Politics Weekly America
The Guardian
SummaryPolitics Weekly America offers a vital, deep-dive look into the rapidly shifting landscape of United States politics. Hosted by Guardian journalist Jonathan Friedland, the show moves beyond the daily news cycle to examine the mechanisms, power struggles, and ideological shifts currently defining the American political machine. Whether it is investigating the intersection of high-stakes sports and political propaganda, unpacking the legal battles over reproductive rights and voting access, or analyzing the institutional influence of the Supreme Court, the podcast provides an essential roadmap for navigating a fractured national climate. Through candid conversations with field experts, investigative reporters, and legal analysts, each episode strips back the rhetoric to reveal the underlying strategies that drive modern campaigning and governance. Listeners can expect rigorous, non-partisan analysis that connects the dots between local primary upsets and international geopolitical tensions. The show also features specialized reporting from the Stateside series, which brings sharp focus to the front lines of democracy, civil rights, and social justice. If you are looking to move past the headlines and understand the forces shaping the future of the republic—from the corridors of Washington to the grassroots movements fighting for change—Politics Weekly America provides the context, clarity, and critical perspective required to stay informed in an increasingly unpredictable political era.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
Episodes
Is Trump about to ruin the World Cup?
Donald Trump is turning the World Cup into a joyless, authoritarian spectacle defined by division and exclusion.
A Brit, a billionaire, and Spencer Pratt: California’s primary upsets
From British candidates to billionaire challengers, we break down the latest primary upsets shaking California politics.
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East
Donald Trump is trapped in an escalation cycle as he struggles to secure a definitive Iran deal before the midterms.
Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning
The fight over abortion pills is escalating as the anti-abortion movement shifts toward criminalizing patients.
Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ for his pals
Trump is using a new 1.8 billion dollar taxpayer-funded account to reward political allies and shield his inner circle.
Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Stacey Abrams joins to discuss why the gutting of the Voting Rights Act is an act of evil and how to fight back.
Will Trump lose the Senate in the midterms?
Democrats face a steep uphill climb to flip the Senate, but a volatile political landscape keeps a slim path alive.
Does Trump basically own the US supreme court now?
The Supreme Court is increasingly functioning as a partisan tool for conservative power, threatening American democracy.
Why do people believe the Trump assassination attempts are fake?
Investigating why Americans are increasingly turning to conspiracy theories to explain political violence.
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