The News Agents - USA
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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon’s astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour.
Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday.
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Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday.
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast and production.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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36 snips
Mar 26, 2026 • 33min
How Trump screwed the world economy
Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize–winning economist and New York Times columnist, weighs in with sharp analysis. He discusses suspicious pre-announcement trading tied to Trump's Iran claim. He explains how market moves and oil shocks from a Hormuz shutdown could ripple globally. He also considers why investigations seem unlikely.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 38min
Is MAGA rupturing over Trump's war in Iran?
A split emerges within MAGA over Trump’s approach to a possible war with Iran. A former adviser weighs in on NATO, allied reluctance and whether the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened. The conversation probes messaging to families, the risk of ground forces, and whether hardline voices are driving party direction.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 29min
Trump's Kentucky chaos and Rubio's big...shoes
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor and hardline Iran hawk, discusses the Iran conflict and U.S. strategy. He critiques preparation and argues regime change remains the aim. Conversation covers vulnerabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, risks of stopping short, and how political calculations shape military moves.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 34min
Will Trump's Iran strikes hit him in the ballots?
They probe why strikes on Iran happened and why official explanations keep shifting. They explore whether the action counts as a war and who gets to decide. They examine MAGA backlash and whether the Republican base might peel away. They consider how rising gas prices and economic pain could reshape midterm politics and what that means for control of Congress.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 41min
Where are the missing Epstein files that point to Trump?
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and veteran journalist, joins to tackle the missing Epstein FBI records and why absent interviews raise cover-up questions. He weighs DOJ credibility and whether any Epstein material could truly unseat Trump. Conversation also pivots to media independence, the State of the Union as spectacle, and how technology threatens election trust.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 41min
Mark Kelly: The Senator Trump wants 'hanged'
Mark Kelly, former Navy pilot and astronaut turned Arizona senator, discusses threats and legal fights after warning service members to follow the law. He recounts reactions to Trump's “hanged” comment, the legal fallout and grand jury developments. He warns about intimidation effects on military speech, European leaders' responses, and weighs 2026 midterm risks and his own future political choices.
Feb 17, 2026 • 2min
Introducing: Up To Speed
A fast-paced look into Formula One as high-drama entertainment. Behind-the-scenes access to paddock life and racing soap opera moments. Introductions to the team bringing expert analysis and unfiltered gossip. Teasers for reaction shows after race weekends and deep dives on the biggest stories each week.
36 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 33min
Clinton, Epstein and Trump's dire polling
Doug Sosnik, senior advisor and pollster who served with President Bill Clinton, offers sharp takes on polling, voter groups and why turnout shifts hurt Republicans. He discusses the idea of an 'Epstein class' and how released files feed belief in elite impunity. He also explores political shamelessness and what Democrats must offer to win back persuadable voters.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 27min
Why are the Epstein files revealing more about the victims than the villains?
Amy Wallace, journalist and co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, speaks about the fallout from the Epstein files. She discusses how redactions often expose survivors while hiding alleged perpetrators. She raises concerns about missing testimony, risks to survivors, and how political and media responses shape the search for accountability.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 38min
Billy Crudup on The Morning Show, moral cowardice, and Minneapolis as a police state
Billy Crudup, an award-winning actor known for The Morning Show and Almost Famous, talks about bringing High Noon to the London stage. He explores why the Western illuminates moral cowardice. He links the play to contemporary politics, protests, pardons and media dynamics. He discusses theater as a space to test ideas and respond to intimidation and mob tactics.
