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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.

DEC 17

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.

25 min
DEC 13

Has Trump already become President?

Freddy Gray is joined by an Americano favourite, Jacob Heilbrunn, to reflect on 2024 in American politics. They discuss why Trump appears to be the de facto President, whether a good Democratic candidate could have beaten Trump and what the future cabinet could bring in 2025.

34 min
DEC 9

Is Assad’s downfall a ‘catastrophic success’?

Over the weekend, the rebels from the Syrian opposition claimed Damascus and president Assad had fled to Russia. Keir Starmer has welcomed the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s barbaric regime in Syria and called for civilians to be protected after rebel forces took control of Damascus. Freddy Gray speaks to Michael Weiss, an editor at The Insider, and Owen Matthews, writer and historian. They discuss how this story could develop on the international stage, whether this is the reinvention of the Arab Spring, and what is left of Iran, now that several of its proxies have been destroyed.

42 min
DEC 4

Is politics killing art?

Freddy Gray is joined by journalist Dean Kissick, a writer and author, to discuss the contemporary art sector and how it has come to be overrun by superficial forms of political gesturing.

48 min
DEC 3

Is Trump an energy humanist?

Freddy speaks to Robert Bryce – author of an authoritative susbstack on energy – about Trump's energy plans for his second term. The President elect's Cabinet picks have been raising eyebrows, including the appointment of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy. He is an 'unapologetic energy humanist' according to Robert and this is a statement of intent when it comes to energy production and driving energy costs down. But what exactly is an energy humanist? And will Chris Wright be able to 'drill baby drill'? Freddy and Robert discuss.

27 min
DEC 2

Will Trump go to Tehran?

Over the weekend, there was a surprise offensive by Syrian rebels into Aleppo who seized the city from Assad's troops and Russian forces. Freddy Gray is joined by writer and Middle East analyst Charlie Gammell to discuss the developing story, whether the axis of resistance still exists, and why now might be the time to enter negotiations with Iran.

20 min
DEC 1

Is ‘testosterone politics’ surging?

Freddy Gray is joined by Charles Cornish-Dale, an academic and bodybuilder known for writing under the pseudonym Raw Egg Nationalist. On the podcast they discuss the recent surge in testosterone politics on the right, what's behind the fall in male testosterone levels, and why this could lead to the end of humanity...

56 min
NOV 29

What’s going on in Mar-a-Lago?

Freddy Gray is joined by Tara Palmeri, senior political correspondent for Puck. They discuss how the presidential transition is going. Is the breakneck speed with which he appointed his cabinet even more chaotic than last time? Is the process rife with backstabbing? And are your really ever 'in' or 'out' when it comes to Trump?

45 min

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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.