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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.

6 HRS AGO

Do the Democrats hate Kamala Harris?

Freddy Gray is joined by Ben Domenech, editor-at-large of Spectator World to discuss a strange video of Kamala Harris released by the official Democratic party account, Trump’s counter-signalling appointments and the realignment of the Republican party.

26 min
1 DAY AGO

Gabbard to Gaetz: Ambassador John Bolton on Trump's 'crackpot' cabinet

John Bolton has served under both Republican administrations of the 21st century: first as US Ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush, and then under Donald Trump where he was – surprisingly – his longest serving National Security Advisor. In this episode of Americano, Freddy Gray discusses the incoming second Trump administration with Amb. Bolton. From Tulsi Gabbard to Elon Musk, what does he make of Trump’s appointments? How could US foreign policy change? And what are the implications for Ukraine? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

20 min
6 DAYS AGO

The ‘experts’ who enabled RFK Jr’s rise

The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr to be secretary of health and human services in the second Trump administration has horrified ‘experts’. A left-wing Democrat who admires the late Venezuelan Marxist dictator Hugo Chavez, hates big business, rails against the ultra-processed food that Donald Trump likes to eat and wants climate sceptics jailed. But in the magazine this week Matt Ridley explains how the experts who now bash him have contributed in putting him where is, and that official Covid misinformation has contributed to his rise. So what could he do in office? Will he release these Covid files? Matt joins Freddy to discuss.

22 min
18 NOV

What is Trump 2.0 going to do with the world?

Freddy Gray sits down with Jacob Heilbrunn, a longstanding friend of Americano to discuss Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to send long range missiles into Russia, how significant this decision is ahead of an incoming Trump administration, and what the rest of foreign policy could look like with Trump.

26 min
15 NOV

Is Trump making America Florida?

Freddy Gray is joined by political operator and consultant Roger Stone, a Floridian, to discuss Trump’s cabinet appointees. Susie Wiles, Marco Rubio, Matt Gaetz are all part of Trump’s new team – what’s behind Florida's growing influence within the Republican Party?

31 min
14 NOV

Will Elon Musk Make America Great Again?

As Donald Trump selects his new cabinet, Elon Musk has been chosen to head up the new efficiency department. Douglas Murray, Spectator columnist, joins Americano host Freddy Gray to discuss. How will their relationship shape Trump’s presidency? What will Musk’s ownership of X, formerly Twitter, mean for free speech? And will their newfound friendship last the stretch of Donald Trump’s second term?

27 min
13 NOV

Can Donald Trump deliver on his pledge to fix the border?

Freddy Gray is joined by Todd Bensman, journalist and fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies. They discuss the border crisis that Trump will inherit from the Democrats, and whether he can do anything to solve it.

23 min
12 NOV

Can Trump really end the war in Ukraine?

Freddy Gray speaks to the Spectator's Russia editor Owen Matthews about Trump's plan for Ukraine. How much leverage does he have in negotiations with Putin? Plus, what does a Trump presidency mean for the future of NATO itself?

31 min

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Refreshing, Candid Reflections on America

19/02/2022

Paikea Ngati Porou

Sometimes foreign interviewers are more illuminating as they can be candid, without rancour, and provide the context and get to the nub of an issue, without overweening pride or partiality. Freddy Gray draws the best from his guests with his wry, witty and often understated British sensibility. Sometimes the Brits do it best. Bravo Freddy on your Conversations from America.
Great podcast

09/03/2021

JoshFosterPearcy

Wonderful podcast, it’s much shorter then many other Conservative podcasts I listen too, but it’s a great listen nonetheless, it has an awesome interviewer and many interesting guests too.

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.