In the fourth episode of the ground-breaking podcast What Has America Ever Done for Us?, journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne dives into the world of football finance with Dr. Dan Plumley, a leading expert on sports economics. With American investors owning a significant portion of British football clubs, what does this mean for the future of the game? Is football in Britain now shaped by American priorities? And is this a takeover we should embrace—or be wary of? From financial power plays to shifting club identities, we explore how the U.S. influence is transforming the sport fans once considered untouchable.

Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

Research by Andrew Edwards

A Made in Manchester Production

In the third episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets senior economist at Concordia University in Montreal, Moshe Lander and asks what can Britain learn from its Commonwealth cousins in Canada in navigating relations with the USA?! We learn how Canada stops American interference in various areas of life in their country. Do we need to do that in Britain?

Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

Research by Andrew Edwards

A Made in Manchester Production

In the second episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets Professor John Baylis to discuss how the United States prevents Britain from defending itself with a truly independent nuclear arsenal.

Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

Research by Andrew Edwards

A Made in Manchester Production

In the first episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets Angus Hanton, author of 'Vassal State: How America Runs Britain?'

Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

Research by Andrew Edwards

A Made in Manchester Production