President Trump is offering to resettle white South Africans in the US, and his white South African bestie may have something to do with it.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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Yesterday
Living in a winter bummerland
The days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. When do the winter blues tip over into seasonal affective disorder, and how do we make the most of the season? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Avishay Artsy, it was also edite ... Show More
30m 30s
Feb 7
Jasmine Crockett isn’t backing down
Rep. Jasmine Crockett wants you to know she comes by her controversies and clap-backs honestly. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Hady Mawajdeh, mixed by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon. Rep. J ... Show More
26m 53s
Feb 2025
What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?
Seizing land of its white citizens without compensation – that’s the claim US President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid to South Africa, pointing to the recently passed Expropriation Act. His South African-born advisor, Elon Musk, has added fuel to the fire, accu ... Show More
20m 36s
Jul 2024
Trump Can Now Legally Eat Puppies
Andy and Alice fly through the latest election action in the UK, USA and France. Plus, Elon Musk is up to stuff. And we analyse Beyonce's name.
Expect a 2nd episode this week... with election news! This all happens because you, the global public, fund it, support us here: http:// ... Show More
45m 34s
Oct 2025
Elon Musk and the end of a telecom tycoon’s dream
In recent weeks, satellite business EchoStar has clinched multibillion-dollar deals with SpaceX and AT&T. It may sound like boom times for founder Charlie Ergen, but these deals illustrate something different: the abandoning of an ambitious, decades-long quest to build his own mo ... Show More
23m 40s
Sep 2025
Jimmy Kimmel, Trump’s royal welcome, Fed and smart glasses
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments by the late-night show host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump’s new Fed appointee calls, in vain, for a half-point rate cut. U.S. President Donald Trump pays tribute to King Charles during his historic se ... Show More
12m 14s
Jun 2021
Amanpour: Jeanne Shaheen, Scott Ellsworth, Keisha Blain and Nav Bhatia
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is leading a bipartisan mission to Eastern Europe, bringing a message of support for Belarus democracy. She joins Bianna Golodryga, standing in for Christiane Amanpour, to discuss that mission. This week marks 100 years since the Tulsa Massacr ... Show More
57m 16s
Sep 2025
The White House Peace Vigil is dismantled – why?
For 44 years, 24 hours a day, a symbol of dissent has stood across from the White House – often considered the longest act of political protest in US history. The White House Peace Vigil greets visitors from all over the world, calling for nuclear disarmament and an end to war. T ... Show More
22m 12s
Oct 2025
Why NYC’s Zohran Mamdani doesn’t fit racial boxes – and that’s the point
Zohran Mamdani, born in Uganda and raised in New York, is in the lead to become the city’s next mayor. His complex identity has sparked debate in the US. From questions about race to immigrant experiences, his story is challenging the way Americans think about identity, politics, ... Show More
24m 32s
Dec 2022
The Nelson Mandela no-one knew – with Richard Stengel
The interviews behind Nelson Mandela’s epic memoir The Long Walk To Freedom are out now as the podcast Mandela: The Lost Tapes. Here, South Africa’s first Black president explains himself in his own words – always inspiring, often funny too.
Co-writer Richard Stengel, former Ti ... Show More
28m 36s
Oct 2024
Normally Podcast: Trump & Elon Have Fun...The Left Loses It!
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the intersection of fast food culture and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's recent campaign event at a McDonald's. They explore the nostalgic and humorous aspects of Trump's persona, his ability to connect with ... Show More
32m 34s