From coast to coast, an insider's guide to the stories and people shaping the USA today.
Radio 4,Β·119 episodes
Americana comes from Ground Zero, in downtown New York.
A special show on one of America's most troubled cities, Detroit.
The US Post Master General discusses the fate of the US Postal Service.
Democrat Strategist Terry McAuliffe on Barack Obama's approval-ratings slump.
As stock markets see-saw, a visit to America's OTHER trading floor in Chicago.
Americana asks whether the time has come for America's military spending to be cut.
What will it take to get America's silent majority to raise their voices?
Americana asks how interested is the African-American community this political season?
Americana examines the past and future of manufacturing in the US.
Paul Adams asks how much the green revolution can do to help the US through tough times.
Matt Frei with the insider's guide to modern America.
Matt Frei asks why Americans fetishize their history - but many can't even name the VP.
Americana examines the changing fortunes of American cities from Nebraska to California.
Presenter Adam Brookes asks why President Obama's economic advisors keep leaving.
In the melting pot of the US, Americana explores the heated debate over immigration.
Americana asks why English culture isn't widely celebrated across the United States.
From the Kennedys to the Obamas, Americana looks at the impact of Irish roots on the USA.
Presenter Jonny Dymond examines America's knack for reasoned debate.
Is a university education in America still worth the debt incurred by students?
The American middle class defined, re-defined, sheltered, challenged and... eating SPAM.
Joe Scarborough on Republican 2012 contenders - and Dolly Parton on the Royal Wedding.
As US companies celebrate record growth, Matt Frei examines the gap between rich and poor.
A look at how the political, social and racial tensions of the Civil War resonate today.
Science, technology and engineering can drive growth; are they driving America forward?
EL Doctorow discusses his newest book, All the Time in the World.
The death penalty arrived with US settlers. Americana looks at crime and punishment today.
With a stalemate on Capitol Hill, Americana looks at the tough budget choices ahead.
With unrest and uncertainty in the Middle East what could or should the US do?
Matt Frei examines the history of unions in America and what may come next.
A look at how Philadelphia balanced its budget, and who's speaking Elizabethan English.
