American Friction
Does what’s going on in American politics scare and bemuse you? Want to know what Trump is up to, without pulling your hair out? Then you need American Friction, the UK podcast about US politics – from the makers of Oh God, What Now? and The Bunker. Every Friday and Monday, we unpack the big issues, speak to leading experts and talk with blockbuster commentators from the United States to explain the latest news and the big issues with hosts Jacob Jarvis (ex-Newsweek), Chris Jones (Podmasters) and Nikki McCann Ramirez (Politics Reporter at Rolling Stone). Support us on Patreon, to get ad free and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction

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Episoder(189)

Why hasn’t Trump stopped Netanyahu?

Why hasn’t Trump stopped Netanyahu?

Trump “broke” with Netanyahu recently by accepting the reality that people, including many children, are starving in Gaza. But despite this slight change in tone, will this lead to any real change in ...

4 Aug 202539min

Trump's crazy week – Scotland rants, Epstein trouble, the Unabomber and more!

Trump's crazy week – Scotland rants, Epstein trouble, the Unabomber and more!

Trump has been getting weirder and somehow MAGA and the GOP are ignoring it. Plus, he’s talking himself in knots over Epstein — does he understand how big a problem this is? Nikki and Jarv discuss all...

1 Aug 20251h 3min

Trump vs. the media – Has he killed it or is he keeping it alive?

Trump vs. the media – Has he killed it or is he keeping it alive?

Donald Trump continues to bully news outlets in the US, suing Murdoch and seemingly getting Stephen Colbert fired. Why can’t the media stand up to him? Is it even trying anymore? Or is it time to decl...

27 Jul 202539min

Trump’s Epstein distraction plan – Remember Obama and Clinton?!?!

Trump’s Epstein distraction plan – Remember Obama and Clinton?!?!

Trump’s really pulling out all the stops and playing all the old hits to try and distract from the Epstein list. Even though it doesn’t exist and he’s definitely not on it and even if he was that does...

25 Jul 20251h 1min

After Trump and Biden – Can young people reclaim politics?

After Trump and Biden – Can young people reclaim politics?

American politicians are too old. So, how can more young people win? Jarv and Chris speak to Amanda Litman, who is the president of Run for Something, an organisation aimed at getting more young peopl...

21 Jul 202533min

What Trump's massive Epstein meltdown means

What Trump's massive Epstein meltdown means

Oh Trump, you can’t get the QAnon supporters too upset! They like you! But with his Epstein list denials and combative stance on the whole subject, the president is actually annoying everyone – conspi...

18 Jul 202552min


Trump vs. the climate crisis – Denial, cuts and tragic consequences


Trump vs. the climate crisis – Denial, cuts and tragic consequences

The tragic situation in Texas is bringing into focus the horrific and fatal consequences of Trump’s cuts. As he continues to gut agencies focused on the weather and climate change, Chris and Jarv are ...

14 Jul 202534min

Why Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ is doomed – plus, Grok goes full Nazi!

Why Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ is doomed – plus, Grok goes full Nazi!

Elon Musk wants to start a new political party – and obviously that’s a terrible idea! We discuss why it would fail and why he needs to stop being such a weird egomaniac. Plus, Grok got really racist,...

11 Jul 202556min

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