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Americano

American politics is ever more divisive and The Spectator‘s Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray.

American politics is ever more divisive and The Spectator‘s Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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Who is the virtual DNC for?

The virtual Democratic National Convention kicked off this week with an agenda packed full of the party’s most well-known and experienced figures. But with a controversial appearance from Bill Clinton and a barnstorming speech from Michelle Obama, who is the convention really for? Matt McDonald, managing editor of the Spectator USA, speaks to Emily Larsen,

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Is Kamala Harris a good VP pick?

Yesterday evening, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. While the Californian senator is seen by many as a safe pick, she notably came to blows with Biden in the Democratic primaries for his history of working with segregationists. Is this a good move by the Biden campaign? Freddy Gray speaks to Matt

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Is Biden blowing the election?

The polls are tightening, meanwhile Joe Biden is on the back foot over another gaffe about African American voters. Is the Democratic challenger blowing the election? Editor of the National Interest Jacob Heilbrunn joins Freddy Gray, editor of Spectator USA.

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What’s going on in Portland?

Freddy Gray talks to the journalist and author Nancy Rommelmann about the ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon as Trump begins to send in federal forces.

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A brief history of anti-populism with Thomas Frank

Freddy Gray interviews Thomas Frank in Spectator USA’s second online event. Frank argues that populism isn’t frightening, but rather an account of enlightenment and liberation; it is the story of American democracy itself, of its ever-widening promise of a decent life for all. To catch Freddy’s next event, subscribe to Spectator USA now.

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Why Jeff Sessions lost to a Trump-backed candidate

With Daniel McCarthy, contributor to Spectator USA and editor of Modern Age. On the podcast, he talks to Freddy Gray about how Sessions was defeated by the new cyborg that is the Republican party — half-Trump, half-GOP machine of old, and what this means for Trump’s re-election prospects.

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Will Trump’s war on the radical left propel him to victory?

Douglas Murray writes in the Spectator this week that Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore defended all the right bits of American history. He joins the podcast with Freddy this week to talk cancel culture and how Trump is taking on the left in the right way.

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The arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell

This week, Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in New Hampshire on charges of sex trafficking and perjury as part of the FBI’s ongoing investigation into the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Freddy Gray discusses Maxwell’s surprise arrest and her relationship with Epstein with Alana Goodman, senior investigative reporter at the Washington Free Beacon and co-author of A Convenient Death: The Mysterious

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Have the polls got Trump wrong again?

Freddy speaks to Marcus Roberts, head of International Politics at YouGov. When Freddy and Marcus spoke before the 2016 election, Marcus was adamant that Hillary Clinton would win. With the benefit of four more years, what do the polls say about Trump now? Get 50 per cent off of a Spectator USA subscription here with

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What is racism in America?

The Merriam-Webster dictionary has updated its definition of racism – so what does racism in America actually mean? Spectator USA editor Freddy Gray speaks to writer Coleman Hughes.

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Why is America so angry?

Freddy Gray talks to the author and President of the National Association of Scholars Peter Wood about the prevalence of anger in modern America.

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Will the riots burn down Trump’s presidency?

As America continues to burn, Freddy discusses with Jacob Heilbrunn what the protests mean for Trump’s chances for re-election.

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What’s going on in Minneapolis?

Freddy Gray talks to Andy Ngo, editor at large of the Post Millennial, about the riots unfolding in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

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Did Obama have a hand in Russiagate?

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Is Donald Trump more left wing than Joe Biden?

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Will the 2020 election end up being all about China?

With Matt Mayer, President of free market group Opportunity Ohio and contributor to Spectator USA.

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Would Joe Biden pass a Title IX investigation?

Freddy Gray talks to The Spectator‘s economics correspondent Kate Andrews about the reform of sexual assault guidance for colleges and universities.

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Could coronavirus delay the presidential election?

With Kevin Gutzman, Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University.

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Are we all political hobbyists now?

With Eitan Hersh, political scientist and author of Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change.

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Just how will Americans cast their votes in November?

Freddy Gray talks to Spectator USA’s publisher Zack Christenson about how the coronavirus will impact the way American voters cast their votes in the upcoming election.

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What’s going on in Steve Bannon’s head?

Freddy Gray talks to author Benjamin R Teitelbaum about Steve Bannon and Teitelbaum’s new book ‘War for Eternity: The Return of Traditionalism and the Rise of the Populist Right’.

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Life under lockdown in New York

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Why did Bernie Sanders drop out?

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Could the coronavirus lead to an American secession?

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Tucker Carlson on coronavirus, Trump, and Biden

Freddy Gray talks to Fox News host Tucker Carlson about the coronavirus, his meeting with President Trump and whether Joe Biden will make it as far as the Oval Office.

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Who would be Biden’s vice president?

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Could coronavirus trigger war between America and China?

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How is America coping with the coronavirus?

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Has coronavirus killed Trump’s presidency?

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Can Bernie stop Biden?

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