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Planet America celebrates our 600th episode. Since 2012, John Barron and Chas Licciardello have unpacked the issues, events, people and politics from the US - in their own inimitable way.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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Insane, demented 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.
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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.
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President Trump unleashes a social media F-bomb as he threatens Iran with yet more bombs. Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure? Meanwhile, how is the war in the Middle East impacting the forgotten war in Ukraine?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein files hearing descends into chaos and prompts more claims of a cover-up. Does Trump have reason to worry? We ask Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan announces an end to Minnesota's ICE surge, while Trump's approval slumps to an all-time low.
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Trump calls for Americans to "move on" as Democrats pledge to fight an Epstein files "cover-up". Also the Trump family crypto scandal the world has hardly noticed, plus the President's rare backdown on his racist Obama post.
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Join Chas and John as Planet America returns for 2026. Can the federal agents who killed Minnesota protestors Alex Pretti and Renee Good be charged with murder? We ask the state's lead prosecutor Mary Moriarty. Plus Trump's approval rating sinks as he rewrites the rules in Venezuela and threatens an attack on Greenland and Iran.
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Join Chas and John for Planet America's final show of 2025 as they navigate the week that was. Trump condemns 'act of terror' after National Guard shooting, while a 'peace plan' for Ukraine gains momentum. Also, with the charges against James Comey and Letitia James dismissed, will this be the final word?
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Leaked Ukraine peace plan confuses allies and emboldens Russia. Is this the death knell for Ukraine? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor. Meanwhile, as MAGA devotee Marjorie Taylor Greene quits Congress, does Trump have a new bestie in NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani?
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How did Jeffrey Epstein get so rich? We ask about the sex trafficker's alleged work with Israeli intelligence and why mainstream media is largely ignoring it. Plus Trump signs the bill to release the Epstein files, but what should we expect?
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Nothing to hide" - Trump backflips on Epstein files and tells House Republicans to vote for their release. Meanwhile, Trump's feud with former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene fuels a new MAGA rift. With special guest Gloria Allred; lawyer for Epstein's victims.
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Democrats face the fallout as the longest shutdown in US history finally ends. Congress is set to vote on releasing the Epstein files after emails allege Trump "knew about the girls". Plus what does Trump's firing of the Inspectors-General means for government accountability?
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The longest government shutdown in US history looks set to end, but not everyone's happy. Chas and John discuss the fallout and last week's election backlash against Trump with a Democratic and Republican strategist. Also, former Speaker Pelosi retires, and Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to rumours that she's running for president.
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Big wins for Democrats in NYC, Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject Trump. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party and what are the lessons for the GOP? We ask former NY Governor George Pataki. Also, Trump's plan for a more aggressive crackdown on migrants and California's new gerrymander leaves Republicans scrambling.
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Testing times as Trump talks up nuclear options for weapons and ending the government shutdown. Also, is New York ready for a Democratic Socialist Mayor? Plus the other elections with far-reaching consequences and what Trump's deal with Xi did and didn't agree on.
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Voters head to the polls in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, while a crucial vote on redrawing state boundaries gets underway in California. Meanwhile Trump ponders a third term as rumblings about 2028 gain momentum. Chas and John discuss the week with Politico's NYC reporter Jeff Coltin and political scientist Lee Drutman.
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Private donors are paying for the White House ballroom and even the US military. Who are they and what do they get in return? And is any of it legal? Plus as the shutdown threatens food stamps, relations between America and Canada sink to new lows over the "hostile act" of a Canadian TV ad.
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Trump sends in a wrecking crew to demolish the historic East Wing of the White House. Also, the racist group chat exposing what Young Republicans said when they thought nobody was listening, Trump's $230 million claim against the DOJ and the 'Mississippi Miracle' - how America's poorest state saw a dramatic rise from the bottom of the education rankings.
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Trump mulls a land attack on Venezuela after admitting he sent in the CIA. Does this mean war? Millions march against Trump in 'No Kings' rallies as the government shutdown drags on. Plus John Bolton pleads not guilty while a very guilty George Santos walks free.
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Israel and Hamas trade blame over ceasefire violations: Can Trump's truce hold the peace? Also, the media mass walkout at the Pentagon, the scandal engulfing Democrats in Virginia and why Ronald Reagan's Star Wars program never got off the ground.
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Trump's peace plan achieves a breakthrough in Gaza, but is it "everlasting"? Meanwhile, there's no peace in Washington as the shutdown continues, plus another Trump enemy is crossed off the list after the indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James.
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Is the mystery surrounding the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart about to be solved? Also, the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump's efforts to ramp up the National Guard plus the Big Pharma showdown - will Trump's plan bring medicine prices down?
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The government shutdown turns into a showdown over healthcare. Also, Trump advances plans to send troops into another American city, while the military destroys another 'drug-smuggling' boat off the coast of Venezuela.
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The cult of conspiracy: how QAnon crept into mainstream politics and why it continues to take a toll. Also, the government shutdown and Trump's "unprecedented opportunity" to punish Democrats. Plus should ICE agents be banned from wearing masks?
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Trump warns "there will be others" after the indictment of ex-FBI chief Comey. Could the case end in humiliation for Trump's DOJ? An update on the Epstein files as Democrats release new evidence. Plus Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, while NYC Mayor Eric Adams slips out the side door. John Barron is joined by guest co-host Jade Macmillan.
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"I'm not afraid". Defiant ex-FBI boss James Comey indicted as Trump goes after his political enemies. Also, Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, we get a MAGA perspective on why the two sides are more polarised than ever. Plus Trump's unproven autism claims.
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Trump's push to go after his opponents leaves Republicans divided. We ask Trump's former White House lawyer Ty Cobb Is free speech under attack? How FCC chair Brendan Carr took down Jimmy Kimmel, plus Trump's war with Antifa.
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Censor-in-chief? Trump's warning to TV networks after Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off air. Also, was it a drone, a meteor, or a UFO? We talk mystery UFO sightings and the search for extra-terrestrial life. Plus cracks in America's mental health system.
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How influential was Charlie Kirk on the MAGA movement? Chas and John discuss Kirk's controversial legacy and America's deep divide as the political fallout over Kirk's assassination continues. Plus Trump's bold and expensive plan to turbocharge his mass deportation machine.
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America divided as the assassination of pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk leads to a bitter blame game. Is this a new era of political violence? Also, Trump's extensive use of emergency powers - can he just do whatever he wants? Plus America's mission to return to the moon.
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President Trump escalates his war on cartels and threatens sending in the troops to Chicago, but is any of it legal? Plus the key moments from RFK Jr's train wreck Senate hearing and the push for him to resign.
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Pressure mounts on Congress to unseal the files as Epstein survivors gather in Washington. Also, Trump responds to viral rumours about his "death", plus how a president can be removed if they're not up to the job, as well as Trump's tariffs on the ropes.
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Firings and mass walkouts amid turmoil at the Centres for Disease Control, while Health Secretary RFK Jr stokes fears about vaccines. Plus Trump furious after a court rules most of his global tariffs are illegal and the plot thickens following the FBI raids on John Bolton.
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Did Donald Trump really end 7 wars in 7 months? Turmoil at the CDC prompts mass staff walkout. Plus as Elon Musk backs away from starting a rival party we ask whether third parties have a future in American politics.
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Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump and claims there was no "client list". Trump vows to ban mail-in-voting for future elections. Plus redistricting and how California Governor Newsom trolled his way to the top of social media.
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No peace in sight. Did the Trump-Zelenskyy talks achieve anything? Also Russiagate revisited: is it a genuine scandal or just a distraction from the Epstein files? Plus California Governor Gavin Newsom fights back in response to Texas Republicans.
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No ceasefire and no sanctions. Did Putin give Trump a lesson in the art of the "no deal"? Plus the growing threat of inflation as tariffs start to bite, and why Trump's crackdown on immigrants could make the problem worse.
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Trump mobilises the National Guard in DC crackdown but is crime really out of control in America's capital? California's Governor fights fire with fire but will Newsom's plan to counter the Texas gerrymander backfire? Plus 'Trump Whisperer' Salena Zito on Trump's supporters.
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On the run! Texas Democrats risk jail to stop Trump rigging the next election. Also, is Putin calling the shots? What to expect at the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Plus the debate over recreational marijuana.
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Showdown in Texas: how gerrymandering is reshaping the political map and the future of Trump's presidency. As the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline nears, Trump touts a face-off with Putin. Plus the Democrats gearing up for 2028.
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You're fired! Trump defends shooting the messenger after weak jobs report. We ask former Labor Dept. Chief Economist Betsey Stevenson about the true state of the US economy. Also, is US sentiment shifting on Gaza? Plus the Epstein files scandal that just won't go away.
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Trump's war on climate science and the implications of scrapping carbon regulations. Also, Trump's call for sport teams to revert to their former racist names. Plus the latest on tariffs, Democrats' woeful polling and whether Kamala Harris is gearing up to run for president again in 2028.
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Look over there! Trump deploys weapons of mass distraction as MAGA outrage over Epstein escalates. We ask investigative journalist Tara Palmeri about the president's unconvincing denials. And as Trump goes to war with Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, we discuss the fallout with economist Justin Wolfers.
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Trump accused of a cover-up over the Epstein files; what the decision to send more weapons to Ukraine means and is the Commander-in-Chief now the Editor-in-Chief? The news giants caving to Trump's war on the media.
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Trump unleashes on the media while doubling down on US "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites. We ask a leading Middle East intelligence expert about the real state of Iran's nuclear program. Plus who is the socialist former rapper on track to become New York City's first Muslim Mayor? (Midseason Final)
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From bunker-busting bombs to F-bombs, Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, leaked intelligence disputes Trump's claim that US bombs "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. So, is the nuclear program still intact? Plus a judge orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and Melina Wicks explains the Supreme Court case that could have massive implications for birthright citizenship.
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Will he or won't he? As Trump decides whether to attack Iran, we ask former a Obama aide about the risks of another Middle East war. Plus on the 10-year anniversary of Trump's golden escalator moment in NY, we talk to his former campaign advisor Sam Nunberg about the day America's political landscape was changed forever.
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As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, so does another conflict among Trump's MAGA movement. Also, after the assassination of Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, we speak to her friend and colleague Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about the increase in political violence. Plus millions protest in 'No Kings' rallies across the country, while Trump's military parade is out of step with reality.
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Trump's use of California's National Guard is ruled illegal, but will his politicization of America's military continue? We ask Republican defense expert Kori Schake. Also, Israel v Iran, the latest on the trade wars and as the Newsom-Trump brawl continues - is the California Governor positioning himself for the presidency?
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The California Governor slams Trump after Marines deployed to LA. Wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador to face criminal charges and tensions cool after Elon Musk's break-up with his former boss.
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Musk calls for Trump's impeachment. What happened? We ask New York Times Congressional Correspondent Catie Edmondson. Also, Trump issues a new travel ban and orders an inquiry into Joe Biden's "cognitive decline".
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Is a US-China war over Taiwan "imminent"? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, the trade war continues as Trump doubles down on tariffs, while Elon Musk turns nuclear on the "big, beautiful bill". And Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory that an 'executed' Biden was replaced by clones.
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Elon is exiled and Trump's trade war heads to the courts. We talk to Ilya Somin: the lawyer who helped strike down Trump's tariffs. Plus the mystery of America's missing workers who disappeared after COVID and never returned. We ask political economist Dr Nick Eberstadt why that matters.
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The backlash against Black Lives Matter: Five years after the death of George Floyd, has anything changed? Plus Trump loses patience with Putin and risks a trade war with Europe over tariffs, and RFK Jr vows to make America healthy again - but will it work?
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Trump shrugs off ethics concerns as he cashes in on crypto, while House Republicans pass tax cuts for the rich in their "big, beautiful bill". Plus another Oval Office ambush as Trump clashes with South Africa's Ramaphosa over "white genocide" claims.
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Kamalanomics: Harris unveils more details of her economic plan. Trump and Vance go on the attack and look to turn around the momentum in the campaign after the Democratic Convention. Chas and John have the latest on the Race.
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Chas and John break down the action from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will take on Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 Presidential Election in just over two months time.
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Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential running mate JD Vance take to the campaign trail, while VP Kamala Harris and Democrats prepare for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Chas and John unpack the latest.
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With only two weeks to go until the Democratic National Convention starts in Chicago, Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate and appear at a campaign rally together. How will they shape up against Trump and Vance?
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What's driving the increasing polarization in Congress? Political scientist Lee Drutman has some theories. Plus author McKay Coppins joins us to discuss the juiciest revelations from Mitt Romney's tell-all biography.
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Tensions flare as the House passes a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus while Trump appears to take inspiration from fascists, another Republican presidential hopeful bites the dust.
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Trump comes out swinging after his day in court. Biden faces calls to not seek re-election. Why the Middle East crisis is sparking division among Democrats. Plus Chas and John look ahead to the Third Republican debate.
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Just one year to go until America elects a new president, Politico's Ryan Lizza has the latest on the 2024 campaign. More from presidential candidate Cornel West and what he thinks about RFK Jr's run for the White House.
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An end to the Speaker standoff in Congress as Trump ally Mike Johnson gets elected. Guest Michael O'Hanlon on the next phase of the Israel-Gaza war. Could presidential candidate Cornel West help Trump get re-elected?
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Chaos in Congress - Congressman Ro Khanna on the speaker paralysis. Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton on why his old boss is unfit for office. What do Americans think of Biden's handling of the Middle East crisis?
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President Joe Biden seeks billions for Israel and Ukraine in a rare Oval Office address. Plus the frontrunners who fizzled in the race for the White House, and still no speaker as the battle descends into death threats.
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Israel-Gaza War: unpacking the politics as Joe Biden's foreign policy is put to the test. Plus chaos in the House as Republicans scramble to find a speaker, and could another Kennedy upend the presidential election?
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Trump looms large at the Republican debate, despite being a no-show. Ron Reagan Jr on what his Dad would think of today's GOP, chaos and desperation at the southern border plus scandal engulfing someone other than Trump.
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Why America is unprepared for war. Defence expert Kori Schake explains Washington's cluster bomb of risk. Plus as another GOP debate looms without Trump, we ask past presidential candidate Gary Bauer whether the abortion issue is losing the former president support from Christian conservatives.
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Payback time for Donald Trump as Republicans launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus 50 years after backing a coup in Chile, has America learned its lesson? Chas and John unpack the week in the USA.
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'Act of terrorism': the Proud Boys go to jail, so will Trump be next? We ask special guest and Trump 2020 challenger Bill Weld. Reagan's lessons for Biden, America's plan to cut drug prices and what a Tucker! Is Carlson's Obama interview a conspiracy too far?
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Could America's deadliest wildfires in a century have been prevented? Plus tracking Trump's trials, the presidential candidate who's already called it quits and the final verdict: did skipping the debate hurt Trump?
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Stumped by Trump? Republican presidential candidates spar on the debate stage and a former president surrenders to police. Chas and John break down the winners, losers, and prisoners with Lanhee Chen and Mariana Alfaro.
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Is the Georgia indictment the most perilous threat to Trump? Plus the special counsel probe into Hunter Biden, the anniversary of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and all the fun of the fair in the Hawkeye state.
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America's economy is taking off, but Joe Biden isn't getting the credit. Who else is running for President in 2024? Plus Ohio's win for abortion rights, Trump's lead in the polls and the "fat spat" with Chris Christie.
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Is Trump heading for the White House or the Big House? Will mounting legal woes dent his status as Republican frontrunner? Plus the struggles and scandals of Hunter Biden and a check-in on the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Trump is investigated by a Special Counsel, while House Republicans vow to investigate the Bidens. Plus Nancy Pelosi's former deputy pays tribute to one of the "most consequential" House Speakers in history.
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Is it the end for the Donald and the beginning for the Ronald? Join Chas and John for all the latest midterms analysis and how the results might shape the 2024 race for the White House.
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As Republicans and Democrats make their final pitches, Chas and John bring you the latest polls and races to watch. Plus more unhinged conspiracy theories and Trump drops his strongest hint yet about a 2024 presidential run.
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Chas and John talk to Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen who says his old boss won't run for President again. Plus all the latest midterm election news and polls. Is red the new purple?
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With midterms looming, are the polls swinging back to Republicans? John and Chas look at some key races and the fearmongering campaign on crime. Guest Jon Ralston explains why Democrat-controlled Nevada could be seeing red.
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Are the walls closing in on Donald Trump? Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on the former president's mounting legal woes. Plus the key Senate races ahead of the midterms and an update on the economy as America braces for recession.
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Only 30 days to go until the Midterms. Chas and John cover the scandal that could cost Republicans the Senate, Biden's pot pardons and is America's violent crime wave for real?
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Hurricane Ian continues its trail of destruction, but can Biden and DeSantis put politics aside during the storm? Plus the bipartisan move to prevent another January 6 attack, and Biden's senior moment as he summons the dead.
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John Barron and Chas Licciardello return for a new season of Planet America. Can Democrats avoid a midterm wipe-out? Will mounting legal woes spell the end for Donald Trump? Plus the migrants caught up in a political stunt.
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Chas and John cover the big stories including Omicron, and the Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v Wade. Plus as Trump teases a return to the White House, we look ahead at what's in store for 2022 and beyond. (Final)
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Homicide or self-defence? Two high-profile murder trials reignite divisions on race, guns and 'vigilante justice'. Plus, as scientists square off over the origins of COVID, the lab leak theory meets its match.
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Huma Abedin on Hillary Clinton, Anthony Weiner and the sexting scandal that upended an election. Plus the latest twist in the Rittenhouse trial and the real reason for the so-called 'Great Resignation'.
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America's murder surge - why homicides are up but solving them is at an all time low. Plus 'Racist Roads' - how infrastructure was used to enforce segregation and deepen racial injustice. Chas and John look at the week.
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Republicans are resurgent in Virginia but was President Biden to blame? Or was it because of Critical Race Theory? (whatever that means).
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Historic deal or house of cards? Biden touts a half-baked deal as he heads to the global climate summit, but is he showing up to Glasgow empty-handed?
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Kidnap or kill: WikiLeaks Editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson on the "chilling" CIA plot to assassinate Julian Assange and the US bid for his extradition. Plus the contested legacy of soldier and statesman Colin Powell.
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Chas and John are back to bring you the latest on COVID, Biden's slipping poll numbers, the economy and the debt ceiling, subpoenas and the Jan 6 commission plus what's happening in Congress and an update on foreign policy.
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Abortion under attack; a Texas doctor shares her anguish over the state's controversial abortion law. Is America facing a future without Roe v Wade?
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Trump cries treason after more bombshell book claims. Plus are we on the verge of a new arms race? Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta joins Chas and John to discuss AUKUS and the threat of war with China.
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How 9/11 defined an era of war. Join Chas and John for a special edition of Planet America as they look back at the events that changed America and the world.
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America ends its longest war as Biden's approval ratings slide to record lows. Should Democrats be nervous? Plus who are America's worst Presidents of all time? Join Chas and John to find out.
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"We will hunt you down" Biden vows revenge for Kabul terror bombings as US forces brace for further attacks. Join Chas and John as they break it all down.
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Destined for disaster? Biden remains defiant as America's longest war ends in chaos. Join Chas and John as they examine what's next for Afghanistan.
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'Hell of a job'? As New York's Governor heads to the gallows, will California's be next? Plus it's the economy stupid! Bipartisanship prevails as Biden's big spending wins over Republicans.
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Minority Report 2.0? The controversial police project targeting 'future criminals'. Plus as renters edge towards a cliff, how long can the eviction ban continue? Chas and John have the latest.
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The epidemic fuelled by the pandemic - why drug overdoses are soaring. Plus as civilian casualties hit record highs, is the decision to end America's longest war too soon for Afghanistan?
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Delta drives a surge in COVID cases as vaccine rates plummet. Is America's pandemic battle sliding backwards? Plus as Biden's Big Deal gets another chance, what's next for infrastructure?
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Not Catholic enough for the Catholic Church? Abortion rights and the controversy over denying President Biden communion. Plus locked up for nearly two decades, will GITMO detainees get their day in court?
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Biden v Putin: strategic success or Cold War chill? We ask former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Plus the dangerous precedent of the "miracle" new Alzheimer's drug that might not be such a miracle after all.
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Who is Joe Manchin and what does he want? We look at why he's such a thorn in Biden's side. The Afghan interpreters in fear for their lives as US withdrawal looms, plus social media in meltdown over Trump's wardrobe blunder.
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Texas Democrats stage a dramatic walk-out to block a Republican crackdown on voting rights. Tensions mount between Washington and Moscow after an arms control pact falls apart. Plus special guest "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan reveals why Major Biden is struggling to adjust to life in the White House.
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One year after George Floyd's murder, how much has really changed? We ask special guest Rev Al Sharpton. Plus as UFO theories move into the mainstream, we talk to the former head of the Pentagon unit set up to investigate what's really out there.
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After the ceasefire in Gaza, can America broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians? Also the mysterious attacks leaving US diplomats with "Havana Syndrome". Plus are we about to learn the truth about UFOs?
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How did cyber-attackers shut down America's biggest fuel pipeline? Trump dumps on Biden as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies. Plus after Liz Cheney was ousted, what next as the GOP's Civil War rages on?
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Destination Moon: NASA's giant leap for womankind and the mission to land humans on Mars. What's behind Biden's flip-flop on refugees? While Facebook remains anti-Trump, what to do about America's anti-vaxxers?
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Should marijuana be legalised? John and Chas debate the highs and lows with a former White House drugs czar. Biden's First 100 Days: is the era of small govt over? Plus is an experiment why some Americans don't trust doctors.
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Why this trial was different: civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson shares his reaction to the George Floyd verdict. Biden reveals his bold climate pledge, but can he make it happen? Plus the enduring legacy of Walter Mondale.
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Tragic accident or police racism? Another black man is fatally shot by police. America ends its longest war, while hitting the "pause" button on a crucial COVID vaccine. Plus the story of America's first black baseball star.
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Chas and John fact-check Biden's mega spending spree and Georgia's voting law controversy. Plus a Trump-loving Republican Congressman investigated over sex trafficking allegations and evangelicals warn of a zombie apocalypse.
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After two mass shootings, is this Biden's chance for gun control? A Colorado lawmaker who lost his son in a mass shooting tells how he turned tragedy into a political crusade. Plus after the first press conference of his presidency, John and Chas bust some malarkey over Biden's stumbles.
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Disorder at the border; why Biden's immigration plan could backfire. Who is voting against the Violence Against Women Act? Plus Russia-gate 2:0, have the usual suspects been up to their old tricks?
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Biden's Big Deal - boost for the economy or high-stakes gamble? Obama's former economics chief Austan Goolsbee on what the stimulus means for Americans. Plus why voting rights are being stripped away in key states.
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Biden wages his first act of war but goes easy on Saudi's Crown Prince. As Trump digs in his heels, a crisis deepens for New York's Governor Cuomo. Join Chas and John as they dissect another busy week in the Land of Liberty.
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Donald Trump re-emerges to tease a 2024 comeback as the battle over Biden's cabinet picks heats up. Join Chas and John as they get the latest on the future of the GOP with Republican 'Never Trumper' Bill Kristol.
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As vaccine efforts scale up, COVID cases come down but one of America's top medical experts warns its nowhere near over. The bitter feud that's tearing Republicans apart plus what's next for Trump after his Senate acquittal?
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Chas and John talk to Trump's former impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz about the case against the 45th president. Also, the battle to raise the minimum wage and the glimmer of unity in a very divided Congress.
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Chas and John unpack the week, speaking with Obama's Former Education Secretary on teachers refusing to return to classrooms due to COVID, Reagan's poor handling of the AIDS epidemic during the 1980s, plus the Sedition Act. Chas and John also discuss the QAnon Congresswoman; Marjorie Taylor Greene, along with the future of Space Force.
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President Biden signs executive actions on climate and orders 200 million more COVID vaccine doses. Trump Impeachment Trial is to begin February 9th but many Republican Senators call impeaching a former President unconstitutional and hopes for a Trump conviction fade. Chas and John discuss the increasing threat of homegrown terrorism, the fight to abolish the filibuster plus the trauma of the death penalty.
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John Barron and Chas Licciardello bring you a complete round-up of events in the US, from Inauguration Day as President Joe Biden takes office, to Donald Trump's second impeachment, civil unrest and the COVID situation.
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Trump refuses to concede defeat but his lawsuits are being dismissed by the courts, so what's next? Plus what should a real presidential transition look like and what needs to happen before Inauguration Day? (Final for 2020)
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Joe Biden prepares to take office while Donald Trump refuses to budge. What happens next? Join Chas and John as they crunch the numbers after a nail-biting election week and examine the options for both sides of the aisle.
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After an unpredictable campaign, Americans have finally cast their ballot and had their say in one of the most keenly watched US Elections ever. John Barron and Chas Licciardello present a special two hour election special.
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There are just two weeks to go until the polls close, so what will Donald Trump do to try and win? And what will he do if he loses? Planet America ask the President's niece Mary Trump. Joe Biden prepares for the final Debate.
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Trump is back on the campaign trail after a rapid recovery from COVID-19. But as the election race enters the final stage, will his lagging polls recover? Chas and John talk to a legendary campaign guru who isn't so sure.
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As COVID-19 runs rampant inside the White House, the President faces more scrutiny over his own diagnosis. Chas and John separate fact from fiction and get the inside line from special guest and Trump nemesis "The Mooch".
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Call that a debate? No winners as Trump v Biden descends into chaos. Chas and John dissect the hits and the misses of the presidential face-off in Cleveland. Plus the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett and Trump's tax returns.
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The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how the battle to fill her Supreme Court vacancy could shape America's judicial landscape for decades to come. The US has recorded 200,000 coronavirus deaths, the highest in the world.
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Trump dismisses climate science as California burns. As the polls tighten, could Minnesota be the new Florida? Meanwhile, the President demands answers to a question nobody is asking - is Joe Biden on drugs?
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Did the President really call fallen soldiers "suckers" and "losers"? With less than two months until the election, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson reveals his strategy to put the "Never" in "Never Trump".
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The conventions are over but is Biden actually blowing it? Meanwhile, John explains how losing the popular vote can still win you the presidency and Chas fact-checks Trump's attempt to win over sceptical black voters.
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It's a Republican Convention like no other - the good, the bad and the downright weird! Meanwhile, special guest and former George W Bush adviser Matt Schlapp explains why he feels Trump deserves four more years.
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Michelle Obama steals the show as Republicans endorse Joe Biden at a very unconventional Democratic Convention. Meanwhile, special guest and former presidential nominee Mike Dukakis tells John and Chas what it's like to see the presidency slip through your fingers.
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Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential candidate. Trump uses controversial executive orders to provide coronavirus relief. US COVID cases surpass 5 million. Plus does mail-in voting pose a risk to democracy?
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With less than 100 days to go until Election Day Joe Biden is opening up a sizeable lead in national polls and key swing states. Will President Trump's law and order agenda turn things around as COVID cases continue to surge.
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America's economy is heading off a COVID cliff, so is Trump facing a landslide defeat? Kanye's bid for the presidency and the other celebrity candidates. Plus honouring the legacy and courage of civil rights icon John Lewis.
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As the pandemic rips through America's red states, Biden ramps up his attack on Trump. Chas looks at why where you live affects how you live. New revelations stir old questions about Trump and Russia. (Returns Wed 22 July)
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Warnings of a disturbing surge in coronavirus cases as President Trump heads towards the hotspot of Arizona. Trump calls testing 'a double-edged sword' and that he doesn't kid when asked about slowing the rate of testing.
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Trump's Tulsa rally nears as coronavirus cases surge - is America heading for a second lockdown? Pride over prejudice in a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Plus what happens when a very stable genius meets a very slippery ramp?
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As George Floyd is laid to rest Minneapolis vows to disband the police force. A closer look at America's criminal justice system: is it as discriminatory as it seems? Plus Trump finally builds a wall - around The White House.
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Protesters take to the streets across many US cities as violence flares after George Floyd's death in police custody. With 40 million unemployed and the coronavirus death toll nearing 105,000, America faces two major crises.
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After the Memorial Day holiday, considered the unofficial start to summer in the US, people are emerging from their homes and go back to work as businesses reopen. How will President Trump lead America out of the pandemic?
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America prepares for a summer like no other. The country is reopening ready or not as most states restart their economies. President Trump says 'We're Back' with or without a vaccine. The US death toll is set to pass 90,000.
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Coronavirus enters the White House as Dr Anthony Fauci and two staff enter quarantine. Obama unleashes on Trump's handling of the crisis. US unemployment reaches 14.7% in April as 44 states reopen for business.
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After the peak, where to next for America as the unthinkable death toll, social dislocation, economic hardship and healthcare emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the daily lives of millions.
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The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, with hundreds of millions in lockdown and other drastic social distancing measures to try and flatten the curve and save lives. Has America reached the peak?
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Divisions on battling COVID-19 deepen as protestors take to the streets, while health experts reject Trump's push to end the lockdown. Chas and John ask a leading epidemiologist is it safe for America to reopen?
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Coronavirus deaths set a single-day record. We separate fact from fiction in America's battle against COVID-19. Biden unopposed as Bernie drops out, but theres controversy surrounding sexual assault allegations against Biden.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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President Trump unleashes a social media F-bomb as he threatens Iran with yet more bombs. Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure? Meanwhile, how is the war in the Middle East impacting the forgotten war in Ukraine?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trump dominates Super Tuesday, plus Biden's big moment. White House speechwriter Jim Fallows weighs in on a high stakes State of the Union.
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Justice delayed, or justice denied? Trump gets special treatment from the Supreme Court. Plus Mitch McConnell's controversial legacy, and could the 'uncommitted' vote over Gaza cost Joe Biden the election?
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Politics or science? What Alabama's court ruling means for IVF. Plus have Trump's prosecutors in Georgia been caught in a lie?
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Is South Carolina Nikki Haley's last chance to take on Donald Trump? Also why some Republicans believe Taylor Swift is rigging the election, plus is Kim Jong Un preparing for war?
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Is Navalny's death a game changer? We ask activist and Navalny friend Bill Browder. Plus half a billion dollars and counting - Trump's legal woes rack up.
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America's economy is booming, so why isn't President Biden getting the credit for it? Two leading economists weigh in. Plus judgement day looms for Julian Assange. Chas and John discuss the week in America.
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Is Trump checking out of NATO? And is Biden checking out of his mind? With Trump leading in the polls, could Democrats dump Biden? Chas and John get the lowdown from former presidential candidate Howard Dean.
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Senior momentum: 'Elderly' Biden hits back as Democrats panic. And borderline farce creates chaos in Congress.
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Could Stormy's hush money become Trump's first big trial? Plus dead on arrival - Biden blames Trump after the border bill falters. And is America risking another Forever War in the Middle East?
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'Patriots' at the border: why a stand-off in Texas could become a constitutional crisis. Plus it's looking like Trump/Biden 2.0 - but what do the polls say?
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Donald Trump racks up losses in the courtroom, while ceasefire activists disrupt Joe Biden's campaign. Plus as a 2024 Biden/Trump rematch looms, can Taylor Swift shake it up?
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And then there were two. As Donald Trump claims a second state, Nikki Haley ponders the road ahead. Why Joe Biden's best chance could be Donald Trump, plus is the US push for a two-state solution doomed to fail?
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Can Donald Trump be stopped? New Hampshire may seal the deal after a landslide in Iowa. Plus could Joe Biden's strikes on Houthis be illegal? And why evangelicals worship Trump. Chas and John unpack another big week.
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Trump goes to the Supreme Court to try and stay on the ballot. Also, how do the Iowa caucuses work and why do they matter? Plus insights from Iowa stalwarts Steve Deace and Kay Henderson with UVA legal expert Sai Prakesh.
The race to the 2024 Presidential Election is on. Around a dozen Republican candidates are taking on frontrunner Donald Trump, while Joe Biden is running for re-election. Chas and John guide you through every step of the way.
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The race to the 2024 Presidential Election is on. Around a dozen Republican candidates are taking on frontrunner Donald Trump, while Joe Biden is running for re-election. Chas and John guide you through every step of the way.
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Chas, John and politics guru Bill Wyman join former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks on the trials of Trump, writer Peter Beinart on the campus free speech controversy and strategist Doug Gross on the Iowa caucuses.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's desperate day in Washington, Hunter Biden's X-Rated expenses, plus the latest on the race to the White House and Donald Trump's race to the courthouse.
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Swings and misses but who was the winner? Republican strategist Ford O'Connell on the good, bad and ugly of the Fourth GOP debate. The clock ticks down on aid for Ukraine, plus Trump's "dictator" re-election pledge.
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Chas and John bid a fond farewell to disgraced Congressman George Santos and talk to one of America's top pollsters Celinda Lake about President Joe Biden's sagging polls.
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Death of a statesman: a look back at Kissinger's blood-stained legacy. Plus eyes in the sky - the secret in-flight mission to spy on travellers and also Chas and John debunk Trump's '10,000 troops' malarkey.
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Gaza's fragile truce, how Nikki Haley got Don worried and why Fox News invented a terrorist attack.
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Was JFK overrated? Author/journalist Nick Bryant and veteran Democrat strategist Bob Shrum join Chas and John to talk Kennedys, conspiracies and what might have been.
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On the 60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Chas and John ask veteran newsman Darwin Payne what it was like to cover the biggest story of his generation.
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What's driving the increasing polarization in Congress? Political scientist Lee Drutman has some theories. Plus author McKay Coppins joins us to discuss the juiciest revelations from Mitt Romney's tell-all biography.
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Tensions flare as the House passes a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus while Trump appears to take inspiration from fascists, another Republican presidential hopeful bites the dust.
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Republican candidates clash in another Trumpless debate, while Democrats are boosted in state elections where abortion and marijuana are on the ballot. Republican stalwarts Liz Mair and Stuart Stevens chat with Chas and John.
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Trump comes out swinging after his day in court. Biden faces calls to not seek re-election. Why the Middle East crisis is sparking division among Democrats. Plus Chas and John look ahead to the Third Republican debate.
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Just one year to go until America elects a new president, Politico's Ryan Lizza has the latest on the 2024 campaign. More from presidential candidate Cornel West and what he thinks about RFK Jr's run for the White House.
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Cornel West on why he's running for president, even if it risks putting Trump back in the White House. The latest dropouts in the election campaign, and why House Speaker 'Maga Mike' marks a new turn for the religious right.
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An end to the Speaker standoff in Congress as Trump ally Mike Johnson gets elected. Guest Michael O'Hanlon on the next phase of the Israel-Gaza war. Could presidential candidate Cornel West help Trump get re-elected?
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Chaos in Congress - Congressman Ro Khanna on the speaker paralysis. Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton on why his old boss is unfit for office. What do Americans think of Biden's handling of the Middle East crisis?
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President Joe Biden seeks billions for Israel and Ukraine in a rare Oval Office address. Plus the frontrunners who fizzled in the race for the White House, and still no speaker as the battle descends into death threats.
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Israel-Gaza War: unpacking the politics as Joe Biden's foreign policy is put to the test. Plus chaos in the House as Republicans scramble to find a speaker, and could another Kennedy upend the presidential election?
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Trump looms large at the Republican debate, despite being a no-show. Ron Reagan Jr on what his Dad would think of today's GOP, chaos and desperation at the southern border plus scandal engulfing someone other than Trump.
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Why America is unprepared for war. Defence expert Kori Schake explains Washington's cluster bomb of risk. Plus as another GOP debate looms without Trump, we ask past presidential candidate Gary Bauer whether the abortion issue is losing the former president support from Christian conservatives.
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Payback time for Donald Trump as Republicans launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus 50 years after backing a coup in Chile, has America learned its lesson? Chas and John unpack the week in the USA.
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'Act of terrorism': the Proud Boys go to jail, so will Trump be next? We ask special guest and Trump 2020 challenger Bill Weld. Reagan's lessons for Biden, America's plan to cut drug prices and what a Tucker! Is Carlson's Obama interview a conspiracy too far?
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Could America's deadliest wildfires in a century have been prevented? Plus tracking Trump's trials, the presidential candidate who's already called it quits and the final verdict: did skipping the debate hurt Trump?
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Stumped by Trump? Republican presidential candidates spar on the debate stage and a former president surrenders to police. Chas and John break down the winners, losers, and prisoners with Lanhee Chen and Mariana Alfaro.
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Is the Georgia indictment the most perilous threat to Trump? Plus the special counsel probe into Hunter Biden, the anniversary of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and all the fun of the fair in the Hawkeye state.
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America's economy is taking off, but Joe Biden isn't getting the credit. Who else is running for President in 2024? Plus Ohio's win for abortion rights, Trump's lead in the polls and the "fat spat" with Chris Christie.
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Is Trump heading for the White House or the Big House? Will mounting legal woes dent his status as Republican frontrunner? Plus the struggles and scandals of Hunter Biden and a check-in on the 2024 presidential campaign.
In the countdown to the US Midterm Elections on November 8, Chas and John bring you a roundup of everything going on in America - with political news and insights on the issues, Biden, Trump and potential candidates for 2024.
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In the countdown to the US Midterm Elections on November 8, Chas and John bring you a roundup of everything going on in America - with political news and insights on the issues, Biden, Trump and potential candidates for 2024.
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Trump is investigated by a Special Counsel, while House Republicans vow to investigate the Bidens. Plus Nancy Pelosi's former deputy pays tribute to one of the "most consequential" House Speakers in history.
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It's official - Donald Trump has announced his intention to run for President in 2024. In a bonus extra episode of Planet America, Chas and John bring you the latest news and analysis on the 2024 race to the White House.
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Is it the end for the Donald and the beginning for the Ronald? Join Chas and John for all the latest midterms analysis and how the results might shape the 2024 race for the White House.
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Join Chas, John and special guests for all the latest news and analysis in a one hour Planet America Midterm Election Special. Will Republicans see their predicted red wave, or will it be more of a ripple?
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As Republicans and Democrats make their final pitches, Chas and John bring you the latest polls and races to watch. Plus more unhinged conspiracy theories and Trump drops his strongest hint yet about a 2024 presidential run.
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Chas and John talk to Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen who says his old boss won't run for President again. Plus all the latest midterm election news and polls. Is red the new purple?
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With midterms looming, are the polls swinging back to Republicans? John and Chas look at some key races and the fearmongering campaign on crime. Guest Jon Ralston explains why Democrat-controlled Nevada could be seeing red.
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Are the walls closing in on Donald Trump? Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on the former president's mounting legal woes. Plus the key Senate races ahead of the midterms and an update on the economy as America braces for recession.
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Only 30 days to go until Midterms. A new FBI report claims murders are increasing, but is the data really what it seems? Biden pardons federal marijuana convictions, plus Herschel Walker hands a gift to the Democrats.
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Hurricane Ian continues its trail of destruction, but can Biden and DeSantis put politics aside during the storm? Plus the bipartisan move to prevent another January 6 attack, and Biden's senior moment as he summons the dead.
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John Barron and Chas Licciardello return for a new season of Planet America. Can Democrats avoid a midterm wipe-out? Will mounting legal woes spell the end for Donald Trump? Plus the migrants caught up in a political stunt.
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In a Planet America Special, John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine what's been revealed at hearings into the events of the Capitol riot attacks on January 6 2021. The latest hearing details how President Trump responded.
Planet America is back in 2021 to cast an eye over the Biden-Harris administration. Planet has become the go-to program on unfolding events, as Chas and John unpack the complexities of US politics in their own inimitable way.
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Planet America is back in 2021 to cast an eye over the Biden-Harris administration. Planet has become the go-to program on unfolding events, as Chas and John unpack the complexities of US politics in their own inimitable way.
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Chas and John break down Joe Biden's Inauguration with former presidential speechwriter Jim Fallows and trail-blazing Senator Carol Moseley Braun. Plus the history of the 'First 100 Days' and the COVID challenge for America.
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Chas and John return to look at the start of Trump's Impeachment Trial with special guest former Republican Senator Jeff Flake. How reliable are the latest polls? Plus the weird way America picks its Presidential candidates.
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The impeachment of President Donald Trump is marching steadily forward.. but is it a waste of time? What will it mean for the Democrats' hopes of winning back the White House? Join John and Chas for the final show of 2019.
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Chas & John speak with Wikileaks Editor-In-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson about Julian Assange's future. Kamala drops out of the 2020 race, the latest on impeachment, Trump's UK trip plus a look at the Rat Pack's role in elections.
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The rise of Pete Buttigieg; Michael Bloomberg's impact on the 2020 race; the CIA's top Russia expert warns America might be stumbling towards World War III; the President at war with Navy top brass; an update on Trump's Wall.
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The most talked-about Quid Pro Quo ever; the Ambassador who dropped the bombshell; can Mayor Pete sustain his Iowa bounce? Plus trouble ahead in the race for the White House: can Democrats pull themselves up in time for 2020?
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Another bombshell revelation as impeachment hearings go public and Republicans plot their strategy. Plus the circus trial of Trump fixer Roger Stone. Another Democrat joins the race for the White House - will Hillary be next?
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Evidence of a Trump quid pro quo continues to mount with a key witness dramatically changing his story. Beto O'Rourke bows out while Biden is sliding. Plus why the end of the Open Skies Treaty could be a danger for us all.
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More damaging testimony for Trump as the impeachment inquiry steps up. It's getting serious for 2020 Democrats as they head to Iowa. Plus melting ice ups the ante in Trump's battle over untapped resources in the Arctic.
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Explosive new testimony as the impeachment crisis deepens. Will 'black sheep' Hunter Biden's past threaten his father's campaign? We chat with the first black female Republican elected to Congress. Plus the return of Hillary?
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Democrats take to the stage for the fourth debate. Chas and John look at how the Presidential hopefuls are shaping in the polls. Plus the White House in damage control, are the floodgates about to burst on Trump's presidency?
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Did the Democrats finally get their smoking gun or can the White House slow the march to impeachment? Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria, Fox ramps up attacks on Elizabeth Warren, plus Bernie's health scare.
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Chas and John speak with 'The Mooch' Anthony Scaramucci about Trump, impeachment and Rudy Giuliani. Plus why are we seeing more of Donald Trump than ever, despite the White House not holding official press briefings anymore.
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A whistleblower, an impeachment inquiry and one furious President. Is this the end of the road for Donald Trump? Plus Chas and John look at how the 2020 Presidential hopefuls are doing as another one drops out.
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Whats killing America's vapers? Is Spygate bigger than Watergate? Plus why has Sean Spicer swapped the White House for neon-lime ruffles?
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Another big week in Trump's America. Democratic Presidential hopefuls face off on the debate stage, Trump sacks his third national security advisor John Bolton, Afghan peace talks collapse, plus an update on Sharpie-gate!
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The hurricane and #SharpieGate - why President "Weatherman-In-Chief" Trump is in the eye of the storm. The former FBI Director's awkward report card. Plus the 2020 Presidential hopefuls wrangle the politics of climate change.
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The Republican candidates taking on Trump in 2020, but do any of them stand a chance? The subversives fighting mass surveillance - are their fears justified? Plus an inconvenient truth: the sliding door of Al Gore.
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Trump eyes Greenland as the battle for Arctic real estate heats up. The Dems' polarising plans for the Supreme Court and the filibuster. Plus the quarter-century-old Crime Bill becoming a thorny issue in the run-up to 2020.
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As conspiracy theories swirl over Jeffrey Epstein's death, is the net closing in on his associates? The household product that's been poisoning Americans for decades. A look at President Clinton's 1994 ban on assault weapons.
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A nation mourns after two mass shootings, but is it fair to blame the President? Is the Second Amendment really what the founding fathers had in mind? Plus a former Presidential Candidate on when it's time to exit the race.
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Join Chas and John for a Planet America special on the top moments of this week's Democratic Presidential Debates. Guest and former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich helps rate the winners and losers.
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A reluctant Robert Mueller gets a grilling but did we learn anything new? The gloves are off in the fight for the Democratic Presidential nomination, plus a warning from the past for Bernie Sanders.
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Chas and John return bringing you up to speed on Trump's America as a tweet becomes a rally chant. What's next for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein? Plus 50 years on, a look back at two monumental events in US history.
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In the final episode before a two week midyear break Chas and John cover the first Democratic Primary Debate and how the candidates stack up. Who is likely to emerge frontrunner for 2020? Plus the latest on Trump and Iran.
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Trump is running for re-election, but will Keeping America Great mean a war with Iran? Also, the police raid that changed the history of Americas Gay Rights Movement. Plus more controversy for Biden over his murky past.
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Another Trump loyalist departs the White House. The polls are tightening, but is history repeating itself for a former VP? Plus have the Democrats really become a bunch of wild-eyed socialists?
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Chas and John watch as the Trump circus descends on London. The clock is ticking on a new trade war, but is it also ticking on a real war? Also, Biden's change of heart on one of the most controversial issues in America.
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Mueller breaks his silence but is 'Spygate' the real scandal? Also, Assange and the blueprint turning journalists into felons. And the rising star hoping to take on Trump in 2020.
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Breaking ranks with the President; is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? Has America descended into a land of partisan hacks? Plus the New Yorker everyone loves to hate.
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A trade war, an abortion ban and a possible war with Iran. John and Chas try to make sense of another week in Trumps America.
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Taxing times for Donald Trump, did he lose $1 billion on purpose? Also, what next if Trump Jr defies his subpoena? Plus Biden is racing ahead in the polls, but will a family scandal come back to haunt him?
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Its game on as Bernie slips and Biden becomes frontrunner, but will the former VPs history work against him? Also, what's next after the Mueller report? Plus why Bill Barr is Trumps dream attorney general.
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As the US awaits his extradition, what's next for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? Also, did American intelligence agencies really spy on Donald Trump? And where did it all go wrong? A Deep Dive into the crisis in Venezuela.
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Presidential frontrunner Joe Biden faces his own #MeToo moment. Plus NATOs uncertain future in the era of Trump, and the battle to protect free speech on college campuses.
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Trump celebrates as Mueller submits his report, but is this really all over? A look back at where it all began and what we still don't know. Plus Chas gets a grip on a yield curve and wonders what happened to Beto O'Rourke?
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The candidates lining up to take on Donald Trump in 2020; a chat with the White House Chief of Staff who lost his emails to Wikileaks (via Russia); plus a look back at JFK's complicated relationship with civil rights.
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Beto O'Rourke confirms he is running for Democratic nomination, joining a long list of diverse candidates. Plus a look back at the celebrity-turned President's uphill battle to win a second term.
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Trumps former campaign manager ponders his future behind bars; the anti-Semitism claims that split House Democrats. As illegal immigration continues to surge, some tips on building 'that wall' from a border security expert.
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This week; Fire and Fury Part 2? What's next after the Trump-Kim summit collapse in Hanoi? Also, a former fixer's revenge; is the President a crook? And a look back at the man who lent his name to Rockefeller Republicans.
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Spotlight on 2020: will voters feel the Bern again? Former presidential frontrunner Howard Dean has some advice for the Democrats. And an update from America's most controversial prison.
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A National Emergency and the President's latest bid to build that wall. The Democrats' Green New Deal: socialist utopia or a whole lot of nothing? Plus the challenge of fact-checking Trump's tweets.
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Congress contemplates a divided State of the Union, while race scandals and a sex scandal rock the extraordinary state of politics in Virginia. Plus a look back at how Jesse Jackson paved the way for Clinton and Obama.
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Chas and John talk to Anthony Scaramucci (aka The Mooch) who has some advice for the President; a look at the first black woman to run a major presidential campaign plus what does Roger Stones indictment mean for Trump?
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