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Trump VS Harris… The Americast guide to election night!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the current state of the race as voters in the United States go into election day? When can we expect a result? Which swing states will declar...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 presidential election is nearly here and as America gets ready to head to voting booths up and down the country, the team offer their advice ...
Surprise polling! Is Harris pulling ahead?
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gang talk through two surprises in 24 hours in the election race. New polling suggests that Kamala Harris will win in Iowa - a state Trump won by ...
Americanswers in Philadelphia!
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marianna and Justin are street side in the Pop-Up Podcast Studio answering your questions. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter * Marianna Spring, ...
Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another day on the road with the Americast pop-up studio!Justin and Marianna are trick-or-treating in Philadelphia, a crucial area in the k...
The Garbage Election
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The row over who said who is garbage refuses to go away, and it's starting to stink. It started as a controversial joke at a Trump rally, but the word...
At home with first-time Democrat voters in Philadelphia
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 presidential election could hinge on the state of Pennsylvania, with polls currently indicating that the crucial swing state is locked in a d...
BIG speeches and another BIG garbage row
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris attracted a huge crowd in DC for one of her final speeches of campaign.But the event’s been overshadowed - at least in part - by a gaf...
7 days until the election... Who's winning?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just one week to go until the U.S. presidential election, Americast roleplays as campaign managers for the Trump and Harris teams. Justin, Sarah ...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump team has distanced itself from Hinchcliffe’s remarks which he made at the Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday. That hasn’t stopped one...
Will Joe Rogan help win the election for Trump?
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just over a week to go until election day, Donald Trump has done a three hour sit down interview with America’s biggest podcast host, Joe Rogan...
Will Trump supporters accept the election result?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a phone call following the 2020 election, Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Secretary of State to "find 11,780 votes" – a move which along with ...
Inside Georgia's Trump rally
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our pop-up podcast studio is on the move! Sarah has gone to Georgia, and the weather isn’t the only thing that’s heating up. Kamala Harris has ope...
When Anthony Met Kamala
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony joins fresh off a trip with Kamala Harris, spending time on Air Force Two with Kamala Harris and other journalists as two tours three states. ...
14 days until the election... Who's winning?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With election day just two weeks away, Americast looks at the different campaign approaches being taken by both candidates. What are Donald Trump’s ...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump has a small fries issue with Kamala Harris
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americanswers is back on 5 Live to answer your questions as America is just over two weeks away from electing its next president.With so much attentio...
Global News Podcast x Global Story x Americast
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Global News Podcast, Global Story and Americast join forces to answer your questions about the US presidential election. We look at what the resul...
Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many voters will be picking the candidate that aligns with their views on abortion access this year, and in some states, the issue is literally on the...
Does Kamala Harris have a male voter problem?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail for Democrats, and over the weekend criticised some voters for finding "excuses" to not vote a woman for pr...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! How likely is a repeat of the January 6 attacks?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Matt Chorley in the US this week, the Americast team joined presenter Leila Nathoo for another round of Americanswers on 5 Live.With less than 25...
It’s James Carville, Stupid!
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Carville, the influential Democrat strategist, and man behind Bill Clinton’s successful ’92 presidential campaign, is on Americast.His messa...
Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than 3 million homes and businesses in Florida have been left without power after Hurricane Milton tore through the center of the state. The Amer...
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Melania Trump entered the abortion debate?
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americast is back on BBC Radio 5 Live! The whole team assembled to join Matt Chorley to answer your questions live on air. With almost four weeks unti...
Will conflict in the Middle East impact the US election?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How important is the United States when it comes to resolving conflict in the Middle East, and how much power does the U.S. president really have in t...
The JD Vance VS Tim Walz Vice Presidential Debate!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz have taken part in their first, and likely only, debate of the 2024 US election. There were heated...
Americanswers! How will Russia and Iran shape the US election?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As expectation builds that an Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon is imminent, we answer your questions on how the escalating conflict in the Middle E...
Introducing... Why Do You Hate Me? USA
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Camille and ‘Wild Mother’. Both women love nature, animals, and the outdoors. Both women also believe the assassination attempts on Donald Tr...
Arizona… and the battle for the Latino vote
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Latinos are the second-largest group of eligible voters in the US, making their influence in the presidential election potentially pivotal. Sarah is i...
Americanswers! Who is Mark Robinson? And could he cost Trump the election?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Republican Mark Robinson’s campaign for governor in North Carolina has been put in doubt after CNN published a report claiming he posted racist and ...
The US Election in Conspiracyland
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why Do You Hate Me? USA x The Coming Storm x Americast. A special episode on how social media, and conspiracy theories, are directly impacting the U.S...
Introducing... The Coming Storm (season 2)
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
America through the looking glass - enter a world where nothing is as it seems.As America heads into a presidential election, Gabriel Gatehouse dives ...
How do you protect a president?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, Americast hears from a former Secret Service agent on what goes into protecting...
Americanswers! Who's to blame for violence against Donald Trump?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI has confirmed it is treating the incident involving a would-be attacker on Sunday as "an attempted assassination" against Donald Trump. We ans...
Another attempted assassination on Donald Trump?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt at Trump's golf course in Wes...
Can Taylor Swift win the election for Harris (Or Trump)?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The self-proclaimed ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris… but what difference is it likely to make, in terms of persuadi...
The Harris VS Trump Debate... and a Taylor Swift Endorsement!
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And why is "THEY'RE THE EATING DOGS" trending on X?Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia, sparring ...
Americanswers! Presidential Debate Special
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your questions about the upcoming presidential debate.Including:- Their strategies - How they're preparing (and who's role playing Donald Tr...
Profile: Who is JD Vance?
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americast is profiling the four candidates in the race to become the next President and Vice President of the United States. How did JD Vance, whose ...
Can You Predict an Election?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about predictions, polling and risk taking - what do current polls tell us about who might win the 2024 presidential race? We get a b...
Americanswers! Do Harris/Trump actually need ANY policies?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following her first interview since entering the presidential race, where does Vice-President Kamala Harris stand on the issues that matter to America...
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Trump’s White HouseLONG After one of the greatest political surprises in American political history, Donald Trump’s 2016 victory gave way t...
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 1… The Brand)
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americast discovers how Donald Trump's business success came from creating a franchise out of his most valuable commodity: himself.Americast is profil...
How Pennsylvania Could Decide The Election
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Americanswers! More legal trouble for Trump... And why did RFK Jr drop out?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US prosecutors have issued revised charges against Donald Trump for the former president's alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election after lo...
Profile: Who is Tim Walz?
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stat...
Did Kamala Harris pull off the biggest speech of her life?
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hollywood stars join the Democrats…
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lik...
The Obamas Take On Trump
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah, Justin and Anthony are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Barack and Michelle Obama have been speaking.The gang unpack the...
Biden’s emotional goodbye
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Democratic National Convention is officially underway. The president began his long goodbye from American politics with an address to the nation i...
Americanswers! What's the vibe at the Democratic Convention this week?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A collab with our friends at BBC Radio 5 Live.HOSTS: • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent • Justin Webb, Radio 4 p...
Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 1… Early years)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 backgro...
Profile: Who is Kamala Harris? (Part 2… VEEP!)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Can Kamala Harris win on "vibes" alone?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is new and significant polling from the swing states which is energising the Democratic campaign. But beyond the headline numbers, what do the ...
Musk and Trump! Best of frenemies?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk and Donald Trump connected on X to broadcast a long conversation which covered topics ranging from immigration, the economy and freedom of s...
Americanswers! How powerful is Nancy Pelosi?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Life in the Trump Family
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, is on Americast. He speaks to Anthony about growing up with uncle Donald, their strained relationship, and wh...
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as her VP pick
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 presi...
Americanswers! Could Obama serve as VP to Kamala Harris?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
Has there ever been an election campaign like THIS before?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ame...
Battle of the campaigns… Harris v Trump!
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Americanswers! Could this be the last US election?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump promised supporters at a rally that he would “fix” things so that they would never have to vote again. Was he referring to the end of...
Can You Buy The White Hou$e?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the days after Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, the Democrats raised more than $100 million. Now, Donald Trump's team have filed a com...
Biden Says WHY He’s Out Of The Race!
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, Biden makes his first public comments on why he dropped out of the presidential race. He said he wo...
Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president.We answer your ...
Welcome to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In one single day, since Joe Biden announced he was stepping down as the Democrat’s nominee, VP Kamala Harris has raised over $150 million for her p...
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country". Americast and Newscast collaborate for another episode. Adam, Justin, Sarah and Mari...
Newscast x Americast Q&A
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harr...
Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RNC has been waiting all week to hear Donald Trump speak for the first time since his attempted assassination.In a record-length speech, he descri...
JD Vance makes his VP pitch to America
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On day three of the Republican National Convention, it was the turn of JD Vance to pitch his story to the nation after being chosen as Donald Trump's ...
Are the Republican Rivals Reunited?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy back Trump!Sarah and Anthony are at the Republican convention, chatting to delegates and catching up wi...
Trump's Vice President is... JD Vance!
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are live at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Sarah and Anthony talk through the big announcement of the night. Donald Trump has anno...
How the U.S. Secret Service failed Donald Trump
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get the inside track on presidential security at the highest levels from an expert who has worked with Donald Trump. Justin is joined by Miles Ta...
Attempted Assassination on Donald Trump
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happened at the Pennsylvania rally on Saturday? Justin, Sarah and Marianna get together on Sunday morning to talk through what we know about the ...
Is it the beginning of the end for Biden?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The president’s press conference on Thursday was hailed as one of the most important in his political life - make or break for his chances of re-ele...
Americanswers! Is it time for Kamala?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden has issued a warning to his critics to challenge him at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Anthony and Miles answer criticism on w...
I’m still standing: Biden strikes back
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One week on from his disastrous presidential debate performance, Joe Biden has given his first interview to the American network ABC, to try and reass...
Is the U.S. president now above the law?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In one of its most pivotal decisions of the year, the top US court has ruled that American presidents can have absolute immunity for ‘official’ ac...
Americanswers! Will Democrats force Joe Biden out? Who could take his place?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After last week’s presidential debate, Justin and Marianna discuss whether President Biden is likely to step down – or be forced to stand down –...
The Biden vs Trump Presidential Debate!
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in their first presidential debateThe testy showdown was marked by personal attacks and a stumbling Biden performa...
Americanswers! What are bump stocks? And would Biden step aside?
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More questions, more answers: Anthony and Miles disect how Democrats in the deep south lost the working class vote.The team tackle who Trump’s curre...
Up for debate? Trump and Biden prepare to spar again
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off next week in the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election season. Questions are swirling about how...
Americanswers! The ‘special relationship’ and running for a third term?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin gets grilled by the Americasters on why he didn’t correct an interviewee who referred to Donald Trump as “President”... And why he refers...
Hunter Biden Trial…Guilty!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Biden has been found guilty on all three charges in his federal gun trial, becoming the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be criminall...
Americanswers! Project 2025 and Biden’s mental capacity
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Smith is reunited with the Zurch! She’s back from her holiday, and returns to a very full inbox of Ameriquestions to answer.They include queri...
Trump Trial… An interview with team Donald Trump
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been speaking out after being convicted last week on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. His team say they will continue t...
Is Biden losing the black vote? (ft. Charlamagne Tha God)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Americans could be the deciding vote this election year. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are making their case to court black voters, but are th...
Americanswers! After Trump’s conviction, what’s next?
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Donald Trump is now the first former US president to be criminally convicted. The historic verdict has drawn Americasters from all ov...
The man who beat Trump
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Libertarian Party is known for being unconventional in US politics. But could it have an outsized influence in who wins the Oval Office this elect...
Trump Trial… Donald Found Guilty!
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his historic criminal trial in New York. He called the verdict a “...
Trump Trial Week 6… All Eyes on the Jury (and Robert De Niro)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arguments are taking place inside (and outside) the courtroom.Former US President Donald Trump’s trial in New York is in its sixth week, where he’...
Americanswers! Where is Melania Trump? Will AOC run in 2028?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Donald and Melania Trump attended Barron Trump's high school graduation ceremony in West Palm Beach, Florida. Melania has been largely abse...
Trump Trial Week 5…Chaos in the courtroom!
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former US President Donald Trump’s trial in New York is in its sixth week, where he’s accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 payment to porn sta...
Why is Biden falling behind Trump in the polls?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With both candidates gearing up for the first presidential debate and national party conventions, the Americast team takes a step back to look at wher...
Americanswers! Marjorie Taylor Greene, disinformation campaigns, and who will run in 2028?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team regroup to make more predictions about possible candidates for the Democrats and Republicans in 2028. We also take stock of foreign influence...
Trump Trial Week 4… Will the jury believe Michael Cohen?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s former lawyer takes the stand. Former US President Donald Trump’s trial in New York is in its fourth week, where he’s accused of ...
Why does Biden want to debate Trump?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have made plans for two televised election debates. But who benefits? And, crucially, who has more to lose? Justin Webb, An...
Americanswers! VP picks, Nikki Haley's back, and could Trump do three terms?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americanswers is back and this week we take a look at presidential term limits. Joe Biden once said he wanted to be viewed as a “bridge” to the ne...
Trump Trial Week 3… Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trial in New York is in its third week, where he’s accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 payment to po...
Keeping up with the Kennedys: RFK Jr’s run for the White House
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JFK’s nephew is taking on Biden and Trump as an independent. He’s a big outsider but his high polling numbers are worrying the main parties, who f...
Americanswers! Kristi Noem’s dog, ‘Momala’, and presidential immunity
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americanswers is back and we take a deep dive into Joe Biden’s TikTok account and the type of content his campaign is prioritising to win over young...