Americast - Season 2 / Year 2024

Americast - Season 2 / Year 2024

Season 2 / Year 2024

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Episodes15
DatesJun 29, 2024 - Nov 9, 2024
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Episodes

Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Debate
Year 2024Episode 130 min

Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Debate

The Americast team reacts to the two candidate's performances in the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Jun 29, 2024
Can Biden Save His Presidency?
Year 2024Episode 230 min

Can Biden Save His Presidency?

After a press conference billed as the most important of his career, where does this leave Joe Biden's run for President?

Jul 13, 2024
Trump Describes Being Shot
Year 2024Episode 330 min

Trump Describes Being Shot

Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher and Justin Webb analyse Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, which kicked off with a detailed account of the assassination attempt against him.

Jul 20, 2024
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
Year 2024Episode 430 min

Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

Jul 22, 2024
Can Money Buy the US Election?
Year 2024Episode 530 min

Can Money Buy the US Election?

Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher and Justin Webb look into how campaign funding works in the US election for both the Republicans and Democrats.

Jul 27, 2024
The Disunited States of America?
Year 2024Episode 630 min

The Disunited States of America?

What can Trump and Harris learn from previous US elections? Americast's Justin Webb and ex-BBC's Nick Bryant talk it through.

Aug 3, 2024
An Interview with Donald Trump's Nephew
Year 2024Episode 730 min

An Interview with Donald Trump's Nephew

With fewer than 100 days to go to the US election, Donald Trump's nephew publishes a book that promises 'the inside story' on his family. Americast interviews Fred Trump III to ask why... and why now?

Aug 10, 2024
Who's Ahead in the Polls?
Year 2024Episode 830 min

Who's Ahead in the Polls?

Can Kamala Harris beat Trump on ‘vibes' alone? Justin Webb and Sarah Smith look at what the polls say about the state of the race.

Aug 17, 2024
Can You Predict an Election?
Year 2024Episode 930 min

Can You Predict an Election?

One of America's most influential pollsters, who was once a professional poker player, explains how Kamala Harris could beat Donald Trump.

Sep 7, 2024
Taylor Swift: Do Celebrity Endorsements Win Elections?
Year 2024Episode 1030 min

Taylor Swift: Do Celebrity Endorsements Win Elections?

Americast looks at whether celebrity endorsements work. Is it possible to turn enthusiasm into real votes, and persuade undecided voters?

Sep 14, 2024
How to Protect a President?
Year 2024Episode 1130 min

How to Protect a President?

After a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Americast hears from a former U.S. Secret Service agent on what's needed to protect presidential candidates. Is political violence becoming the new norm in the United States?

Sep 21, 2024
The Middle East and the US Election
Year 2024Episode 1230 min

The Middle East and the US Election

CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour returns to Americast to discuss whether the election will affect the Middle East conflict...And if the conflict will affect the election.

Oct 5, 2024
Will Abortion Decide the Election?
Year 2024Episode 1330 min

Will Abortion Decide the Election?

Many voters will be picking the candidate that aligns with their views on abortion access this year, and in some states, the issue is literally on the ballot.

Oct 19, 2024
Will Trump Supporters Accept the Result?
Year 2024Episode 1430 min

Will Trump Supporters Accept the Result?

We're in Georgia, one of the seven swing states that will decide the 2024 US presidential election, where there are already legal challenges over votes.

Oct 26, 2024
What will Trump (and Harris) Do Now?
Year 2024Episode 1530 min

What will Trump (and Harris) Do Now?

Donald Trump has become the 47th, as well as the 45th, president. But what will actually change when his new term begins? Will he really declassify the JFK files and end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office? The team assemble to separate the fact from fiction.

Nov 9, 2024

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