Politics Weekly America

The Guardian

Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. Read more

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01/22/2026 00:30:05 Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?

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01/08/2026 00:28:15Trump captures Maduro and vows to ‘run’ Venezuela

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Politics Weekly America is hosted by The Guardian's columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland. He brings over diverse guests to discuss the latest in US politics. Most of Freedland's guests are experts in multiple fields and matters. They discuss how their various areas of expertise correlate with politics in the United States.

Some of his guests include politicians and journalists who cover the White House and the Pentagon. They discuss how the American political machine works, various bills and laws, and the motions being debated in congress.