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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The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one

12/13/2025 00:36:59The real reason behind Trump’s nasty breakup with Europe

12/12/2025 00:27:01 “This is war”: Is Trump about to invade Venezuela?

12/05/2025 00:28:08Has a Texas law created ‘abortion bounty hunters’?

12/04/2025 00:37:06Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms

11/28/2025 00:27:16 Show all episodes

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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.