Americast Podcast
Join the Americast team for the latest insights and analysis from the US. Listen on 大象传媒 Sounds.
Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the 大象传媒.
Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the 大象传媒, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now.
The podcast is hosted by trusted 大象传媒 journalists including the 大象传媒鈥檚 North America editor, Sarah Smith, 大象传媒 Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the 大象传媒鈥檚 disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and 大象传媒 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 大象传媒鈥檚 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 大象传媒 Radio 4 and every weekend on the 大象传媒 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 Homeland 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 鈥樷滱sk 大象传媒 Sounds to play Americast鈥. It works on most smart speakers.
See ya鈥檒l later...
Episodes to download
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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鈥檚 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 鈥榯rial of the century鈥 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鈥檚 said he鈥檚 '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鈥檚 overdose crisis has affected every corner of the country.
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Americanswers: Should Biden ditch Kamala? Who pays Trump鈥檚 legal fees? And what鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.
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The Global Story: Could Taylor Swift swing the US election?
Sat 10 Feb 2024
We thought you'd be interested in this episode of a sister podcast.
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鈥楢n Elderly Man with Poor Memory鈥: Biden鈥檚 Age Old Problem
Fri 9 Feb 2024
Special counsel raises questions about the president's mental capacity.
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Christiane Amanpour on Biden's Iran Dilemma
Fri 2 Feb 2024
POTUS has decided US response to Jordan attack.
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America looks set for Trump v Biden
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Donald wins... and then lashes out at Nikki Haley.
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The Election Trail: From Iowa to New Hampshire
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Is this the last chance for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis?
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The Epstein Files: Former US Presidents Named
Thu 4 Jan 2024
High-profile associates of Jeffrey Epstein named in US court papers.
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A Merry Cast: Past, Present and Future of US Politics
Thu 28 Dec 2023
The team reimagines a Dickens classic with author and historian Heather Cox Richardson.
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Colorado Kicks Trump Off the Ballot
Fri 22 Dec 2023
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Trump cannot run for president in the state.