2026

2026-02-02 · 30m

Can the federal agents who killed Minnesota protestors Alex Pretti and Renee Good be charged with murder? Plus Trump's approval rating sinks as he rewrites the rules in Venezuela and threatens an attack on Greenland and Iran.

2026-02-09 · 30m

Chas and John guide you through the events in Trump's America including the fallout from the release of the Epstein files, plus the US-Russia nuclear treaty expires bringing fears it could trigger a nuclear arms race.

2026-02-16 · 30m

Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein files hearing descends into chaos prompting more claims of a cover-up. Border czar Tom Homan announces an end to Minnesota's ICE surge and Trump's approval slumps to an all-time low.

2026-02-23 · 30m

As Epstein's billionaire backer denies knowing anything about the convicted sex trafficker's crimes, more allegations surface about President Trump himself. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court throws out Trump's tariffs, and the immigration crackdown becomes a liability heading into the midterms.

2026-03-02 · 30m

Operation Epic Fury: America's "President of Peace" goes to war with Iran. Meanwhile the Clintons face awkward questions over Jeffrey Epstein, plus an explosive Senate race in Texas could reshape Congress for the midterms.

2026-03-09 · 30m

America continues its attack on Iran, while Trump continues his ever-shifting rationale for war. Did Iran pose an imminent "threat"? We ask former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Meanwhile Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with a former plumber, MMA fighter and wrestler.

2026-03-16 · 30m

How and when will America's war with Iran end? We ask former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Meanwhile on the home front, President Trump wants to save American democracy - by making it much harder to vote.

2026-03-23 · 30m

Iran warns of retaliatory strikes if Trump follows through on his threat to attack Iranian power plants. So, what's Iran's next move? We ask former National Security Council Director for Iran, Nate Swanson. Plus former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin spars with Senators at his confirmation hearing to be the new Homeland Security boss.

2026-03-30 · 30m

As more American troops head to the Middle East, is a ground war next? We ask Ambassador Dan Shapiro, former Deputy Asst Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Meanwhile, is Trump using the war with Iran to manipulate the stock market? And who is cashing in?

2026-04-13 · 30m

President Trump threatens Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks collapse without a deal. Meanwhile, Trump's favourite European, Viktor Orban, is swept from power, plus the mystery over why Melania wanted to talk about Epstein.

2026-04-20 · 30m

Insane, suffering dementia or just Donald? We ask psychologist Dr Mary Trump about her uncle's erratic behaviour and extreme comments. Meanwhile, new tensions threaten the Iran ceasefire, and a disgraced former presidential candidate resigns over a sex scandal.

2026-04-27 · 30m

Donald Trump escapes another would-be assassin; we ask reporter Eric Garcia what it was like to be in the room where it happened. Also, the Iran ceasefire holds while peace talks stall, Trump gets sucked in by AI and is FBI Director Kash Patel the next big exit?

2026-05-04 · 30m

Conspiracies swirl as Trump's alleged would-be-assassin faces court and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted over a seashell "threat" to Trump. Plus as the Supreme Court destroys the Voting Rights Act; will this affect the midterms?

2026-05-11 · 30m

Operation Epic Distraction? Trump's UFO file release sparks backlash over Epstein distraction. Plus as war and gas prices weigh down Trump's approval rating, will Democrats have a chance to take the Senate? We ask The Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman.

2026-05-18 · 30m

Trump bows to Xi, but what did the China summit achieve? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, more economic uncertainty, Trump's DOJ lawsuit, and the MAGA backlash over 'Trump Mobile'. Are voters losing their patience?

2026-05-25 · 30m

Republicans revolt over Trump's taxpayer-funded slush fund. Is this Trump's most brazen act of corruption? Also, hopes for a lasting peace rise and fall as Trump says "no rush" on a deal with Iran. Meanwhile, Congressman Thomas Massie loses the most expensive primary in US history and Tulsi Gabbard heads for the exit.

2026-06-01 · 30m

Is Trump planning to attack Cuba? As tensions escalate, we ask exiled Assembly of the Cuban Resistance leader Orlando Gutierrez Boronat why he is pushing for regime change. Also, the ugly senate race in Texas which could decide the balance of power in November's midterms. Could Republicans lose the Lone Star State?

2026-06-08 · 33m

Will a scandal-plagued political newcomer cost Democrats the Senate? We ask strategist Julie Roginsky whether Graham Platner can save his campaign. Plus a rare Republican revolt sees Trump walk away from his slush fund but claim victory in his long-running feud over tax.

2026-06-15 · 30m

Trump claims victory after a long-awaited peace deal is agreed with Iran. Meanwhile, as Congress advances a US-Israel military integration plan, we ask former national security official Josh Paul why the measure has sparked a backlash.

2026-06-22 · 30m

The Republican backlash intensifies after Trump makes a deal with Iran, then threatens a return to war. Meanwhile JD Vance lashes out at Israel, and Trump blames vandals after his reflecting pool woes take a turn for the worse.

2026-06-29

The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations as Trump's White House declares America is closed. Plus the 'Green-Watergate' disaster continues as Americans prepare to celebrate their 250th birthday. (Midseason Final)

2026-08-17 · 30m

Planet America returns with the midterm elections on the horizon and the populist left seeing a big surge in momentum. Will this cost Democrats when voters head to the polls? We ask influential and controversial political commentator Hasan Piker.

2026-08-24 · 30m

A series of scandals dominates the midterm election campaigns, while speculation over the role of Trump aide Natalie Harp intensifies. Meanwhile America's munitions crisis grows as Epic Fury depletes weapons stocks and stretches the Navy beyond its limits.

2026-08-31 · 30m

The US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump's distraction game steps up. Meanwhile, as the Iran war drags on and midterms loom, is Trump's low approval rating dragging Republicans down?

2026-09-07 · 30m

Crisis at the Pentagon as military purges prompt calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be sacked. Meanwhile, struggling Republicans urge Trump to open his $400M war chest, and two Dan Sullivans face off in the Alaska Senate primary.

2026-09-14 · 30m

Donald Trump promises Americans $5000 if Republicans win November's midterms, but will it be enough to save them? Plus is the president already undermining the elections? We ask election law expert Professor Rick Hasen.

2026-09-21

Trump announces the creation of 'Al Force' but continues to call Al apocalypse fears a "hoax". We ask an expert why creating an Al kill switch is harder than it sounds. Plus Trump bans major media outlets from the White House and declares victory in Greenland, but is it just a Danish masterclass?

2026-09-28

As Trump's approval ratings sink to historic lows, Republicans distance themselves from the president ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile Trump avoids Saudi Arabia's war with the Houthis and Americans pay the price at the pump.

2026-10-05

Is Trump's Republican party headed for an historic midterm defeat as polls suggest? And can Republicans do anything to turn things around before November? We ask polling expert Rich Baris and Trump loyalist John Fredericks.

2026-10-12

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