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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

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33:07

Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 1… The Brand)

Americast ·

2024/09/01

Americast discovers how Donald Trump's business success came from creating a franchise out of his most valuable commodity: himself.Americast is profiling all the major candidates in the U.S. election - Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and JD Vance - look out for our special profile eps over the next few Sundays!HOST: * Sarah Smith, North America EditorGUESTS: * Marc Fisher, senior editor at the Washington Post and co-author of the biography ‘Trump Revealed’ * Bill Pruitt, former Apprentice

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30:58

How Pennsylvania Could Decide The Election

Americast ·

2024/08/30

In 2020 Joe Biden won this key swing state by fewer than 81,000 votes. In 2024, the path to the White House may be impossible for the Democrats unless they win over the people of Pennsylvania.And the Republican know it. Vance and Trump are both visiting this week.In this episode of Americast we investigate what makes Pennsylvania so important, and what makes its voters tick. Sarah and Sumi are joined by two people with their fingers on the pulse; a morning radio host and a political strategist on

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19:00

Americanswers! More legal trouble for Trump... And...

Americast ·

2024/08/28

US prosecutors have issued revised charges against Donald Trump for the former president's alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election after losing the contest. How do they differ from the charges he’s already facing?RFK Jr has officially dropped out of the race for the White House after a campaign which at one point saw him polling in double digits. How will his withdrawal affect the race?And, it’s been confirmed that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will do an interview with CNN this week. Why

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19:32

Profile: Who is Tim Walz?

Americast ·

2024/08/25

Few people had heard of Governor Tim Walz when he was selected by Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States. The former teacher was chosen ahead of fierce competition, including an astronaut, and the governor of a key swing state - but why? Americast finds out how “Coach Walz” made his way onto the ticket.Americast is profiling the four candidates in the race to become the next President and Vice President of the United States. HOST:• Justin Webb, Radio

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27:26

Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her...

Americast ·

2024/08/23

Kamala Harris closed the DNC with a speech that she hopes will sway voters to the Democrats. The day began with speculation over whether she might be joined on stage by Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. In the end, Harris took to the stage alone and focused on her upbringing and a pitch to America’s middle class.The team assemble on the final night of the convention to analyse whether she did enough to win over the undecided.HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor •

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28:00

Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her...

Americast ·

2024/08/23

Kamala Harris closed the DNC with a speech that she hopes will sway voters to the Democrats. The day began with speculation over whether she might be joined on stage by Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. In the end, Harris took to the stage alone and focused on her upbringing and a pitch to America’s middle class.The team assemble on the final night of the convention to analyse whether she did enough to win over the undecided.HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor •

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25:22

Hollywood stars join the Democrats…

Americast ·

2024/08/22

Sarah, Justin and Anthony are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Tim Walz and Bill Clinton have been sharing a stage with the likes of Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder. HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondentGET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or

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32:30

The Obamas Take On Trump

Americast ·

2024/08/21

Sarah, Justin and Anthony are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Barack and Michelle Obama have been speaking.The gang unpack the speeches, which also included endorsements of Kamala Harris, innuendos, and classic Obama themes.Plus, a rousing musical appearance from rapper Lil Jon.HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondentGET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB •

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26:43

Biden’s emotional goodbye

Americast ·

2024/08/20

The Democratic National Convention is officially underway. The president began his long goodbye from American politics with an address to the nation in which he sought to remind Americans of his achievements in office., at times angry and visibly emotional. And before that there was a speech from former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who used her time at the podium to say that it's time for Kamala Harris to break the 'glass ceiling'.Sarah, Justin and Anthony are all together in Chicago to

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36:45

Americanswers! What's the vibe at the Democratic...

Americast ·

2024/08/19

A collab with our friends at BBC Radio 5 Live.HOSTS: • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent • Tony Livesey, 5 Live presenterGET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s new BBC newsletter:

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20:59

Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 1… Early years)

Americast ·

2024/08/18

How much do we know about the four candidates in the race to become the next President and Vice President of the United States? What are their backgrounds, and what do they stand for? Americast kicks off its first profile series with Vice President Kamala Harris part 1. Justin explores her early rise in the state of California as a prosecutor and senator, to her journey towards becoming VP. What’s the connection between Toni Morrison and Kamala Harris? Why did she drop out of the 2020 race

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20:04

Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 2… VEEP!)

Americast ·

2024/08/18

It’s the second part of our Kamala Harris profile, as Americast takes a closer look at all the major candidates in the U.S. election. In this episode, Justin goes back to why Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris as his VP, and discusses what she stood for, and achieved during her time in the White House. Why did she lose confidence in 2021? Which issue redefined her, and which Democrats hope will be integral to success in the 2024 election? Americast is also profiling Donald Trump, and Vice

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32:19

Can Kamala Harris win on "vibes" alone?

Americast ·

2024/08/16

There is new and significant polling from the swing states which is energising the Democratic campaign. But beyond the headline numbers, what do the polls tell us about how long Kamala Harris’s boost in popularity might last? This week Justin and Sarah look at what voters in swing states think about both candidates, and how they decide to who to vote for.Ruth Igielnik, Polling Editor for the New York Times, gives us a behind the scenes insight into the accuracy of polls.HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio

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30:24

Musk and Trump! Best of frenemies?

Americast ·

2024/08/14

Elon Musk and Donald Trump connected on X to broadcast a long conversation which covered topics ranging from immigration, the economy and freedom of speech.The pair have developed a close relationship in the two years since Donald Trump called Musk a liar at a rally. So what's behind their new-found friendship? And how could Trump's return to the platform he once dominated impact his chances at becoming president?HOSTS:* Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter* Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social

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21:21

Americanswers! Could Elon Musk succeed Donald Trump?

Americast ·

2024/08/12

Elon Musk does not stay on the fence when it comes to politics in the US or the UK. Are his comments regarding riots in England this summer intended to send a message ahead of the presidential election?And, Joe Biden gave an interview to CBS News explaining why he took the decision to withdraw from the election. He name-checked Nancy Pelosi in the interview. Just how powerful is Pelosi within the Democrat Party?HOSTS:* Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent* Sumi

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29:32

Life in the Trump Family

Americast ·

2024/08/09

Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, is on Americast. He speaks to Anthony about growing up with uncle Donald, their strained relationship, and why he’s backing Kamala Harris over a member of his own family. Plus we hear what it’s been like at rallies with Harris and Walz.HOSTS: • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent • Anthony Zurcher, North America CorrespondentGUEST: • Fred Trump IIIGET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us

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22:59

Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick

Americast ·

2024/08/06

Tim Walz is not a household name in American politics and until recently wasn't even considered a frontrunner to be Kamala Harris's pick as vice president. But after days of speculation, Harris has chosen Walz as she looks to gain support among working class and progressive voters.What does his selection tell us about the Democrats strategy to retain the White House in November? Justin, Sumi and Marianna analyse Walz's selection with Newscast's Adam Fleming on another big day in the election

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27:09

Americanswers! Could Obama serve as VP to Kamala Harris?

Americast ·

2024/08/05

Barack Obama has already done his two terms as president of the US. Would he be allowed to then serve as vice president to Kamala Harris?And, Donald Trump made a controversial appearance at the convention for the National Association of Black Journalists last week. Why did he make comments questioning Kamala Harris’s racial identity?HOSTS:* Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent* Sumi Somaskanda, BBC Chief PresenterGET IN TOUCH: * Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB *

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28:59

Has there ever been an election campaign like THIS...

Americast ·

2024/08/02

After a breathless couple of weeks in American politics it’s time for the Americast team to take stock. Has there been a more tumultuous time in American politics? And what can history tell us about what’s happening today?This week we’re joined by former BBC correspondent and historian Nick Bryant who tells that Trump is as much product of US history as JFK, Lincoln and Reagan.HOST: - Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenterGUEST: - Nick Bryant, former BBC Washington correspondent and authorGET IN TOUCH:-

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30:26

Battle of the campaigns… Harris v Trump!

Americast ·

2024/07/31

It’s been a tricky week for Donald Trump. With his presumed opponent, Kamala Harris, enjoying a wave of momentum after Joe Biden stood down from the 2024 race, Trump has been defending his VP pick - JD Vance - after criticism of his “childless cat lady” comments.Harris meanwhile has been campaigning in Georgia, challenging Donald Trump to a debate and pledging to solve the crisis at the US southern border. Harris has previously been criticised for not doing enough to come up with solutions. Can she

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