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Americast
Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC.
Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now.
The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher.
As well as political analysis, we also specialise in...
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4.4 stars from 3,212 ratings
Why Trump Won
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“This episode was just terrible. Thinly reported and reflecting a poor understanding of the American political scene. I will unfollow. The need for good analysis of the coming four years is greater than ever, and this is not it. Not worth the time.”
egwugwu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
Trump won, y’all lost!
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“Wow - these clueless BBC shills suddenly have all the answers as to why Kamala lost (except that she was known to be the WORST VICE-PRESIDENT IN HISTORY serving under the WORST PRESIDENT EVER)! These podcasts demonstrate how out of touch the mainstream media is with everyday people. I hope the...”Read full review »
showmeluv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
Liberal Snobs Whining and Opining
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“This podcast has been trying to set itself out as a credible news source; which is something that takes a genuinely bi-partisan position to achieve. But it is miles away from that and has turned into one of the worst liberal apologetics productions there is. They’re now pretty much campaigning...”Read full review »
saperlo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
Recent Episodes
The involvement of Donald Trump’s close-knit family defined his first term in the White House.
Eight years later, his circle of advisers appears to have expanded, welcoming a cadre of media personalities and influencers.
Who’s in Trump’s orbit now? Which of his family members are raising their...
Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
President-elect Donald Trump has spent the week since his election picking out his cabinet members and closest advisors who will help him through his second term. Sarah, Marianna and Anthony give you the latest on who’s been nominated so far.
Among them is Elon Musk, who has been tipped to run...
Published 11/13/24
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