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Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground insights and a uniquely global perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HACE 12 H

    The economic fallout of the Iran war

    The US and Israeli war with Iran has expanded across the Gulf. Iran has effectively shuttered the Strait of Hormuz, sending the prices of oil and liquefied natural gas way up. The economic realities of the conflict could pose a problem for President Donald Trump, who was elected in part because of his promise to make life more affordable for Americans. The FT’s Myles McCormick and Sam Fleming explain what consequences the war against Iran will have for the global economy. Mentioned in this podcast:  Donald Trump’s Iran war tests US voters’ patience as petrol prices rise Which leading economies will pay the biggest price for the Iran war? Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: Reuters, Associated Press, CNBC, CNN Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  2. 6 MAR

    Trump’s ‘war of whim’ in Iran

    US President Donald Trump started a war with Iran last week. The American and Israeli bombing campaign has killed more than a thousand people, according to Iranian state media. Iran’s retaliatory strikes threaten to cut off all energy exports in the coming days.The FT’s US national editor Edward Luce and US foreign affairs correspondent Abigail Hauslohner explain how that war is changing Washington and America’s allies.    Mentioned in this podcast: Donald Trump has no ‘phase two’ plan for Iran war, says US senator Donald Trump’s dangerous ‘war of whim’ US holds talks with Iranian Kurdish militants over anti-regime operations Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: CBC, US Central Command on X Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  3. 27 FEB

    What the State of the Union means for the US midterm elections

    On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump gave what is likely to be his most viewed remarks of the year. He spent little time on his most controversial decisions, instead focusing on economic issues and immigration that have appealed to voters in the past. But, at a point when Trump’s approval ratings are dropping, what does his speech mean for the looming midterm elections? The FT’s deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor and Jon McHenry, vice-president of the polling firm North Star Opinion Research, explain. Mentioned in this podcast: State of the Union as it happened Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: Roll Call Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  4. 20 FEB

    Maha’s big reversal and a Scotus decision on tariffs

    The US Food and Drug Administration last week said it would not consider a new flu vaccine for public distribution. But a few days later, it changed course. Is that reversal part of a larger change in the Trump administration’s efforts to ‘Make America Healthy Again’? The FT’s US Pharmaceuticals Correspondent Patrick Temple-West and US Managing Editor Brooke Masters explain. Plus, the FT’s James Politi decodes the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Mentioned in this podcast: Trump administration reverses move to block Moderna flu vaccine trial White House launches TrumpRx as drug companies warn of sales hit Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. We had help this week from Lauren Fedor and Maneula Saragosa. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: MS NOW, CNN, Forbes, @SecKennedy on X, Associated Press Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 13 FEB

    Trump’s starring role in the Warner Bros fight

    Netflix and Paramount, two large American media companies, are fighting to purchase Warner Bros Discovery. Now, US President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice are getting involved. The FT’s Los Angeles bureau chief Christopher Grimes and US deals and activism correspondent Oliver Barnes explain the president’s connections to both potential buyers and the legal scrutiny facing those companies. Mentioned in this podcast: Activist investor takes aim at Warner Bros deal with Netflix Donald Trump’s top antitrust enforcer Gail Slater pushed out as turf war deepens Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes was hosted this week by Sonja Hutson and is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: KARE, FOX Business, CBS News Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  6. 6 FEB

    The political cost of America’s surging electricity bills

    US President Donald Trump gathered a robust coalition of voters in 2024, in part, on the promise of slashing electricity bills. But now, more than a year after his return to the Oval Office, prices are on the rise. The FT’s US energy reporter Martha Muir and US economic correspondent Myles McCormick examine why those costs are ticking up and how that might affect November’s midterm elections. Mentioned in this podcast: The political cost of America’s surging electricity bills Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: NBC News, NBC 4 Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  7. 30 ENE

    Trump’s immigration climbdown. Plus, a new Fed chair?

    A 37-year-old demonstrator, Alex Pretti, was killed by border patrol agents in Minnesota last week. His death sparked international outrage. It also prompted the Trump administration to back down from its most strenuous immigration enforcement positions. The FT’s Washington bureau chief James Politi and deputy Washington bureau chief Lauren Fedor look ahead at what the administration’s pivot could mean for deportations and the president’s remaining time in office. Plus, the FT’s US economics editor Claire Jones breaks down Trump’s pick for chair of the Federal Reserve. Mentioned in this podcast: US plans ICE drawdown in Minnesota after outcry over immigration raids How Donald Trump was forced to back off his harshest immigration tactics Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.  The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts. CREDIT: The White House, NBC News, Roll Call, Forbes Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  8. 29 ENE

    The Bethlehem Project: America's affordability squeeze

    An affordability crisis is sweeping through the US. High prices of food, rents and healthcare are forcing Americans to cut back on necessities. This comes as President Donald Trump’s administration is curbing government support. Sonja Hutson visits Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley, and learns how residents are trying to make ends meet. Mentioned in this podcast: ‘Scraping for crumbs’: Americans squeezed by affordability crisis Inside Trump’s America Swamp Notes: The Bethlehem Project is produced by Sonja Hutson and Henry Larson, and edited by Marc Filippino. The show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our Executive Producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground insights and a uniquely global perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Canal
    Financial Times
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    Financial Times
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    51
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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    © Financial Times
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    Swamp Notes

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