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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. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp

    Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp
    Jun 26 2026
    The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small body of water is proof that the president can’t outrun the truth? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Arwa Mahdawi about why this project, which has cost the taxpayer millions, is proving to be such an embarrassing failure for a man obsessed with image
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    25 mins
  • Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine

    Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine
    Jun 19 2026
    Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump now wants to move onto peace in Ukraine. But is it that easy? Jenna Amatulli speaks to the Guardian’s Andrew Roth about the chances this peace deal will succeed, and why Trump is turning his attention back to Ukraine
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    22 mins
  • Is Trump about to ruin the World Cup?

    Is Trump about to ruin the World Cup?
    Jun 11 2026
    Donald Trump is using some of the world’s most popular sporting events as his own personal stage. This week, Jenna Amatulli speaks to investigative reporter Karim Zidan about whether the US president’s influence on football, UFC and basketball is a help or a hindrance

    This podcast was edited on 11 June 2026 because an earlier version incorrectly suggested that the search tactics of the Senegalese and Uzbekistan football teams at US airports were discriminatory
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    22 mins
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