Americast - Season 2 / Year 2024
Season 2 / Year 2024
Episodes
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.
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?
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.
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".
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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