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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon’s astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour. Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday. You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/ The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast and production. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStu…

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Why is Trump encouraging Iran to bomb San Diego?

2026-10-07 · 35 min

Things don’t look as rosy as they might in MAGAland. Texas Republican Ken Paxton was caught on tape blaming Trump’s Iran war for his own tough race. To be fair, Paxton may find he can sink this one...

Was this the most embarrassing Senate hearing ever?

2026-09-30 · 40 min

The Republicans cannot get over Jack Smith. The former special counsel who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump faced a barrage of attacks from GOP senators on the Judiciary Committee: "You ...

Are Republican candidates sick of Trump?

2026-09-23 · 47 min

Has the GOP woken up to the drag anchor that Donald Trump is on their electoral fortunes? There are signs that MAGA is not the magnet it once was. A steady stream of Republicans have come out in re...

Why is Trump sending federal officers to polling stations in November?

2026-09-16 · 38 min

With the midterms approaching, President Trump has once again raised the stakes, with FBI Director Kash Patel saying he is open to sending federal agents into polling stations. The comments have sp...

The Trumpapalooza tumbleweed: Why Republicans are staying away

2026-09-09 · 38 min

In a characteristic break with US political tradition, President Trump is holding a two-day event in Dallas, Texas ahead of the upcoming midterms. The problem? No one seems to want to go. Dallas is...

Are Democrats sabotaging their own socialists?

2026-09-02 · 46 min

It's quite a claim, but Bernie Sanders has suggested that some Democrats would rather lose the Senate than support Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Angie Nixon in Florida. These firebrand progr...

Is Trump about to wage a trade war with China?

2026-08-27 · 39 min

As the USA and Canada head towards a prolonged economic confrontation, we look at Trump’s escalating tariffs on Canada, Mark Carney’s decision to hit back, and what a trade war between two of the w...

Why are Navy sailors trying to jump off the USS Abraham Lincoln?

2026-08-19 · 36 min

The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln have been at sea for over nine months without docking for a port call. Sailors are reporting grimy conditions, rotting food, and deteriorating mental health. Som...

Is AOC entering her presidential era?

2026-08-12 · 34 min

It was a mixed night for progressive Democrats in primaries yesterday. They chalked up some wins, but the Wisconsin gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong was probably the highest profile left wing c...

Have Democrats found their new Obama in Michigan?

2026-08-05 · 43 min

The Michigan Senate race primary between two Democrat candidates was so tight that by midday it still hadn’t been officially called. But it looks like the progressive, Muslim candidate of the Left ...

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