American Friction
By Podmasters
Does what’s going on in American politics scare and bemuse you? Want to know what Trump is up to, without pulling your hair out? Then you need American Friction, the UK podcast about US politics – from the makers of Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts.
Every Friday, we’ll speak to leading experts and blockbuster commentators from the United States to explain the latest news and the big issues with hosts Jacob Jarvis (ex-Newsweek), Chris Jones (Podmasters) and Nikki McCann Ramirez (Politics Reporter at Rolling Stone). Out every Friday. Support us on Patreon, to get ad free and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction
Every Friday, we’ll speak to leading experts and blockbuster commentators from the United States to explain the latest news and the big issues with hosts Jacob Jarvis (ex-Newsweek), Chris Jones (Podmasters) and Nikki McCann Ramirez (Politics Reporter at Rolling Stone). Out every Friday. Support us on Patreon, to get ad free and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction
Latest episode
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Do Native Americans have a voice in the United States?
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Why did Trump say that?! – His first major speech unpacked
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What happens after Trump and Zelenskyy’s Oval Office clash?
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Is the tide turning on Elon Musk?
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How to fight the Trump-Musk power grab – with former Alabama senator Doug Jones
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Donald Trump’s first month review!
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Can Trump really ignore the courts? – plus, Your guide to being hopeful as MAGA ruins everything
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Why is Trump letting Musk stage a coup? – Plus, the history of the new American empire
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Donald Trump takes on the world — plus, are China and America heading for war?
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Trump’s first week review — Great for fascists, terrible for America