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
12 days to Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:32
Why does it already feel as if Trump is President? Last night, he gave an hour long press conference at Mar-a-Lago and we suddenly remembered what it's going to be like. On the bingo card: Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal…
Will the media stand up to Trump 2.0? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:45
In today's episode we have a Newsagents - Ruthie's Table 4 mash up. We’ve been chatting to Bill Clinton's strategist and Democratic supremo James Carville at the River cafe with Ruthie Rogers. What should Democrats have…
Could Trump remove the right to be born American? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:36
Donald Trump has done his first sit down TV interview with NBC News and it was largely a calm affair. Oddly he offered unity across the aisle. But he has made it clear that he wants to stop those born to illegal immigran…
Has Joe Biden just made life harder for Democrats? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are now on sale! You can get your tickets for Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh here: https://articles.globalplayer.com/7giHoMavXLgdrd6gaC3GxWG7T8Joe Biden decided…
Where do the Democrats go now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
Three weeks on from Donald Trump's historic comeback, the clamour for answers about where it all went wrong within the Democrat party is reaching a fever pitch. Kamala Harris has released a message to supporters urging t…
How Wrestlemania influenced Donald Trump’s cabinet picks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
Later in the episode we will hear from James Orr - the Cambridge University theologian and academic who was one of JD Vance’s guiding voices and a close confidant.But we start with the world of wrestling - what does it t…
The Manhattan Project for our time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:12
Donald Trump has named a Fox News anchor as his pick for Defence Secretary. And the former governor of South Dakota, known better in this country as the woman who shot her own dog, is set to be his head of Homeland Secur…
Q&A Special: "Live" from Washington DC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
Emily, Jon and Lewis bid farewell to the United States by answering your questions on the US election.So what next for Kamala Harris? Why didn't the celebrity endorsements work for the Democrats? And is there any way Don…
How will Keir Starmer handle Donald Trump? - The News Agents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:15
The Democrats are only just beginning to digest what went wrong and what a Trump presidency might mean for America for the second time around. But in Britain and Europe alarm bells are already off the charts. What does T…