American Friction
Podmasters
Topics: Politics · Society & Culture
Does what’s going on in American politics scare and bemuse you? Want to know what Trump is up to, without pulling your hair out? Then you need American Friction, the UK podcast about US politics – from the makers of Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker. Every Friday and Monday, we unpack the big issues, speak to leading experts and talk with blockbuster commentators from the United States to explain the latest news and the big issues with hosts Jacob Jarvis (ex-Newsweek), Chris Jones (Podmasters) and Nikki McCann Ramirez (Politics Reporter at Rolling Stone). Support us on Patreon, to get ad free and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction
Latest episodes
- Donald Trump: “I like big butts and I can’t not lie!”
- What’s angering American voters most? - With Molly Jong-Fast
- Trump - America’s most unwanted
- Why Trump wants to suppress voters abroad
- Talarico, Paxton and Trump – Why the GOP can’t afford to lose Texas
- Trump world’s latest bonkers conspiracy theory
- Christa Pike, Trump and America's death penalty crisis
- Donald Trump latest: The explosive toddler strikes again!
- Trump thinks all news should be propaganda
- Trump and the GOP are getting desperate
American Friction is No. 116 in News on Apple Podcasts in the UK today. The latest episode came out on November 2, 2026. A new episode comes out about every 3 days.
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| UK: News | 116 | ▼6 |
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