The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

An American and a Brit translate the Atlantic divide

  1. 6 days ago ·  Video

    Is Britain becoming more like America?

    Some Brits had a meltdown after the government used the phone alert system nationally for the first time. America has used a similar system for years with few complaints. What does the response reveal about trust and individualism? Also, why is the British economy so stagnant? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  2. 22 Aug ·  Video

    SPECIAL EDITION: Harry and Meghan swap America for Britain

    After spending the last six years telling us how awful it was living in the U.K., Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are leaving America and coming back to Britain. We recorded a special episode to discuss what it all means and muse on why they've made the move. CORRECTION: Harry and his fellow claimants have been ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million to the Daily Mail About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  3. 17 Aug ·  Video

    Guns and baked beans: The objects that explain America and Britain

    What items define America and Britain and what do they tell us about the nations? Rachel and Nicole share their lists. About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  4. 10 Aug ·  Video

    Why is there so much money in politics?

    British political parties spent around £94 million in 2024 on the general election, while over $5 billion went on the presidential and federal US elections in the same year. Why is there so much money in American politics and what does it mean for democracy? Meanwhile, across the pond are mega donors warping British politics? Topics covered: Money in American politics explained Why is taking AIPAC money such a hot topic? Is the tide turning on big money in elections? Can candidates who don't take corporate money still win? British political funding explained Are donors with deep pockets swaying British politics? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you liked this please give us a follow.

  5. 3 Aug ·  Video

    Poop lettuce versus Count Binface

    America has been rocked by an explosive diarrhea outbreak, while in Britain a bin might become an MP - we discuss it all. Topics covered: The timeline of the cyclosporiasis outbreak Why Americans aren't eating lettuce Count Binface explained Is Nigel Farage about to be humiliated? Why does everyone think Mitch McConnell is dead? Calling an American a "yank" is racial harassment About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you liked this please give us a follow.

  6. 13 Jul ·  Video

    Taylor250 debrief and what reality TV says about America and Britain

    What does a country's taste in reality TV reveal about their culture? Plus, Taylor's wedding and the America250 flop. Topics covered: Taylor Swift derangement syndrome Who was Taylor and Travis' wedding for? The week the world found out Trump ruins everything Britain's reality TV format factory The best British and American reality shows Why do some reality shows not translate? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you liked this please give us a follow.

  7. 6 Jul ·  Video

    Taylor Swift's controversial wedding and America's 250th

    Were Taylor and Travis right to host their wedding at Madison Square Garden? Nicole and Rachel disagree. The same weekend America celebrated it's 250th birthday. How does the USA reconcile its past and why does Britain rarely acknowledge its messy history? Topics covered: Taylor and Travis' wedding venue - for spectacle or for security? America250 America's appetite for navel gazing Britain's delusions about its past Is Britain everyone's favourite ex? What's next for America? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you this episode please give us a follow.

  8. 30 Jun

    A Brit explains to an American why they're getting yet ANOTHER prime minister

    Britain is about to get its seventh prime minister in ten years. Why are we here again and who will replace Starmer? Topics covered: Britain's chaotic politics Andy Burnham's plot to oust Starmer Who is Andy Burnham? What did Starmer get right? Why did Starmer fail? The Burnham takeover timeline About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you like what you hear please give us a follow.

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An American and a Brit translate the Atlantic divide

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  • Creator
    The Special Relationship
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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