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“I so look forward to each episode of Americast. I love your perspective and humor. You help us Americans not to take ourselves so seriously while delivering accurate reporting. Please don't stop after the election!”Read full review »
gmaknu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“I’ve listened to Americast from the beginning and mostly enjoyed it. It does strike me that Justin Webb is a Trump apologist - once again criticising VP
Harris for a lack of policy whilst at the same time allowing Trump off without saying anything meaningful in this area (with the exception of...”Read full review »
Hawkeyeview via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/24
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“Shockingly ill-informed male host”
speak,memory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“The episode Americanswers in Philadelphia was an absolute shocker! What on earth are you doing presenting such jaw-droppingly bad election coverage two days out? Make way for people who have serious political expertise and insight.”
hedgesparrow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/24
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“*Makes podcast about America*
*Insults Americans, offers biased takes, does not fact check*
An insult to the BBC.”
RP11374 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“I sort of drifted away from this podcast when things changed with the presenters. I have returned and I am glad I came back.
It’s not shouty and gobby compared to some of the alternatives. It seems the egos are not so huge over here.
I still listen to the others out there - though now I find...”Read full review »
LC2902 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/24
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“Why is Americast not reporting more on Trump pre-emptive undermining of the integrity of the election? Surely it is the first duty of an org like the BBC to hold a leader to account for untruths on this scale. Instead we just get Justin limply criticising Kamala’s vibe…
Marianna is excellent and...”Read full review »
WyzacHidmond via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/24
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“I very rarely write reviews, and I apologize that this one will be a little harsh. I lived in the US for over a decade, teaching politics in universities, before returning to the UK where I teach the politics A-level. So politics podcast and my bread and butter. Justin and Sarah are experienced...”Read full review »
A different host perhaps via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/24
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“Justin is quite biased against Harris not sure why.”
Judeaskey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/24
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“So, checking into this podcast to see if it’s returned to form. Such a shame but it’s much like the rest of the BBC output of late which has the courage of Jeff Bezos in its journalistic integrity. Used to be an essential listen. I don’t expect better from Justin Webb but Sarah Smith? What...”Read full review »
patrickfirstad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/24
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“Justin Webb being a bit heavy-handed 8-days from election day that he thinks Trump is cruising to victory. With polling so narrow and within margin of error, not sure what he’s basing this on other than a vibe he’s picking up from where he is (South London).”
WyzacHidmond via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/24
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“Too much bias towards Trump without giving enough seriousness to his potential impact on USA and world. I listen widely but I can’t help feeling you are glossing over the awfulness of Trump . I will be unfollowing because it feels superficial unfortunately.”
Plant More Trees via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/24
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“But this podcast isn’t needed. Or wanted.”
Field357 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/24
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“Brilliant and informative podcast - so pleased they’re doing daily ones in the build up to the election. Keep it up team!”
12the poo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/25/24
“It is incredibly biased in its coverage and the male host is downright misogynistic in some of his takes. Fawning over Donald Trump at every turn and normalizing his bizarre behavior yet requiring the highest standards of Kamala Harris is extremely off putting to listen to. Might as well be a Fox...”Read full review »
BK in Atlanta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“Change presenters!”
hedgesparrow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/24
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“Justin Webb ruined a perfectly lovely podcast. I assume he’s trying to play the Jon Sopel role but… no.”
Mattbfs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/24
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“Unsubscribing after hearing the team describe the Republican strategy to motivate anti-trans voters to the ballot box as ‘interesting’. Love different views but coverage smells increasingly critical of one candidate and the tolerating overtly immoral and vulgar character and history of the other....”Read full review »
Grijz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/19/24
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“Drink a shot every time Marianna says “yeah, I think it’s interesting” and down a pint every time they explain who the under cover voters are. 😂. Joking! It’s a good podcast, I’m listening every week.”
summerwastin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/17/24
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“I would like to hear more about the Undercover Voters - maybe twice an episode?”
Undercover voter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/24
“Oooh there’s a fly 😂”
check my technique via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/24
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“Generally a good all round coverage of the issues. Struggles for identity vs TRIP and News Agents and rather than trying to compete on personality, I think they should lean into the wider BBC resources available. The undercover voters is a good idea but somehow a way of brining them to life...”Read full review »
5idegrinder via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/24
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“I used to be a loyal listener but lately Justin’s biases seem really to be showing. I was hoping for an outside perspective but his misogyny is really turning me off.
Oh and Justin Melania is the first real feminist First Lady really??? Who do you expect to swallow that?”
Aly Murobou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“I’m an Englishman living in The USA and have enjoyed enough of the content in this podcast to give it a weekly listen. That was the case until recently when this and many other podcasters started to speed up their audio to a point where it’s nerve wracking. No, it’s not about the playback speed...”Read full review »
Bertie Champers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“This was a decent show. The corporate bias is really showing though. To do entire podcast episodes on, “What’s going on with the Middle East and how is this effecting America?” Yet not once mentioning AIPAC or DMFI is negligent journalism. It’s all about the money in US politics and this show...”Read full review »
TepidDuckPond via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/24
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“I appreciate America’s for it’s unbiased take on American elections. However Justin seems to be lagging behind current events sometimes. In the most recent episodes he made the claim that Kamala Harris hasn’t been doing interviews, which is not a fair criticism considering that she has been doing...”Read full review »
The Raging ArchBishop of Nod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
“For God’s sake, where did you get “Vaarntz” from? It’s “Vance”, like “ants”. No-one has ever called him Vaarntz. BTW, totally for Harris - but you can hardly be annoyed by Trump’s “Kamaaarla” if you mispronounce like this. Just sayin’”
UKexpatcomingback via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“I’ve been surprised by the number of negative reviews about Americast recently. There are some grounds for criticism: more time should be given to the only American on the pod-AZ (and the AWWHQ joke has run its course). The show is nakedly anti Trump, but frankly it’s hard to see how to present...”Read full review »
KdeKundevar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/24
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“I can’t listen to Americast anymore — the guy sitting in London and the misinformation woman get just about everything wrong about Americans. Very annoying.”
DaphneQ2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“Trumps film and tv cameos get more coverage than his multiple indictments and convictions.
And just to be clear Trump didn’t “ handle January the sixth badly “ he caused the insurrection.
That said I’d describe his music selection as eclectic not inchoherent.”
welshdexter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/24
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“I’m unfollowing Americast. It used to strike the right balance on insightful, intelligent and insightful with good and robust discussion. Now it’s just biased and gossipy. Quite pointless and disappointing”
Thorajax via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/24
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“Another Update- I listen to hear in depth, quality assessments and insights about the USA
Sarah, Anthony and Justin can and do provide that in bucket fulls,
Marianne cannot and doesn’t, at best she is lightweight.
Why then are we hearing her more and more and the others less and less.
I will stop...”Read full review »
homer440 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/24
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“The “world wide hq” is painful now. Just give it to Sarah as the Washington Brit and Anthony as the American and crack on with the analysis please… KK and AS on TRIP are way ahead on analysis, we don’t need news roundups and I say this wishing nothing but success!”
Niky_Noodles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/17/24
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“It’s been wonderful recently to be without the grating voices of Sarah Smith and Justin Thingy, together with their pronounced right-wing prejudices. Sorry to see them back.
In the other hand, I’m greatly appreciating the intelligent, humorous and non-biased pairings from The News Agents USA...”Read full review »
Elagnitram via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/24
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“Get your self together - waste”
Gekko-1967 via Apple Podcasts ·
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08/15/24
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“I can no longer listen to Justin & his subtle glorification of Trump. His disdain for Harris & any women in power is too evident. His fact checking is at level zero. Just call this an opinion show. It is not what one would expect from the BBC.”
OofiOofster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“One of the BBC commentators seemed to not be very familiar with presidential candidate Harris’ strengths and the remarkable enthusiasm and financial support she’s inspired in her party in a very short time frame. It seemed odd and inappropriate how dismissive he was of her as a candidate. Maybe,...”Read full review »
Sixth decade here via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/24
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“Brilliant when Sarah and Justin are involved as they point the show in a more British audience. When they’re not on it can get very hypochondriac and po faced. It’s politics guys, not the end of the world.”
Nick Gentry via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/24
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“Too much mean spirited gossipy conversation and not enough thoughtful rigorous analysis. Especially JW.”
NadinefromManchester via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/26/24
“…again. Shameful ‘journalism’.”
Aunty RoRo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/24/24
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“This pod is absolutely compelling- super absorbing, factual, really clever analysis- love it -Thank you team.
Emma”
Pansypickles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/24
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“This is bat crazy do t think?
Your asking a fragile old man who looks like he has Parkinson dementia to decide if he should stay are you crazy?!
Remove him for god sake he not fit for such a job do you understand how he looks to me here in the UK where is your humanity He deteriorated
No one...”Read full review »
lovealways# via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/24
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“I generally love this podcast, but this one was VERY disappointing
Clear lies were not corrected - President Trump has been gagged and cannot get his msg across as he campaigns !! He is only prohibited from endangering the jury and court officers and family; that is the extent of the “gag order”;...”Read full review »
Fhdggf via Apple Podcasts ·
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06/13/24
“I listen to a broad range of US political and legal podcasts and am unimpressed with Americast. The last episode that allowed the repeat of misinformation about the recent NY trial of Trump has confirmed my growing unease with the selection of guests, the quality of fact checking and political...”Read full review »
Grant_lina via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/10/24
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“I want to praise this incredible young woman, who is dragging we crazy late Boomers/early Gen X’ers kicking and screaming into the C21st. For goodness sake stop criticising her, she has enough to contend with old white men talking over her, across her and making fun of her, yet she remains...”Read full review »
aged librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/24
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“Lately this show seems to be over chewing its meal, to tedious effect. It’s a waste to use good journalists this way.”
თეთრისმოჩვენება via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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