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Americano

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator"s Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:05

What does Sam Altman want?

Americano ·

2025/05/27

Freddy Gray speaks to writer and author Karen Hao, whose new bookEmpire of AIlooks at a new, ominous age of empire with OpenAI. On the podcast they discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence on society and democracy and how Open AI founder Sam Altman has become a controversial figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:14

Errol Musk on Trump vs white racism in South Africa

Americano ·

2025/05/22

Donald Trump exposed South Africa’s leader Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House yesterday over what he refered to as white racism against the farmers in South Africa. Freddy Gray speaks to Errol Musk — father of Elon Musk — from Cape Town about Trump’s confrontation. Errol shares personal experiences of being attacked on a farm, defends Trump’s intervention, and reflects on the country's decline under ANC rule. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk’s influence, family history, and a surprising

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30:00

Was Zbigniew Brzezinski a Cold War prophet?

Americano ·

2025/05/19

Polish émigré Zbigniew Brzezinski – known as ‘Zbig’ – rose to prominence in America during the Cold War as a key intellectual architect of US foreign policy. He was National Security Advisor to President Carter and was a trusted advisor to many US presidents from John F Kennedy onwards. Yet, despite helping to shape American foreign policy during critical moments, he is not as well-known or celebrated as his lifelong rival Henry Kissinger. The Financial Times’ chief US columnist Edward Luce joins

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28:52

What is Trump doing in the Middle East?

Americano ·

2025/05/14

President Trump is an America Firster, but he has an undeniable affinity for the Arab world. He would have made a good sheik: he doesn’t drink, he loves developing flashy properties to show off his power and wealth, and he’s brutally realistic about the role of oil (and other commodities) in world politics.On his tour of the Middle East, he signed an enormous arms deal with Saudi Arabia and announced all US sanctions on Syria would be lifted. Historian and former diplomat Charlie Gammell joins

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23:07

What the f*** happened to Biden? The Insiders’ story

Americano ·

2025/05/13

Freddy Gray speaks to Chris Whipple, who's latest book Lesson Learned from Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History gives an insiders' analysis having spoken to the people closest to both campaigns.

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26:20

Is the trade deal a coup for Starmer?

Americano ·

2025/05/08

Trump has announced a beautiful new deal with the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and President shared a phone call to congratulate one another. It is the first trade deal agreed after Mr Trump began his second presidential term in January, and after he imposed strict tariffs on countries around the world in April. Freddy Gray speaks to Sarah Eliot and Kate Andrews about the negotiations and whether it is a coup for Trump or Starmer.

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32:39

How to revive the American mind

Americano ·

2025/05/06

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator World's Editor-at-Large Ben Domenech about this month's issue, the Reviving of the American Mind, and Ben's interview with Christopher Rufo.

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48:44

Victor Davis Hanson on DEI, counter revolutions and...

Americano ·

2025/05/01

Victor Davis Hanson joins Spectator TV to talk about the first 101 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, describing it as a bold counterrevolution against decades of cultural, political, and economic drift. He discusses Trump’s sweeping agenda—from closing the border and challenging DEI initiatives to confronting foreign policy orthodoxy and trade imbalances—framing it as a populist backlash against elite institutions and progressive ideologies. Hanson highlights the deepening divide between

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55:51

Professor Mearsheimer on Iran, Pete Hegseth & the...

Americano ·

2025/05/01

Professor John Mearsheimer and Freddy Gray discuss Donald Trump’s foreign policy during his second term, focusing on the Middle East and U.S. relations with Iran. They look at Trump's instincts versus execution, divisions within the administration, diplomacy with Iran, and the broader geopolitical stakes involving Russia, Israel, and China.

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22:03

What's going on with Pete Hegseth?

Americano ·

2025/04/23

Freddy Gray is joined by Spectator US Editor-at-Large Ben Domenech to discuss defence secretary Pete Hegseth, whose job appears to be on the line. They explore Hegseth's outsider status in Washington, his clashes with both hawkish and dovish factions, and the growing tensions over U.S. policy on Iran and Israel.

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23:20

Trump vs Harvard

Americano ·

2025/04/18

Freddy Gray speaks to Peter Wood who is the President of the National Association of Scholars about Trump's decision to block Harvard funding after the university denied the President's DEI demands.

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20:45

Has Trump stopped the oligarchy?

Americano ·

2025/04/07

Global financial markets are experiencing significant declines following the announcement of new tariffs by President Trump. These tariffs led to widespread panic among investors and sparked debates about their potential impact on the economy. In this episode of Americano, host Freddy Gray is joined by Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg’s Odd Lots podcast, to discuss the ramifications of these tariffs. They delve into the immediate market reactions, including a brief $4 trillion surge driven by a

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28:51

Trump's tariffs: madman or mastermind?

Americano ·

2025/04/03

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 per cent duty on all UK exports to the United States, as part of his 'Reciprocal Tariffs' plan aimed at addressing trade imbalances and bolstering American manufacturing. This move is expected to impact approximately £60 billion worth of UK exports, with sectors such as automotive and Scotch whisky facing significant challenges. The UK government, while relieved to have avoided higher tariffs imposed on other nations, is now

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32:55

Will Trump’s tariffs unravel the neoliberal global...

Americano ·

2025/04/02

Freddy is joined by James Fishback – writer, investor and chief executive of investment firm Azoria – on ‘Liberation Day’, when Donald Trump is set to announce a raft of new tariffs (at 9 p.m. UK time). They discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the market, whether this marks the upending of the neoliberal economic world order, or if Donald Trump is just a tough negotiator.Join Freddy Gray, deputy editor and host of the Americano podcast, and special guest Lionel Shriver for our second

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28:57

Who can be trusted with genetic data?

Americano ·

2025/03/28

David Holtzman and David Carvalho from Naoris Protocol delve into the recent bankruptcy of 23andMe, a leading genetic testing company. They explore the implications for data security and privacy, discussing how the sale of 23andMe's vast genetic database raises concerns about the protection of personal information.

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27:18

Douglas Murray on the JFK files, where Covid came...

Americano ·

2025/03/27

The Spectator's columnist Douglas Murray joins Freddy Gray to discuss his recent column on why the JFK conspiracies just won't die. They also discuss the moon landing, the emergence of American self-hatred, and the return of the post-truth era.

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26:17

What did we learn from the war chat leaks?

Americano ·

2025/03/25

Jeffrey Goldberg’s story in the Atlantic is so mind-blowing it’s hard to know what to say in response. It defies belief that Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, appears to have accidentally added a top journalist to a Signal messaging group with senior government officials – including the Vice President, Secretary of State, Defence Secretary and the Director of National Intelligence – to discuss top-secret military action. It boggles the brain that the people running the most

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23:10

Is Trump still winning?

Americano ·

2025/03/21

The new Spectator US team, Kate Andrews and Freddy Gray are in Washington to discuss Trump's economy, why the Democrats aren't good opposition and whether the MAGA excitement is still alive.

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24:01

Has Putin played Trump?

Americano ·

2025/03/19

Russia and Ukraine have launched air attacks on each other, hours after Vladimir Putin told Trump that Russia would stop targeting Ukrainian energy sites. Has Putin outplayed Trump? And will Trump regret bringing Europe's militaries back to life?Deputy and US editor Freddy Gray is joined by Americano regular and author Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss.

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27:19

Can Trump survive a recession?

Americano ·

2025/03/12

Freddy Gray is joined by Fox News broadcaster Deroy Murdock to discuss Trump's America. They cover what could be the real reason behind Trump's tariffs, how concerned Americans should be about a recession, the Ukraine-Russia peace plan and what the Democrats can do to recover from the election defeat.

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