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Politics Weekly America

Politics Weekly America

By: The Guardian
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 Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent.© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Did the White House cover up Joe Biden’s ill health?

    Did the White House cover up Joe Biden’s ill health?
    May 23 2025
    As scepticism grows over Joe Biden’s mental and physical health during his presidency, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Bakari Sellers, a political commentator and former Democratic state lawmaker, about what the party needs to do to regain trust after the fallout from the 2024 election
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    26 mins
  • Who are the players behind Trump’s foreign policy?

    Who are the players behind Trump’s foreign policy?
    May 16 2025
    From a trip to the Middle East to talks between Russia and Ukraine, it’s a busy week for Donald Trump and US foreign policy. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian’s global affairs correspondent, Andrew Roth, about the big players behind the US president’s deals and decisions on the world stage
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    33 mins
  • Trade deals, global wars and AI Jedi posts: where is Trump’s focus?

    Trade deals, global wars and AI Jedi posts: where is Trump’s focus?
    May 9 2025
    Jonathan Freedland and the senior Washington editor of Semafor, Elana Schor, discuss what the US president is choosing to make a priority, and what he’s neglecting in return
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    29 mins

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