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Insight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Podcast episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watch on iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s social media investigation correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher. As well as political analysis, we also specialise in social media. Each week Marianna Spring brings listeners the latest updates from the BBC’s Undercover Voters, our award-winning investigation into the content that is recommended to US voters on social media. The team is also joined by special guests each week. Podcasts are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As well as being a podcast, we are also available every Friday on BBC Radio 4 and every Saturday on the BBC World Service. Oh, and you can now watch us on YouTube and on iPlayer: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy.

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This episode examines the aftermath of the US midterm elections, focusing on the significant losses faced by the Republican Party and the potential implications for Senate control. The discussion covers tight races in Mississippi and Alaska, the evolution of digital campaigning, and the long-term impact on judicial appointments. The program further explores internal Republican dynamics, including Ron DeSantis's future, J.D. Vance's critiques regarding foreign policy and Israel, and political tensions within the Trump administration involving Pete Hegseth. The episode concludes with a look at Mississippi's evolving racial identity through a listener's perspective.

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The Republican Party has had its worst set of election results really in living memory. It was an absolute catastrophe.

00:01:09 · The host introduces the scale of the Republican losses during the midterm election week.

In Mississippi, it's on an absolute knife edge. There are fewer than 100 votes separating the Democrat and the Republican Senate candidates there.

00:03:02 · The reporters discuss the extremely tight race between Scott Coons and Cindy Hyde-Smith.

This is close to an extinction level event for Republicans in many parts of the country, as we have seen probably in the last hundred years.

00:13:26 · Ron DeSantis reflects on the severity of the Republican electoral losses.

He focused on four reasons why... the Republicans fared so badly. And he says that they needed to end the war, focus on the cost of living and inflation, put America first and change America's relationship with Israel if they're going to rebuild going forward.

00:18:43 · The narrator outlines J.D. Vance's specific policy recommendations for Republican recovery.

he's going to bring this up for a vote he's going to file the motions to impeach hagseth in the next two weeks once congress comes back for this lame deck lame duck session

00:31:05 · The speaker details Representative Thomas Massie's plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against Hegseth.

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Midterms! What do the results mean for Trump's presidency?

This episode examines the aftermath of the US midterm elections, focusing on the significant losses faced by the Republican Party and the potential implications for Senate control. The discussion covers tight races in Mississippi and Alaska, the evolution of digital campaigning, and the long-term impact on judicial appointments. The program further explores internal Republican dynamics, including Ron DeSantis's future, J.D. Vance's critiques regarding foreign policy and Israel, and political tensions within the Trump administration involving Pete Hegseth. The episode concludes with a look at Mississippi's evolving racial identity through a listener's perspective.

06 Nov 2026
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Midterms! Democrats make historic shift in US politics (results, part 2)

The hosts analyze a massive, unexpected Democratic victory in the US midterm elections, noting significant gains in traditionally Republican states like Texas and Kansas. The discussion explores whether these shifts are driven by economic concerns such as inflation and fuel prices or broader cultural changes. The episode further examines individual race dynamics, including Abdullah Syed's historic victory in Michigan and the impact of candidate quality on outcomes in South Carolina and Mississippi. Finally, the hosts reflect on Donald Trump's status as a 'lame duck' president following his electoral defeat and his potential for maintaining political influence.

04 Nov 2026
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Midterms! Democrats win back control of Congress (results, part 1)

This episode examines the significant Democratic victories in the US midterm elections, focusing on the major political shift in Texas and gains in Kansas and Georgia. The discussion explores the implications of these wins for Donald Trump's remaining term, including potential legislative battles to curtail executive power. Additionally, the conversation analyzes the impact of campaign spending on election outcomes and the potential for Republican figures like Ron DeSantis to distance themselves from Trump in future political contests.

04 Nov 2026
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Midterms! Everything you need to know about US election night

In this episode of AmeriCast, hosts discuss the significance of the US midterm elections, focusing on the potential for Democrats to gain control of the House and Senate. The analysis covers key battleground states like Texas and Florida, noting how shifts in voter demographics, particularly among Hispanic voters, could have seismic political implications. The discussion also explores the complexities of election night projections, explaining how voter analysis replaces traditional exit polls due to early voting. Additionally, the speakers cover the importance of gubernatorial races and the impact of specific state-level political controversies on upcoming elections.

03 Nov 2026
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Midterms! A November surprise upsets Democrats in Michigan

This episode examines a major political development in Michigan, where Congresswoman Haley Stevens unexpectedly switched her endorsement from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed to Republican Mike Rogers just two days before the election. The hosts analyze the potential impact of this 'November surprise' on the Democratic Party, focusing on themes of internal party fractures and the tension between progressive and centrist ideologies. The discussion further explores the broader implications of these internal tensions within the Democratic Party and analyzes Donald Trump's current political standing. The speakers note a lack of clear messaging from Trump and a potential fracturing of his base driven by economic concerns and foreign policy issues.

02 Nov 2026