Americano

The Spectator

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The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. ** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here (https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/) **

19 HR AGO

'I'm a Democrat who will give him a chance' - Lionel Shriver on Trump's inauguration

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. All the former leaders of the free world were there to watch Trump take the oath - again - but how was this inauguration different to the last? And what signs were there of how Trump intends to govern? Guest hosting for Americano, The Spectator’s Kate Andrews speaks to Freddy Gray, who is on the ground in D.C., and Lionel Shriver about Trump’s speech lamenting the Biden administration, Biden’s last minute pardoning of his family, and why some Democrats could be willing to give Trump a chance this time round. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze.

23 min
14 JAN

Have the wildfires exposed America's class divide?

The LA wildfires have been mostly extinguished, but there is growing concern that more fires could be imminent as strong winds are expected this week. Many believe that the destruction has shone a light on the broader mismanagement of California, run by the Democrat Gavin Newsom – who has proposed billions in new funding for 'Los Angeles 2.0'. Freddy Gray speaks to energy specialist Robert Bryce about the policy failures which have contributed to the wildfires, what the clear up could look like and why this crisis will expose the class divide in America.

28 min
10 JAN

Is Ron De Santis right about 'classical education'?

** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here ** Freddy Gray is joined by Amy Wax who is a professor at Penn University to discuss education in America. Recently the Florida Governor Ron De Santis has been embracing a return to ‘classical education' which emphasises liberal arts and western teachings. Amy Wax speaks to Freddy about how education in America has been taken over by ‘woke’ ideologies, what simple teaching techniques should be retuned to the classroom, and whether there is any need for the Department of Education.

37 min
9 JAN

How will Trump change the world? With Gideon Rachman

** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here ** Freddy Gray is joined by Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times to discuss what Donald Trump’s revisionist America could mean for the world order. Trump is a sworn enemy of what he calls ‘globalism’, which raises questions about whether America will remain the world’s most powerful country in 2025 and beyond. Gideon has described five ways in which Trump's America First strategy would play out, from a great new power bargain, to war by accident and anarchy in a leaderless world. On the podcast Freddy and Gideon discuss the five possible scenarios, how the Russia-Ukraine war could be resolved, whether Trump’s tariffs are such and bad thing, and if China is the real antagonist.

43 min
4 JAN

Why do Americans care about Tommy Robinson?

** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here ** Douglas Murray, Spectator columnist, joins Americano host and Spectator deputy editor Freddy Gray. This week, Home Office Minister Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into the horrific scandal of grooming gangs in dozens of UK cities. Her decision has led to real backlash – with X owner Elon Musk calling for safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to be jailed, and for the King to dissolve parliament. Have politicians underestimated the strength of public feeling in the UK and the US? They also discuss the Southport riots, and ask why some politicians are unwilling to confront societal problems in the name of political correctness.

36 min
31/12/2024

What will Jimmy Carter be remembered for?

** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here ** The former US President has died age 100 surrounded by his family in Plains. Known as the longest-lived US President in history, The Spectator's political correspondent James Heale and Freddy Gray discuss Jimmy Carter's legacy both in and out of office, how he compares to Joe Biden as one-term Presidents, and the way Jimmy Carter's Christianity shaped his politics.

22 min
27/12/2024

Did 2024 save the American dream? – With Victor Davis Hanson

2024 has been another year of extraordinary events in American politics. From Trump’s attempted assassination, the general election, the death of peanut the squirrel, Biden’s resignation and international wars shaping foreign policy. To discuss this year, and what impact it could have on 2025, Freddy Gray is joined by the historian Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute.

50 min
17/12/2024

Are migrants 'self-deporting' in fear of Trump?

Springfield Ohio became a talking point in this year's Presidential election after Donald Trump referred to Haitian migrants 'eating the cats and dogs'. Steven Edginton, GB News US Correspondent has been to Springfield Ohio to speak to some of the migrants there, investigate some reports that migrants are fleeing America in fear of a Trump presidency, and find our from locals about how Springfield has changed since the arrival of around 15,000 Haitian migrants.

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Rick McArthur

07/11/2024

Rogercohen8

I would fire him and Katy should have challenged him on his outrageous comment that Gaza is being flattened and there’s a massacre. What was he addressing? It didn’t sound like a comment on the massacre of Israelis by Hams on 7 October 2023.
Victor Davis ….nailed it

7 Jan

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Brilliant

4 Jan

Mackalad

Great show. The coverage of the buildup to the USA election was unmissable. The more Douglas Murray the better.
Splendid finale to 2024!

27/12/2024

Alexcparsons

Bravo! What a superb way to end a year of fantastic coverage. Victor was a fabulous guest. Thank you for all your wonderful work. And great job by the producers too!Happy New Year!

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. ** Americano is nominated in the Political Podcast Awards 2025. Vote for it to win the People's Choice category here (https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/) **