Americano

Can Trump 'Get Out the Vote'? Nov 04, 2024

Freddy keeps up Americano tradition by speaking to Daniel McCarthy ahead of the election. On the podcast they discuss how Trump’s get-out-the-vote project is working and the impact low-propensity voters could have on the result, whether this election will be plagued by inefficiencies in the American electoral system and if J.D. Vance is actually the heir apparent to the MAGA title.

Is the last minute momentum really with Kamala Harris? Nov 04, 2024

As the 2024 US election goes into the final day, a poll giving Kamala Harris a lead in the historically Republican state of Iowa has bolstered the Democrats. Is momentum really with her? And what appears to be the most important issue to voters - the economy, or abortion rights?
Guest host Kate Andrews speaks to John Rick MacArthur, president and publisher of Harper's Magazine, about his views on America's election process from postal voting, trust in the system, and whether the electoral college needs reform.
Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

America's impossible election choice Nov 01, 2024

With just days to go until the American election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's respective campaigns continue to ramp up, with rallies and gimmicks, and even advertising on the Las Vegas Sphere. Despite this, Spectator contributor Lionel Shriver declares she is America's 'last undecided voter'. Why? Is it the candidates' characters that put her off voting for them, or the policies they represent? Lionel joins guest host, and fellow American, Kate Andrews to discuss further.
Produced by Megan McElroy and Patrick Gibbons.

Why are Trump and Harris campaigning in safe States? Oct 31, 2024

As we get closer to the US election, Kate Andrews, The Spectator's economics editor, joins Freddy Gray to host Americano. On this episode, she speaks to Megan McArdle, columnist at the Washington Post. They discuss why Donald Trump and Kamala Harris aren't campaigning in swing states, and why it's so difficult to predict the election result.

Americano Live: Nigel Farage on Trump, Labour, and why he’s the ‘natural candidate’ for US ambassador Oct 25, 2024

In this special live edition of the Americano show, Freddy Gray chairs a panel discussion with The Spectator's Kate Andrews, The Telegraph's Tim Stanley and pollster James Kanagasooriam on the upcoming US election. He's then joined by Nigel Farage, MP for Clacton, leader of Reform UK, and friend of Donald Trump, to unpack how the presidential race is going for the Republican nominee.
There is just over a week to go and the race to the White House is on a knife-edge. Team Harris and Team Trump both believe it is theirs to lose. But 10 days is a very long time in politics and, if the rest of the year is any guide, it seems certain to bring plenty more surprises. Kamala looked to be on top after a unanimous victory in the presidential debate but her latest media blitz has backfired. Meanwhile Trump seems to have rediscovered his mojo. Will this election be a referendum on Trump?

Is Labour interfering in the US election? Oct 23, 2024

Keir Starmer can’t even fly to Samoa without another international British embarrassment breaking out. The latest is an angry accusation from Donald Trump’s campaign that Labour is committing the crime of ‘election interference’ in the United States. ‘The British are coming!’ screamed a typically camp Trump-Vance official press release last night. The campaign denounced Britain’s ‘far-left’ governing party for attempting to subvert democracy by sending almost 100 of its activists across the pond to sway American voters. But are the British actually coming?
Freddy Gray speaks to James Heale, The Spectator's political correspondent.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Should the US get rid of the Electoral College? Oct 21, 2024

To discuss whether the Electoral College is out of date and in need of reform, Freddy Gray is joined by Michael Kazin – a professor of history at Georgetown University and emeritus coeditor of Dissent. His most recent book, What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party, has just been released in paperback.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Battle of Ideas – Who will win the 2024 American election? Oct 20, 2024

Two weeks to go until the American election and politics is ever more divisive. Freddy Gray is joined by The Spectator's Kate Andrews and lecturer at Queen Mary's University Dr Richard Johnson about the Latino vote, class politics, abortion and both guests make predictions for the 2024 election.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Could the Catholic vote decide the election? Oct 16, 2024

Polling suggests that the Catholic vote helped Trump win in 2016 and helped Biden win in 2020. Biden is also the most church-going president by far. With issues like immigration and abortion high on the agenda for voters, where will the Catholic vote land? And how important is the idea of being culturally Catholic compared with political religiosity?
Ryan Girdursky, founder of the 1776 Project PAC and the National Populist substack - and Catholic - joins Freddy Gray to discuss.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.
Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Why are Indian Americans so successful? Oct 15, 2024

Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. They're also one of the most successful. That includes the election campaign; Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy. Freddy Gray is joined by Shruti Rajagopalan, economist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. They discuss the buzz around Indian Americans in politics, and ask why they're so disproportionately successful.
You can find Shruti's website here: https://shrutiraj.com/cv-and-bio/ and her substack here: https://srajagopalan.substack.com
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Which campaign has the better ground game? Oct 11, 2024

Republican strategist, and friend of Americano, Luke Thompson joins Freddy Gray to talk about the ground game of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. From postal voting, to party registration, to machine politics, whose is better? And what impact did Biden's exit from the race have on the organised parts of the Democratic Party?
With Luke's unique insight working on two current senate races, and as a longtime consultant to Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance, they analyse the state of an election that continues to be unpredictable.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Should a true populist not support Trump? Oct 08, 2024

Journalist, historian and friend of Americano Thomas Frank joins Freddy Gray to dissect the state of American politics. Author of books, including the famed What's the matter with Kansas? How conservatives won the heart of America and, most recently, The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism, Frank talks about his research into the origins of populism, the strange nature of American conventions, and the fundamental flaws he sees in the candidates ahead of the November election.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Is the enlightenment over? Oct 04, 2024

Amy Wax is a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania, known for her views on race, culture, and social policy. Recently, Amy faced suspension from her teaching duties following remarks that sparked debates over academic freedom and the limits of discourse in the classroom. Amy joins Freddy Gray on the Americano show to discuss her recent suspension, what is behind the feminisation of institutions and how school teaching should return to the 50s.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Is JD Vance the next Republican presidential nominee? Oct 02, 2024

Last night the Vice Presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz went head-to-head in a televised debate. It began with the war erupting in the Middle East, followed by a clash over abortion and immigration. Freddy Gray speaks to Sarah Eliot from Republicans Overseas about why Vance came out on top, and whether he could be in the running as the next Republican presidential nominee.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Will America go to war with Iran? Oct 01, 2024

Israel has launched what it has described as "limited, localised and targeted ground raids" in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah’s deputy leader says they’re ready for a ground offensive. It comes as more than 1000 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Lebanon.
Could they be heading for all-out war? Is it possible that Iran and the US will be sucked into the conflict too? With tensions between Israel and the US on the rise, what will the next few weeks look like – and is there a chance Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah open the way to strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities?
Professor John Mearsheimer joins The Spectator’s deputy editor and Americano host Freddy Gray to discuss what’s next for Israel, and the geopolitical implications.
This episode is also available to watch on Spectator TV.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

What happens if the American election is a tie? Sep 29, 2024

America has a peculiar way of deciding national elections. Instead of a cumulative national vote, the president and vice president are determined by fifty separate state elections. The top ticket in each state (except Nebraska and Maine) receives all that state’s electoral votes, no matter how slim the margin of victory. Each state’s electoral votes are equal to its number of House members plus its senators. The winner needs 270 electoral votes.
What if, in this razor-thin election, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fall one vote short? Freddy Gray is joined by Charles Lipson,contributor to The Spectator and political scientist, to answer that question. You can read the rest of his piece here.
Join Freddy Gray a special live recording of Americano on Thursday 24 October. You can buy tickets at www.spectator.co.uk/electionspecial.

Could Pennsylvania decide the US election? Sep 26, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by Oliver Bateman, historian and journalist based in Pittsburgh. They discuss how important Pennsylvania will be during the election, the mail-in ballot system, and the state of the race.

Cenk Uygur on abortion, Israel-Gaza & Kamala's 'word salads' Sep 20, 2024

Cenk Uygur is a broadcaster and host of The Young Turks show. On the show Freddy Gray speaks to Cenk about the 2024 US election and Kamala's 'world salads'; language used by the Democrats on abortion and whether Kamala can strike a chord with the pro-Palestine voters in America.

Are Big Tech monopolies the biggest threat to democracy? Sep 19, 2024

A handful of Big Tech companies seem to run our lives, and there's a good argument that they can be considered monopolies within their industries. In a landmark ruling recently, a US judge found that Google acted illegally with their exercise of monopoly power within the online search industry. On this episode, Freddy is joined by Barry Lynn, journalist and an expert on America's antitrust battles, to discuss how liberal societies can combat the power of monopolistic Big Tech.

Are Democrats to blame for the repeated attempts to kill Trump? Sep 16, 2024

As if there hadn’t been enough drama in America in 2024, Donald Trump has survived another assassination attempt.
The attempted killing of the 45th president at his golf course in Palm Beach, Florida yesterday afternoon was not nearly as threatening or deadly as the shooting nine weeks ago in Butler, Pennsylvania - but questions remain about how the incident could have happened.
Freddy Gray is joined by Kate Andrews to discuss the second assassination attempt, the state of the race, and what's next for Donald Trump.

What did we learn from the Harris Trump debate? Sep 11, 2024

Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump last night. Was there really any big winner from the evening? Freddy Gray is joined by Sarah Elliott, spokeswoman for Republicans Overseas UK, to assess the highlights and discuss where the race might go following their first interaction.

Has Trump lost his mojo? Andrew Neil & Piers Morgan on America's 2024 election Sep 09, 2024

The Spectator's chairman Andrew Neil and journalist Piers Morgan join Freddy Gray, host of the Americano show, to analyse the presidential race so far. Piers reveals what Donald Trump told him after he was shot, and they both give their predictions on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win their first debate.

Has everyone got election fatigue? Sep 06, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by Bridget Phetasy, comedian and Spectator World columnist. They discuss whether everyone is suffering a bit of election, and Trump fatigue - including Trump himself. They also cover Putin trolling America, and Bridget gives her predictions for the upcoming presidential debate.

Risk-takers, US election & the power of luck in politics – with Nate Silver Sep 04, 2024

Labor Day is a critical mile-marker on the road to the general election, now just two months away. Pollsters are busy processing data and making predictions, but nobody really knows whether America will end up with Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in the White House. Nate Silver is one of America's most well-respected pollsters. The former poker player set up FiveThirtyEight, a polling company and now writes the Silver Bullet on Substack. Nate Silver's latest book On the Edge: the Art of Risking Everything takes a look at two mindsets: the River and the Village.
Nate joins Freddy Gray on the Americano show to discuss probability in sport and politics, how luck is often undervalued in politics, whether VP picks are an key decision in general elections and why J.D. Vance may be a bad choice for Trump.

Will Kamala actually build the wall? Aug 31, 2024

In a CNN interview, Kamala Harris has been pressed on why her policies on immigration have become more moderate since 2019, when she ran for president. Republicans have been accusing her of flip-flopping on her border wall policy. In this episode, Matt McDonald, managing editor of The Spectator's US edition, fills in for Freddy whilst he's on holiday. Matt speaks to Todd Bensman, journalist, author, and fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies.

Harris-Walz CNN interview: what did we learn? Aug 30, 2024

Kamala Harris and Vice President nominee Tim Walz have done their first interview together for CNN. They covered Kamala's first day in office if elected, Israel-Gaza, Walz's army credentials and the economy. Harris has been under scrutiny having avoided all media interviews since Biden's decision to step down. Did she do it justice? Jon Levine the political reporter for the New York Post speaks to Matt McDonald, The Spectator's managing director about the interview and RFK's influence in Trump's campaign.

John Mearsheimer on Ukraine, Israel-Gaza and the US election Aug 26, 2024

Professor John Mearsheimer joins Freddy Gray to discuss the wars in Ukraine and in Gaza, and the influence of both on the US election. The Israel-Gaza conflict has led to internal divisions within the democratic party, how will Kamala Harris deal with this? And as the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of ebbing, what does he see as the west’s role in the war?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

What do the Democrats believe in? Aug 23, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Aidan McLaughlin, the editor in chief of Mediaite, and Andrew Cockburn, the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, as the Democratic National Convention draws to a close. Kamala Harris has had a dramatic rise to the top of the democratic ticket, but what does she really believe in? And is opposition to Donald Trump the only thing that unites the party?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

What's happened to RFK Jr? Aug 22, 2024

Third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr is widely expected to drop out of the US presidential race soon, and possibly endorse Donald Trump. Live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Domenech, the Editor at Large of The Spectator World, about how this could affect the election.
As the DNC approaches its climax, following speeches by the Obamas and vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz, Freddy and Ben also talk internal Democratic politics: who stands to benefit if Kamala wins - or loses - in November?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Biden's farewell & the power of Pelosi Aug 20, 2024

President Joe Biden wrapped up the DNC's first night by beginning his long political farewell. Due scheduling issues, the speech was bumped from prime-time TV, sparking outrage with his team. Biden has spoken at every convention since 1976 – how memorable was the send off? Freddy Gray speaks to Christopher Hale a Democratic operative and fundraiser about the speech, Nancy Pelosi's lasting role inside the party, and what could be the strategy behind Kamala Harris's campaign.

Democrats, Labour & 'working people' Aug 20, 2024

It is day one of the DNC. Freddy Gray meets two Labour MPs, Lucy Rigby (North Northampton) and Mike Tapp (Dover and Deal) who have been invited to the convention to inform the Democrats on how to appeal to 'working people'.

What do Americans think of Britain's online policing? Aug 17, 2024

Douglas Murray joins Freddy Gray to discuss free speech in Britain following the sentences handed down after the riots, how different free speech is in America, and how Douglas himself became a victim of online hate.

Is Elon Musk a great man of history? Aug 13, 2024

On this week's episode of Americano, Freddy Gray sits down with journalist and Spectator author Ed West who writes the Substack Wrong Side of History and Richard Hanania who writes the Richard Hanania Newsletter to discuss Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump on Twitter (X), how much influence Twitter has both in the UK and America, and whether the right-wing men are 'weird'.

Is Trump having a meltdown? Aug 07, 2024

Since Kamala Harris ascended to top of the ticket, there have been reports of meltdowns in Trump world, with Republican strategists suggesting Trump is having a public breakdown. Has the era of a thoughtful, poignant Trump already disappeared?
Also on the podcast, Kamala Harris's Tim Walz pick came as a shock to many Democrats, with insiders believing Josh Shapiro was the favourite. Why didn't Kamala opt for Josh Shapiro – the candidate the Republicans feared most? And with the left of the Democrats becoming increasingly polarised over issues like Israel-Gaza, was this part of a strategy to mobilise the base? Freddy Gray speaks to Editor-at-Large of the WSJ, Gerard Baker.

Who is Kamala's VP pick – Tim Walz? Aug 06, 2024

Freddy Gray sits down with political commentator and podcaster Dash Dobrofsky to discuss today's news that Kamala Harris has picked Tim Walz to be her running mate. The Governor of Minnesota was joint favourite alongside Josh Shapiro. But who is Tim Walz? And can he stand up to JD Vance in the debates?

What will Biden do about Venezuela? Aug 03, 2024

Venezuela's leader President Nicolas Maduro is still manoeuvring to stay in power, following disputed election results and hundreds of thousands taking to the streets to protest. The opposition maintains that the result is fraudulent. Biden is facing increased pressure to intervene. What will his next move be? Freddy Gray is joined by Eli Lake, reporter for The Free Press.

How long will Kamalamania last? Aug 02, 2024

In the short time since Joe Biden has stepped aside for Kamala Harris's candidacy, the Democratic party has totally switched on the gears for 'Kamalamania'. On this episode, Freddy Gray talks to Kate Andrews about the disingenuousness of the hype, how social media drives it (and in particular, TikTok), and whether the enthusiasm for Kamala really has or will cut through to voters.
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Cindy Yu.

Will Kamala Harris implode? Jul 24, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by political consultant Alex Castellanos to discuss the candidacy of Kamala Harris as the Democrats' nominee for President and why, at this moment, she is the biggest threat to Donald Trump – but how long will that last?
This was originally recorded for Spectator TV.
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Biden backs out: can anything stop Kamala Harris? Jul 22, 2024

What happens after Joe Biden? The President has announced that he won’t run for re-election. Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, his Vice President, to be the new Democratic nominee. Can she convince Democratic voters, and the rest of the US? The Spectator’s Freddy Gray and Kate Andrews are joined by Tim Stanley, columnist for the Telegraph.
This episode was originally broadcast on SpectatorTV. You can watch it here.

How much pressure is Biden under? Jul 18, 2024

As more Democrats call for Joe Biden to pull out of the presidential race, Freddy Gray is joined by Damon Linker and Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss what could happen next. Who is influencing his decision and how transparent are top Democrats being with the public? They also discuss potential contenders to replace Biden, including Vice-President Kamala Harris; how well could they do against Trump?
Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze.

Will JD Vance bridge America's class divide? Jul 16, 2024

Journalist Christopher Caldwell joins Freddy Gray to discuss Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance. Once 'never Trump', now a close ally of the former president; what's JD Vance's route into Trumpian politics? Freddy and Christopher also ask who is JD Vance, what's Hillbilly Elegy, and what's the strategy behind Donald Trump's choice?

Why did the Secret Service fail Donald Trump? Jul 15, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by writer Roger Kimball. With the dust beginning to settle from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, they look at how this could have happened, and what's gone wrong. They also take a look at how important Donald Trump's Vice President pick will be, and who might be in the running.

Trump shot – what next? Jul 14, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt while speaking at a Republican rally in Pennsylvania. Freddy Gray speaks to The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews about what we know so far, and where the Presidential campaign goes from here.

Eric Kaufmann on DEI, the contagion effect and free speech Jul 12, 2024

The Spectator’s Freddy Gray sits down with author and professor of politics Eric Kaufmann. They discuss the dangers of DEI, why Eric blames the bleeding heart liberals for the woke contagion and why it is possible much worst than originally thought.
You can also watch this episode on SpectatorTV.

What will the Democrats do next? Jul 11, 2024

As speculation over whether Biden will remain in the presidential race continues, Freddy Gray speaks to journalist and founder of News Items John Ellis about what could happen next. How did Democrats end up in this situation and who holds the most power in influencing Biden's decision? They also look ahead to next week's Republican National Convention and discuss who is in the running to be Trump's VP.
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Elbridge Colby on why America must pivot from Ukraine to Taiwan Jul 06, 2024

The war in Ukraine is only bogging America down, says Elbridge Colby, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration. On this episode of Americano, Colby tells host Freddy Gray why the US should – and likely will – reduce its support to Ukraine and Europe, to focus on the increasing threat China poses over Taiwan. Europe, he says, can pick up the slack on its own continent. Colby has been tipped to become Trump's national security adviser should he win in November this year.
Produced by Cindy Yu and Joe Bedell-Brill.

Can Joe Biden go on? Jul 01, 2024

The dust has settled from the TV debate that was catastrophic for Joe Biden. What are the possible options going forward? Are things changing behind the scenes? Freddy Gray assesses the situation with Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest.

Biden's debate disaster: what happens next? Jun 28, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to pollster Patrick Ruffini about the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Just how bad was it and can Biden survive his performance? They discuss the reaction to the debate, including a surprising theory going around Republican circles.
Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Do Presidential debates decide elections? Jun 27, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to academic and Spectator writer Charles Lipson about what to expect from tonight’s Presidential debates and whether Trump or Biden's performance could influence the election.

Why are US universities so anti-Israel? Jun 20, 2024

Freddy speaks to Jacob Howland, Provost and Dean of the Intellectual Foundations Program at the University of Austin, about the spread of college protests across American universities in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. How have campuses become such hot beds of anti-Israeli sentiment and what has the influence of Marxism been? They also discuss the intersection of personal rights at university with freedom of speech. What influence will Biden’s response have on the Jewish vote for the 2024 election?

How to save liberalism Jun 19, 2024

In this episode, Freddy Gray is joined by Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS and columnist for The Washington Post. They discuss liberalism, the state of America, and identity politics.
They also cover Fareed's new book, Age of Revolutions, which asks one central question: what are the causes of the seismic social disruptions we are going through and the political backlashes that have ensued?

American healthcare: 'privatised' or 'socialised' medicine? Jun 18, 2024

Kate Andrews speaks to Michael Cannon, the director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute, to discuss how the US government prevents medical professionals and entrepreneurs from offering higher-quality, lower-cost care. Michael explains what policies can improve access to healthcare – both in America and Europe.

Is anti-white racism tearing America apart? Jun 14, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Jeremy Carl, Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute. They discuss his book, The Unprotected Class: how anti-white racism is tearing America apart. They also cover affirmative action, and where America goes from here.
Watch this episode on Spectator TV.

Does MAGA Communism make any sense? Jun 13, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Haz Al-Din, one of the leading theorists of MAGA Communism. They ask, what does the term mean, is it feasible, and how would they like to change America?

How can you stop Donald Trump? Jun 07, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by Alex Castellanos, Republican Party strategist who has served as media consultant to seven U.S. Presidential campaigns. They discuss Donald Trump's presidential campaign, his search for a vice president, and if there's any way Joe Biden can tarnish his image.

What will Trump 2.0 do to the economy? Jun 06, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by Christopher Butler who is executive director at Americans for Tax Reform to discuss what Trump's trade policy might look like in a second term. Should economists be worried about a 10 per cent tariff?

What's the matter with America's media? Jun 05, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza from the Mixed Signals podcast. They discuss the state of American media, whether the US has any appetite for public service broadcasting, and whether America is too cynical about the press.

Trump found guilty but will it matter? May 31, 2024

Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. The Spectator columnist Lionel Shriver joins Freddy Gray to respond to the news. Was it a fair trial? What could it mean for the 2024 presidential election? And what are the wider implications for American democracy?
Produced by Megan McElroy, Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.

John Mearsheimer on Ukraine, Gaza & escalation dominance May 30, 2024

Professor John Mearsheimer joins Freddy Gray to talk about the powder keg situation in Eastern Europe, why Putin is possibly the least hawkish of possible Russian leaders and why Israel has lost escalation dominance.
This was originally broadcast on SpectatorTV.

What is Trump's new foreign policy? May 26, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to author Jacob Heilbrunn about what another term in office for Donald Trump might mean for America's foreign policy, its relationship with Israel, and the war in Ukraine.
How have his views changed since last time? And what will his relationship with Putin be like?

Would a conviction hurt Trump? May 24, 2024

Next week the world may know whether Donald Trump becomes the first US President to receive a criminal conviction. But could this verdict help or hinder him? Tom Lubbock, co-founder of pollsters J L Partners, joins Freddy Gray to discuss. They also analyse the dynamics at play in current polling: why is Trump doing better in the sun-belt states? And is this election a referendum on Biden?
Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze.

Why is Biden so unpopular? May 23, 2024

New York Post writer Miranda Devine joins Freddy Gray to discuss Joe Biden's unpopularity. Why are Americans increasingly not supporting him? And how have Biden family scandals and rumours affected trust in the President? In a week that Biden gave a commencement speech, they also discuss the recent controversy over NFL kicker Harrison Butker's speech. What insight does the reaction to the speech tell us about America today?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Is Biden losing the swing states? May 17, 2024

Matt McDonald, managing editor of the US edition of The Spectator, joins Freddy Gray to discuss whether Biden is losing the swing states, the potential outcome of the Trump-Biden TV debates, and who the polls are spelling trouble for.
Produced by Megan McElroy.

Who could be Trump's VP? May 15, 2024

Freddy Gray talks to American columnist and commentator Guy Benson about who is in the running to be Trump's VP. Who does Trump want? But more importantly what does the Trump ticket need?
Also: Biden/Trump debates appear to have been confirmed. Who will the debates benefit most? And how relevant are they in the digital age?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Should America have a Monarch? May 10, 2024

Freddy Gray talks to writer and philosopher Curtis Yarvin about how Alexander Hamilton was America's Napoleon, why Putin is more of a royal than King Charles, and why Yarvin admires FDR.
Yarvin is voting for Joe Biden at the next election, but not for the reasons you might think. Could Biden 2024 strengthen the case for American isolationism?
Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

What's this revolution really about? May 09, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to the journalist Nellie Bowles about her new book: Morning after the Revolution: Dispatches from the wrong side of History. As someone who had fit into the progressive umbrella, her book recounts issues that arose when she started to question the nature of the movement itself.
Freddy and Nellie discuss the challenges of the progressive-conservative divide, bias within the media, and whether privilege is America's version of the class system.
Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Is Donald Trump really going to be a dictator? May 05, 2024

Freddy speaks to Norman Ornstein, political scientist and emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. They discuss the possibility of Donald Trump becoming a dictator, his ongoing court cases, and if there's a double standard in the treatment of Trump vs Biden.

Is the West heading towards annihilation? May 03, 2024

Freddy speaks to Victor Davis Hanson, classicist, military historian and political commentator.
They discuss his new book The End of Everything, and ask whether the west should be taking note of history in order to avoid annihilation, and where the US is heading.

Coleman Hughes on neo-racism, US election, and The View Apr 28, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to writer, podcaster and musician Coleman Hughes. His latest book The End of Race Politics, The: Arguments for a Colorblind America put forward Martin Luther King's teachings for a colourblind society. On the podcast they discuss Coleman's recently appearance on The View; whether Coleman thinks Trump is racist and how the Israel-Gaza war exposed the failings of US universities.

Does America own Britain? Apr 25, 2024

Freddy speaks to Angus Hanton, entrepreneur and author of Vassal State: How America Runs Britain, and William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party. They discuss the ‘Special Relationship’ between the US and the UK, and ask whether it might be detrimental to British business.

What Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial tells us about the American legal system Apr 20, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined Alan Dershowitz, American lawyer and author of Get Trump: the threat to civil liberties, due process, and our constitutional rule of law. They discuss Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial, what it means for the election and what it tells us about the flaws in the American legal system.

Is the criticism of Biden's Middle East policy fair? Apr 18, 2024

Freddy speaks to the diplomat and author Dennis B Ross, who worked under presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton. He was a special advisor on the Persian Gulf. They discuss the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the flak that Joe Biden has come under for his response. Can the US still claim to be able to shape events in the Middle East? And what comes next?

Will abortion decide the 2024 election? Apr 12, 2024

This week, the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated a law from 1864 that bans nearly all abortions in the state. But where do Trump and Biden stand on abortion, and will it be a deciding factor in the 2024 election?
Freddy's joined by Inez Stepman, Fellow at the Claremont Institute, and Daniel McCarthy, Editor of Modern Age Journal.
Produced by Megan McElroy.

Why did Mike Johnson snub David Cameron? Apr 10, 2024

Today Freddy is joined by Sarah Elliott, senior advisor for the US-UK special relationship unit at the Legatum Institute. They discuss Lord Cameron's visit to America this week and the news that speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson snubbed a meeting with the foreign secretary. Is the special relationship still special?

What's Biden's strategy in the Middle East? Apr 06, 2024

Suspected Israeli air strikes were launched on targets in Syria this week and Israel's war in Gaza has entered its seventh month. Americano regular Jacob Heilbrunn joins Freddy to discuss what an escalating situation in the Middle East could mean for Joe Biden. What's the Democrats' strategy? And how could this impact the 2024 election?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons.

Have pollsters been overstating Trump's lead? Apr 02, 2024

Freddy speaks to pollster Cliff Young about Biden's recent gains.
Is Florida becoming more of a swing state again? Does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. take more votes away from Biden or Trump? And how much pressure do pollsters feel to get things right?

What's happening in the Darien Gap? Mar 29, 2024

Freddy is joined by evolutionary biologist and host of The DarkHorse Podcast Bret Weinstein. They discuss the Darien Gap, an area of Panama which has become a focal point for America's migrant crisis. Bret has spent some time investigating the area, what's going on?

Why do Trump’s enemies always overreach? Mar 25, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to editor-at-large of the Wall Street Journal Gerry Baker about why the media's wrong reporting of Trump's 'bloodshed' comments have played to his advantage; why America has lost trust in its institutions; and whether voters think the economy was better off under Trump.

Is America in decline? Mar 23, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to political science researcher Richard Hanania about his (relative) optimism regarding the future of America, and how exactly Sydney Sweeney might have 'ended wokeness'.

Trump vs luxury beliefs Mar 22, 2024

Freddy speaks to Rob Henderson, author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, in which he coins the term 'luxury beliefs'. These are certain beliefs held by a section of the elite which confirm and elevate the status of those who hold them. As a consequence, they can cause harm to those lower down the social strata. Is Donald Trump the antidote to America’s ‘luxury beliefs’ complex?

Are we suffering from 'Trump outrage fatigue'? Mar 19, 2024

Freddy Gray talks to political science lecturer Damon Linker about the latest developments in the Biden and Trump campaigns.
Why did Biden’s fiery State of the Union Address provide him no uptick in the polls? In what ways does Trump fatigue affect each candidate’s chances? And does Trump’s greater popularity with non-white low propensity voters skew the polls in his favour?

Will America ban TikTok? Mar 17, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Matt McDonald, Spectator World's managing editor about the the vote to force a sale of TikTok to a US company, and foreign lobbying for and against the move in Washington.

Power, politics and the grid Mar 13, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to author Robert Bryce whose recent docuseries Power Politics & The Grid explores the growing vulnerabilities of America's electric grid. On the podcast they talk about Trump vs Biden energy policy; why Europe needs America's energy and what environmentalism could look like in 2024.

How will RFK Junior change the 2024 election? Mar 08, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by John Rick MacArthur, president and publisher of Harper's Magazine to discuss Robert F. Kennedy junior and his candidacy in the presidential election.

Will Trump's election be 'too big to rig'? Mar 06, 2024

For this Super Tuesday discussion, Sarah Elliot – head of the Special Relationship Unit at the Legatum Institute joins Freddy Gray to chat about the predicted Trump-Biden victory; what Nikki Haley will do next and who could be Donald Trump's vice president.

Will Tech decide the election? Mar 03, 2024

Freddy talks to political technologist Eric Wilson about the role technology and media will play in the 2024 US election. They cover the differences in strategy between the Democrats and the Republicans, why television is still the best medium for reaching voters, and the role of social media influencers.
Produced by Natasha Feroze.

A Donald Trump debate Feb 28, 2024

In this special episode of Americano, The Spectator's editor Fraser Nelson explores Trump's candidacy with political commentator Deroy Murdock, and The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews.
They debate the influence of his rhetoric on American politics. How important is language? Will his achievements as President be enough to secure his re-election? Does personality Trump policy?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons

Are pollsters underestimating Joe Biden? Feb 26, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to James Kanagasooriam who is the chief research officer at Focal Data about the state of the polls. They discuss why vaccines have become a polarising topic for this election; why bookmakers might be underestimating Joe Biden and the importance of the cost of living.

Human rights vs democracy Feb 23, 2024

Freddy speaks to journalist and author of The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties, Chris Caldwell, about the human rights movement. Can America’s influence be considered imperial? Is how we think of human rights outdated? And, what does the Black Lives Matter movement and the 2011 intervention in Libya tell us about the state of human rights today?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons

Should Julian Assange be extradited to America? Feb 21, 2024

Freddy speaks to philosopher Slavoj Zizek ahead of what we understand will be Julian Assange's final court appeal against extradition back to the US. The WikiLeaks founder has been wanted by the US authorities after he leaked tens of thousands of highly sensitive documents. On the podcast they discuss the parallels between Assange and Navalny, whether the West is beginning to behave more like the Soviet Union than we ever have, and if WikiLeaks was behind the election of Donald Trump.

What do Republicans think of Lord Cameron? Feb 16, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Americano regular Jacob Heilbrunn about Lord Cameron's recent visit to DC, where he persuaded Congress to pass a bill sending aid to Ukraine. Jacob and Freddy also discuss why Jacob thinks Biden's mental capacity is over exaggerated, and what Nato could look like under Trump.

What happened to the Democratic Party? Feb 15, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to author Joshua Green who wrote The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics. On the podcast they discuss the three rebels in the book; how they influenced Joe Biden in office; and whether the Democratic Party has given up ‘finance-centered’ liberalism.

Which way will the swing states go? Feb 13, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to JL Partners Director Scarlett Maguire about America's swing states which could decide the general election.

How bad is the border crisis? Feb 10, 2024

Freddy is joined by Todd Bensman, fellow at the Centre for Immigration Studies and author of Overrun: how Joe Biden unleashed the greatest border crisis in US history. They discuss how to solve what is perhaps the issue of our time, why meaningful reform doesn't seem to happen on immigration, and the extent of Biden's physical and mental frailty after a week of public gaffes.

Is 2024 a ‘flip election’? Feb 06, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by pollster and writer Patrick Ruffini. They talk about why the strengthening economy isn’t improving Biden’s numbers, and the other factors that will influence the 2024 election.

Can Trump ever get a fair trial? Feb 04, 2024

Last week Donald Trump was ordered to pay more than seventy million dollars to E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused him of sexual assault. Freddy speaks to Spectator columnist Lionel Shriver about some of the oddities of this case against the former president.

Does the Biden administration know what it’s doing with Iran? Feb 03, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined in the office by Mike Baker a former CIA operations officer, CEO of the global intelligence and security firm Portman Square Group and host of the popular news podcast the President’s Daily Brief.

Could Taylor Swift swing the election? Jan 31, 2024

Freddy Gray sits down with host and producer of the 538 Politics podcast Galen Druke to discuss whether a Taylor Swift endorsement could sway the general election.

Will Jon Stewart still be funny? Jan 27, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Jonathan Askonas, assistant professor of politics at the Catholic University of America about Jon Stewart's return to TV, and what role, albeit inadvertent, he played in Tucker Carlson’s success.

What went wrong with Ron? Jan 23, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined in New Hampshire by Ben Domenech, editor at large of Spectator World. On the podcast they discuss the pro-Trump establishment of the Republican party; how the Republican cohort have changed since the Obama election and what issues Trump can identify that appeal to voters.

Is New Hampshire a Potemkin primary? Jan 20, 2024

For this special Americano podcast, Freddy Gray is in New Hampshire with the Spectator US team, Matt McDonald and Zach Christenson covering the chilly primaries. Are both Ron De Santis and Nikki Haley's defeat a foregone conclusion?

Is the Republican race over? Jan 16, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Republican strategist Luke Thompson about Trump's landslide Iowa win; how much Trump's legal proceedings will interfere with his campaign and who could be his deputy.
The Spectator is hiring! We are looking for a new producer to join our broadcast team working across our suite of podcasts – including this one – as well as our YouTube channel Spectator TV. Follow the link to read the full job listing: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/wanted-a-broadcast-producer-for-the-spectator-2/

Is 2024 the ‘regime referendum’? Jan 11, 2024

Freddy Gray speaks to Daniel McCarthy, editor of the conservative review Modern Age, about all things Donald Trump. Do his ongoing trials help or hinder his campaign? Do the Democrats want him to be the Republican candidate or not? And is there a bureaucratic 'permanent power' that Trump would overthrow if he succeeds?
The Spectator is hiring! We are looking for a new producer to join our broadcast team working across our suite of podcasts – including this one – as well as our YouTube channel Spectator TV. Follow the link to read the full job listing: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/wanted-a-broadcast-producer-for-the-spectator-2/

Do Trump's Republican rivals have any hope? Jan 09, 2024

Freddy Gray is joined by pollster James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners. They speak about the upcoming Iowa caucuses, the New Hampshire primary, and whether Trump's opponents have any chance of beating him. They also discuss the impact of Trump's trials, and JL Partners' viral word cloud which both Biden and Trump have been attempting to use to their advantage.
The Spectator is hiring! We are looking for a new producer to join our broadcast team working across our suite of podcasts – including this one – as well as our YouTube channel Spectator TV. Follow the link to read the full job listing: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/wanted-a-broadcast-producer-for-the-spectator-2/

Has Claudine Gay wrecked Harvard? Jan 05, 2024

For the first Americano episode of 2024, Freddy Gray is joined by Peter Wood, President of the National Association of Scholars to discuss Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard University. On the podcast Freddy and Peter discuss Gay's accusations of plagiarism; how the row has became wrapped up in racism, and what this means for the future of affirmative action in America.
The Spectator is hiring! We are looking for a new producer to join our broadcast team working across our suite of podcasts – including this one – as well as our YouTube channel Spectator TV. Follow the link to read the full job listing: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/wanted-a-broadcast-producer-for-the-spectator-2/

Is America heading towards Civil War? Dec 20, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to classicist, military historian and author Victor Davis Hanson.
In an end of year review, they talk about antisemitism in the US today, the battle between right and left since 2016, and a potential future Trump presidency.

Is an impeachment inquiry good for Biden? Dec 15, 2023

The House of Representatives has voted to open an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, after three Republican-led committees alleged bribery and corruption during his time as vice-president. Could it actually be good news for Biden?
Freddy speaks to Jacob Heilbrunn.

Does the legacy of Prohibition still haunt America? Dec 08, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to journalist and author Niko Vorobyov who wrote Dopeworld: Undercover in the secret war on drugs. 90 years after Prohibition ended, what are some of the biggest misperception about that era? And what has been the legacy of repealing the 18th amendment?

Is Cop a busted flush? Dec 02, 2023

World leaders are in Dubai this weekend to discuss climate change, but are these Cop summits pointless? Joe Biden isn’t attending this year’s get together, allegedly because he’s focusing on the war between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, there have been reports that the Emiratis are using the convening power of the summit to sign new oil contracts.
Freddy Gray speaks to author and journalist Robert Bryce about whether Cop is a busted flush.

Have we seen the last of Mitt Romney? Nov 21, 2023

Freddy Gray talks to McKay Coppins, author of the New York Times bestselling book 'Romney: A Reckoning'.
Romney has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024. What next for the 'never-Trumper', could he support the creation of a new centrist party? And how does he feel about the significant losses in his career?

Is it time to take Nikki Haley seriously? Nov 18, 2023

Freddy Gray is joined by Patrick Ruffini, pollster and author of Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP to discuss who could be a serious competitor to Trump.

Biden's Middle East approach – and is he in trouble at home? Nov 06, 2023

Freddy Gray is reunited with Charles Lipson and Jacob Heilbrunn to debate the impact of Biden's Middle East policy, and his shaky reputation at home. Is he a Cold War liberal, out of touch with the modern Democratic Party?

Is net zero leading to economic ruination? Nov 03, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Robert Bryce who is an author and expert on energy, power and politics. On the podcast, Robert talks about the economic implications of Europe's net zero targets; why we should push for nuclear energy; and shares the human stories behind electricity.

Who is the new House Speaker? Oct 26, 2023

Amber Athey and Daniel McCarthy editor of Modern Age Journal and columnist at The Spectator join the Americano podcast to breakdown the long House speaker battle which has finally culminated in Trumpist Mike Johnson getting selected.

How is Joe Biden handling the Israel-Palestine crisis? Oct 20, 2023

This week Freddy speaks to Dennis Ross, former Middle East coordinator under President Clinton and current Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. They discuss Biden's visit to Israel this week, how his policy towards the Middle East borrows from Trump and Obama, and how we can discern between the public posturing and private desires of Middle Eastern states.

How are Democrats reacting to the war in Israel? Oct 12, 2023

This week Freddy speaks to Andrew Cockburn, Washington editor of Harper's Magazine, about America's response to the developments in the Middle East. On the podcast they discuss the 'squad' (a section of Democrats who have been making pro-Palestinian noises), how America and Israel's surveillance system allowed the attack to happen, and the importance of the conflict ahead of next year's presidential election.

What's going on in the Republican party? Oct 06, 2023

Freddy speaks to Roger Kimball, editor of the New Criterion and columnist for The Spectator's US edition. After Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker of the House this week, they discuss why the Republican party is such a mess.

Who is winning America's class war? Sep 29, 2023

This week Freddy is joined in The Spectator offices by regular contributor and fellow of urban studies at Chapman University, Joel Kotkin. They discuss Biden and Trump's respective attempts to burnish their credentials with the unions this week, how the cultural agenda is alienating voters, and whether technology could prevent the coming of neo-feudalism.

Have relations thawed between US and Iran? Sep 22, 2023

Freddy Gray is joined by Charlie Gammell, a historian and former diplomat who was on the Iran desk at the foreign office. On the podcast they discuss this week's Iran-US deal where six prisoners have been released on either side and $6bn sent back to Iran. There has been political backlash with the Republicans suggesting the Democrats are 'funding terror', but does this show a thawing of once frosty relations?

Are the Republicans wrong to impeach Biden? Sep 15, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to author and lawyer Alan Dershowitz who wrote Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, and Our Constitutional Rule of Law. On the podcast Freddy speaks to Alan about the Republican's formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, claiming they have unearthed a 'culture of corruption' surrounding the president.

Could Hunter Biden be a big problem for the Democrats? Sep 08, 2023

This week Freddy Gray speaks to politics lecturer and writer Damon Linker about the ongoing investigations into Hunter Biden. With Trump facing his own criminal charges, will stories about potential Biden corruption muddy the waters for voters?

What does Vivek Ramaswamy stand for? Sep 01, 2023

This week Freddy speaks to Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, about Vivek Ramaswamy. What does he stand for? Could he be the ideal candidate for Trump's vice president?

Is Donald Trump untouchable? Aug 24, 2023

Kate Andrews speaks to Freddy Gray and CEO of Truth Social, Devin Nunes in the week that Donald Trump refused to attend the Republican Fox News debates. Instead, the Presidential candidate who is leading in the polls was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Why are Democrats winning on abortion? Aug 15, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Inez Stepman, a Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute who was last on Americano to discuss the overturning of Roe vs Wade last year. As seen in the November midterms, could this be a winning issue for the Democrats who are gearing up for the general election?

Why does everyone hate the US women’s soccer team? Aug 08, 2023

Freddy Gray sits down with The Spectator's Washington editor, Amber Athey to discuss the US women's soccer team defeat in the World Cup and why some are fed up with their politics.

UFOs – is the truth out there? Aug 04, 2023

The US government is apparently hiding a programme to capture and reverse-engineer UFOs. At a congressional hearing last week, David Grusch, a former intelligence official who worked with a Pentagon team looking into UFOs, said 'non-human' objects had been recovered by the government. Are they finding aliens, or Chinese and Russian drones? What's behind the American obsession with extraterrestrials? And is the government making up sightings to justify higher defence spending?
Freddy Gray is joined by Spectator contributor Sean Thomas.

Why has Trump been indicted...again? Aug 02, 2023

Freddy Gray sits down with Jacob Heilbrunn to discuss Donald Trump’s latest indictment over January 6th. The former President faces 78 charges which, if found guilty, could mean he faces several years in prison.

America's sub-literate generation Jul 29, 2023

Only 72% of Americans can read to 6th grade level. Freddy is joined by Peter Wood to talk about how this has happened, and why it is getting worse. What political and cultural factors have diminished the importance of reading and writing in education, and with students already using AI, where does America go from here?

What went wrong for Ron DeSantis? Jul 18, 2023

Freddy is joined this week by Roger Kimball, editor of the New Criterion to talk about the diminishing power of Ron DeSantis. It wasn't so long ago he looked like a serious challenger that could beat Donald Trump to the Republican nomination. Where did it all go wrong?

Is Britain a bad example for American conservatives? Jul 12, 2023

On his current visit to the UK, Spectator World columnist and Modern Age editor Daniel McCarthy sat down with Freddy to discuss what lessons American Republicans should learn from the doldrums into which the Tory party has steered itself.
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Saby Reyes-Kulkarni.

Joe Biden is not OK Jul 03, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator columnist, Douglas Murray who wrote in the magazine this week about Joe Biden's endless gaffes and the incompetence which Douglas argues has spilled into the rest of the party.
Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Will Hunter bring down Joe Biden? Jun 30, 2023

This week Freddy is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, and Charles Lipson, professor of political science at the University of Chicago. They discuss Charles's recent piece in The Spectator's US edition where he argues that the walls are closing in on old Joe, in relation to the Hunter Biden story. Is the President's involvement in his son's dealings really just 'malarkey'?

Is it the end of Silicon Valley? Jun 21, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Joel Kotkin who is the author of The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class. On the podcast, they discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley. With mass layoffs in the tech sector and a post-pandemic real estate downturn, Kotkin argues the Valley is entering a period of long-term decline – but can it come back from this?
Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Will nuclear power heal the climate? Jun 16, 2023

This week, Freddy is joined by a great American filmmaker, Oliver Stone, and a great Argentinian filmmaker, Fernando Sulichin. Their new documentary Nuclear Now proposes nuclear energy as the solution to the climate crisis. On the podcast, they address global concerns about adding nuclear to the energy mix, compare the nuclear policy of Presidents Biden and Trump and discuss the opinion that Oliver formed of Vladimir Putin while filming The Putin Interviews.

What happened to Kim Darroch? Jun 09, 2023

Freddy Gray is joined by Steve Edginton, video comment editor at the Telegraph and host of the Off Script podcast to discuss curious case of Sir Kim Darroch. A former civil servant has accused the government of an attempt to cover up “crimes” by the former British ambassador to the US, who he claims leaked intelligence to his lover. What has this done to the Anglo-American relations on the week Rishi Sunak visited Washington?
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Harry Masterson.

What did Succession get right about the Murdoch empire? Jun 01, 2023

Andrew Neil, The Spectator's chairman and super fan of the HBO show, Succession, joins this episode to talk to Freddy about where the show overlapped with the real life media empire of Rupert Murdoch, who has his own problems of succession to think about.
This conversation was originally filmed as an episode of 'The View from 22' from Spectator TV, which you can watch here.

What is America doing in Ukraine? Part II May 27, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to two American academics, Benjamin Schwarz and Christopher Layne, to discuss America’s role in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

What is America's Grand Strategy? May 17, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Michael Anton, professor at Hillsdale College and former member of the National Security Council under George W Bush and Donald Trump. On the podcast Freddy and Michael discuss his speech at the National Conservatism conference about Winston Churchill’s Grand Strategy in an American context.

What do Donald Trump's children want? May 12, 2023

Freddy Gray is joined by filmmaker, Alex Holder who had access to Trump’s inner circle when making the documentary Unprecedented. On the podcast, they discuss Trump's supporter base, his relationship with his children and why Ivanka is the favourite.

Archive: who on earth is George Santos... May 10, 2023

Following the arrest of George Santos on criminal charges, we've revisited a podcast with Shawm McCreesh, features writer at New York Magazine who spent time with Republican Congressman, George Santos.

What's happening to digital media? May 05, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to journalist Ben Smith, whose new book Traffic is an origins story for digital media. On the podcast they discuss how a new genre of journalism was birthed from a desire to cause trouble online, whether woke culture spawned from digital media and if we are nearing the end for the social internet.

Is Joe Biden a good Catholic? Apr 29, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Ed Condon who is the editor of The Pillar. On the podcast they talk about Biden's Catholicism; how it plays out in his politics and whether it will be a big part of his presidential campaign.

Why did Murdoch take so long to settle? Apr 21, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Michael Wolff, author of books on Trump and Rupert Murdoch. On the podcast, they talk about the Dominion vs Fox trial settlement. Why did Fox let this case go on for so long?

Was Biden's visit to Belfast gaffe-free? Apr 13, 2023

President Joe Biden landed in Belfast this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. For the podcast, Washington editor, Amber Athey is joined by Lew Lukens, former deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in London to talk about the significance of this state visit for Biden who now embarks on a four-day trip visiting family in Ireland. With proud Irish roots, a hostility to Brexit, and someone famous for his gaffes, has the trip passed by without any awkward moments?
Produced by Natasha Feroze and Saby Kulkarni.

Is progressivism winning in America? Apr 07, 2023

Galen Druke, host of the FiveThirtyEight podcast, joins Freddy Gray on this episode to talk about what to take away from Chicago's election this week, how well the Biden team is handling the progressive wing of the Democratic party, and whether the Democrats would prefer to face up against Ron or Don as the Republican nominee.
Produced by Natasha Feroze, Saby Kulkarni and Cindy Yu.

Alan Dershowitz: Will Donald Trump get a fair trial? Apr 06, 2023

Donald Trump was in court where he pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying records. To discuss, Freddy Gray is joined by Alan Dershowitz, the American lawyer, and Charles Lipson, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago.

Will Trump’s indictment help or hurt his 2024 campaign? Mar 31, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Jacob Heilbrunn about Trump's indictment and whether this could galvanize voters or hurt his presidential campaign.

What is the regime and why does it need to change? Mar 30, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Patrick J. Deneen, who is a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of Why Liberalism Failed, and has just released a new book Regime Change.

Roger Stone on pardoning, Trump's arrest and Ron DeSantis Mar 24, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to the Republican strategist and advisor Roger Stone about the Trump's possible arrest; his views on Ron De Santis and the end of honest journalism.

Is capitalism melting down? Mar 15, 2023

Freddy Gray is joined by Joe Weisenthal, co-host of the Odd Lots podcast at Bloomberg. On the podcast, Joe talks about the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the moral hazard of state intervention. How gloomy should people be?

What happened on January 6th? Mar 12, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Roger Kimball, editor of the New Criterion and regular contributor to The Spectator to discuss new footage which has emerged from January 6th.

Who on earth is George Santos... Mar 07, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Shawn McCreesh, a features writer at New York Magazine who recently spent time with Republican Congressman, George Santos.

Who are America's dissident right? Mar 03, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to James Pogue, writer at Harper's and Vanity Fair who has written about the dissident right in America: Inside the dissident fringe, where the new right meets the far left and everyone is bracing for an apocalypse.

Is Seymour Hersh wrong about the Nord Stream pipelines? Feb 28, 2023

In response to Seymour Hersh's recent appearance on Americano, Freddy speaks with open-source intelligence analyst Oliver Alexander, who unpacks his argument against Hersh's claims about the U.S. blowing up the Nordstream pipeline.

Is it crazy to think America took out the Nord Stream pipeline? Feb 21, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to award-winning journalist and reporter Seymour Hersh to discuss his recent Substack article titled How America took out the Nord Stream pipeline.

Does race trump merit in America? Feb 14, 2023

Heather Mac Donald joins Freddy Gray for this week’s Americano podcast. Heather is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the book When Race Trumps Merit. Heather breaks down what she describes as a ‘regressive equity epidemic’ in which race overtakes merit in almost all areas of society.

Who will win the Super Bowl? Feb 10, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to former Ambassador to the UK and owner of the Jets football club Woody Johnson about the rising success of the NFL in Britain; who will win the Superbowl and his own team the Jets.

Will Biden's docudrama fade away? Feb 07, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Charles Lipson, a political scientist at the University of Chicago and regular contributor at Spectator World about Biden's ongoing docudrama.
Image designed by Charles Lipson.

What is America doing in Ukraine? Feb 02, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to Professor John Mearsheimer, American political scientist and international relations scholar about America's foreign policy on the war in Ukraine.

Will America smash its debt ceiling? Jan 26, 2023

Freddy Gray talks to the Bloomberg journalist and podcaster Joseph Weisenthal about the likely rise America’s debt ceiling… once again.

Is university the enemy of American progress? Jan 16, 2023

Freddy Gray speaks to author and founder of the venture capitalist fund 1517 Michael Gibson, about his new book Paper Belt on Fire.
On the podcast they discuss the parallels between universities and the 16th century Church and how investors are spearheading a revolt against these old institutions.

Will Mexico help Biden stop illegal immigration? Jan 10, 2023

President Biden is visiting Mexico this week to meet with President Obrador, and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada. Biden is expected to bring up illegal immigration with Obrador, and hopes that he can offer him some way out of what is becoming a spiralling crisis. But is any help coming?
Freddy Gray speaks to Todd Bensman, author of the upcoming book Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Biggest Border Crisis in US History.

What's the matter with Kevin McCarthy? Jan 06, 2023

Kevin McCarthy's hopes to be voted House Speaker reaches day four still without a resolution. How much will he have to concede in order to win over the Republican rebels? Freddy Gray speaks to Amber Athey, The Spectator's Washington Editor.

2022: The year in review Dec 17, 2022

Freddy Gray and Jacob Heilbrunn reflect on an eventful year, looking back at the response to the invasion of Ukraine, the American economy and the makeup of the new Congress. Plus, will Joe Biden or Donald Trump be making a return to the White House? And will Jacob be buying a Trump NFT..?

What have the Twitter files uncovered? Dec 08, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to the Spectator’s contributing editor Chadwick Moore about the release of the so-called ‘Twitter files’ and what they reveal about the extent of censorship and coverup before, during and after the 2020 election campaign.
Chadwick Moore’s book ‘So You’ve Been Sent to Diversity Training’ is available now from all good retailers.

Kanye West, anti-semitism, and the future of black conservatism Dec 02, 2022

Freddy Gray discusses 'Ye' 2024 with writer, musician and host of the podcast Conversations with Coleman, Coleman Hughes. They consider whether Kanye has a messianic complex or if he is simply trolling the nation.

Should Twitter pay Trump to tweet? Nov 21, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to the comedian and media and culture editor of American Greatness Tim Young, about Twitter, Donald Trump and the Republican race for president in 2024.

What do the midterm results mean for Biden? Nov 17, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Jacob Heilbrunn about the President’s position following November’s election results.

Can Donald Trump win in 2024? Nov 16, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to the editor of Modern Age Daniel McCarthy about the former president’s chances for a comeback.

Could Georgia decide the midterms? Nov 11, 2022

This week Freddy is joined by Matt McDonald, US managing editor of The Spectator, who is covering the midterms from Georgia. What will the result of the run-off be there and could this decide who takes control of the Senate?

What do the midterm results mean for national conservatism? Nov 09, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Yoram Hazony, the author of Conservatism: A Rediscovery, about the midterm results, and what happens next to national conservatism in the United States.

Will Covid lockdowns affect the midterm vote? Nov 04, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to the journalist David Marcus, author of Charade: The Covid Lies That Crushed A Nation, ahead of the midterms.

What issues do voters care most about? Oct 28, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Galen Druke, host of the FiveThirtyEight politics podcast on ABC News, as the midterm elections fast approach.

Will the Republicans win the midterms? Oct 19, 2022

Republican strategist Luke Thompson returns to Americano to give Freddy Gray the lowdown on how things are shaping up ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Can America save capitalism? Oct 14, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Dr Samuel Gregg, a scholar at the Acton Institute and Distinguished Fellow of the American Institute for Economic Research, about his new book The Next American Economy: Nation, State, and Markets in an Uncertain World.

Will Biden's pot pardons pay off? Oct 07, 2022

This week Freddy speaks to Madeleine Kearns, staff writer at the National Review, about President Joe Biden's decree that cannabis possession should no longer be a federal crime. Is this a vote winner or will the decision end in disaster?

Has conservatism been misunderstood? Sep 27, 2022

This week Freddy is joined by political theorist Yoram Hazony. They discuss Yoram's new book Conservatism: A Rediscovery, the origins of American conservatism and whether the family unit will be the defining feature of the modern conservative movement.

What's going to happen in the midterms? Sep 22, 2022

This week Freddy speaks to journalist and political analyst Sean Trende about what we can expect from the November midterms. Is there a red wave incoming? Or will the Democrats do better than expected?

How much did Queen Elizabeth mean to Americans? Sep 15, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Lee Cohen, senior fellow of The Bow Group and The Bruges Group, about how the death of Queen Elizabeth has been received in America.

Why aren't American men working? Sep 10, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Nicholas Eberstadt, author of Men Without Work, about why, despite good employment figures, American men aren't working in the same way they used to.

Is Catholicism becoming cool? Sep 01, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Julia Yost about her recent New York Times column, 'New York's Hottest Club Is the Catholic Church'.

What is going on with Curtis Yarvin? Aug 26, 2022

Curtis Yarvin is, according to the New York Times, a 'neo-reactionary blogger'. What would Henry VII make of Elizabeth II? What good has American foreign policy done? Why did he support the war in Iraq? And who are the best Victorian writers? Yarvin joins Freddy Gray.

What next for Liz Cheney? Aug 17, 2022

Yesterday Liz Cheney lost the Republican nomination for Wyoming's House seat to the Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman. Freddy Gray is joined by the author and journalist James Pogue to discuss the impact of the result.

Is Chinese espionage a threat to US democracy? Aug 16, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator contributor, Ian Williams, author of Every Breath You Take: China's New Tyranny and Nicholas Eftimiades, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and professor of Homeland Security. On the podcast, they discuss the scale of Chinese espionage infiltrating Western society. Has the problem been ignored for decades? What kind of a threat is it to America's democracy?

Did the FBI raid guarantee Trump will run again? Aug 09, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Amber Athey about yesterday's FBI raid at Mar a Lago, and Donald Trump's subsequent release of a video that looks suspiciously like a prelude to a campaign in 2024.

Is Nancy Pelosi about to cause world war three? Aug 02, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks with Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. They discuss if this is a turning point in US relations with Taiwan, whether we are heading for world war three, or if Pelosi is calling China’s bluff.

Is inflation over? Jul 29, 2022

Freddy Gray is joined by Kate Andrews, the Spectator’s economics editor; and Mark Asquith, a fund manager, to discuss if the worst of America's inflationary pressures will soon be a thing of the past.

Will Trump use Truth Social to relaunch his presidential ambitions? Jul 22, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to the CEO of Truth Social, Devin Nunes, about the new network as it launches in the UK, and whether the owner Donald Trump will be seeking to launch himself back into the political arena.

Did René Girard understand America? Jul 15, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Geoff Shullenberger, a lecturer at New York University and columnist for Compact Magazine about a range of topics, from the ideas and appeal of philosopher René Girard to transhumanism and transgenderism, and the war in Ukraine.

What can Biden get from his Saudi Arabia trip? Jul 06, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to the journalist and The Atlantic staff writer Graeme Wood about Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and what he will discuss with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Will progressive conservatism rule America? Jul 01, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to the author F.H. Buckley, who outlines the case made in his latest book Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party.

What will happen now Roe v Wade is overturned? Jun 24, 2022

Inez Stepman returns to talk to Freddy Gray about the overturning of the 1973 Roe v Wade decision by the Supreme Court.

Can California be saved from ruin? Jun 17, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Michael Shellenberger, the author and campaigner, fresh from his recent run in the primary elections for governor of California. Shellenberger’s most recent book, San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities, is available to buy now.

What is the point of the January 6th committee? Jun 10, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to journalists Jacob Heilbrunn, the editor of The National Interest, and John Daniel Davidson, senior editor of The Federalist, about the beginning of public hearings at the House Select Committee into the events of January 6th 2021.

Why are there so many mass shootings? May 27, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to award-winning author and Spectator columnist Lionel Shriver about mass shootings and gun culture in the United States, in the wake of the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Is Kissinger right about Ukraine? May 25, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Sergey Radchenko a Cold War historian and Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and visiting professor at Cardiff University. They discuss a recent speech by Henry Kissinger who believes that Ukraine should made territorial concessions to Russia – is he right?

What do the Pennsylvania primaries mean for Donald Trump? May 18, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to the Republican strategist Luke Thompson, discussing the nail-biting race between Pennsylvania's candidates for the US Senate, featuring Trump-backed candidate Dr. Oz.

How bad could 'Biden-flation' get? May 12, 2022

Though inflation has recently gone down a little in the States, it is still at a 40-year high. Inflation is an issue affecting most of the world due to several external factors, but many critics of Biden say that his policies are worsening this crisis rather than fixing it. Is that the case?
Freddy Gray sits down with The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews to discuss what this cost of living crisis will mean for the future of the Biden administration.

What happens if Roe vs Wade is overturned? May 04, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Inez Stepman, of the Independent Women's Forum, about the leaked Supreme Court draft decision which could see to the historic Roe vs Wade judgement overturned.

What is the new right? Apr 29, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to the journalist James Pogue about his latest piece for Vanity Fair magazine, in which he details the key figures and thinking behind the 'new right'. Pogue is the contributing editor at Harper's Magazine and author of 'Chosen Country: A Rebellion in the West'.

Could Elon Musk save Twitter? Apr 15, 2022

Freddy Gray speaks to Kat Rosenfield, the author and UnHerd columnist, about Elon Musk's proposal to buy a controlling stake in the social media giant.
Rosenfield's latest book, No One Will Miss Her, is published by HarperCollins and is available to buy now.

Will Donald Trump be back in the White House in 2025? Apr 04, 2022

A recent poll showed that if a general election was to be held today between Trump and Biden, the 45th President would be successful in winning back the White House. But what is it, in just over a year, that has led to such a flip? Freddy talks with Trump spokesman Liz Harrington on Trump's popularity, the possibility of him running in 2024 and the lingering anger felt by many Americans over the 2020 election.

Can the West end the Ukraine war? Apr 01, 2022

The Spectator's contributing editor Paul Wood interviews Dr Fiona Hill of the Brookings Institution, who also served as a director within President Trump's national security council, where her brief focused on Europe and Russia. This conversation was a joint production with the Institute for War and Peace Reporting.
Founded in 1991, IWPR is a non-profit organisation that works with independent media and civil society to promote positive change in 30 countries around the world. IWPR has been working with media and civil society in Ukraine since 2016 and has local staff in Kyiv, Lviv, and Bila Tserkva, as well as contacts at more than 50 local media and civil society organisations. IWPR’s Executive Director, Anthony Borden, has himself been leading coordination efforts in Ukraine and the organisation is currently supporting local journalists through the Ukraine Voices initiative.

Is America winning the hydro-carbon war? Mar 25, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Seb Kennedy, founding editor of Energy Flux, about the US increasing its exports of liquefied natural gas to Europe to help relieve soaring costs.

Should the West offer Putin an ‘Offramp’? Mar 16, 2022

Freddy talks to Anatoly Karlin, author of the Powerful Takes Substack. Speaking from Moscow, Anatoly discloses the extent of support for anti-war protests in Russia and the role of the US in inciting nationalism in Ukraine.

The kleptocratic connections between the US and Ukraine Mar 09, 2022

Freddy sits down with Casey Michel, author of the book American Kleptocracy. On the podcast Casey talks about the curious and rather shady financial ties between Ukraine and America.

How should Biden respond to Putin's invasion of Ukraine? Feb 24, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, the editor of The National Interest, about Vladimir Putin's military action.

Is Joe Biden all that bad? Feb 18, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Dr Julie Norman, lecturer and co-director of the Centre on US politics at University College London, about the case for the defence of the Biden presidency so far.

Is it possible to be a conservative on social media? Feb 11, 2022

Freddy sits down with Lauren Southern a former YouTube personality and now a documentary filmmaker. Lauren has been described as one of the leaders of the Alt-Right movement. Which is a label Lauren herself thinks doesn't actually mean anything. On the podcast, Lauren and Freddy get into what direction the online right will go next, what feminism looks like in modern conservative circles, and how hypocrites can sometimes be right.

Is Facebook in a 'death spiral'? Feb 04, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Guy Clapperton, the tech journalist and host of the Near-Futurist podcast about the recent collapse in Facebook’s share price, and the social media giant's prospects long-term.

Tucker Carlson: Why should America go to war over Ukraine? Jan 27, 2022

On Spectator TV this week Freddy Gray interviews the Fox News host Tucker Carlson on what role the US should play in the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Here is the full unedited conversation.
'Western European nations — which I think we at this point can trust to have weapons — should defend themselves. I mean, that's the idea of the nation state!' - Tucker Carlson
Watch the full Spectator TV episode here: https://youtu.be/YbaLQKhqwFc

How bad was President Biden’s first year? Jan 21, 2022

Freddy Gray and Lionel Shriver discuss Joe Biden's first year at the helm of the United States, and whether he is capable of tackling the challenges poised by Vladimir Putin, rampant inflation and his own capacity for gaffes.

Will Hillary Clinton be back for more in 2024? Jan 14, 2022

Freddy Gray talks to Maureen Callahan of the New York Post about the runners and riders for the 2024 presidential election, including if her prediction of a Trump/Clinton rematch will come true.

Will Donald Trump run again? Jan 07, 2022

2022 has only just begun but a lot of minds in American politics are already looking towards the next presidential election in 2024. For the Republicans, the big question is will Donald Trump be their nominee and if he isn't who will fill that very large hole? Freddy Gray sits down with the editor of Modern Age, Daniel McCarthy.

Has America learnt anything from the Capitol riot? Jan 06, 2022

It's been one year since a large number of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in Washington DC to try and prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election. There are still many questions surrounding that infamous day and to look for some answers Freddy Gray talks with John Daniel Davidson, a senior editor at the Federalist.

Americano's Year in Review - 2021 Dec 17, 2021

Douglas Murray joins Freddy Gray for a look back at yet another tumultuous year in American politics. They discuss the irreconcilable divide between left and right, the origins of Covid-19, the war in Afghanistan, the fallout from the 2020 election and much more, including the temptations of a bottle of Glenmorangie whiskey.

Ian Maxwell on the treatment of Ghislaine Dec 10, 2021

The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell has gripped the world, a woman accused of truly horrendous crimes. But have we as a society thrown out the cardinal rule of innocent until proven guilty? Freddy Gray sits down with her brother Ian Maxwell who believes that her treatment pre-trial has been nothing short of torturous.

Will Hunter Biden's laptop come back to haunt his father? Dec 03, 2021

Freddy Gray speaks to New York Post journalist Miranda Devine about her new book 'Laptop from Hell', which details the bizarre story infamously suppressed on social media platforms during the 2020 presidential election.

Will cloud computing create a new economic boom? Nov 24, 2021

Freddy Grays talks to Mark P Mills, the energy and tech expert at the Manhattan Institute think tank about his new book 'The Cloud Revolution'.

Can the University of Austin shake up American education? Nov 18, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Pano Kanelos, the president of the newly announced University of Austin, about what his project is hoping to achieve.

Who was the best American president? Nov 15, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Iain Dale about his new book 'The Presidents', which takes a look at every holder of the office from George Washington to Joe Biden.

Has fame eaten America alive? Nov 12, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Michael Wolff about his latest book 'Too Famous', and looks back at how the quest for fame has affected politics over the last two decades.

What do last week's defeats mean for the Democrats? Nov 05, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Amber Athey and Matt McDonald about the results of the race for the governorship of Virginia and more.

What do we know about Joe Biden's family dealings? Oct 29, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Ben Schreckinger, political correspondent at Politico, about his new book, The Bidens: Inside the First Family's Fifty-Year Rise to Power.

Are progressive elites destroying the idea of America? Oct 21, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to the academic Victor Davis Hanson about his latest book The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America.

How could an adoption case threaten Native American sovereignty? Oct 08, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Rebecca Nagle, the host of the This Land podcast, about issues affecting native Americans, including a potentially seismic Supreme Court case on adoption.

Why did Trump's CIA want Assange killed? Oct 04, 2021

On the 15th anniversary of Wikileaks, Freddy Gray speaks to its Editor in Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson about the recent Yahoo article that exposed the fact that the Trump Administration along with the CIA was working on plans to either kidnap or kill Julian Assange while he was still in hiding at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Is America spending too much money? Oct 01, 2021

Freddy Gray speaks to The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews about President Biden's Infrastructure Bill and the US debt ceiling.

Is Joe Biden OK? Sep 24, 2021

President Biden has spent the week meeting with foreign leaders including Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Now, the number of people starting to speculate about the state Joe Biden’s health is growing. Freddy Gray sits down with Amber Athey, the Washington Editor for The Spectator to discuss where the cracks are beginning to show and what this could mean for Kamala Harris.

What will inflation mean for Biden and America? Sep 14, 2021

Freddy Gray sits down with The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews to discuss the American economy. During the pandemic, inflation grew rapidly - but the latest reports show that it is on its way down again. Is this just a dip before another spike? And is the Met Gala the right venue for championing the poor?

How free can a free speech platform be? Sep 14, 2021

Conservatives often feel in the minority on social media. New social media platforms are beginning to emerge, however, that say they can better protect free speech online. Freddy Gray speaks to Jason Miller, CEO of the new social media platform Gettr, about what needs to be done differently, whether it's possible to get a diversity of voices on a platform started on the right, and whether he would work for Donald Trump again.
This podcast is sponsored by Gettr.

Has the Biden presidency already failed? Sep 10, 2021

Joe Biden's approval rating has dropped to 39 per cent, as he suffers from the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, an ongoing crisis at the border with Mexico, and rising Covid cases. Is it a short term dip, could Biden's pandemic response wipe out the Democrats in the midterms, and will the 78-year-old still be president in 2028? Freddy Gray speaks to Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest.

What will the new Texan abortion law mean for the pro-life movement? Sep 06, 2021

With Texas's controversial new 'heartbeat' law seemingly left unchallenged by the Supreme Court the abortion debate is hotting up in the States yet again. Will this success lead the pro-life movement to attempt to get similar laws on the books in other states?
Freddy Gray talks to Mairead Elordi, an investigative journalist for the Daily Wire.

What will Biden's lab leak report show? Aug 24, 2021

Freddy Gray speaks to the investigative journalist Katherine Eban, author of Bottle of Lies: the Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom, about the classified report into the possibility that Covid-19 escaped from a Chinese laboratory. An edited version of the report is expected to be released publicly next week.

Who is to blame for America's failure in Afghanistan? Aug 16, 2021

With Kabul now taken back by the Taliban and the Americans in full retreat after two decades of war, what will the USA learn from this catastrophe, if anything? Freddy Gray talks to author of After the Apocalypse: America’s Role in a World Transformed, Andrew Bacevich about the goals not met, allies abandoned and lives lost.

Why did Andrew Cuomo resign? Aug 11, 2021

Andrew Cuomo has resigned as governor of New York after an inquiry found he sexually assaulted multiple women. Why was the Governor so loved by Democrats, should he really have resigned over the state's care homes scandal, and might we soon see him as a CNN contributor? Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator World contributor Grace Curley.

Will Michael Wolff ever have to write a fourth Trump book? Aug 06, 2021

Freddy's guest on this week's episode is the famed journalist Michael Wolff, author of three books on Donald Trump - the bestseller Fire and Fury, its very popular follow up Siege and the latest, Landslide. The final in the trilogy tells the story of the last days of the Trump presidency, including the 2020 election – one that the former president still claims he won.
On the episode, Michael recounts election night and the moment Fox called Arizona, why he has little sympathy for the voters who still believe the election was 'stolen', and what it was like to catch up with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.

Who is Ron Klain and is he running America? Jul 27, 2021

President Biden's chief of staff, Ron Klain, is set to have a large bash for his 60th with a whopping guest list of the rich and powerful, a list he has been compiling since the Clinton administration. But who is the real Ron? A man helping an elderly president or king of the Washington Swamp?
Freddy Gray in conversation with Matthew Continetti, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and founding editor of the Washington Free Beacon .

Is the War on Terror finally over? Jul 16, 2021

American troops have all but left Afghanistan, months ahead of their 11 September deadline. The country looks ready to fall into a full-scale civil war, with the Taleban overrunning government forces and seeing off local pockets of resistance. Will Biden keep America out, and will he walk away from Iraq too? Freddy Gray speaks to Dominic Green.

Is America hopelessly divided? Jul 05, 2021

Freddy Gray speaks to journalist and author George Packer about the thesis of his latest book Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal.

Is vaccine encouragement becoming vaccine coercion? Jun 28, 2021

From jabs for joints, to peer pressure in schools, to free lap dances, it seems the powers that be are getting more and more aggressive in their mission of getting everyone jabbed as quickly as possible. To discuss this unprecedented vaccination campaign Freddy Gray talks to author of A State of Fear: How the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic, Laura Dodsworth.

What does Putin think of Joe Biden? Jun 18, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to the Spectator's Russia correspondent Owen Matthews about relations between the two presidents.

Does Bidenomics make sense? Jun 08, 2021

With Professor Michael Lind, author of The New Class War: Saving Democracy from the Managerial Elite.

Will we ever know where Covid came from? Jun 02, 2021

What was once dismissed by the mainstream media as a right wing conspiracy theory, seems to have made its transition, into credible possibility. It now seems very plausible that Covid came from a Chinese lab. But will we ever know for sure? And even if we did, what would we do about it? Freddy Gray talks to Thomas Frank, who recommends we all read this.

Is the sexual counterrevolution coming? May 28, 2021

Freddy Gray discusses the revolt against sexual liberalism with Mary Harrington, Louise Perry and Default Friend.

Is Biden's honeymoon over? May 18, 2021

Joe Biden faces a number of challenges both foreign and domestic. While the press have given him an easy time so far, there are signs that they are on the turn. Freddy Gray talks to Christopher Caldwell.

Can Democrats criticise Israel? May 14, 2021

Apart from former nominee-candidate Andrew Yang, the Democratic Party has remained relatively quiet about the latest escalations in Israel and Gaza. Why won't the Party comment? Freddy Gray talks to Dominic Green.

Why is Liz Cheney still a Republican? May 07, 2021

They saved her once, but it seems that the Congressional Republicans patience with Representative Liz Cheney has run out. The founder of the GOP said 'a house divided cannot stand', but maybe it's not a divided as the media makes it out. Freddy Gray speaks to Grace Curley, host of The Grace Curley Show.

What's wrong with American media? Apr 30, 2021

What's wrong with American media? The Sunday Times's Josh Glancy, formerly Washington correspondent at the newspaper, joins Freddy Gray to discuss the how the last five years have changed the institution.

Is Biden really going to squeeze the rich? Apr 23, 2021

The Biden administration has announced that it will hike the highest rate of income tax and almost double capital gains tax to pay for its enormous spending plans. But will they stop there, or are more taxes on the less well off coming down the line? Freddy Gray speaks to Kate Andrews.

What's happening in Minneapolis? Apr 16, 2021

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, is currently on trial in Minneapolis. What will the city stay peaceful when the verdict is delivered, do violent viral videos do more harm than good, and should the country's political leaders call for order? Freddy Gray speaks to Scott Johnson, a lawyer and contributor to Power Line.

Why should we hate 'vaxports'? Apr 08, 2021

Vaccine passports seem all but inevitable in the UK and parts of the US. While some are relatively relaxed about the prospects of a de facto bio-security ID card, others are not. Spectator US contributor Bridget Phetasy is one of them, and on this episode tells Freddy Gray why she hates the 'vaxport'.

Did Matt Gaetz do nothing wrong? Apr 01, 2021

On Tuesday, the New York Times reported that congressman Matt Gaetz is being investigated over whether he had sex with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him. Freddy Gray speaks to Roger Stone, former adviser to Donald Trump and a friend of Gaetz, about the story.

The alarming rise of Big Dope Mar 29, 2021

Young people are now more likely to consume marijuana than smoke tobacco. Is weed just a benign stimulant, or is Big Dope pushing a drug that could lead to a schizophrenia epidemic? Freddy Gray speaks to Madeleine Kearns, staff writer at National Review and the author of the cover piece in the new US edition of The Spectator.

What's driving the NFT digital art boom? Mar 24, 2021

A piece of digital art by the illustrator Beeple has sold for $69 million. Is it worth the cash, or just a picture on a screen? Freddy Gray talks to Nima Sagharchi, director of Middle Eastern, Islamic and South Asian art at Bonhams auctioneers.

What's behind the violence against Asian-Americans? Mar 22, 2021

In the wake of the Atlanta shootings, Freddy Gray talks to Andy Ngo, journalist and author of Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy about Ngo's experiences of racism as an Asian-American and what's behind the rise in violence against the group.

Is Biden tougher on China than Trump? Mar 18, 2021

With historian Michael Auslin, the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

What do Americans really think about the royal family? Mar 12, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to historian Patrick Allitt, the Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University, about how much the Harry and Meghan interview has really cut through to the American public.

Is HR 1 an existential threat to American democracy? Mar 04, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to National Review and Fox columnist John Fund about the Democrat HR 1 bill on voting practices. Will it pass, and could it be an existential threat to American democracy?

He's back: what Trump said at CPAC Mar 01, 2021

In the first public appearance since Biden's inauguration, Donald Trump has spoken to CPAC, the annual conservative conference. Freddy Gray reviews his speech with Kate Andrews.

Is CPAC now TPAC? Feb 27, 2021

Freddy Gray, Amber Athey and Matt McDonald discuss 2021's Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida, ahead of Donald Trump's appearance tomorrow.

The collapse of Andrew Cuomo Feb 19, 2021

The American golden child of pandemic politicians seems to have lost his shine. Matt McDonald, the US managing editor of the Spectator, speaks to Janice Dean, a senior meteorologist at Fox News who has been investigating Cuomo, about how the crisis in New York's care homes ruined Cuomo's reputation.

The demise of the Lincoln Project Feb 12, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Republican political consultant Luke Thompson about the demise of the Lincoln Project, the political action committee set up to oppose Donald Trump's re-election.

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene the future of the Republican party? Feb 05, 2021

The House of Representatives has removed Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from two committees for promoting incendiary conspiracy theories about paedophile rings and Jewish-controlled space lasers. Does she represent the future of the GOP, and are both parties losing their grip on reality? Freddy Gray speaks to Dominic Green, the Spectator's deputy US editor.

Has wallstreetbets changed the stock market forever? Jan 29, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Joe Weisenthal, co-host of the Odd Lots podcast and presenter of What'd You Miss on Bloomberg TV, about the GameStop short squeeze. Where did wallstreetbets start, have they revolutionised the stock market, and do they know what they're doing?

Biden's first days Jan 22, 2021

Has Joe Biden done as much in his first days as he said he would? Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn about the Trump policies that Biden is keeping, and the ones that he's already swept away.

Helen Andrews on Boomers Jan 15, 2021

Helen Andrews is Senior Editor at the American Conservative and author of Boomers: The Men and Women Who Promised Freedom and Delivered Disaster. On this episode, Freddy Gray interviews her about the Boomer generation and why she argues they are to blame for the chaos of today's world.

What's the point of impeaching Trump now? Jan 14, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to Kate Andrews about the twice-impeached President. Was there any point in impeaching him, mere days from the end of his presidency? What does the law say with regards to impeaching a former president? And is this the start of 'impeachflation' - where the censure is used against any president who meets disapproval?

Should Trump be impeached? Jan 08, 2021

Freddy Gray talks to historian and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley about the crazy week in US politics that has just happened - they discuss whether there's any point in impeaching Trump now; the importance of understanding exactly what happened on Wednesday; and what will happen to the Republican party after Trump.

Will Democrats win the Georgia Senate runoff? Jan 05, 2021

With Amber Athey, Washington Editor of the Spectator.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Year in review with Douglas Murray: China, neocons and the culture wars Dec 22, 2020

Douglas Murray, the author of The Madness of Crowds, joins the last Americano of the year. On the episode, he and Freddy chat through the most important trends and events of the year, from China and the pandemic, to whether or not 'neocon' is still a usable term.

Is Joe Biden a 'Democrat In Name Only'? Dec 15, 2020

As the Electoral College confirms Joe Biden's victory, Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, about whether or not the president-elect, with his centrist appeal, is really a 'DINO' - 'Democrat In Name Only'.

The unbearable mawkishness of modern American politics Dec 05, 2020

From Brett Kavanaugh to Joe Biden, American politics too often seems to be a display of emotions rather than policies. On the podcast, Freddy Gray talks to political analyst Thomas Frank, author of The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism.

Will the Biden presidency mean more wars? Nov 26, 2020

Joe Biden's supporters say he will restore America's standing in the world, but with his foreign policy team looking like an Obama-era reunion, will the country simply become more interventionist? Freddy Gray speaks to Kelley Beaucar Vlahos, senior adviser at the Quincy Institute, about whether a Biden presidency will mean more wars.

Is fatherlessness tearing America apart? Nov 18, 2020

With essayist Mary Eberstadt, whose recent article for First Things argued that the riots in the wake of George Floyd's killing come down to the sexual revolution and fatherlessness.

Did Big Tech sway the election? Nov 13, 2020

Joe Biden won the 2020 election, but was support from social and legacy media the reason why? Freddy Gray speaks to Allum Bokhari, author of #Deleted, about whether Big Tech swung the result.

Should Conservatives celebrate Joe Biden's victory? Nov 08, 2020

The fallout from the election is ongoing, but Joe Biden has reached 270 electoral college votes, and he last night vowed to 'unify' the country. What kind of president will he be? Freddy Gray speaks to Tim Stanley.

When will Trump concede? Nov 07, 2020

Joe Biden edges ever closer to the White House, but the Trump campaign has launched a flurry of lawsuits to aim for recounts of the vote in various states. Will he concede? Freddy Gray talks to Amber Athey and Matt McDonald.

What do the final polls say? Nov 02, 2020

With Americans heading to the polls on Tuesday, the final polls continue to give Joe Biden a clear lead. What do they say, and what are the early signs on the night that his support might not be as strong as expected? Freddy Gray speaks to YouGov's Marcus Roberts.

Why are Trump voters more enthusiastic? Oct 28, 2020

Freddy Gray is in America for the final week of the election campaign. The polls show Joe Biden is set to win the race by a clear margin, but his supporters are nowhere to be seen. Freddy asks Roger Kimball, editor and publisher of the New Criterion, why Trump voters are more enthusiastic.

How reliable are the polls? Oct 20, 2020

The latest polls continue to show Democratic nominee Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump in crucial swing states. But with new methods being used to take account of non-college educated voters, Freddy Gray asks YouGov's Marcus Roberts whether the numbers are reliable.

Kate Andrews: Why I switched to Biden Oct 16, 2020

The Spectator's economics correspondent Kate Andrews talks to Freddy Gray about why she's voting for the Democrats with a heavy heart.

Has Donald Trump already lost the election? Oct 12, 2020

Joe Biden is well ahead of Donald Trump in the polls, but few are willing to say that the three-time presidential hopeful will win November's election. Are commentators underplaying the Democrat's chances? Freddy Gray speaks to Tim Stanley, historian and leader writer at The Telegraph.

Who won the VP debate? Oct 08, 2020

Democratic Senator Kamala Harris and vice-president Mike Pence yesterday battled it out in the VP debate. Ms Harris accused the Trump administration of 'ineptitude' and 'incompetence' in its response to coronavirus, while Mr Pence said Biden's plans to tackle climate change would 'crush American jobs'. But who came out on top? Freddy Gray speaks to Kate Andrews.

Are Biden's poll numbers really soaring? Oct 07, 2020

The latest national poll from CNN puts Joe Biden 16 points ahead of Donald Trump. Has the President's short stint in hospital dented his re-election chances, or is an unsettled news cycle and an unrepresentative sample skewing the numbers? Freddy Gray speaks to Marcus Roberts, director of international projects at YouGov.

Is Trump really 'feeling great'? Oct 06, 2020

A Covid-positive Donald Trump returned to the White House yesterday evening after spending 72 hours at the Walter Reed hospital. After landing on the south lawn in a helicopter, the President removed his mask and waved to the media below, flanked by American flags. He later tweeted: 'FEELING GREAT!' But has Trump really recovered? Freddy Gray speaks to Amber Athey.

Was that the worst debate of all time? Sep 30, 2020

Donald Trump and Joe Biden met in the first head-to-head debate of the campaign yesterday evening. The result was a frenzied 90 minutes of outbursts and interruptions from which neither candidate emerged well. Biden lambasted the President as a 'clown', while Trump ruthlessly attacked the Democratic challenger's family, ignoring the tragic death of his son, Beau. Freddy Gray speaks to Kate Andrews about whether the debate could possibly have been any worse.

Was America really 'stolen'? Sep 25, 2020

Historian Jeff Fynn-Paul joins Freddy on this episode to discuss whether or not America was really 'stolen' from the Native Americans. Fynn-Paul writes about the issue in this week's Spectator.

Does Biden really attract young voters? Sep 23, 2020

A new poll from Harvard suggests that Joe Biden could win the votes of 60 per cent of under-30s in November's election. But does the Democratic candidate really energise young people, or are they simply repelled by Donald Trump? Freddy Gray speaks to Marcus Roberts, director of international projects at YouGov, about the numbers dictating the race.

'Principled realism': the ideology behind Pompeo's policy Sep 18, 2020

Mike Pompeo has guided Donald Trump's foreign policy, and has been hailed with bringing the president's ideology to life. In the latest US edition of the Spectator, Dominic Green interviews the secretary of state. Freddy Gray speaks to Dominic about Pompeo's Middle East strategy, and the philosophy that guides his decisions.

Is Trump right about mail-in voting? Sep 15, 2020

President Trump is continuing to rail again mail-in voting, alleging that millions of unsolicited ballots could be heading into American postboxes. Is there anything corrupt about the postal voting system, and does it hurt or help the democratic process? Freddy Gray speaks to Marcus Roberts, director of international projects at polling company YouGov.

Is Biden better for Brexit Britain? Sep 11, 2020

While Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week gave an ultimatum to the British government over the latter's plans to breach international law, it's clear that London frequently finds Trump a difficult partner. So at the end of the day - is Biden better for negotiating a trade deal? Freddy Gray talks to the Spectator's Economics Correspondent, Kate Andrews.

What's gone wrong in America? Sep 01, 2020

Joe Biden yesterday issued his strongest condemnation of the riots and looting that are raging across American cities. 'None of this is protesting', he said. Regardless, Bridget Phetasy, a Spectator US contributor and host of Dumpster Fire on YouTube, says she won't vote in November's election because America will continue to burn under either candidate. What went wrong? Bridget joins Freddy Gray, editor of Spectator US.

What happened in Kenosha? Aug 31, 2020

Seventeen-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with five felonies after allegedly shooting three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last Tuesday. Freddy Gray speaks to Shelby Talcott, a media reporter from the Daily Caller who saw the immediate aftermath of the incident, about what happened and how it might impact November's election.

Has the Republican convention changed the race? Aug 29, 2020

The Republican National Convention came to an end on Thursday with President Trump's White House lawn speech. Has the three-day event shown a route to victory for the incumbent in November's election? Freddy Gray, editor of the Spectator's US edition, speaks to Charles Lipson, Spectator US contributor and professor emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago.

Is this the end of American democracy? Aug 21, 2020

Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party's nomination at their virtual convention last night, bringing his three-day coronation to an end with a well-received speech. Throughout this year's DNC, speakers have warned that America's political foundations are at stake in the upcoming election - Barack Obama urged voters not to let the Republicans 'take away your democracy'. Is the country on the brink, and what's the verdict on the Democratic convention? Matt McDonald, managing editor of Spectator USA, speaks to Matt Purple, senior editor at the American Conservative.

Who is the virtual DNC for? Aug 19, 2020

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, political reporter at the Washington Examiner.

How will the NFL handle the pandemic? Aug 14, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to Charles Walford about how America's professional sports leagues are coping with planning around Covid-19.

Is Kamala Harris a good VP pick? Aug 12, 2020

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 McDonald, managing editor of the Spectator USA.
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Is Biden blowing the election? Aug 08, 2020

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.

What is going on in Portland? Jul 24, 2020

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.

A brief history of anti-populism with Thomas Frank Jul 17, 2020

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.
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Why Jeff Sessions lost to a Trump-backed candidate Jul 16, 2020

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.

Will Trump’s war on the radical left propel him to victory? Jul 09, 2020

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.

The arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell Jul 04, 2020

With Alana Goodman, senior investigative reporter at the Washington Free Beacon, and co-author of A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.

Have the polls got Trump wrong again? Jun 26, 2020

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?
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What's the matter with John Bolton? Jun 18, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to The National Interest's editor Jacob Heilbrunn about John Bolton and his explosive new book.

What is racism in America? Jun 12, 2020

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.

Why is America so angry? Jun 09, 2020

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

Will the riots burn down Trump's presidency? Jun 03, 2020

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What's going on in Minneapolis? May 28, 2020

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.

Did Obama have a hand in Russiagate? May 23, 2020

With Amber Athey, Spectator USA's Washington Correspondent.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Donald Trump more left wing than Joe Biden? May 21, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to John Rick MacArthur about whether Trump could pitch himself as this election's candidate of the left.
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Will the 2020 election end up being all about China? May 13, 2020

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

Would Joe Biden pass a Title IX investigation? May 07, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to the Spectator's Economics Correspondent Kate Andrews about the reform of sexual assault guidance for colleges and universities.

Could America run out of meat? May 01, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to the National Review's Michael Brendan Dougherty about how the Covid-19 crisis could seriously impact US agriculture and Donald Trump's chances of re-election.

Could coronavirus delay the presidential election? Apr 29, 2020

With Kevin Gutzman, Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Are we all political hobbyists now? Apr 20, 2020

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

Just how will Americans cast their votes in November? Apr 17, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to Spectator USA's publisher Zack Christenson about how voting will be affected by the coronavirus.

What's going on in Steve Bannon's head? Apr 14, 2020

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'.

Life under lockdown in New York Apr 10, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to Matt McDonald about life in New York and how Governor Cuomo is handling the coronavirus crisis.

Why did Bernie Sanders drop out? Apr 08, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to John Rick MacArthur, President of Harper's Magazine, about Bernie Sanders' campaign for the White House.

Could the coronavirus lead to an American secession? Apr 03, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to author and professor Frank Buckley about the divisions in American society.

Could Andrew Cuomo really be drafted in for Joe Biden? Apr 01, 2020

Freddy Gray talks to political consultant Luke Thompson about the Democratic race for the White House.

Tucker Carlson on coronavirus, Trump, and Biden Mar 27, 2020

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.

Who would be Biden's vice president? Mar 25, 2020

With Joe Biden taking a commanding lead in the Democratic race for the presidency, Freddy Gray asks Dave Weigel of the Washington Post who he might choose for his running mate.

Could coronavirus trigger war between America and China? Mar 20, 2020

With Michael Auslin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of Asia's New Geopolitics.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

How is America coping with the coronavirus? Mar 17, 2020

With Amber Athey, Washington Editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has coronavirus killed Trump's presidency? Mar 13, 2020

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and a columnist for Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can Bernie stop Biden? Mar 11, 2020

With Deroy Murdock, a Fox News contributor and contributing editor of the National Review online.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What's behind Biden's Super Tuesday victory? Mar 04, 2020

With Bill Barnard, former chair of Democrats Abroad UK and American history.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Why has Mayor Pete dropped out? Mar 02, 2020

With Jonathan Levine, reporter for the New York Post.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could the coronavirus cost Trump the presidency? Feb 28, 2020

With Kate Andrews, the Spectator's Economics Correspondent.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Bernie now unstoppable? Feb 26, 2020

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and a columnist for Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Inside the Bloomberg campaign Feb 17, 2020

With Josh Glancy, the Washington bureau chief at The Sunday Times.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

New Hampshire ahead of the primary Feb 11, 2020

With Amber Athey, Spectator USA's Washington Editor, and Matt McDonald, Spectator USA's Managing Editor.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can it be Buttigieg vs Trump? Feb 07, 2020

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and columnist for Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What the hell happened in Iowa? Feb 04, 2020

With Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent of the Spectator.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What if Bernie wins in Iowa? Feb 03, 2020

With John R. MacArthur, publisher of Harper's magazine and a contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Look Ahead to the Democratic Primary Jan 31, 2020

With Michael Tracey, journalist and contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Which Democratic candidate does Trump fear? Jan 27, 2020

With Elizabeth Harrington, GOP National Spokesperson.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is the China trade deal any good? Jan 17, 2020

With Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent at the Spectator.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Iran 'standing down'? Jan 08, 2020

With Paul Wood, Middle East journalist and contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Are America and Iran engaged in a phoney war? Jan 07, 2020

With Jacob Heilbrunn, contributor to Spectator USA and editor of The National Interest.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Soleimani killed: what is Iran's next move? Jan 03, 2020

With Paul Wood, contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Michael Lewis Dec 20, 2019

Financial journalist Michael Lewis is the author of numerous books, including the Big Short, Moneyball, and the Blind Side. His latest book is The Fifth Risk, in which he writes about federal government in the age of Trump.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can Trump weather the impeachment storm? Dec 11, 2019

The Democrats have begun impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Dominic Green discusses what happens next with Rob Crilly, the White House correspondent at the Washington Examiner.

Will Trump behave at the Nato summit? Dec 03, 2019

With Dominic Green, Life and Arts Editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could Bernie still win the Democratic nomination? Nov 30, 2019

With Freddy Gray and Matt McDonald.

Are the Groypers fascists? Nov 22, 2019

With Nicholas Fuentes, host of the America First show and nominal head of the Groypers.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is the impeachment trial nailing Trump down? Nov 19, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest and contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Who are the 'Groypers' and what do they want? Nov 15, 2019

With Chadwick Moore, columnist for Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is there a future for billionaires in the Democratic party? Nov 13, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of National Interest and columnist for Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What did we learn from Trump's interview with Farage? Nov 01, 2019

With Dominic Green, Life and Arts editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does Trump finally have a foreign policy doctrine? Oct 18, 2019

With Andrew Bacevich, President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What's behind the NBA's epic kowtow to China? Oct 11, 2019

With Melissa Chen, Spectator USA's New York Editor.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could impeachment backfire on the Democrats? Oct 03, 2019

With Daniel McCarthy, Contributing Editor of Spectator USA and Editor of Modern Age.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Warren vs Sanders: will she knock him out? Sep 20, 2019

With John Rick MacArthur, president of Harpers Magazine.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

The sudden departure of John Bolton Sep 10, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Joe Walsh - the Republican setting out to beat Trump Sep 05, 2019

With Joe Walsh, a conservative talk radio host who is challenging Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has Donald Trump finally lost it? Aug 22, 2019

With Dominic Green, host of 'The Green Room' podcast and Life and Arts Editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What can America do to stop mass shootings? Aug 07, 2019

With Dominic Green, host of 'The Green Room' podcast and Life and Arts Editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Amy Wax a 'white supremacist'? Aug 01, 2019

In this special episode of Americano, guest host Toby Young speaks to Professor Amy Wax, an American academic and writer, about the comments she made at the National Conservatism Conference last month. As a result, she was described as an 'outright advocate for white supremacy' by Vox, and a petition calling for her to be fired has gathered over 50,000 signatures. So what did she say, and is it fair to characterise her comments as racist? And if she didn't want to be seen in that way, why did she use some of the inflammatory language that she did?

Is Trump deliberately concocting a racism row? Jul 16, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Was Kim Darroch's resignation inevitable? Jul 10, 2019

With Dominic Green, the Life and Arts Editor of Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Presidential candidate John Hickenlooper: 'socialism isn't the solution' Jun 28, 2019

Spectator USA's Managing Editor Matt McDonald talks to John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado and one of 24 Democratic candidates, after the second night of televised debates.

On Iran, is Donald Trump a dove or a hawk? Jun 25, 2019

With John Hudson, National Security Reporter at the Washington Post.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Michael Wolff: the Mueller indictment document 'sits on my desk' Jun 21, 2019

With writer and journalist Michael Wolff, author of Siege, and Fire and Fury.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

What happened in the Gulf of Oman? Jun 15, 2019

With Tom Rogan, commentary writer at the Washington examiner and host of the McLaughlin Group.
Presented by Curt Mills.

What is the future of American conservatism? Jun 14, 2019

With Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age and contributor to Spectator USA.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Washington Shots: is Trump going to war with Iran? Jun 10, 2019

With Gil Barndollar, Director of Middle East Studies at the Center for the National Interest.
Presented by Curt Mills.

Trump's state visit: banquets, protests, and pressers Jun 04, 2019

With Sarah Elliott, the Chair of Republicans Overseas.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Have Americans no shame? May 31, 2019

With Betsy Rothstein, the Daily Caller's Gossip and Media reporter.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does Pete Buttigieg stand a chance to be president? May 24, 2019

With Spectator USA contributor Chadwick Moore.
Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is America turning on abortion? May 17, 2019

With Mairead McArdle, reporter for the National Review.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Brett Kavanaugh the new MAGA justice? May 15, 2019

With Ian Mason, GOP consultant, conservative attorney and former DOJ reporter for Breitbart News.

Presented by Curt Mills.

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Shots: Joe Biden goes straight to the front May 07, 2019

Curt Mills, Spectator USA's Washington Editor, talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest, in a new podcast from Spectator USA.

Is Trump's attorney general covering up for him? May 03, 2019

With Curt Mills, the new Washington Editor of Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Why is the British political class so hostile to Donald Trump? Apr 26, 2019

With Dominic Green, Life & Arts Editor, Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does the Mueller report contain anything we didn't already know? Apr 18, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

How has Donald Trump raised so much money? Apr 15, 2019

With Zack Christenson, publisher of Spectator USA and former CEO of Crowdskout

Presented by Freddy Gray

Is Joe Biden the latest victim of MeToo? Apr 05, 2019

With John Rick MacArthur, president of Harper's Magazine.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has the Mueller report completely vindicated Trump? Mar 28, 2019

With Paul Wood, the World Affairs correspondent for the BBC.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does Andrew Yang stand a chance in 2020? Mar 21, 2019

With Caroline McCarthy, contributor to Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does the American Left also have an anti-Semitism problem? Mar 07, 2019

With Josh Glancy, Washington Correspondent for the Sunday Times.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can Congress cancel Trump's 'national emergency'? Mar 05, 2019

With Daniel McCarthy, Editor of Modern Age.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Bernie declares for 2020, but are Democrats out to get him? Feb 20, 2019

Freddy Gray talks to John Rick MacArthur, President of Harpers Magazine, on Bernie's presidential bid and why the Democrats are out to get him.

Is it time to stand up to America's tech giants? Feb 15, 2019

Amazon cancelled plans to build a New York headquarters this week. Have tech giants like Amazon and Google been allowed to get away with too much, for too long? Freddy Gray talks to Barry Lynn, Director of the Open Markets Institute, who campaigns to limit their powers.

Are the Democrats really that radical? Feb 08, 2019

With Thomas Frank, author of What's the Matter with Kansas, and Rendezvous with Oblivion.

Hosted by Freddy Gray.

What is the state of the Trump presidency? Feb 06, 2019

With Freddy Gray and Jacob Heilbrunn.

Why is measles spreading in America? Feb 02, 2019

With Barbara Boland.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Long-term Trump advisor arrested: is Mueller closing in? Jan 25, 2019

Roger Stone, informal advisor to Trump since the 80s, has been arrested in connection with the inquiry into Trump-Russia collusion. He has been arrested on seven charges, brought by special counsel Robert Mueller.

With Paul Wood, the BBC's World Affairs Correspondent.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

What do Americans think of Brexit? Jan 19, 2019

With Zack Christenson.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Shutdown Day 22: has Trump overplayed his hand? Jan 12, 2019

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

The Americano Christmas Edition: US Politics Year in Review Dec 14, 2018

In foreign policy, Trump kicked off the year with a strongman approach to North Korea, and finishes with a trade war with China. The Mueller Inquiry, try as it might, hasn’t quite got him yet, and Trump has also successfully instated Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Judge. Freddy Gray discusses the American year with Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to Washington, and Kate Andrews, American political commentator.

This podcast first appeared as part of The Spectator Podcast: Christmas Edition on 14th December. To hear a year in review of British and European politics, head to Spectator Radio.

Was George H.W. Bush really that great? Dec 06, 2018

With Daniel McCarthy, Editor of Modern Age.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Michael Cohen going to bring down Trump? Nov 30, 2018

Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress. Is he going to bring down Trump?

With Jacob Heilbrunn.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Melania taking control of the White House? Nov 16, 2018

Deputy National Security Advisor Mira Ricardel is forced out of her role after a public spat with Melania Trump. Is Melania more powerful than she seems?

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Did Trump win the midterms? Nov 08, 2018

With Paul Wood, the BBC's World Correspondent, and Zach Christenson, publisher of Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could the Democrats still triumph in the midterms? Nov 02, 2018

Freddy Gray is joined by the Washington Free Beacon's Liz Harrington and Bill McMorris

Have the mail bombs cost Republicans the midterms? Oct 25, 2018

With Curt Mills, Foreign Affairs Reporter at the National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Who was Jamal Khashoggi? Oct 20, 2018

Reporters can’t get enough of the gory details and the international intrigue in the Khashoggi case. But they seem to have forgotten the need to report basic facts, question their single-sourced material, and ask difficult questions of those who know far more than they let on. Who was Jamal Khashoggi?

With Matthew Brodsky, Middle East expert at the Security Studies Group.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Would confirming Brett Kavanagh actually harm the Republicans? Oct 05, 2018

Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest, on the latest in the Brett Kavanagh case - and whether or not confirming him is in the Republican Party's best interests.

Should Brett Kavanagh be believed? Sep 28, 2018

With Ann Coulter, American conservative commentator.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Trial by Twitter: is Ian Buruma the victim of a new McCarthyism? Sep 21, 2018

With John Rick MacArthur, publisher of Harper's Magazine.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Paul Manafort takes a plea deal - is he about to betray Trump? Sep 14, 2018

With Paul Wood, BBC's World Correspondent.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Who is the anonymous New York Times writer? Sep 07, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Donald Trump’s Iran strategy starting to work? Aug 30, 2018

With Kelly-Jane Torrance and Freddy Gray

Is the Cohen-Manafort fallout the end of Trump? Aug 22, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn and Paul Wood.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Dear Ivanka: what is your game? Aug 10, 2018

With Elizabeth Harrington, senior writer at the Washington Free Beacon.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could Michael Cohen’s claims bring down Trump? Jul 28, 2018

With Paul Wood and Tiana Lowe

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Did Trump threaten Iran to distract from the Helsinki meeting? Jul 27, 2018

With Curt Mills. Guest appearance from Jacob Heilbrunn.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Iran, tariffs, and Mad Dog Mattis Jul 26, 2018

The latest in Trumpland with Freddy Gray, who is in the field, and Jacob Heilbrunn.

Steve Bannon: why China is a bigger threat than Russia Jul 17, 2018

Steve Bannon, founder of Breitbart and former Chief of Staff for Trump, talks to Freddy Gray in this exclusive interview. Bannon tells Freddy about the difference between 'meddling' and 'collusion', where Trump has got it right, and why China is the real threat in the East.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Donald Trump comes to Britain Jul 13, 2018

With Katy Balls, James Forsyth and Freddy Gray.

Presented by Lara Prendergast.

Are London's anti-Trump protests just virtue signalling? Jul 06, 2018

Freddy Gray talks to Dominic Green, Culture Editor of Spectator USA, and asks the question - are London's anti-Trump protests anything more than virtue signalling?

Produced by Cindy Yu.

Is Donald Trump the Karl Marx of the right? Jun 29, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

What does the British government know about Trump and Russia? Jun 22, 2018

Paul Wood reveals the hidden links between Trump, Russia, and the British government. What does the government know that it's not telling us?

With Freddy Gray, and presented by Isabel Hardman.

North Korea, Trump vs Obama and the 2020 election Jun 15, 2018

Freddy Gray talks to National Review Online contributing editor and Fox News contributor Deroy Murdock.

What to expect from the big Kim-Trump meet? Jun 08, 2018

With Kelly Jane Torrance, Deputy Managing Editor of the Weekly Standard.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Trump's trade war back on? May 31, 2018

With John Carney, economics editor at Breitbart

Presented by Freddy Gray

Is Trump speeding up American decline? May 25, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest, discussing his Washington Post article "Trump isn't fighting American decline, he's speeding it up".

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Produced by Cindy Yu.

What do Meghan and Harry mean for the Special Relationship? May 18, 2018

With Dominic Green, Culture Editor of the Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Was Trump right to end the Iran deal? May 11, 2018

Freddy Gray talks to author and historian Andy Bacevich, and Matt Brodsky, Senior Fellow at Security Study Group. Matt and Andy disagreed on pretty much everything - listen to find out why.

Is Rudy Giuliani all there? May 04, 2018

Freddy Gray discusses Rudy Giuliani's Stormy Daniels confession with Jacob Heilbrunn - is Rudy Giuliani all quite there?

Why does Kanye West like Donald Trump? Apr 26, 2018

With Liz Harrington, Senior Writer at the Washington Free Beacon.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Will Trump create a lurch to the left? Apr 20, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Did Trump want to strike Syria? Apr 15, 2018

With Curt Mills.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is pornography going to bring down Donald Trump? Mar 28, 2018

With Paul Wood, World Affairs correspondent for the BBC.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is John Bolton really a neocon? Mar 23, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest and author of They Knew They Were Right: The Rise of the Neocons.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Who really is Steve Bannon, and what is he up to? Mar 15, 2018

With Nicholas Farrell, our correspondent in Rome.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Why did Trump sack Rex Tillerson? Mar 13, 2018

With Paul Wood.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has Donald Trump just won the Cold War? Mar 09, 2018

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Trump really starting a trade war? Mar 02, 2018

With John Carney, Breitbart’s Economics and Finance editor.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could Marion Le Pen be the face of global anti-globalisation? Feb 23, 2018

With Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at the National Review.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

How big a threat does Mitt Romney pose to Donald Trump? Feb 15, 2018

With Luke Thompson.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

How has Trump's first year in office been? Jan 19, 2018

With Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at National Review.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

What will Donald Trump get up to at Davos? Jan 11, 2018

With Daniel W. Drezner.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Steve Bannon finally gone for good? Jan 09, 2018

With Tucker Carlson, host of 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Fox News.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Donald Trump's presidency about to capsize? Dec 15, 2017

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is the special relationship under threat? Dec 01, 2017

With Douglas Murray, author of The Strange Death of Europe. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Why did Donald Trump almost endorse Roy Moore? Nov 23, 2017

With Jim Antle, Politics Editor of the Washington Examiner. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has the Trumpist backlash begun? Nov 09, 2017

With Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Russia and Trump: Is the net closing in on the President? Nov 01, 2017

With Freddy Gray and the BBC's Paul Wood

Has Donald Trump rehabilitated George W Bush? Oct 20, 2017

With Freddy Gray and Jim Antle, Politics Editor, Washington Examiner

Could Brexit Britain join NAFTA? Oct 12, 2017

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Have Buzzfeed blown Breitbart open? Oct 06, 2017

With Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at the National Review. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does America still hate Hillary Clinton? Sep 14, 2017

With David Weigel, National Political Correspondent at the Washington Post. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Are we on the brink of nuclear war? Aug 11, 2017

With Michael Brendan Dougherty, senior writer at the National Review. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can Robert Mueller bring down the Trump presidency? Aug 04, 2017

With Daniel McCarthy, editor at large of The American Conservative. Presented by Freddy Gray.

What's the deal with Anthony Scaramucci? Jul 28, 2017

Asawin Suebsaeng, White House reporter at The Daily Beast. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is Donald Trump's position starting to look rather shaky? Jul 14, 2017

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has Donald Trump Jr been caught with a smoking gun? Jul 13, 2017

With Paul Wood and Freddy Gray. Presented by Isabel Hardman.

This is an extract from the main Spectator Podcast.

Is the Trump administration utterly paralysed? Jun 28, 2017

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

What do Democrats make of Jeremy Corbyn? Jun 16, 2017

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