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Politics Weekly America — 275 episodes

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Is Jon Ossoff the key for Democrats in 2028?

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Trump’s trade war with Canada gets nasty

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Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’

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Trump’s great plane escape

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Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency

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AOC 2028: could she be the first female US president?

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Why did Trump just gift Saudi Arabia a nuclear win?

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Are American politicians getting too old?

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Trump restarts war with Iran and plays nice(ish) with Nato

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Trump hijacks America at 250 celebrations

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Trump forced to drain the reflecting pool swamp

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Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine

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Is Trump about to ruin the World Cup?

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A Brit, a billionaire, and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets

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Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East

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Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning

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Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ for his pals

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Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’

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Will Trump lose the Senate in the midterms?

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Does Trump basically own the US supreme court now?

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Why do people believe the Trump assassination attempts are fake?

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The Trump purge: is the FBI’s Kash Patel next?

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Is blasphemy the last straw for Trump’s Maga base?

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Could Trump be forced out of office?

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How Trump, Musk and Doge shattered the US government

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Is Trump losing it? (the war of course)

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Off Duty: The Crime, episode I

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What’s really behind Trump’s latest tantrums over Iran?

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Could the US military turn on Trump?

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Was Trump ever in control of the Iran war?

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‘Peacemaker’ Trump starts a war with Iran

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‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028

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The ‘golden age of America’? Trump delivers the State of the Union address

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Jesse Jackson’s political legacy in the Trump era

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Trump dismantles the arts and tries to rewrite history

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Epstein files: why is Trump defending the Clintons?

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Is Trump’s ICE dream over?

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ICE shootings, tariffs and Greenland: why we’re experiencing ‘Trump exhaustion syndrome’

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Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?

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Watch out Greenland: Trump is pro-imperialism now

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Trump captures Maduro and vows to ‘run’ Venezuela

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Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode three

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Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode two

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Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode one

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A Christmas message

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Trump in the White House: is it time to call it corruption?

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The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one

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The real reason behind Trump’s nasty breakup with Europe

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“This is war”: Is Trump about to invade Venezuela?

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Has a Texas law created ‘abortion bounty hunters’?

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Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms

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Trump’s U-turn on the Epstein files and his bust-up with Marjorie Taylor Greene

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The Epstein files are back to haunt Trump

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As Americans face going hungry, Trump builds a ballroom

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Mamdani wins in New York and takes the fight to Trump

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Why is Trump talking about nuclear weapons?

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Is Trump preparing for civil war?

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Donald Trump: King of the world?

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Gaza ceasefire plan: how much credit does Trump deserve?

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When did the US supreme court become so ‘lawless’?

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US government shutdown: now what?

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Why is the Trump administration obsessed with autism?

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What does Donald Trump think free speech means?

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Where does the US go after the Charlie Kirk shooting?

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Is Trump trying to rig the midterm elections?

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Can the Democrats win by trolling Trump?

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The ‘Nerd Reich’: how tech billionaires infiltrated the White House

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Is Trump abandoning his ‘America First’ policy for Ukraine?

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Is Donald Trump too weak to be a strongman?

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Trump, Sydney Sweeney and the ‘war on woke’

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Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode 3

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How much longer can the Fed defy Trump?

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Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode two

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Murdoch v Trump: will the media tycoon be the president’s downfall?

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Is Trump building a political dynasty? – episode one

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Trump goes to war with Maga over Epstein files

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Why is the media paying millions to Trump?

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The winners and losers of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

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A socialist underdog makes history in New York

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Trump’s plan for Iran divides Republicans

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Has Trump turned the US into a police state?

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1

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Trump and Musk’s spectacular bust-up

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Has RFK Jr misdiagnosed America?

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Did the White House cover up Joe Biden’s ill health?

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Who are the players behind Trump’s foreign policy?

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Trade deals, global wars and AI Jedi posts: where is Trump’s focus?

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What does Trump really think of his first 100 days in office?

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‘Armed agents nearly turned up at my house’: fired DOJ attorney on defying Trump

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America’s universities stand up to Trump

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Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on tariffs?

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Has Donald Trump broken Congress?

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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ and Musk’s bad week

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Trump’s ‘Signalgate’ blame game

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Why are Democrats so divided?

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Has Trump broken the US economy?

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Trump turns America’s allies into enemies

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Is the tide starting to turn against Trump?

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Trump brings Russia in from the cold, but at what cost to Ukraine?

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Oh, Canada! Can Trump just take it?

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Trump and Musk’s plan for world domination

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The fight to protect LGBTQ+ rights from Trump

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Can anyone hold back Donald Trump?

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Executive orders, Gulf of America and flags on Mars: Trump’s first day in office

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The Middle East, inflation and Trump’s return – what will Biden’s legacy be?

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Silicon Valley leaders bend the knee to Trump

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What happens if Trump pardons the January 6 rioters?

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Jimmy Carter’s legacy: Politics Weekly America

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UFC, boxing and golf: what is Donald Trump’s relationship with sport?

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Who does Trump want in his cabinet, and why?

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Revisited: Did the assassination of JFK kickstart the conspiracy theory movement?

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Revisited: Henry Kissinger and the man who wanted to confront him

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How the left is defending itself in the Democratic blame game

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James Carville on where he thinks the Democrats went wrong

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Matt Gaetz: who is Trump’s controversial nominee for attorney general?

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Can the Democrats salvage the House of Representatives?

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Donald Trump is victorious. What happens now?

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The final countdown of a historic US election campaign

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Will young voters in swing states decide this election?

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Why Elon Musk needs Donald Trump to win

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Do Democrats have a ‘men’ problem?

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‘I said his name... I hope I don’t burn in hell’: Nancy Pelosi

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Hurricanes, the Middle East, and Covid-19 tests to Putin

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Can Republicans flip the Senate in November?

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Underwhelming Walz and a more presentable Vance: the VP debate

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The swing states in the south that could sway the election

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What will Donald Trump do if he loses the election?

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Rally sizes, abortion and eating cats: the Trump and Harris debate

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Debate camp, role play and rival advice: Trump and Harris prepare for showdown

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Will Kari Lake help Donald Trump win Arizona?

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Harris reclaims patriotism in DNC acceptance speech

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Trump and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month

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Kamala Harris picks her running mate

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Is this the end of Project 2025?

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Harris navigates Netanyahu visit

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Biden drops out – what happens now?

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JD Vance: who is Donald Trump’s new vice-president?

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Republicans elevate Trump to ‘living martyr’ status after shooting

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Anne Applebaum on autocracies and signs of America’s move to join them

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Biden in trouble as Supreme Court hands Trump another big win

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Debate disaster: is there a way back for Joe Biden?

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Will Joe Biden’s immigration pledge convince or confuse the public?

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Republicans struggle to respond to Hunter Biden’s conviction

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The Alito flag scandal and the supreme court’s ethics problem

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Trump guilty on all counts – so what happens next?

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Who does RFK Jr pose the bigger threat to: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?

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Donald Trump comes face to face with former fixer Michael Cohen

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Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Trump trial

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Trump trial update, terrifying Time interview and a Republican dog killer

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White House correspondents dinner: is there still space for humour?

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Republicans divided over abortion ahead of elections

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How badly has US diplomacy been damaged by the war in Gaza?

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Should Biden be worried about losing Black voters to Trump?

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Can Bibles, sneakers and social media save Trump from financial ruin?

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America’s ‘news deserts’ and what it means for democracy

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Can US Congress control the abuse of AI in the 2024 election?

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Haley finally bows out as Trump and Biden prepare for rematch

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Mitch McConnell steps down, Donald Trump wins again

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Will Trump abandon Ukraine if he wins in November?

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Why do so many Americans believe the Taylor Swift and Joe Biden conspiracy?

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Who tanked the border bill?

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A year on from the East Palestine toxic train derailment, what’s changed?

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Haley vows to fight on despite Trump win in New Hampshire

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DeSantis drops out, Trump rallies and Haley brings out Judge Judy

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What is the future of the New Hampshire primary?

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Trump wins big in Iowa as Haley and DeSantis fall short

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Who benefits as Christie ends presidential bid before Iowa caucus?

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Civil war gaffes and robotic smiles: can anyone beat Trump?

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Revisited: Al Sharpton on 60 years since the march on Washington

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Revisited: why do Republicans hate the Barbie movie?

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Why did Colorado kick Donald Trump off the ballot?

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Would the US survive a second Trump presidency?

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Why are third party candidates a threat to Biden in 2024?

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Copping out? Biden skips UN climate conference

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Henry Kissinger and the man who wanted to confront him

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Did the assassination of JFK kickstart the conspiracy theory movement?

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Will Biden lose voters over response to Israel-Hamas war?

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Elections 2023: Republicans lose big on issue of abortion

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Speaker Johnson, Israel, government shutdown and Virginia

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Will Mitt Romney be remembered as a ‘good Republican’?

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A high-stakes diplomatic mission for Biden

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Biden’s foreign policy agenda upended by Israel-Hamas war

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US surgeon general on why loneliness threatens democracy

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McCarthy has been ousted as US House speaker. What happens next?

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Trump gets done for fraud as GOP candidates vie for attention

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What happens to Ukraine if Biden loses in 2024?

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Will Joe Biden be impeached?

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What was behind Joe Biden’s biggest presidential decisions?

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Will the real Vivek Ramaswamy please stand up?

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The winners and losers of the first GOP debate

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Georgia takes on Trump and his allies

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The power of junk food companies in Washington

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Al Sharpton on 60 years since the civil rights march on Washington

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Why do Republicans hate the Barbie movie?

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How would a possible third indictment affect Trump’s 2024 run?

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Will Hunter Biden damage his father’s bid for re-election?

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How do Democrats fight back against the US supreme court?

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Is the US supreme court bad for democracy? – podcast

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Will Robert F Kennedy Jr cause trouble for Joe Biden?

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Will this latest Trump indictment embolden the Maga base?

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Will too many cooks spoil the Republican broth?

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Who won the debt ceiling negotiations?

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Will Republicans get behind Tim Scott?

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Is Ron DeSantis failing before he’s even started?

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How should the media cover sexual predator Trump?

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What can the White House do to free Evan Gershkovich?

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As one door opens for Biden, another shuts on Carlson

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Who profits from blood plasma donations in the US? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Will Republicans regret taking on the ‘Tennessee Three’? Politics Weekly America podcast

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The man who connected Bill Clinton and Gerry Adams: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Trump’s day of reckoning in New York: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Will Wisconsin decide who wins in 2024? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Trump stays out of handcuffs – for now: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Why did liberals push for the Iraq war? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Will Joe Biden run again? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Scandal grips this year’s CPAC event: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Why are Republicans using Biden’s Kyiv trip against him? Politics Weekly America

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Spy balloons, UFOs and a standoff with China: Politics Weekly America

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Biden shakes up Democrats’ primary calendar: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Congress struggles with police reform: Politics Weekly America podcast

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The 2024 senate race in California kicks off: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Confidential files found with Biden’s Corvette – Politics Weekly America podcast

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Can George Santos outrun his lies? Politics Weekly America

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Kevin McCarthy faces mutiny over speakership: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Revisited … Jennifer Senior on Steve Bannon: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Revisited – Jon Ronson on Alex Jones: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Trump should face criminal charges, January 6 panel concludes: Politics Weekly America

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Can Republicans come back from the extreme in 2023? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Why 51 is better than 50 in the Senate: Politics Weekly America podcast

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10 years since Sandy Hook – what’s changed? Politics Weekly America special

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Who’s really in charge of the House of Representatives? Politics Weekly America

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Trump re-enters the battleground for the presidency: Politics Weekly America

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Trump quiet as Democrats pull off surprise boost: Politics Weekly America midterms special

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No sign of the red wave – yet: Politics Weekly America midterms special

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Pennsylvania proves the final battleground: Politics Weekly America midterms special

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The fight for blue collar voters in Ohio: Politics Weekly America midterms special

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Georgia fights for democracy – Politics Weekly America Midterms Special

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Is a red wave about to touch down on US shores? Politics Weekly America

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Social media giants struggle to tackle misinformation: Politics Weekly America

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Why Nevada will prove crucial in November: Politics Weekly America

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The man who thinks Democrats could win big in November: Politics Weekly America

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Republicans playing the migration card: Politics Weekly America

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A new generation of voters empowered by Roe: Politics Weekly America

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Why Biden blames Trump’s MAGA as a threat to democracy: Politics Weekly America

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The Queen’s relationship with US presidents: Politics Weekly America special

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From Today in Focus: the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Leon Panetta on the Afghanistan withdrawal, a year on: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Is Trump back in Murdoch’s good books? Politics Weekly America

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What does the future hold for Liz Cheney? Politics Weekly America

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Democrats celebrate ‘historic’ climate bill: Politics Weekly America

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A huge week for US foreign policy: Politics Weekly America

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Why does an ageing Congress spell trouble for the Democrats? Politics Weekly America

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Is Bannon on course to destroy democracy? Politics Weekly America

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Why Republicans are backing a controversial former NFL star

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Migrant deaths show Biden needs to change immigration policy: Politics Weekly America

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Americans lose faith in the US supreme court: Politics Weekly America

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What the January 6 hearings have told us: Politics Weekly America

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What does ‘Watergate’ teach us 50 years on?: Politics Weekly America

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A celebrity heart surgeon wins in Pennsylvania, what next? Politics Weekly America

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Biden’s dilemma over supporting Ukraine: Politics Weekly America

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Texas school shooting overshadows primaries: Politics Weekly America

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Will Republicans drop the Great Replacement Theory? Politics Weekly America

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How senior GOP figures tried to oust Trump: Politics Weekly America podcast

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Is Biden willing to go against the supreme court to save Roe v Wade? Politics Weekly America

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Jon Ronson on the fall of Alex Jones: Politics Weekly America

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What caused the rise of anti-Asian hate crime in the US? Politics Weekly America

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Can theatre predict 2024’s US election? Politics Weekly America

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Does the White House have a communication problem? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Why are Republican Senators flirting with QAnon conspiracies? Politics Weekly America podcast

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Can Ron DeSantis out-Trump Donald Trump? Politics Weekly podcast

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Why are House Democrats leaving Congress in a midterm year? Politics Weekly America

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Is Putin proving the need for Western power? Politics Weekly America

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Ukraine exposes fault lines in Washington: Politics Weekly America

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Biden and the west respond to Putin’s invasion: Politics Weekly America

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Coming 25 February: Politics Weekly America