Americano

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Americano episodes

  • John Mearsheimer on Ukraine, Israel-Gaza and the US election
    Professor John Mearsheimer joins Freddy Gray to discuss the wars in Ukraine and in Gaza, and the influence of both on the US election. The Israel-Gaza conflict has led to internal divisions within the democratic party, how will Kamala Harris deal with this? And as the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of ebbing, what does he see as the west’s role in the war? 

    Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

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    42 min
  • What do the Democrats believe in?
    Freddy Gray speaks to Aidan McLaughlin, the editor in chief of Mediaite, and Andrew Cockburn, the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, as the Democratic National Convention draws to a close. Kamala Harris has had a dramatic rise to the top of the democratic ticket, but what does she really believe in? And is opposition to Donald Trump the only thing that unites the party? 

    Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

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    29 min
  • What's happened to RFK Jr?
    Third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr is widely expected to drop out of the US presidential race soon, and possibly endorse Donald Trump. Live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Domenech, the Editor at Large of The Spectator World, about how this could affect the election. 

    As the DNC approaches its climax, following speeches by the Obamas and vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz, Freddy and Ben also talk internal Democratic politics: who stands to benefit if Kamala wins - or loses - in November?

    Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

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    34 min
  • Biden's farewell & the power of Pelosi
    President Joe Biden wrapped up the DNC's first night by beginning his long political farewell. Due scheduling issues, the speech was bumped from prime-time TV, sparking outrage with his team. Biden has spoken at every convention since 1976 – how memorable was the send off? Freddy Gray speaks to Christopher Hale a Democratic operative and fundraiser about the speech, Nancy Pelosi's lasting role inside the party, and what could be the strategy behind Kamala Harris's campaign.
    24 min
  • Democrats, Labour & 'working people'
    It is day one of the DNC. Freddy Gray meets two Labour MPs, Lucy Rigby (North Northampton) and Mike Tapp (Dover and Deal) who have been invited to the convention to inform the Democrats on how to appeal to 'working people'.

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    15 min
  • What do Americans think of Britain's online policing?
    Douglas Murray joins Freddy Gray to discuss free speech in Britain following the sentences handed down after the riots, how different free speech is in America, and how Douglas himself became a victim of online hate. 

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    30 min
  • Is Elon Musk a great man of history?
    On this week's episode of Americano, Freddy Gray sits down with journalist and Spectator author Ed West who writes the Substack Wrong Side of History and Richard Hanania who writes the Richard Hanania Newsletter to discuss Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump on Twitter (X), how much influence Twitter has both in the UK and America, and whether the right-wing men are 'weird'.

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    35 min
  • Is Trump having a meltdown?
    Since Kamala Harris ascended to top of the ticket, there have been reports of meltdowns in Trump world, with Republican strategists suggesting Trump is having a public breakdown. Has the era of a thoughtful, poignant Trump already disappeared?

    Also on the podcast, Kamala Harris's Tim Walz pick came as a shock to many Democrats, with insiders believing Josh Shapiro was the favourite. Why didn't Kamala opt for Josh Shapiro – the candidate the Republicans feared most? And with the left of the Democrats becoming increasingly polarised over issues like Israel-Gaza, was this part of a strategy to mobilise the base? Freddy Gray speaks to Editor-at-Large of the WSJ, Gerard Baker.

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    40 min
  • Who is Kamala's VP pick – Tim Walz?
    Freddy Gray sits down with political commentator and podcaster Dash Dobrofsky to discuss today's news that Kamala Harris has picked Tim Walz to be her running mate. The Governor of Minnesota was joint favourite alongside Josh Shapiro. But who is Tim Walz? And can he stand up to JD Vance in the debates?

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    15 min
  • What will Biden do about Venezuela?
    Venezuela's leader President Nicolas Maduro is still manoeuvring to stay in power, following disputed election results and hundreds of thousands taking to the streets to protest. The opposition maintains that the result is fraudulent. Biden is facing increased pressure to intervene. What will his next move be? Freddy Gray is joined by Eli Lake, reporter for The Free Press.

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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.