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Politics Weekly America

Politics Weekly America

By: The Guardian
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Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent.© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What will Trump do if he loses in November? Your questions answered

    What will Trump do if he loses in November? Your questions answered
    23 Oct 2026
    Will Donald Trump accept a ‘blue wave’ if it happens? Have young people turned away from centrist politics for ever? Will the US ever recover its image on the world stage? Jonathan Freedland is joined by the Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan to answer these questions and more
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    28 mins
  • Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028?

    Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028?
    16 Oct 2026
    The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court voters
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    28 mins
  • Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans?

    Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans?
    9 Oct 2026
    Polling out this week suggests the Democrats could do something no one thought possible even a few months ago: take back the US Senate. Despite this, Donald Trump is telling crowds at rallies across the country that the Republicans will ‘win big’. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Nir of the Downballot about why Democrats are feeling so hopeful in deep red states
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    31 mins
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