Did you see that ludicrous display last night? This week: President Biden came out bruised after a brutal debate with Trump. How badly will his performance damage his election hopes? Plus, Nikki and Chris are joined by Politico’s senior foreign

The Trump vs. Biden brain battle – plus, what the hell is a ‘cheap fake’?

13 days ago 1h 1m

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump is taking aim at Biden’s cognitive abilities – while showing his own shortcomings in the process. Who’s winning the battle of the brains? Plus, as weird clips of eac

Does Hunter's conviction hurt Joe Biden's campaign? – plus, why the American media is f*cked

16 days ago 1h 4m

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been found guilty on felony charges – how will the GOP weaponise this? And will it work? Plus, we discuss Trump vs. sharks and electricity and o

Guilty verdict sends Trump world loco – plus, right-wingers fight themselves

29 days ago 54m 20s

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump’s guilty verdict sends his supporters totally off the deep end as they call for violence. We discuss the craziness and how more ordinary Americans have reacted too.

Trump trial verdict: Don found guilty on 34 charges — plus, is abortion 2024’s key election issue?

May 31st, 2024 1h 3m

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to a British audience. This time: Trump becomes a convicted felon – guilty on all 34 charges. What a time to be alive. So, what does it mean for the ele

How to p*ss off Trump, with The Lincoln Project — plus, Nikki Haley loves Don, Biden gets nasty and more court drama

May 24th, 2024 57m 58s

The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to a British audience. This time: There’s more court drama, with Trump’s trial and Supreme Court chaos. Plus, Biden on the attack – going harder at Don

The Trump vs Biden TV debates are GO – Plus “Satire IS the opposition,” says boss of The Onion

May 17th, 2024 53m 57s

The US Presidential Election explained for Brits. This time: The Biden-Trump TV debates are on at last. Will America’s most hotly-anticipated showdown deliver useful argument (fat chance) or a new low in WWE politics? Plus: Trump team tries to

Trump gets a Stormy ‘spanking’ — and how QAnon continues to warp minds in 2024

May 10th, 2024 1h 6m

A new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the nightmare to British audience. This time: How is Trump doing in court? We speak about his alleged but literal spanking, as described by Stormy Daniels. And we ask –

Alarm before the storm! – The Biden vs. Trump countdown, with guest Molly Jong-Fast

May 3rd, 2024 55m 49s

A brand new series counting down to the US Presidential Election – and explaining the whole nightmare for the British audience. This time: With six months to go, how (and where) are Biden and Trump still neck and neck? How is Trump’s trial for

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Apr 26th, 2024 2m 12s

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