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Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans?

October 09, 2026

Polling out this week suggests the Democrats could do something no one thought possible even a few months ago: take back the US Senate. Despite this, Donald Trump is telling crowds at rallies across the country that the Republicans will ‘win big’. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Nir of the Downballot about why Democrats are feeling so hopeful in deep red states

Can the Democrats take Texas?

October 02, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is surprising everyone, as polls have him leading his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, in the Republican-led state of Texas. Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Henson, founder and executive director of the Texas Politics Project, about why a blue wave in the Lone Star State would be seismic

Trump loses the fear factor

September 25, 2026

This week, the US press corps stood up to Donald Trump after he banned three organisations he doesn’t like from the White House. But when it came to the leader of one of America’s oldest adversaries – China – well, Trump literally rolled out a very long red carpet. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian’s Shrai Popat about why Trump seems weaker these days, and why it might be dangerous to underestimate him

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Politics Weekly America typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established political journalists, national-affairs correspondents, policy analysts, authors, and former officials with specialized expertise in American politics and current US government affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior roles at major news organizations; Published books or extensive national political coverage; Recognized expertise in US elections, government, or public policy. Recent guests include David A. Graham and Dan Alexander.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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