Americano

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September 18, 2020 'Principled realism': the ideology behind Pompeo's policy
Mike Pompeo has guided Donald Trump's foreign policy, and has been hailed with bringing the president's ideology to life. In the latest US edition of the Spectator, Dominic Green interviews the secretary of state. Freddy Gray speaks to Dominic about Pompeo's Middle East strategy, and the philosophy that guides his decisions.
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24 min
September 15, 2020 Is Trump right about mail-in voting?
President Trump is continuing to rail again mail-in voting, alleging that millions of unsolicited ballots could be heading into American postboxes. Is there anything corrupt about the postal voting system, and does it hurt or help the democratic process? Freddy Gray speaks to Marcus Roberts, director of international projects at polling company YouGov.
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17 min
September 11, 2020 Is Biden better for Brexit Britain?
While Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week gave an ultimatum to the British government over the latter's plans to breach international law, it's clear that London frequently finds Trump a difficult partner. So at the end of the day - is Biden better for negotiating a trade deal? Freddy Gray talks to the Spectator's Economics Correspondent, Kate Andrews.
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9 min
September 01, 2020 What's gone wrong in America?
Joe Biden yesterday issued his strongest condemnation of the riots and looting that are raging across American cities. 'None of this is protesting', he said. Regardless, Bridget Phetasy, a Spectator US contributor and host of Dumpster Fire on YouTube, says she won't vote in November's election because America will continue to burn under either candidate. What went wrong? Bridget joins Freddy Gray, editor of Spectator US.
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44 min
August 31, 2020 What happened in Kenosha?
Seventeen-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with five felonies after allegedly shooting three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last Tuesday. Freddy Gray speaks to Shelby Talcott, a media reporter from the Daily Caller who saw the immediate aftermath of the incident, about what happened and how it might impact November's election.
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14 min
August 29, 2020 Has the Republican convention changed the race?
The Republican National Convention came to an end on Thursday with President Trump's White House lawn speech. Has the three-day event shown a route to victory for the incumbent in November's election? Freddy Gray, editor of the Spectator's US edition, speaks to Charles Lipson, Spectator US contributor and professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago.
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28 min
August 21, 2020 Is this the end of American democracy?
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party's nomination at their virtual convention last night, bringing his three-day coronation to an end with a well-received speech. Throughout this year's DNC, speakers have warned that America's political foundations are at stake in the upcoming election - Barack Obama urged voters not to let the Republicans 'take away your democracy'. Is the country on the brink, and what's the verdict on the Democratic convention? Matt McDonald, managing editor of Spectator USA, speaks to Matt Purple, senior editor at the American Conservative.
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21 min
August 19, 2020 Who is the virtual DNC for?
The virtual Democratic National Convention kicked off this week with an agenda packed full of the party's most well-known and experienced figures. But with a controversial appearance from Bill Clinton and a barnstorming speech from Michelle Obama, who is the convention really for? Matt McDonald, managing editor of the Spectator USA, speaks to Emily Larsen, political reporter at the Washington Examiner.
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21 min
August 14, 2020 How will the NFL handle the pandemic?
Freddy Gray talks to Charles Walford about how America's professional sports leagues are coping with planning around Covid-19.
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21 min
August 12, 2020 Is Kamala Harris a good VP pick?
Yesterday evening, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. While the Californian senator is seen by many as a safe pick, she notably came to blows with Biden in the Democratic primaries for his history of working with segregationists. Is this a good move by the Biden campaign? Freddy Gray speaks to Matt McDonald, managing editor of the Spectator USA.

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17 min

About Americano

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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.