Podcast · 64 episodes
The News Agents - USA, page 3
by Global · English
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: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com
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Exclusive: George Santos on Trump's get out of jail free passIn this episode, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel interview George Santos, the former Republican congressman who was recently commuted from a seven-year prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft…22 Oct 2025 · 33 min
MAGA brands anti-Trump protestors 'American traitors'Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel as they dissect the complexities of US politics with sharp analysis and humor. New episodes are released weekly.16 Oct 2025 · 34 min
Trump puts his enemies on the standIn this episode, hosts Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel discuss the recent court appearance of James Comey, former FBI Director, who pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress.9 Oct 2025 · 40 min
Trump wages war on the "enemy within"The episode features an intense discussion surrounding the implications of a recent executive order by Donald Trump targeting former government employee Miles Taylor.1 Oct 2025 · 34 min
Kimmel uncancelled: Is this a fight Trump can't win?Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended after remarks about Trump following Charlie Kirk’s shooting; the FCC threatened license consequences, and Disney/ABC pulled the show.24 Sep 2025 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Are world leaders treating Trump like a useful idiot?The episode argues that Trump is being treated as a “useful idiot” by Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, enabling escalations rather than restraining them.10 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Has RFK Jr declared a war on science?The episode argues that RFK Jr’s actions at the CDC amount to an anti-science, politicized attack on public health, especially vaccines.3 Sep 2025 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Does America really "want a dictator"?The episode argues Donald Trump is seeking autocratic control by undermining independent institutions (Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Justice Department/FBI) and using “retribution…27 Aug 2025 · 49 min · 19 chapters
Do Dems have to sound like Trump to beat him?The episode argues that Democrats don’t need to “sound like Trump” to beat him, while also claiming Trump’s Russia/Ukraine diplomacy talk is mostly performative because Putin hasn’t shown willingness…20 Aug 2025 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Trump's Cultural Revolution: the dismantling of truthThe episode argues that the Trump administration is “dismantling truth” by pressuring or reshaping institutions, manipulating public perception, and using federal power to override local or…13 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Why don't Americans trust Trump on Epstein?The episode argues Americans don’t trust Trump on the Jeffrey Epstein case because of alleged cover-ups and unusual actions around Ghislaine Maxwell.6 Aug 2025 · 35 min · 10 chapters
Why the Trump administration is not a reliable ally to BritainJamie Raskin argues the Trump administration is an unreliable U.S. ally to Britain and Europe, especially on democracy and free speech, and links this to broader “autocrats and dictators” trends.31 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Will shutting down Congress kill the Trump-Epstein story?The episode argues that the Trump-Epstein story is being actively suppressed: House Speaker Mike Johnson ended Congress’s summer work early to avoid a vote on releasing Epstein-related files, despite…23 Jul 2025 · 34 min · 15 chapters
The conspiracy theory Trump can't killThe episode argues that Jeffrey Epstein’s scandal and alleged “missing files” can’t be dismissed because conspiracy narratives persist once they’re seeded.16 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 13 chapters
How the Epstein files have turned MAGA against TrumpThe episode argues that the promised release of “Epstein files” (including an alleged client list) has been effectively shut down, turning MAGA supporters against Trump.9 Jul 2025 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Will Trump's big beautiful bill bankrupt America?The episode centers on whether President Trump’s “big, beautiful” flagship bill will bankrupt America and who will oppose it.2 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 19 chapters