and coronavirus cases are rising. Americast is back.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Harriet Nob...

Protests and the President from 2020-06-05T00:33

On the night of the memorial service for George Floyd, Emily, Jon and Anthony are back to discuss the implications for America and the presidential race.

Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan G...

Bleach Body Ready from 2020-04-25T11:37

President Trump suggests scientists try researching the efficacy of putting disinfectant into the body to fight the virus. Emily, Jon and Adam are joined by Dr. Carlos Del Rio, an infectious dis...

New York, New York from 2020-04-10T23:46

The presidency in a pandemic. Emily, Jon and Anthony join the host of The Coronavirus Newscast, Adam Fleming, to discuss how the United States is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. They're also j...

Buffet Syndrome from 2020-03-19T00:06

All roads lead to coronavirus… but there is still some politics to talk about before we take break for a while. For more from Emily, Jon and Anthony, tune in to The Coronavirus Newscast on BBC S...

Not-So-Sleepy Joe from 2020-03-11T19:00

A week after Joe Biden surged into the front-runner position, the former vice-president wins big on Mini Super Tuesday, the day six states held primary contests. Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch che...

Dow Dow deeper and Dow from 2020-03-09T18:48

In an emergency Americast, Maitlis and Sopes get together with Michelle Fleury, the BBC's New York Business Correspondent to talk about the fall in the stock market and what it could mean for th...

Warren is Out from 2020-03-05T19:38

In our first emergency Americast, Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch mull over what Elizabeth Warren dropping out means for the Democratic presidential race.

Editor: Dino Sofos

Biden’s Back, ALRIGHT! from 2020-03-04T19:31

Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch discuss Biden’s comeback and other highlights of the biggest night of primaries, Super Tuesday. With special guests Amy Dacey, former CEO of the Democratic National ...

Berning Down the House from 2020-02-27T00:51

Who is Bernie Sanders? Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch are joined by Congressman Peter Welch and Lord Wood to discuss the Democrat frontrunner. Plus our first Americast quiz: Who said it, Bernie or...

The A-Z of the US Election from 2020-02-19T20:23

Sopes, Maitlis and The Zurch explain all that election terminology you've heard but probably don’t quite understand. It’s basically Duolingo for American politics.

Producer: Emma Close and...

Who is Michael Bloomberg? from 2020-02-17T22:16

It’s time to talk about Michael… Maitlis and Sopes are joined by Anthony ‘The Mooch’ Scaramucci, Margaret Talev from Axios and Huw Van Steenis, one of Bloomberg's business associates.

Prod...

Crashing the Party from 2020-02-12T21:23

The Dems thrash it out at their New Hampshire primary, with Bernie Sanders coming out top, on a terrible night for former vice-president Joe Biden. Sopes and ‘the Zurch’ join the pod from their ...

Not Guilty from 2020-02-06T03:27

Spoiler alert… President Trump has been acquitted in his impeachment trial. Who’d have thunk it? But there’s still a lot to talk about, including Mitt Romney crossing the aisle to convict his fe...

Raucous Caucus from 2020-02-05T03:13

Long: 2000 miles, 24 hours, two cities and one podcast - and there are still no final results from the Iowa Caucuses. Good start…

Producers: Ione Wells, Emma Close and Haley Thomas Editor:...

Welcome to Americast! from 2020-01-29T10:40

Join old friends and BBC journalists Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel for the latest from the campaign trail of the 2020 US presidential election race.