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Insight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Podcast episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watch on iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s social media investigation correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher. As well as political analysis, we also specialise in social media....

Latest episodeMidterms! Are the Democrats about to take back the Senate?October 30, 2026 · 34 min

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1. Midterms! Are the Democrats about to take back the Senate?October 30, 2026 · 34 min
2. Can Musk and Trump stop Democrats winning Texas?October 28, 2026 · 35 min
3. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Can Barack Obama still win votes for the Democrats?October 26, 2026 · 30 min
4. We speak to Hasan Piker... Is he a liability for the dems?October 23, 2026 · 47 min
5. Can Trump’s $400 million save Republicans at the midterms?October 21, 2026 · 27 min
6. Americanswers! How far will Trump go in siding with Putin against Ukraine?October 19, 2026 · 33 min
7. Are Latino voters turning on Trump?October 15, 2026 · 37 min
8. Your US Midterm Election Guide (A Global News Podcast collab)October 14, 2026 · 31 min
9. Americanswers! Will Trump really livestream a firing squad execution?October 12, 2026 · 29 min
10. Are the Democrats heading for a midterms landslide?October 9, 2026 · 39 min

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