The News Agents - USA

The News Agents - USA

Author: Global Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel bring their decades of frontline reporting experience to a conversation that cuts through the noise of American politics. The News Agents-USA isn't just another rundown of headlines; it's a deep, engaging dissection of the forces shaping the United States, from the corridors of power in Washington to the issues resonating across the country. What you'll hear is a blend of astute political analysis and a wry sense of humour, offering world-class insight that makes complex topics accessible and compelling. This Global production stands out in the crowded field of news commentary by focusing on the 'why' behind the stories, delivered through the unique rapport between two seasoned journalists. New episodes of this essential podcast arrive every Tuesday or Wednesday, providing a timely and thoughtful perspective on the ever-evolving American landscape. It’s designed for anyone who wants to move beyond the soundbites and understand the real narratives driving the world's most consequential democracy.
Episodes
Will porn site posts cost Trump a state? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
We start with the very strangest of tales - the man standing to be North Carolina's governor was found to have called himself a "black nazi" on a porn website some years ago and called for a return to slavery. The reason…
Will the assassination attempts decide the election? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
How to make sense of not one but two assassination attempts in as many months on a former president? Donald Trump says it's all down to the language that Kamala Harris and the Democrats are using. JD Vance has just calle…
Kamala Harris wins the debate - and a Taylor Swift endorsement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
The Presidential debate on Tuesday night was everything that team Harris were praying it would be. Trap after trap laid for Donald Trump which he appeared to walk into. His areas of strength - the economy and immigration…
Why has Trump just admitted he interfered with the last election? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
Trump has been having what our grandmother's mght once have called 'a funny turn'. He keeps saying things out loud he then regrets. He admitted this week he had both lost the last election and tried to interfere with the…
Who stands to gain from the Trump Harris TV debate? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:54
The rules of the last TV debate were set by Joe Biden. And that didn’t go so well for him...Jon has an incredible story of the hours leading up to that debate and who knew what. But right now those debate rules are being…
“Yes She Can“ - The Obamas on Stage for Kamala [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:07
Star quality doesn’t come much higher than an Obama. And last night at the DNC there were two. Michelle preceded her husband, the 44th US president, as they told the crowd to “Do Something “ to get Kamala Harris elected.…
Is Trump losing his grip on the race? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:14
Since Kamala Harris took over the 2024 Democratic race Trump has been visibly suffering. He can’t work out her name, how to attack her, or even whether she reminds him of his own wife. Trump has barely been out on the ca…
Could Tim Walz win over Trump voters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
What does Kamala Harris see in Tim Walz that has propelled him to be her VP pick? And what lines of attack will Trump and Vance use against the pairing now? Walz is little known in much of America - the Minnesota governo…
How is Trump coping with being called ‘weird’? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
Kamala Harris has challenged Trump to a debate in the most ‘brat‘ way possible. She’s also introduced a new vibe into the Democrat campaign which involves calling the former president ‘a bit weird’. Is it unsettling Trum…

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