Erich McElroy's American Exchange

Fractures in MAGA with SE Cupp. US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich catches up with Republican (non-MAGA) commentator and writer SE Cupp.

SE the host of the podcast ‘Off the Cupp’ and substance ’Pitching and Snitching’. Erich quizzes SE on her long term relationships with Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly and explores what is going on with their split from Trump of the Iran war. Will it make a difference? 

Plus they reflect on American’s lack of shock at yet another attack on the President and much more. 

Plus Irish comedian Eleanor Tiernan (Instagram @eleanortiernan) reflect on the conversation and the global impact of it all. Don’t forget to check out SE on on twitter @secupp and instagram @secupp

WATCH this episode on Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0VIgb8wct8

How Democrats Win with Rachel Bitecofer and Steve N Allen. After a bit of break US expat Erich McElroy returns to reach back across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes the return of the brilliant Democratic political and branding strategist Rachel Bitecofer. 

They discuss how Trump is more vunerable than he ever has been, how Independent voters are running away from MAGA and the strategy for Democrats to win the midterms. Erich is then joined by UK based broadcaster, podcaster and comedian Steve N Allen to analyse the analysis.  

Rachel’s Book ‘Hit ‘em Where it Hurts’ is still a must read, along with her Substack ‘The Cycle’ and her new podcast ‘This is America’.
Follow her on ’twitter' @RachelBitecofer or Bluesky @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social Subscribe to The Cycle here: https://thecycle.substack.com/ You can find Steve N Allen on YouTube @mrstevenallen

The MOVEMENT against MAGA is RISING with Joe Walsh Republicans in the Congress won't hold MAGA back, the Democrats are in the opposition so that means it's down to US.

American expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - he welcomes back to the pod our original guest from 2020 - former Congressman, radio host, and podcaster Joe Walsh. It's their first conversation since Trump was put back into power, they talk about the mood on the ground, what is reaching MAGA voters and what the Democrats need to do in this critical time.

You can find Joe on twitter @WalshFreedom & Bluesky @walshfreedom.bsky.social‬ and listen to his podcast The Social Contract.

You can watch this episode on Youtube Here: 
https://youtu.be/HHx62Jwi2Hk

US expat Erich McElroy reaches back across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes comedian and semifinalist on America’s Got Talent the brilliant Maureen Langan.

In addition to being a great comic Maureen is a former journalist and cares deeply about the state of United States. She and Erich discuss what it’s like gigging in America at the moment, the state of play with so much going on in the land of Trump and more. 

You can see Maureen in the US and later this year in the UK and Ireland. 

Full dates and details here https://www.maureenlangan.com/

US expat Erich McElroy reaches back across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes back to the podcast Democratic political and branding strategist Rachel Bitecofer. 

They discuss the state of play in the shadow of Trump’s tariff disaster and how this is the opening that Democrats need to hammer Trump and MAGA for ruining the American economy - which was doing pretty darn good under Biden. They also discuss how Musk is deeply unpopular and how he is a drag on Trump and how the Democrats need to be on the attack. 

Rachel’s Book ‘Hit ‘em Where it Hurts’ is still a must read, along with her Substack ‘The Cycle’ and her new podcast ‘This is America’.  

Follow her on ’twitter' @RachelBitecofer or Bluesky @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social Subscribe to The Cycle here: https://thecycle.substack.com/

US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes to the podcast political journalist and writer from the substack Good Politics/Bad Politics - Jonathan Bernstein. They discuss his fascinating article about the Constitutional Attack happening in America, how SignalGate is breaking through the narrative and where we are at in the Trump Presidency so far. You can find the substack here https://goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/ and follow Jonathan on Bluesky here @jonathanbernstein.bsky.social

US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich catches up with journalist and White House corespondent Brian Karem. Brian lays out the reality of America - it’s already a dictatorship. They discuss the collapse of the press and that the Constitutional Crisis has come and gone. The Constitution was run over on 20th January 2025. You can catch more from Brian on his podcast ‘Just Ask the Question’, each week in Salon, on his substack and get his book ‘Free the Press’.

US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes back Democratic activist and podcaster Kimberley Johnson. Kimberley is post of brilliant Start Me Up and The Seeker podcasts. They talk about the fact it’s time to call it what it is - Fascism. They also discuss the power of boycotts, future face of the Democratic Party and what to do to escape the waves of dark news out of the US. You can find Kimberley on Bluesky @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social and still on twitter @AuthorKimberley With links to her podcasts https://linktr.ee/KimberleyJohnson

US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich talks with Professor Scott Lucas. Scott, a fellow ex-pat, is a professor at University College Dublin, Professor Emeritus at University of Birmingham, founder of EA Worldview and political analyst. They talk about how Trump governs as Bully-in-Chief, the madness of tariff flip-flopping and the general state of America in the world. You can follow Scott on Twitter @ScottLucas_EA, Bluesky @scottlucas.bsky.social and find EA Worldview https://eaworldview.com/

US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich stays on this side of the Atlantic and welcomes Gráinne Maguire. Gráinne is a comedian, podcaster and topical TV writer, strangely, a huge fan of the United States. Together they talk about America going through a bit of rough patch, what it’s like to try and write funny jokes in the Trump area and if she still loves the United States. Check out her podcast ‘The Way They Were’, catch her substack @grainnemaguire and follow her on twitter @grainnemaguire