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Insight and analysis on happening in Donald Trump's White House? Podcast episodes on 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. Each week Marianna Spring brings listeners the latest updates from the BBC’s 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. Podcasts are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As well as being a podcast, we are also available every Friday on BBC Radio 4 and every Saturday on the BBC World Service. Oh, and you can now watch us on YouTube and on iPlayer: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy. Also, you can listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say ‘”Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers. Every Monday we answer your questions on Americanswers, with some help from our friends, including BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley. 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.

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The Democrats pull off an historic victory in Mississippi

2026-11-13 · 29 min

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2026-11-11 · 27 min

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Americanswers! Does Trump really want UFC boss Dana White as his new press secretary?

2026-11-09 · 26 min

Donald Trump has said he was joking when he suggested that Dana White could become the new White House press secretary despite reports that the UFC boss turned down the role. Was he really offered the job, or did the…
Midterms! The Democrat race for 2028 has already begun

2026-11-06 · 31 min

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Midterms! What do the results mean for Trump's presidency?

2026-11-06 · 36 min

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Midterms! Democrats make historic shift in US politics (results, part 2)

2026-11-04 · 38 min

What’s next for the Democrats, and for the last two years of Trump’s presidency? As Democrats make sweeping gains across traditional red states in America, Justin, Anthony and Sarah discuss how it was done, and the…
Midterms! Democrats win back control of Congress (results, part 1)

2026-11-04 · 21 min

The Democrats have made seismic gains by taking Texas, Kansas and South Carolina senate seats. After taking back control of the House of Representatives, it was then confirmed that James Talarico had won the Democrat’s…
Midterms! Everything you need to know about US election night

2026-11-03 · 27 min

When will we know the results and what are the key races to watch out for? Anthony and Justin give you the definitive guide to the US midterm elections, including the races and themes they think are important, and what…
Midterms! A November surprise upsets Democrats in Michigan

2026-11-02 · 25 min

A Democrat in Michigan has unexpectedly endorsed the Republican candidate, in the state’s crucial US senate contest. Will this stop the Democrats taking back the Senate?In this episode, Justin and Anthony are both in…
Midterms! Are the Democrats about to take back the Senate?

2026-10-30 · 34 min

With just days to go until the midterm elections, the Democrats believe they could flip as many as six seats in the Senate. What are the polls telling us with just days to go until the midterm elections, and could…

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