<p>Donald Trump will decide if the US gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks. Trump made waves – and charmed voters – by promising an ‘America First’ foreign policy. With the Middle East on the brink, what that means is up for debate. On this episode of The President’s Path, Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd De ... Show More
Jul 11
The President’s Path: Climate change policies
As Texas storms put Trump's weather agency cuts in the spotlight, Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and CBS’s Fin Gómez examine the president's climate policies. Plus: Musk’s third-party ambitions. Every weekend, we take a closer look at what’s happening in US politics and what’s ... Show More
26m 9s
Jul 4
The President’s Path: Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
We follow President Trump as he visits the new Florida detention centre dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, where around 3,000 migrants are expected to be held as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration. The Trump administration says alligators, crocodiles, and pythons in the surro ... Show More
24m 42s
Apr 2025
Can Trump Force Zelensky To Do A Deal?
Today, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to accuse Zelensky of harming Ukraine peace negotiations following the Ukrainian president telling a news conference he would not recognise Crimea as Russian.Adam is joined by James Landale, diplomatic correspondent, and Sumi Somaskanda, B ... Show More
37m 6s
Mar 2025
Trade Wars: EU Hits Back At Trump
Today, we look at responses and retaliations to President Trump’s universal tariffs on steel and aluminium. Adam is joined by Caitríona Perry, Chief Presenter BBC News in Washington, and Dharshini David, chief economics correspondent to discuss retaliatory tariffs from the EU and ... Show More
37m 27s
Aug 9
Old Newscast: Vladimir Putin elected Russian president for the first time, 2000 (Part 1)
On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at how an unknown bureaucrat with a mysterious past unexpectedly rose to president of Russia.Adam is joined by the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, and Russia reporter for The Washington Post and author, Catherine Belton.They discuss ... Show More
31m 2s
Jul 2024
Trump: "I'm Supposed to be Dead"
Today, we look at the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.After surviving an attempt on his life, the former president says he will "bring the country together”, while President Joe Biden calls for the "temperature of politics" to be lowered. What will happen ... Show More
35m 43s
Apr 2024
Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and the row over arming Israel
Today, we look at an intervention from the ex-PM over UK arms sales to Israel.Boris Johnson has said it’s "shameful" to call for the UK to stop sending weapons, and called out Foreign Secretary David Cameron for not being more outspoken on the subject.And, Laura’s been talking to ... Show More
28m 37s
May 29
Liverpool Parade Crash Charge + Trump Tariff Chaos
Today, we look at whether President Donald Trump will be allowed to continue with his tariffs plan.On Wednesday a court put them on hold, saying they’re beyond his power, then another court reinstated them pending an appeal.Adam is joined by chief presenter in the US, Caitríona P ... Show More
33m 4s
Apr 2025
Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?
Today, the US President rocked global markets again. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce even tougher tariffs on China and a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries. James was joined by Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor, and Erin Delmore, North Ame ... Show More
30m 1s