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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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In this podiobook: To End A WarTo End A WarNearly a thousand years ago a great warrior named Lachlan sought to unify his people, using the power of the Three Swords of Destiny. Before his victory, Lachlan was killed by his trusted friend, Allarun. Now, Allarun is still in power but haunted by dreams of Lachlan's death curse: that Lachlan would return to avenge his death. Allarun's decision is to destroy the very people Lachlan tried to unite. Only two men have the power to stop the slaughter ...
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Featuring 98 songs for non-stop Gospel music from the latest Artists of the World 1. Sarafina Thomas - Never Be The Same 2. Jordan G. Welch - Lead Me, Guide Me 3.Tamela Mann - Source 4. All Nations Music - Nothing But You 5. Sarah Téibo - Restored 6. Miranda Curtis - The River 7. Marked Music (feat. Kris Dillard & Tristan Smith) - Good God 8. Israel & New Breed feat. DOE - Broken People 9. Adrienne Gomez - Never Knew a Love 10. Jekalyn Carr - My Portion 11. Gabrielle Styles - When God Seems ...
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Americanswers! Could this be the last US election?
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Donald Trump promised supporters at a rally that he would “fix” things so that they would never have to vote again. Was he referring to the end of democracy in the US? We answer your questions about how to interpret Trump’s messaging, as well as assessing the effect of political memes on the outcome of the election. HOSTS: * Marianna Spring, Disinf…
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In the days after Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, the Democrats raised more than $100 million. Now, Donald Trump's team have filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, challenging whether she can take over Joe Biden's campaign funds. Where does all this money come from? And what's it used for? This week we're joined by Sa…
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In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, Biden makes his first public comments on why he dropped out of the presidential race. He said he would level with the American people, and tell the truth, but did he answer the big question? Justin and Adam discuss what President Biden did, and didn’t say in his historic speech. They also discuss wh…
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Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris?
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Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president. We answer your questions on how she’s gone from playing a backseat role, to the forefront of the party’s hopes in the election. Plus - how will the Republican campaign respond? What’s George Clooney doing for the D…
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Welcome to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign
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In one single day, since Joe Biden announced he was stepping down as the Democrat’s nominee, VP Kamala Harris has raised over $150 million for her presidential campaign. She has also gained the endorsements of a large number of Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and the Clintons. But how realistic are her chances of winning against Donald Trump and …
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Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
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And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country". Americast and Newscast collaborate for another episode. Adam, Justin, Sarah and Marianna come together to talk about what's happened and what it could all mean for the US election. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter* Sarah Smith, North America Editor * Marianna Spring, disinform…
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Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harris does run to be President, who would be her VP? And, Is President Michelle Obama a possibility? Adam is joined by Americast’s Justin Webb and Marianna Spring. You can join our Newscast online commun…
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Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’
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The RNC has been waiting all week to hear Donald Trump speak for the first time since his attempted assassination. In a record-length speech, he described in detail the moment he was shot before paying tribute to the Pennsylvania fire chief who was killed at the rally. Sarah and Anthony were in the room to witness the speech, and reflect on the key…
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On day three of the Republican National Convention, it was the turn of JD Vance to pitch his story to the nation after being chosen as Donald Trump's vice presidential pick. He vowed to fight for forgotten Americans in a primetime speech that charted a difficult childhood in Ohio before joining the US Marines, Yale Law School and ultimately the US …
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Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy back Trump! Sarah and Anthony are at the Republican convention, chatting to delegates and catching up with each other about what's been happening in Milwaukee. HOSTS: • Sarah Smith, North American Editor• Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://di…
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We are live at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Sarah and Anthony talk through the big announcement of the night. Donald Trump has announced that JD Vance, the senator of Ohio, will be his running mate and vice-president if he returns to the White House. HOSTS: • Sarah Smith, North American Editor• Anthony Zurcher, North America Cor…
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How the U.S. Secret Service failed Donald Trump
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We get the inside track on presidential security at the highest levels from an expert who has worked with Donald Trump. Justin is joined by Miles Taylor, a former Chief of Staff at the Department for Homeland Security when Trump was President. Also, as the Republican Convention gets underway in Milwaukee, Justin and Miles discuss Trump’s call for A…
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What happened at the Pennsylvania rally on Saturday? Justin, Sarah and Marianna get together on Sunday morning to talk through what we know about the assassination attempt. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter* Sarah Smith, North America Editor * Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent GET IN TOUCH: * Join our online communi…
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Is it the beginning of the end for Biden?
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The president’s press conference on Thursday was hailed as one of the most important in his political life - make or break for his chances of re-election. After a disastrous debate performance two weeks ago, Democrats have been voicing concerns about Biden’s ability to win against Donald Trump in November. We’ll find out if he managed to hold off t…
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Joe Biden has issued a warning to his critics to challenge him at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Anthony and Miles answer criticism on whether the BBC focus too much on the president’s cognitive abilities. And with momentum building behind the idea of Kamala Harris taking over from Biden, we answer your questions on why she has been l…
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One week on from his disastrous presidential debate performance, Joe Biden has given his first interview to the American network ABC, to try and reassure the voices calling for him to stand aside. Justin and Sarah convene for an emergency episode to analyse his performance, in which the president defends his health, and presidential record. They al…
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In one of its most pivotal decisions of the year, the top US court has ruled that American presidents can have absolute immunity for ‘official’ acts. But what does that mean exactly? How far could the leader of the free world push the definition of a presidential duty? Sarah and Anthony have been combing through the opinion, and call in constitutio…
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Americanswers! Will Democrats force Joe Biden out? Who could take his place?
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After last week’s presidential debate, Justin and Marianna discuss whether President Biden is likely to step down – or be forced to stand down – as the Democratic nominee. Who might replace him? Or if he stays, what are his chances of winning the election against Donald Trump? Justin and Marianna also answer questions on how the media covered Trump…
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The Biden vs Trump Presidential Debate!
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in their first presidential debate The testy showdown was marked by personal attacks and a stumbling Biden performance. The Americast Team reacts to the policies debated as well as each candidate’s performance. Sarah and Anthony join us from the Spin Room after the debate, where they talk about the Democrats’ moo…
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Americanswers! What are bump stocks? And would Biden step aside?
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More questions, more answers: Anthony and Miles disect how Democrats in the deep south lost the working class vote. The team tackle who Trump’s current VP pick might be, and respond to the most asked question in the Americast inbox: whether if it’s too late for Trump or Biden to drop out of the race. We also find out how politics is breaking up Ame…
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Up for debate? Trump and Biden prepare to spar again
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off next week in the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election season. Questions are swirling about how prepared both candidates are before they meet each other at the podium once again. Sarah and Justin sit down with Mike Murphy, a veteran Republican strategist who has prepared many Republican candida…
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Americanswers! The ‘special relationship’ and running for a third term?
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Justin gets grilled by the Americasters on why he didn’t correct an interviewee who referred to Donald Trump as “President”... And why he refers to the world wide HQ of Americast as being in “London, England”. He and Sarah also tackle precinct issues like how Trump and Keir Starmer would interact if elected this year, and whether he could run for a…
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Hunter Biden has been found guilty on all three charges in his federal gun trial, becoming the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be criminally convicted. Prosecutors said Biden lied about his drug use when he bought a handgun in 2018. Sarah Smith - who has just returned from Delaware where the trial took place - and Justin Webb unpack the …
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Americanswers! Project 2025 and Biden’s mental capacity
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Sarah Smith is reunited with the Zurch! She’s back from her holiday, and returns to a very full inbox of Ameriquestions to answer. They include queries on whether the U.S. would ever elect a President who isn’t a Christian, and why politicians “approve this message” at their end of their campaign adverts? And we speak to Americaster Joanna, who wan…
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Trump Trial… An interview with team Donald Trump
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Donald Trump has been speaking out after being convicted last week on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. His team say they will continue to appeal, but on what grounds, and how likely are they to overturn the verdicts? Justin and Anthony hear directly from the Trump campaign, and also put forward questions from Americast listeners. Sente…
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