Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
The US is lifting its decades-long sanctions on Iran, without guarantees against its nuclear programme. We hear from Republican senators usu...
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20 of 605 episodesAmericanswers… Why has JD Vance changed his mind about Trump's intelligence?
The US Vice President has been justifying his changing view of Donald Trump’s IQ. JD Vance says Donald Trump is probably the most intelligen...
Elon Musk the trillionaire... does the global economy need him to succeed?
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for sending people to Mars, the moon and beyond with SpaceX. Elon Musk’s rocket, telecommunications...
Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
Former First Lady Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” on how she felt about her husband’s health during that infamous deb...
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump became the second oldest president in US history on Sunday, at 80 years old. And to celebrate the milestone he hosted a UFC cag...
The battle in rural America against AI data centres
The world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) has been approved in Utah, but there is growing opposition towards the project. At twice the si...
The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
There are new allegations against Graham Platner, the confirmed Democratic senate candidate in Maine. The small north eastern state which bo...
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
The US president was being questioned in Wisconsin when he walked out - what happened and why has the clip gone viral? In this episode, Anth...
The most expensive World Cup ever? (With Football Daily, part 3)
We’ve got together with Americast/Newscast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be the most political World Cup ever....
Will War Overshadow the World Cup? (With Football Daily, part 2)
We’ve got together with Americast/Newscast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be the most political World Cup ever....
Will this be the Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, part 1)
We’ve got together with Americast/Newscast and Football Daily for three special episodes on what could be the most political World Cup ever....
Why Democrats think they can win back Iowa from Trump
Could Democrats flip Iowa from the Republicans? It’s a state Trump has won three times and Republicans have dominated for more than a decade...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Is the Trump administration checking tourists' social media?
Why have artists pulled out of a festival celebrating America's 250th birthday in Washington DC ? The Great American State Fair is planned o...
Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
US presidents have always told lies. Richard Nixon famously lied to Congress over his knowledge of the Watergate scandal while Bill Clinton...
Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
The Senate race for Texas could decide which party controls Congress in November’s midterm elections, and some Democrats think the state cou...
The political fight for American men
There was a gender divide in the US in 2024 and one of the criticisms of the failed Democrat presidential campaign was that they appealed to...
Will Trump invade Cuba?
What is President Trump’s plan for the future of Cuba? His oil blockade has crippled the island’s economy and could lead to a humanitarian c...
Trump gets “forever” immunity on his past tax affairs
US tax authorities will be barred from pursuing claims against Donald Trump, some members of his family and the Trump organisation. This ple...
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
NYC’s new mayor says his new budget will save the city billions without having to cut key services. In a social media post, Zohran Mamdani t...
Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
It’s the world’s fourth largest economy, with over 40 million people and home to some of the world’s most powerful tech companies. So why ar...