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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 25 MIN

The President's Path: Inside Trump’s State of the Union

from The Explanation · host BBC World Service

On this episode: Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Fin Gomez look ahead to next week’s State of the Union address. It’s a chance for President Trump to talk up his achievements one year back in office - and lay out his vision for the year ahead. What do we expect to see – and what surprises could pop up? Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected] Senior Producer: Ellyn Duncan Editor: Amrit Cheema Executive Producer: Anna Holford

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