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Funding Ukraine… or America First?

Why some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting Ukraine in the war.

Some US politicians are growing impatient over supporting the war effort – and a lot could change if Donald Trump wins back the White House.

Our very own Anthony was in the Oval Office to see President Zelensky meet its current occupant, Joe Biden, while Sarah watched them address the UN. We talk about how Washington views America’s role in the conflict.

And Marianna chats to award-winning true crime podcasters, Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, about the harmful effects of social media’s obsession with crime cases and whether that could extend to US politics.

HOSTS:
β€’ Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
β€’ Sarah Smith, North America editor
β€’ Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent
β€’ Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondent

GUESTS:
β€’ Suruthi Bala, 'RedHanded' podcast host
β€’ Hannah Maguire, 'RedHanded' podcast host

GET IN TOUCH:
β€’ Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB
β€’ Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
β€’ Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
β€’ Or use #Americast

Find out more about our award-winning β€œundercover voters” here: bbc.in/3lFddSF.

This episode was made by Daniel Wittenberg, with Rufus Gray and Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ SOUNDS CHAPTERS:
2:27 – Will the US election decide the war in Ukraine?
21:10 – TikTok frenzies and true crime in America
38:28 – Rep. Lauren Boebert β€œreaching across the aisle”

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Fri 22 Sep 2023 23:00

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