Americast Podcast
Join the Americast team for the latest insights and analysis from the US. Listen on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.
Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now.
The podcast is hosted by trusted Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalists including the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher.
As well as political analysis, we also specialise in social media. Each week Marianna Spring brings listeners the latest updates from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Undercover Voters, our award-winning investigation into the content that is recommended to US voters on social media.
The team is also joined by special guests each week, like CNN anchor, Christiane Amanpour, Emmy Award-winning TV host, Rachel Maddow, and Succession actress, J Smith-Cameron.
Podcasts are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As well as being a podcast, we are also available every Friday night on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and every weekend on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Channel.
Every Monday we answer your questions on Americanswers, with some help from special guests, including Miles Taylor, who was chief of staff at the Department for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔland Security during the Trump presidency before becoming a whistleblower.
Got a question or a comment? Get in touch with us on email at Americast@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
By the way, you can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say β€β€Ask Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds to play Americastβ€. It works on most smart speakers.
See ya’ll later...
Episodes to download
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Americanswers! VP picks, Nikki Haley's back, and could Trump do three terms?
Mon 13 May 2024
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
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Trump Trial Week 3… Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
Fri 10 May 2024
How could her evidence affect the trial and the election?
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Keeping up with the Kennedys: RFK Jr’s run for the White House
Fri 10 May 2024
Robert F Kennedy Jr could steal votes from main parties.
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Americanswers! Kristi Noem’s dog, β€Momala’, and presidential immunity
Mon 6 May 2024
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
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Trump Trial Week 2… The Surprise Witness
Fri 3 May 2024
The first criminal trial of a former President begins, and we launch a miniseries!
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Back on campus: Biden condemns 'violent' protestors
Fri 3 May 2024
The President speaks as police clear camps
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Americanswers! RFK Jr, pardoning Trump, and why is Biden talking about cannibals?
Mon 29 Apr 2024
We answer your questions on the biggest issues in the run-up to the election.
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Trump Trial Week 1... Inside the Court
Fri 26 Apr 2024
The first criminal trial of a former President begins, and we launch a miniseries!
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On campus: Students protest over Gaza
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Police have been called into several universities across the US.
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Trump Trial Day 1... Americanswers!
Mon 22 Apr 2024
We answer your questions on Trump’s hush-money trial.
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Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christiane Amanpour is back!
Fri 19 Apr 2024
A pivotal vote on aid looms.
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Megyn Kelly on Trump's Trial, Abortion and TV Debates
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Donald Trump's first criminal trial is now under way.
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Has Abortion Eclipsed Trump’s Campaign?
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The former president has angered some Republicans with his stance.
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The Life and Death of OJ Simpson
Thu 11 Apr 2024
The defendant in the β€trial of the century’ dies of cancer aged 76.
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Americanswers: Trump Diplomacy, NPR and How Do Algorithms REALLY work?
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Our special guests return to answer your questions in the race for the White House.
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Could the Israel-Gaza war cost Biden the election?
Fri 5 Apr 2024
The President’s said he’s 'outraged' by aid worker killings
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Americanswers: How vulnerable is Trump, does Biden have an image problem and will Russia interfere in the election?
Mon 1 Apr 2024
The team went live on air to answer your questions on 5 Live.
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Major Baltimore Bridge Collapses
Tue 26 Mar 2024
A container ship hit the Francis Key Scott bridge on Tuesday morning.
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Americanswers! How algorithms shape us online, Russian interference in 2024, and should the US legalise fentanyl?
Mon 25 Mar 2024
We answer your questions on the biggest issues facing US lawmakers.
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Don Lemon on an Xtremely Awkward Elon Musk Interview
Fri 22 Mar 2024
The X boss clashed with Lemon on freedom of speech and his drug use.
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Americanswers! Why has Trump predicted a "bloodbath"? How do people cross the US/Mexico border? And could Biden pardon his son?
Mon 18 Mar 2024
We answer your questions on the biggest issues facing US lawmakers.
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Fentanyl: War on Drugs 2.0?
Thu 14 Mar 2024
America’s overdose crisis has affected every corner of the country.
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Americanswers: Should Biden ditch Kamala? Who pays Trump’s legal fees? And what’s your favourite Bidenism?
Mon 11 Mar 2024
We talk through the biggest questions in the race for the White House.
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State of the Union: Biden's Pitch to the Nation
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Joe Biden delivered a fiery address in a high-stakes pitch to Congress and beyond.
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Super Tuesday: Everything Points to Trump vs Biden
Wed 6 Mar 2024
Trump and Biden win almost every state in election season's biggest primary night.
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Trump: The Sequel? An Americast x Panorama Special
Mon 4 Mar 2024
After a legal win, we look at how Trump is seemingly beating the odds to stage a comeback
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How will the Alabama IVF ruling affect the US election?
Thu 29 Feb 2024
A landmark online free speech case and an IVF ruling reignite old debates
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America Shoots For the Moon Again: Houston, We Have Neil deGrasse Tyson
Fri 23 Feb 2024
A Texan firm has made America’s first moon landing since the Apollo era.
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Putin Says Vote For Joe!
Fri 16 Feb 2024
The Russian President says he wants Biden, not Trump, in the White House.