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Cheney Reaction
Liz Cheney ousted from House Republican leadership.
BudPfizer
A shot and a beer in Buffalo.
George Floyd: One Year On
How America has changed… and how it hasn’t.
Guess Who's Back?
Will Trump lead the opposition to Biden?
Summit Going On
As the G7 gets underway, we're joined by the US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan.
Putin His Foot Down
Inside the Biden and Putin summit
Aliens Ate My Podcast
The truth is out there... or at least it's about to be.
It's been a blast, Americast!
"Have a good life. We will be back in some form"...
The Fall of Kabul
The Biden administration defends its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Americast Reunited
The gang are back together as Virginia elects a Republican governor
Ted Cruz v Big Bird
Big Bird’s been tweeting about his Covid jab but Senator Cruz isn’t impressed
Proud to be an Americast
Why a judge’s patriotic ringtone raised eyebrows when it went off in a murder trial
We Need to Talk About Brandon
Who is Brandon? Plus, three men are found guilty of murdering a black jogger in the US
Foetal position: The end of abortion?
The case that could radically change abortion laws in the US
‘PS: Santa, please bring ammo’
The gun themed Christmas card posted days after a school shooting
Let's Talk About Texts, Cheney
The texts pleading ex-chief of staff to get Donald Trump to stop the Capitol riot
Unhappy anniversary
A year after the Capitol riot, the people who were there say it’s still dividing America.
Duke in New York?
A New York judge has ruled the civil sex assault case against Prince Andrew can go ahead.
Playing Chicken in Kyiv
In a rare press conference, Biden predicts Russia will “move in” on Ukraine
Crimea river
Is Biden handling Putin any better than Trump did?
What the Truck?
The Canadian truckers’ vaccine protest and what it means for the US.
Party in the USA
The American fascination with Boris Johnson, and why Mike Pence spoke out against Trump
A New York?
Prince Andrew has settled the civil sex assault case brought against him in the US
Vlad's army
Biden imposes sanctions on Russia over “beginning of invasion”
Thanks Americasters
A message to Americasters from the Zurch
Introducing... the New Administration
We're back! With Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring and (of course) the Zurch.
Mar-a-Legal Trouble
Donald Trump, some top secret documents and the FBI.
Erin Brockovich
Legendary environmental activist talks America’s contaminated water supply.
America and the Queen
How is the US reacting?
Trump's heir apparent?
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis defends sending migrants to Democratic areas.
Kiss My Midterms
The lowdown on the US midterms with the whole Americast team
How social media changed America
Obama's former national security advisor joins the team to talk disinformation
Alex Jones: The billion dollar conspiracy theorist
Is it the end for America’s conspiracy-theorist-in-chief?
The US election deniers running for office
How deeply could election denial affect the midterms in November?
How crime is shaping the US elections
Republicans are seizing on crime with less than two weeks to go to the midterms.
A history of US political violence
Violent extremism warning ahead of US elections.
Everything we know about the midterms (part one)
The Republicans look set to take control of the House of Representatives.
Everything we know about the midterms (part two)
The Americast team update us on the latest results before they go to bed.
Trump v DeSantis
Will Trump still try and run for president?
Donald Trump launches White House bid
The former US President says he will "save" the US.
Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter?
The blue tick, Silicon Valley sackings and Donald Trump.
The Growing Legalisation of Marijuana in the US
How has America's relationship with cannabis changed?
Dr Anthony Fauci Talks: Covid, China and Online Misinformation
Americast speaks to the doctor who has served seven US presidents.
Is Elon Musk Curing Twitter?
The online discussion continues...
Chaos at the Heart of US Government
The House of Representatives tries (and so far fails) to elect a Speaker.
Biden under investigation
How much trouble is the president in over classified documents found at his home?
Abortion in America
How has abortion law shifted in America since the overturning of Roe vs Wade?
We Need To Talk About Congressman George Santos
Lies, lies and more lies.
The Killing of Tyre Nichols
What might stop the US police killing so many unarmed African-Americans?
Will Joe Biden run to be president (again)?
Americast goes through the State of the Union speech looking for clues.
Aliens Or Air Balloons?
Why can't Americans stop talking about extra-terrestrials?
America And The War In Ukraine
How long will the US send support to Kyiv?
Trouble At Fox News
America's conservative TV channel is sued over false 2020 election fraud claims
Elon Musk And The Twitter Trolls
The Twitter CEO tweets the BBC after its investigation into online hate and misogyny
"Marianne Williamson For President"
The self-help guru running for the White House, but facing claims she mistreated staff
Trump Under Arrest?
America waits to find out if a former president will find himself in handcuffs.
Trump Indicted
He becomes the first ex-US president to be charged with a crime.
Stopping The Shootings
An extra episode asking where gun control in the US goes from here.
Trump On Trial
The former president pleads not guilty to criminal charges.
Elon Musk Speaks to the BBC
The multi-billionaire defended his ownership of Twitter in a last-minute interview.
The President in the Pub
Is Joe Biden’s Irish visit a peace mission or a family trip?
The Americast News Feed
Scrolling through the biggest stories in America right now.
Biden's Final Campaign
Joe Biden is officially running again!
DeSantis vs Disney
Florida's governor is feuding with the Magic Kingdom.
Trump, Texas and Title 42
Has Trump’s sexual assault verdict damaged his reputation?
America’s Murder Capital
New Orleans was the murder capital of the US in 2022. What went wrong?
Ron and Elon: A Failed Launch?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gets his White House campaign off to a glitchy start.
Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole
Why is America a breeding ground for conspiracy theories?
Who’s Taking On Trump?
Anti-wokers, Chris Christie (again), and Mike Pence on a Harley-Davidson.
Trump: For He’s A Jolly Good Felon?
The former president faces federal court in Miami.
Let Bidens Be Bidens
The president’s son will plead guilty to tax and gun offences to avoid prison.
LGBT Rights Special: Padam Vice President
Is this the most divisive issue in American politics?
Bidenwatch
Joe sets his sights on Nato but is being criticised at home.
Barbie's Hot Right Now
Movie fever in a sweltering heatwave.
X-tra Terrestrials
Viral memes and alien themes: the Americast News Feed returns.
Capitol Punishment
Donald Trump has been charged with a third set of crimes.
Americanswers: Can Trump Still Win Again?
As Donald Trump pleads not guilty again, Americast answers your questions.
From Our US Correspondent
BBC Washington reporters on meeting presidents and the meaning of “unprecedented”.
Indictment Four Trump
Donald Trump has been criminally charged for a fourth time.
The Big Republican Debate Preview with Jake Tapper
Will Donald Trump turn up to the first Republican election debate next week?
Republican Rumble
Trump skips the debate while his challengers clash in Milwaukee.
Pop Save America
Charting music's part in US politics, from 1970s disco to 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.
Does The BBC Get Its Trump Coverage Right?
Some transparency about how we report on Donald Trump.
The Age of Biden
Is Joe too old to win another go in the White House?
Funding Ukraine… or America First?
Some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting the war effort.
Trump's Debate Escape
Why did the ex-president skip another Republican debate?
We Need To Talk About Kevin McCarthy
A House Speaker has been kicked out for the first time in US history.
America and Israel: Unconditional Allies?
Joe Biden has promised to support Israel with whatever it needs in the war with Hamas.
Leaders Of The Free World?
Does American influence on the world stage go as far as it used to?
Confessions From Trump's White House
Ex-staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on her regrets about working for Donald Trump.
Americanswers LIVE: One Year To Go
Twelve months to the election, Americasters join the recording to ask some big questions.
Trump’s Poll Position
The former president takes a polling lead in key states.
US x China: Friends Reunited?
Biden and Xi agree to resume military communications.
Sam Altman: A Silicon Valley Soap Opera
OpenAI co-founder is back at the firm just days after being fired.
Rachel Maddow on Kissinger, Trump and Misinformation
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Donald Trump: Dictator in Chief?
The former president says he'd be a dictator...but only for a day.
Beto on the Border: Ex Presidential Candidate on the US Immigration Crisis
And Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani are back in court.
Colorado Kicks Trump Off the Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Trump cannot run for president in the state.
A Merry Cast: Past, Present and Future of US Politics
The team reimagines a Dickens classic with author and historian Heather Cox Richardson.