John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton and former NSW premier Bob Carr as they analyse America's presidential election process.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to US Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger and former NSW Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to MIT economist Jon Gruber and former Washington BBC correspondent Nick Bryant, while Julia Baird spoke to New York Times columnist David Brooks.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to Republican strategist Ford O'Connell, Brendon O'Connor from the United States Studies Centre and US economist and author Woody Brock.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to former Mitt Romney advisor Steve Lombardo, social media expert Andrew Kaczynski from BuzzFeed and James Fallows from The Atlantic Monthly.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to former Newt Gingrich aide Scot Faulkner, Republican media consultant Alex Castellanos and Labor MP and former NSW premier Kristina Keneally.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to pollster and Republican strategist Ed Goeas, YouTube video producer Hugh Atkin and Senior Lecturer at the United States Studies Centre Dr Harry Melkonian.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to Republican new media guru and former Rick Perry adviser Liz Mair, CNBC chief political reporter John Harwood and former BBC Washington correspondent Nick Bryant.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to evangelical pastor Dr Richard Land, Professor Quin Monson from Brigham Young University, founding fathers expert and Pulitzer Prize winner Professor Jack Rakove, former ABC Washington correspondent Michael Gleeson and former NSW Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University, Bill Schneider, Associate Professor of Law at Loyola University, Justin Levitt, and Michael Fullilove from the Lowy Institute.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to former US secretary of commerce Mickey Kantor, former Newt Gingrich staffer Scot Faulkner, Tom Switzer from the United States Studies Centre and author Ed Blakely.
Chas Licciardello and Michael Rowland speak to Salon writer Glenn Greenwald, Nicole Hemmer from the US Studies Centre at Sydney University and former NSW Liberal Leader and Australian soldier Peter Collins.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to US Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger, election analyst Sean Trende, Julian Sanchez from the Cato Institute and former NSW premier Kristina Keneally.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to former CIA interrogator Glenn Carle, Washington DC journalist Annie Groer and best-selling author and political commentator Jim Hightower.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to Bill Clinton's former labour secretary Robert Reich, journalist and author Joe McGinniss and Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ken Mayer.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to Norman Ornstein from the American Enterprise Institute, Thomas Mann from the Brookings Institution, Democrat presidential candidate John Wolfe and former NSW Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to ABC News North America correspondent Craig McMurtrie, author of The Real Romney Michael Kranish and former Washington Post White House correspondent Michael Fletcher.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to Associate Professor Caroline Heldman from Occidental College in New Orleans, blogger Conor Friedersdorf from The Atlantic Monthly and politics lecturer Dr David Smith from the US Studies Centre at Sydney University.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to political scientist from the University of Colorado Scott Adler, journalist and academic from the Arizona State University Steve Doig, and Professor of US Politics at Stanford University Gary Segura.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to ABC News North America correspondent Jane Cowan, Professor Sara Rosenbaum from George Washington University, Republican political strategist Ford O'Connell and former NSW premier Kristina Keneally.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to George Mason University Professor of Economics Lawrence White, Professor of Sociology Bruce Western from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and journalist and author James Fallows.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to author of Capitol Punishment Jack Abramoff, US-Mexico border issues expert Josh Trevino from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former BBC Washington correspondent Nick Bryant.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to former Obama healthcare adviser Professor Jon Gruber, Politics PA editor Keegan Gibson, and author of The Unfair Trade Michael Casey.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to former Mayor of Pittsburgh Tom Murphy, author of American Stories, Michael Brissenden, and Dr Nicole Hemmer from the United States Studies Centre.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron speak to former Palin adviser Boris Epshteyn, Better Markets CEO Dennis Kelleher, and The Spectator Australia editor Tom Switzer.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to NASA Program Executive for Solar System Exploration Dave Lavery, Professor Anatol Lieven from the War Studies Department of King's College London and David Weisbrot from the United States Studies Centre.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello speak to Republican strategist Liz Mair, Democratic adviser Mark Levine, former director of national intelligence Admiral Dennis Blair and editor of The Drum online Chip Rolley.
In this episode, Chas Licciardello and John Barron invite expert analysis from Bill Schneider, former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore and chief executive of the United States Studies Centre Geoffrey Garrett to dissect the bipartisan posturing in the lead up to the US election.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello cover the Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida, talking to Republican strategist Ford O'Connel, former Chairman of the California Republican Party Ron Nehring, and Hawker Britton's Michael Gleeson.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello cover the Democratic National Convention, in Charlotte, North Carolina, talk to a couple of leading Democrat strategists, plus the Global Mail’s Mike Seccombe.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello talk to one of the key figures in the Bush administration about how president Romney might do things differently.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello discuss Mitt Romney's worst week in the campaign and talk about the key state in the election, Ohio.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello preview the first Presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
This week, John Barron is in Washington for the presidential debate. He talks to the Democrat candidate who ran against George Bush Snr. in 1988, Michael Dukakis.
This week, a wrap of the Biden vs Ryan debate, and whether evangelicals will vote for Romney.
In this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello wrap up the second presidential debate and take a look at negative campaign advertising.
The US presidential race is still too close to call and in this episode, John Barron and Chas Licciardello look at why.
With less than a week to go until the US presidential election, John Barron and Chas Licciardello take a look at the key state of Ohio.
After a huge week in the US, tonight's episode of Planet America has a complete wrap of the election results and the issues that decided it.
On tonight's episode of Planet America, the sudden resignation of CIA head David Petraeus, and the boys talk about the fiscal cliff.
It's a very Planet America Christmas! In the final episode for 2012, Chas and John speak to author and former banker Das, plus the ABC's Craig McMurtrie, Peter Hartcher from SMH and Aron Pilhofer from the New York Times.
A special edition of Planet America with John Barron and Chas Licciardello. They discuss US President Barack Obama's inauguration with Brendan O'Connor and Sarah James.
Planet America is back for 2013. On tonight's episode, Republican Tom Tancredo says neither party wants to fix immigration, and Nate Silver on polls and poker.
In this episode, gun violence claims the life of America's most famous sniper and the US drone program faces renewed scrutiny.
In this episode, former presidential speechwriter James Fallows on the State of the Union and Barack Obama's second term agenda.
On this week's episode of Planet America, an anti-gun lawyer who's also anti-gun control laws, and the inability of the states to reach a deal on deficit reduction.
This week, Barack Obama's internet advertising guru Andrew Bleeker on how the web helped win the White House and Chas and John attempt to explain the sequester using a plate of french fries.
In this episode, calls for a halt to drilling for new gas wells in the US as new research casts doubt over its environmental benefits, and Senator Rand Paul filibusters the confirmation of John Brennan as the next head of the CIA.
On this episode of Planet America, we preview Barack Obama’s first trip to Israel as US president and ten years on from the Iraq War.
The Chaser's Chas Licciardello and the ABC's John Barron set out to discover the real America – its politics and its people – with US and Australian experts coming along for the ride!
In this episode of Planet America, we take a look at the gay marriage case before the US Supreme Court, and discuss religion in America ahead of Easter.
On Planet America, what the 2012 presidential campaign revealed about the state of the news media and the BBC's Nick Bryant talks immigration reform.
On this episode of Planet America, Chas and John talk to a former FBI agent who went undercover in American Neo-Nazi gangs and they take a look at the limits on presidential power.
On Planet America, Chas and John speak to the former presidential counter-terrorism adviser, Richard Clarke.
On this episode of Planet America, the lessons learnt from the Boston bombings and the view from America’s police about gun laws.
On this episode of Planet America, John Barron is joined by political scientist and expert number cruncher Simon Jackman and we meet the Las Vegas man heading the push to have a mountain named after Ronald Reagan.
A look at the influence of lobbyists over American politics; from healthcare to gun control, who really pulls the strings?
On this episode of Planet America, Bill Clinton’s former Labor Secretary Robert Reich on whether Hillary is running in 2016 and former Labor Senator Stephen Loosley joins John and Chas at the roundish table.
On this episode of Planet America, Professor Ed Blakely on the recovery effort following the Oklahoma tornado and Barack Obama’s Chief Digital Strategist Joe Rospars.
Time Magazine's Jay Newton-Small, Helen Andrews from the CIS and the US Studies Centre's Harry Melkonian join Chas and John in the fake Oval Office to chew over the results of Mega Tuesday.
Is Ted Cruz firming as a viable candidate to snatch the Republican presidential nomination? Planet America speaks to the Cruz campaign's national spokesman. And Chip Rolley and Verity Firth drop into the Faux-val Office.
One-time Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo discusses his lack of support for Trump, and in the fake Oval Office, US Studies Centre CEO Prof Simon Jackman & Zoe Daniel tells us about the New York state of mind.
Marco Rubio's campaign manager Alex Conant, former advisor on health care to the Obama administration, Dr Lesley Russell and LGBTI lobbyist Dr Christopher Neff join Planet America this week.
Fmr Democrat advisor Bruce Wolpe and the US Studies Centre's Tom Switzer join John Barron and Chas Licciardello in the Planet America fake oval office with guest, former advisor to Ben Carson, Ying Ma.
Joining John Barron & Chas Licciardello this week are special guests Democrat adviser Mo Elleithee, Kerry Chikarovski & James Cahill as they discuss Donald Trump's lock on the Presidential nomination & Hillary's pesky emails!
Trump campaigner Ann Stone and Anti-Trump campaigner Liz Mair join former White House press officer Barbara Heineback in the Planet America Fake Oval office this week to talk all that's new in the US Presidential race.
Candidates, campaign insiders, top reporters & pundits join the ABC's John Barron & Charlie Pickering. Essential viewing for political junkies or those just trying to work out what's going on in the US Election.
Ron Reagan Junior tells John Barron and Charlie Pickering why he is a Bernie Sanders supporter and what he really thinks of Donald Trump in this week's episode of Planet America.
The man responsible for the famous Dean Scream, former presidential candidate Howard Dean joins John Barron and Charlie Pickering in the Faux-val Office this week for Planet America.
Trump backer Richard Grenell is our guest in the Faux-val Office this week where we talk about Hillary Clinton's email scandal and plenty more. Don't miss Planet America.
Will he or won't he? We ask Republican Presidential candidate Jim Gilmore whether he'd consider becoming Donald Trump's Vice Presidential nominee. That and plenty more on this week's Planet America.
Planet America brings you a special take on the US Democratic Party Convention where Hillary Clinton is likely to be endorsed as the official candidate for the post of President of the United States of America.
Planet America dissects Trump's week from hell with panellists Amelia Lester and Chris Neff in the fake oval office and special guest, trade policy expert Dan Griswold.
Can Trump out-trump himself? Probably. Former New Orleans Recovery Czar Ed Blakely and Time Magazine's Jay Newton-Small join John Barron and Chas Licciardello in the fake oval office this week on Planet America.
This week on Planet America we speak to the author of 'Trump Nation' Tim O'Brien and Chas and John are joined in the Faux-val Office by Dr Meredith Burgmann and Dr David Smith.
Planet America looks at Trump's pitch to minority voters, the corruption claims dogging the Clinton Foundation and how the polls are tightening in some key battleground states.
Hillary? The Donald? Who will become the 45th President of the United States of America? Planet America will be there all the way, bringing you the very latest from the race to the White House.
Former Democrat advisor Bruce Wolpe and former White House press officer Barbara Heineback join Chas and John in the Faux-val office for another episode of Planet America.
Democratic communications advisor Jim Manley discusses Hillary Clinton's health; Dr Gorana Grgic from the US Studies Centre and Dr Matt Killingsworth from the University of Tasmania join John & Chas in the faux-val office.
As Hillary and Donald prepare for the First Presidential Debate on Tuesday, John Barron and Chas Licciardello discuss Birtherism, terrorism and general idiotism this week on Planet America.
Planet America unpicks the first presidential debate with former Democrat presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, Republican strategist Ford O'Connell and former Obama volunteer Dr Meredith Burgmann.
Our very own Faux-val fill-in Charlie Pickering joins us from New York and the Republican strategist who said "No" to Donald Trump, Liz Mair. Join John Barron and Chas Licciardello for more Planet than you can bear.
Sex, lies & videotape this week on Planet America as John Barron & Chas Licciardello are joined by Kerry Chikarovski & Dr Chris Neff to examine the fallout from a turbulent week including the Second Presidential Debate.
It's rigged! Tonight we read the entrails of the third & final presidential debate. John Barron and Chas Licciardello are joined in the Faux-val Office by Chip Rolley & Brendon O'Connor with Republican strategist Whit Ayers.
This week Planet America talks Obamacare, Wikileaks and whether it's possible for Trump to claw back the lead from Clinton. With guests Dr Lesley Russell, Helen Andrews and Dr Robert Jones in the faux-val office.
Just days out from the main event we look at the tightening polls & ask whether the FBI or Wikileaks can cobble Hillary's slight lead even further? With special guests David Frum, Boris Epshteyn, Amelia Lester & Bruce Wolpe.
A jam packed episode to mark an epic week. Trump supporter James Lacy, data-cruncher Professor Simon Jackman, Token Texan Chip Rolley and Recovering Politician Kerry Chikarovski join John and Chas in the faux-val office.
After the polls close and the 538 Electoral College votes have been allocated, Chas and John take a look back at the week in which the USA voted for their 45th President.
Campaign insiders, top reporters and pundits join the ABC’s John Barron and The Chaser’s Chas Licciardello on Planet America each week. Essential viewing for political junkies or those just trying to work out what on earth is going on in the US election!
This special edition looks back at 8 years of the Obama presidency, from the rise of the 1st African American president to his victories and defeats. Join John Barron & Chas Licciardello for a look at Barack Obamas legacy.
President Trump is in the White House and at the helm of the world's most powerful nation. John Barron and Chas Liciardello chart the course of the new Presidency and the surprises it might deliver.
Planet America looks at Donald Trump's phone etiquette, his views on refugees, along with his pick for one of the top jobs in the land the US Supreme Court. Join John Barron, Chas Licciardello & guests for Planet America.
It's all about partisanship as President Trump gets through his third week at the White House. Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello dissect the turmoil over the filibuster... and the gridlock in Washington.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the love-hate relationship between President Donald Trump's administration and the news media.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine Donald Trump's foreign policy doctrine - what does 'America First' mean for the rest of the world?
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello dissect the fall-out from Donald Trump's inaugural address to Congress ... and delve deep into the President's war on drugs.
Wiretapping... Wikileaks... the CIA and the Russia connection. Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello dissect a busy week in the White House.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello delve into the murky world of US crime & punishment. Plus it's another busy week in the White House with travel bans, tax returns and yet more hacking & wiretapping claims.
Are we seeing Watergate 2.0 unfolding before our eyes? Planet America hosts John Barron & Chas Licciardello talk to Nixon's former White House lawyer, as well as examine the quagmire of America's wars in Afghanistan and Yemen.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello take a deep dive into American power. Is the War on Coal really over? And Obamacare remains the law of the land - a former White House policy expert explores Trump's epic healthcare fail.
Things are getting very real for President Donald Trump. Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the President's military options... and delve into America's addiction to opioid drugs.
John Barron & Chas Licciardello take a look at the role religion plays in the White House. They examine how a twice-divorced billionaire who boasted of adultery & sexual assault hopes to get through the eye of a needle.
North Korea, Syria, Afghanistan- are we 1 tweet away from World War III? Planet America hosts John Barron & Chas Licciardello chat to 2 former US State Department diplomats & examine the budding romance between Trump & China.
It's 100 days since President Donald Trump took the oath of office. Hosts John Barron & Chas Licciardello look at his achievements, his failures & get the inside story from one of the President's former advisers.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello look at the history of American-Australian relations and delve deep with The Washington Post's White House bureau chief.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello look back at another extraordinary week in the White House and talk to FBI and Trump insiders following the sacking of FBI Director James Comey. #PlanetAmerica
What did President Trump tell the Russians? Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the latest drama coming out of the White House and get top-level legal and political perspectives on an incredible week of news. #PlanetAmerica
While President Trump struts the global stage on his first overseas trip as leader of the free world, Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello get the inside line from the former US Ambassador to NATO.
It's been another big week in Trump Land with heads rolling in the White House & the President's decision to exit the Paris climate agreement. John Barron & Chas Licciardello delve deep on fake news with a leading researcher.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the fall-out from James Comey's testimony with the Washington Post's Sean Sullivan, and try to solve the mystery of the missing male - all seven million of them.
Are Senate Republicans heading towards repealing Obamacare while everyone is distracted with Russia and the shooting of a Congressman? John Barron & Chas Licciardello reveal how President Trump is faring in the latest polls.
As President Trump's approval ratings continue to slide, John Barron & Chas Licciardello talk to a polling expert about whether the opinion polls even matter. They also delve deep into the controversial issues of Immigration.
Republican plans to repeal & replace Obamacare hang in the balance, President Trump's travel ban gets a boost in the Supreme Court & CNN is left red-faced after retracting a major story. Chas & John examine a tumultuous week.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the opioid addiction that's gripping the United States and talk to a former Republican Congressman about all things Trump.
As the Russia scandal gets uncomfortably close to home for President Trump, John Barron & Chas Licciardello debate Trump Jnr's future with a former White House lawyer and examine some risky business in Kansas.
President Trump says he would have won the popular vote last year if it hadn't been for voter fraud. Planet America hosts John Barron & Chas Licciardello debate this with election expert David Becker.
Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine yet another explosive week in the White House - and delve deep on the age-old addiction that's killing America's poor.
As President Trump's approval ratings slump to their lowest level, John Barron & Chas Licciardello look at the latest comings & goings at the White House & examine the quest for a new strategy in Afghanistan.
As President Trump threatens fire & fury from the golf course, John Barron & Chas Licciardello examine whether we really are all doomed. They also delve deep with former US Envoy to North Korea Jay Lefkowitz.
As Trump comes under fire for his response to the killing of an anti-racism demonstrator, we ask whether the President is pandering to the far right & why he's driving away business leaders, Republicans & even his home team.
While Trump has a change of heart on America's longest war, we grill lawyer turned investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald on Trump, whistle-blowers, civil liberties and why he's defending the rights of white supremacists.
As Texas counts the cost of Hurricane Harvey we examine the strange case of a senator, a doctor & the millions of dollars that could lead to the repeal of Obamacare. Plus the IT worker accused of being the real DNC hacker.
As America braces for another monster storm, President Trump passes the buck on immigration and makes an unlikely deal with Democrats. John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine another huge week in the White House.
As more missiles fly over Japan, Planet America talks North Korea with former UN Ambassador Bill Richardson. While President Trump does another deal with Democrats and Hillary reveals all in her new book.
As 'Rocket Man' denounces a 'deranged' President Trump, John Barron and Chas Licciardello take a deep dive into America's changing relationship with religion and talk all things presidential with Trump supporter Ying Ma.
As the President goes to war with the NFL, Planet America gets the inside line from Trump's controversial former strategist Sebastian Gorka. Chas & John also examine the murky world of gerrymandering.
As Americans reel from yet another mass shooting, Planet America's Chas Licciardello and John Barron examine why the attacks are becoming deadlier and more frequent.
After another week of chaos in the White House, Planet America examines the consequences of tearing up the Iran nuclear deal, while President Trump is accused of pushing towards World War III.
As President Trump comes under fire for his comments about a dead soldier, Planet America examines whether history is repeating itself. Is America really entering a new 'Gilded Age'?
Planet America's John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine the impact of Russia's online propaganda campaign. Plus we explore Donald Trump's claim that social media won him the presidency.
As the Trump-Russia probe intensifies, Chas & John examine just how much of a global threat Russia really is. We also take a deep dive into a race in Virginia that's shaping up to be the biggest show in town.
A year after Donald Trump's shock election win, Planet America examines whether a Democrat comeback is underway while the President's popularity sinks to record lows.
Planet America examines another tumultuous week in Trump Land - including the increasingly murky world of Russia-gate and the sexual assault allegations dominating the Republican state of Alabama.
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, President Trump takes a well-earned break from defending an accused sexual predator - and complains about a lack of thanks from shoplifting basketball players.
Tough times at Foggy Bottom. Is the shambles at the State Department exposing the US to a world of trouble? Meanwhile, The White House defends yet more controversial stunts from President Trump.
As the Russia probe intensifies and Donald Trump creates controversy in the Middle East, Planet America examines the legacy of a gun-toting, racist former president who Trump says he wants to be like.
Is this the beginning of the end for President Trump? Planet America examines the fall-out from the Republicans' crushing defeat in Alabama and takes a deep dive into the murky world of government surveillance.
It's been a seismic year in US politics. In a Christmas Special, Chas & John look back over the thrills & spills, the tweets & the talking points from the first year of Donald Trump's White House administration.
John and Chas are making Planet America great again with a new extended show and more time to dissect the good, the bad and the ugly. This week: reaction to a very Trumpian State of the Union, plus that controversial memo.
Should Trump talk to Mueller? Is he headed for impeachment? Chas and John ask Watergate whistleblower John Dean what advice he has for the President. Plus is the death penalty in America on the way out?
Another week, another mass shooting. Planet America asks one of the FBI's top profilers why schools are so often the target. Also, is Russia up to its old tricks? And why are the knives out again in the Trump White House?
Pandering to racists while the rich cash in. Was this the most inept and corrupt administration in US history? The forgotten legacy of another US President. Plus a deep dive into Russia's strategy of information warfare.
Who's afraid of the NRA? What's Jared got to hide? And is President Trump really saving the world? Planet America dissects another roller coaster week in the White House
As he swaggers towards a full-blown trade war, President Trump agrees to meet 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong-Un. Planet America looks back on another dysfunctional week in the White House as it braces for a battle with a porn star.
Why does Vladimir Putin have such a hold over Trump? Foreign policy takes centre stage as Planet America tries to make sense of Russia - and braces for yet more turmoil in the Trump White House.
Another week, another high-profile sacking at the White House. Also, what does history reveal about Trump's chances of winning a second term? And is the President really going to enforce the death penalty for drug-dealers?
This week, trading blows with China. Is Trump's trade war just another storm in a tweet cup? Also on the show, why are child brides still legal in America? And is another trusted Trump advisor not so trustworthy after all?
Crossing red lines and more fire and fury on Twitter. Also, the scandal and the President: a flashback to the Teapot Dome affair. And why do men still earn more than women? Chas takes a deep dive into the gender pay gap.
Comey attacks Trump, Stormy attacks Cohen and Jordan Peele attacks fake news. Plus the lasting legacy of an inspiring former First Lady and gone to pot - Chas examines the highs and lows of legalised marijuana.
Will a budding bromance convince Trump to change his tune? Also, Chas takes a deep dive into America's deep debt and examines the new law that's making America's one million sex workers fear for their lives.
Revelations from Dr Feel Bad about Trump's "astonishingly excellent" health. Lessons from the campaign trail with NBC's Katy Tur. Plus has Rudy Giuliani's bombshell implicated Trump?
Did Donald Trump's lawyer pay off a porn star with Russian money? Also this week, the real reason Trump pulled out of the Iran deal. And is the US heading closer to war?
Is President Trump's Nobel Peace Prize in jeopardy? More 'confusion' from Don Junior as the Russia investigation closes in; Chas goes deep on drugs; John gets cosy with Russian journalist & anti-Putin campaigner Masha Gessen.
What next for North Korea after President Trump's 'Dear Jong' letter? Chas debunks some myths in the so-called 'war on cops'; John reveals why Mueller may only just be getting started, one year after the investigation began.
Changing the game on gun violence with a radical call to schools. Also, Puerto Rico's forgotten victims, Roseanne's demons and remembering Bobby Kennedy, 50 years after his assassination.
From Kim to Kim: President Trump flexes his muscles ahead of Singapore, while celebrity power wins him over. How reporting a crime can get you kicked out of home. The battle triggered by the murder of Bobby Kennedy continues.
From ‘madman’ to ‘very honourable’ leader, has Trump has been duped? Also, why Americans have stopped making more Americans and … why Hillary’s still not guilty, and still not president.
Children separated from their parents, international outrage and a rare back down from the President. Plus a former Republican goes rogue and a trip back in time to the forgotten crisis that lost Bill Clinton an election.
Republicans smile as Trump gets another go at shifting America's Supreme Court to the right. From cocktail waitress to election victory; the young trailblazer taking on NY. Plus America's troubled relationship with Mexico.
President Trump names the date he'll nominate a new judge to the highest court; the legal immigrants the Government is trying to force not to work; and a look back at one of Americas most divisive cases - Roe versus Wade.
Is the President a traitor? We ask a former US Ambassador to Moscow what he thinks; The sleeper election issue that's turning into a nightmare for Republicans; The Nixon Supreme Court case that could decide Trump's future.
The President, the media and Fox News. Also trusted former Trump advisor Manafort on trial. Plus are the Democrats heading for oblivion? Presented by Chas Licciardello and John Barron.
Is the US heading for a blue wave wipe-out? Also, the Alex Jones conspiracy theories and his spectacular fall from grace. And Chas goes on a fact-finding mission with the President's tweets.
Chas and John look back at the events of another big week in Trump's America. Omarosa's revelations cripple the White House. Trump's 'improbable' golfing comes under scrutiny. Plus is Russia already targeting the midterms?
GUILTY! The Don's former lawyer admits a felony, but says the President told him to do it. Could a toxic red tide in Florida create a blue wave in November? Plus the decades-old story about a President and a witch-hunt.
Tirelessly seeking the truth on the state of the United States, Chas Licciardello and John Barron dig through a mountain of facts, graphs and expert opinions to separate the fake news from the reality of Trump's White House.
A White House in meltdown - is America being protected from its own President? Plus a deep dive into America's deep state, as well as an insider's perspective on 'Crazy Town'.
A hurricane takes White House in-fighting off the front page, but Trump's approval rating still cops a battering. Also America's disastrous proxy war in Yemen. Plus is Obama taking the credit for Making America Great Again?
His word against hers; is history coming back to bite Trump’s Supreme Court nominee? Also, why is a Democrat now taking the lead in the deep red heart of Texas? And … salacious revelations about the President leave even comedians baffled.
She was nervous, he was outraged. Who will be believed?
A country divided; how will the Kavanaugh debacle affect the midterms? Also, the accusations against Bill Clinton that just won’t go away. And … will big business be a buzzkill for America’s potheads?
The man at the centre of the Trump-Russia scandal talks secret meetings, Moscow hotel rooms & THAT tape; the sinister story of the disappearing Washington Post journalist & why does America's longest war keep getting longer?
What does the grisly death of a dissident journalist mean for US-Saudi relations? Will the Trump Effect influence a key race in the Sunshine State? Plus why do America's richest (yes you Jared Kushner) pay so little tax?
Ahead of the midterm election, Chas Licciardello and John Barron take the temperature across US as expert and pundits separate fake news from opinions in Trump's America.
Just days before America Votes in the midterm election, Chas Licciardello and John Barron dig through a mountain of facts, graphs and expert opinions to separate the facts from the fake news in Trump's America.
In a special edition, Chas Licciardello and John Barron wade through the fallout of this week's Midterm Election to determine the mood of America as voters pass judgement on the first two years of the Trump administration.
As California burns, the President spars with his European counterparts. Meanwhile, Democrats notch up more midterm victories, while Florida grapples with echoes of Bush v Gore.
The President and his war on everything. Meanwhile, is a civil war looming amongst the Democrats? And … as the 2020 presidential campaign gets underway, could a familiar face be the frontrunner?
Deal or no deal? What a loyal fixer's guilty plea could mean for the President. Mueller turns up the heat as the probe closes in, plus the New York Times' Peter Baker reporting from the front line of Trump's War On The Media.
Death of a President: remembering the good and the bad of America's 41st Commander in Chief. Was it really a more civilised era? Plus why are Americans dying younger? And what will Mueller do about Roger Stone?
Deal or no deal? What a loyal fixer’s guilty plea could mean for the President. Also, Mueller turns up the heat as the probe closes in. And … the New York Times’ Peter Baker reporting from the front line of Trump’s War On The Media.
Chas and John talk to Anthony Scaramucci (aka The Mooch) who has some advice for the President; a look at the first black woman to run a major presidential campaign plus what does Roger Stones indictment mean for Trump?
Congress contemplates a divided State of the Union, while race scandals and a sex scandal rock the extraordinary state of politics in Virginia. Plus a look back at how Jesse Jackson paved the way for Clinton and Obama.
A National Emergency and the President's latest bid to build that wall. The Democrats' Green New Deal: socialist utopia or a whole lot of nothing? Plus the challenge of fact-checking Trump's tweets.
Spotlight on 2020: will voters feel the Bern again? Former presidential frontrunner Howard Dean has some advice for the Democrats. And an update from America's most controversial prison.
This week; Fire and Fury Part 2? What's next after the Trump-Kim summit collapse in Hanoi? Also, a former fixer's revenge; is the President a crook? And a look back at the man who lent his name to Rockefeller Republicans.
Trumps former campaign manager ponders his future behind bars; the anti-Semitism claims that split House Democrats. As illegal immigration continues to surge, some tips on building 'that wall' from a border security expert.
Beto O'Rourke confirms he is running for Democratic nomination, joining a long list of diverse candidates. Plus a look back at the celebrity-turned President's uphill battle to win a second term.
The candidates lining up to take on Donald Trump in 2020; a chat with the White House Chief of Staff who lost his emails to Wikileaks (via Russia); plus a look back at JFK's complicated relationship with civil rights.
Trump celebrates as Mueller submits his report, but is this really all over? A look back at where it all began and what we still don't know. Plus Chas gets a grip on a yield curve and wonders what happened to Beto O'Rourke?
Presidential frontrunner Joe Biden faces his own #MeToo moment. Plus NATOs uncertain future in the era of Trump, and the battle to protect free speech on college campuses.
As the US awaits his extradition, what's next for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? Also, did American intelligence agencies really spy on Donald Trump? And where did it all go wrong? A Deep Dive into the crisis in Venezuela.
Its game on as Bernie slips and Biden becomes frontrunner, but will the former VPs history work against him? Also, what's next after the Mueller report? Plus why Bill Barr is Trumps dream attorney general.
Taxing times for Donald Trump, did he lose $1 billion on purpose? Also, what next if Trump Jr defies his subpoena? Plus Biden is racing ahead in the polls, but will a family scandal come back to haunt him?
A trade war, an abortion ban and a possible war with Iran. John and Chas try to make sense of another week in Trumps America.
Breaking ranks with the President; is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? Has America descended into a land of partisan hacks? Plus the New Yorker everyone loves to hate.
Mueller breaks his silence but is 'Spygate' the real scandal? Also, Assange and the blueprint turning journalists into felons. And the rising star hoping to take on Trump in 2020.
Chas and John watch as the Trump circus descends on London. The clock is ticking on a new trade war, but is it also ticking on a real war? Also, Biden's change of heart on one of the most controversial issues in America.
Another Trump loyalist departs the White House. The polls are tightening, but is history repeating itself for a former VP? Plus have the Democrats really become a bunch of wild-eyed socialists?
Trump is running for re-election, but will Keeping America Great mean a war with Iran? Also, the police raid that changed the history of Americas Gay Rights Movement. Plus more controversy for Biden over his murky past.
In the final episode before a two week midyear break Chas and John cover the first Democratic Primary Debate and how the candidates stack up. Who is likely to emerge frontrunner for 2020? Plus the latest on Trump and Iran.
Chas and John return bringing you up to speed on Trump's America including the Jeffrey Epstein story, race row over Trump's 'go back' tweet and fallout for the US/UK relationship after the UK Ambassador to the US resigns.
What a week! Democratic presidential hopefuls face off on stage, Trump sacks his national security advisor, Afghan peace talks collapse … oh … and don’t forget the update on Sharpie-gate! It’s another crazy week in Trump’s America and Planet America has it covered.
What’s killing America’s vapers? Is Spygate bigger than Watergate? And why has Sean Spicer swapped the White House for neon-lime ruffles?
A whistle-blower, an impeachment inquiry and one furious president. Is this the end of the road for Donald Trump?
Is Donald Trump doubling down …. or melting down? Planet America’s special guest Anthony Scaramucci has the insider scoop on the bold new plan to take down the President.
Did the Democrats finally get their smoking gun or can the White House slow the march to impeachment? Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria, Fox ramps up attacks on Elizabeth Warren, plus Bernie's health scare.
Democrats take to the stage for the fourth debate. Chas and John look at how the Presidential hopefuls are shaping in the polls. Plus the White House in damage control, are the floodgates about to burst on Trump's presidency?
Explosive new testimony as the impeachment crisis deepens. Will 'black sheep' Hunter Biden's past threaten his father's campaign? We chat with the first black female Republican elected to Congress. Plus the return of Hillary?
More damaging testimony for Trump as the impeachment inquiry steps up. It's getting serious for 2020 Democrats as they head to Iowa. Plus melting ice ups the ante in Trump's battle over untapped resources in the Arctic.
Evidence of a Trump quid pro quo continues to mount with a key witness dramatically changing his story. Beto O'Rourke bows out while Biden is sliding. Plus why the end of the Open Skies Treaty could be a danger for us all.
Another bombshell revelation as impeachment hearings go public and Republicans plot their strategy. Plus the circus trial of Trump fixer Roger Stone. Another Democrat joins the race for the White House - will Hillary be next?
The most talked-about Quid Pro Quo ever; the Ambassador who dropped the bombshell; can Mayor Pete sustain his Iowa bounce? Plus trouble ahead in the race for the White House: can Democrats pull themselves up in time for 2020?
As Americans enjoy the Thanksgiving holidays whats next for the impeachment showdown? Plus Former New York mayor and billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg officially enters the Democratic Presidential race for 2020.
Chas & John speak with Wikileaks Editor-In-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson about Julian Assange's future. Kamala drops out of the 2020 race, the latest on impeachment, Trump's UK trip plus a look at the Rat Pack's role in elections.
The impeachment of President Donald Trump is marching steadily forward.. but is it a waste of time? What will it mean for the Democrats' hopes of winning back the White House? Join John and Chas for the final show of 2019.
Planet returns to look at tensions with Iran, the Impeachment Trial in the Senate, Phase 1 of the US/China trade deal, the Democratic Debate in Iowa, who is out of the Presidential race and is Russia election meddling again?
Bolton's bombshell: a former Trump advisor blows up the President's impeachment defence. Countdown to Iowa caucuses and why rural Iowa has such a big say in who'll be President. Plus former presidential candidate Howard Dean.
After the delay in Iowa results, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders perform well while danger signs for Joe Biden. President Trump outlines his vision for 2020 and plan for re-election in the State of the Union.
Bernie Sanders leads in New Hampshire ahead of Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar climbs to a surprise third above Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden. Yang and Bennet drop out of the race. Plus controversy over Roger Stone's sentence.
Biden had his first ever win in a Presidential primary, winning South Carolina by 29%. After Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropped out, will frontrunner Sanders prevail on Super Tuesday or will first timer Bloomberg make an impact?
Trump's moment of truth as COVID-19 derails the economy. Analysis of results on Biden's big day as six more states vote. Plus John and Chas ask Trump's 2016 campaign adviser if the President wants to take on Biden or Bernie?
Coronavirus a once-in-100 year emergency. Biden and Sanders hold their first one-on-one Debate. 441 delegates up for grabs as Arizona, Florida and Illinois hold Democratic primaries where Biden leads in polls in all 3 states.
Trump sets an ambitious target to get his country back to work while the WHO warns America is rapidly becoming the pandemic's epicentre. Chas and John have the latest on the US response to COVID-19 and the dire outlook ahead.
President Trump boasts the US is getting to the “top of the curve” as his country records the most coronavirus deaths in one day. And as the world scrambles for a cure, John and Chas ask a top doctor whether a controversial drug offers any hope. Planet America - 9:30pm AET ABC TV
Coronavirus deaths set a single-day record, but has the US reached pandemic peak? We separate fact from fiction in America’s battle against Covid-19. Plus, a closer look at the controversy surrounding sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
Has America reached the peak? Trump signals plan to suspend immigration to the US due to coronavirus. Protests against lockdown across multiple states. How are plans to reopen coming along while 22 million newly jobless wait?
President Trump is slammed for his medicinal recommendations as Joe Biden flies high in the polls. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Georgia, as the state re-opens for business. And Kim Jong-Un disappears … but does Trump know where he’s hiding?
President Trump announces the winding down of the White House coronavirus taskforce as more US states push ahead to end shutdowns. Meanwhile, the first woman to go public with concerns about Joe Biden talks to John and Chas about the sexual assault allegations against the former Vice-President.
Corona quackery or doctor’s orders? President Trump reveals the unproven drug he’s taking to prevent Covid-19. Also, does the race for a vaccine have a frontrunner? And …. John and Chas take a deeper look at the evidence concerning Joe Biden’s accuser Tara Reade.
President Trump tees off at his critics while accusing a famous TV host of murder. Meanwhile, Biden’s unique approach to the campaign trail insults his biggest supporters. And battlelines are drawn over mail-in voting … is it really a Democrat scam to rig the election?!
A country in crisis as protesters defy curfews in cities across America. And while President Trump threatens to send in the military, Joe Biden vows to heal the racial divide. What’s driven America to this point and where does it go from here?
As George Floyd is laid to rest, Minneapolis vows to disband the police force … but what does that mean? Also, a closer look at America’s criminal justice system. Is it really as discriminatory as it seems? And … after yet another scathing attack on his former defence chief, President Trump finally builds that border wall …. around the White House.
Trump’s Tulsa rally nears as coronavirus cases surge - could America be heading for a second lockdown? Also, it’s pride over prejudice in a landmark ruling at the Supreme Court. And … what happens when a very stable genius meets a very slippery ramp?
Protestors tear down statues while President Trump tears down John Bolton. Meanwhile, TikTok kids claim victory after Trump’s comeback rally falls flat.
As the pandemic rips through America's red states, Biden ramps up his attack on Trump. Chas looks at why where you live affects how you live. New revelations stir old questions about Trump and Russia.
America's economy is heading off a COVID cliff, so is Trump facing a landslide defeat? Kanye's bid for the presidency and the other celebrity candidates. Plus honouring the legacy and courage of civil rights icon John Lewis.
With less than 100 days to go until Election Day Joe Biden is opening up a sizeable lead in national polls and key swing states. Will President Trump's law and order agenda turn things around as COVID cases continue to surge.
Is Trump's talk of delaying the 2020 election a red herring? Meanwhile, the pollster who predicted Trump's 2016 election win says he's going to win again. Plus the knives are out for Biden's VP contenders.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential candidate. Trump uses controversial executive orders to provide coronavirus relief. US COVID cases surpass 5 million. Plus does mail-in voting pose a risk to democracy?
Michelle Obama steals the show as Republicans endorse Joe Biden at a very unconventional Democratic Convention. Meanwhile, special guest and former presidential nominee Mike Dukakis tells John and Chas what it's like to see the presidency slip through your fingers.
The conventions are over but is Biden actually blowing it? Meanwhile, John explains how losing the popular vote can still win you the presidency and Chas fact-checks Trump's attempt to win over sceptical black voters.
Did the President really call fallen soldiers "suckers" and "losers"? With less than two months until the election, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson reveals his strategy to put the "Never" in "Never Trump".
Trump dismisses climate science as California burns. As the polls tighten, could Minnesota be the new Florida? Meanwhile, the President demands answers to a question nobody is asking - is Joe Biden on drugs?
The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how the battle to fill her Supreme Court vacancy could shape America's judicial landscape for decades to come. The US has recorded 200,000 coronavirus deaths, the highest in the world.
Call that a debate? No winners as Trump v Biden descends into chaos. Chas and John dissect the hits and the misses of the presidential face-off in Cleveland. Plus the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett and Trump's tax returns.
As COVID-19 runs rampant inside the White House, the President faces more scrutiny over his own diagnosis. Chas and John separate fact from fiction and get the inside line from special guest and Trump nemesis "The Mooch".
Trump is back on the campaign trail after a rapid recovery from COVID-19. But as the election race enters the final stage, will his lagging polls recover? Chas and John talk to a legendary campaign guru who isn't so sure.
There are just two weeks to go until the polls close, so what will Donald Trump do to try and win? And what will he do if he loses? Planet America ask the President's niece Mary Trump. Joe Biden prepares for the final Debate.
One week to go and Biden continues to lead, but is Trump staging a comeback? Special guest and former presidential candidate Howard Dean joins Chas and John for the latest on the polls, predictions and the states to watch.
Joe Biden confident of victory, but so too is President Trump who declared it a fraud and said he would go to the Supreme Court to stop the vote count. John Barron and Chas Licciardello bring you the latest.
Joe Biden prepares to take office while Donald Trump refuses to budge. What happens next? Join Chas and John as they crunch the numbers after a nail-biting election week and examine the options for both sides of the aisle.
Chas and John dissect the final weeks of the Trump presidency just hours before Joe Biden's Inauguration. Plus the insurrection, impeachment and John Bolton calls Donald Trump the worst president in history.
Chas and John break down Joe Biden's Inauguration with former presidential speechwriter Jim Fallows and trail-blazing Senator Carol Moseley Braun. Plus the history of the 'First 100 Days' and the COVID challenge for America.
President Biden gets down to work as hopes for a Trump conviction fade. Also, the increasing threat of homegrown terrorism, the trauma of the death penalty and why the fight to abolish the filibuster is just getting started.
Biden pushes for a deal on Covid relief, while school teachers reject a return to the classroom. Also, the QAnon Congresswoman, the future of Space Force and a look back at Reagan’s troubling AIDS legacy.
Trump on trial: Chas and John talk to Trump’s former impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz about the case against the 45th president. Also, the battle to raise the minimum wage and the glimmer of unity in a very divided Congress.
As vaccine efforts scale up, Covid-19 cases come down, but one of America’s top medical experts warns it’s nowhere near over. Also, the bitter feud that’s tearing Republicans apart. And after his Senate acquittal, what’s next for Trump?
Donald Trump re-emerges to tease a 2024 comeback as the battle over Biden’s cabinet picks heats up. Join Chas and John as they digest another big week in the White House and get the latest from Republican ‘Never Trumper’ Bill Kristol.
Biden wages his first act of war but goes easy on Saudi’s Crown Prince. And as Trump digs in his heels, a crisis deepens for New York’s Governor Cuomo. Join Chas and John as they dissect another busy week in the Land of Liberty.
Boost for the economy or high-stakes gamble? Obama's former economics chief Austan Goolsbee on what the stimulus means for Americans. Plus why voting rights are being shipped away in key states.
Why Biden's immigration plan could backfire. Who is voting against the Violence Against Women Act ? Plus Russia-gate 2.0, have the usual suspects been up to their old tricks ?
After two mass shootings, is this Biden’s chance for gun control? A Colorado lawmaker who lost his son in a mass shooting tells Planet America how he turned tragedy into a political crusade. And after the first press conference of his presidency, John and Chas bust some malarkey over Biden’s stumbles.
John Barron and Chas Licciardello examine what's been revealed at hearings into the events of the Capitol riot attacks on January 6 2021. The latest hearing details how President Trump responded.
Planet America returns for a huge year, with Donald Trump visiting the Supreme Court to remain on the ballot. Also, how do the Iowa caucuses work and why do they matter? Do they still matter? With insights from Iowa watchers Steve Deace and Kay Henderson as well as UVA legal expert Sai Prakesh.
This week: Can Trump be stopped? New Hampshire may seal a deal after Iowa landslide. Also, could Biden’s strikes on Houthis be illegal? And why evangelicals worship Trump.
And then there were two: as Trump claims a second state in the New Hampshire primaries, Haley ponders the road ahead. Also, why Joe Biden’s best chance could be Donald Trump. And, is the US push for a two-state solution doomed to fail?
Donald Trump racks up losses in the courtroom while ceasefire activists disrupt Joe Biden's campaign. And, as a Biden-Trump rematch looms for 2024, can Taylor Swift shake up the contest?
‘Patriots’ at the border: why a stand-off in Texas could become a constitutional crisis. And it’s looking like Trump-Biden 2:0, but what do the polls say?
Could Stormy’s hush money become Trump's first big trial? Also, dead on arrival: Biden blames Trump after border bill falters. And is America risking another Forever War in the Middle East?
Senior momentum: ‘Elderly’ Joe Biden hits back as the Democrats start to panic. And border farce creates chaos in Congress.
Is Trump checking out of NATO? And is Biden checking out of his mind? And with Trump leading in the polls, could Democrats dump Biden? We get the lowdown from former presidential candidate Howard Dean
This week: America’s economy is booming, so why isn’t Biden getting the credit? Two leading economists weight in. And judgement day looms for Julian Assange.
Is Navalny’s death a game changer? We ask activist and Navalny friend Bill Browder. Also, half a billion dollars and counting; Trump’s legal woes rack up.
Will South Carolina be Nikki Haley’s last stand? Also, North Korea’s war talk and do Republicans really believe Taylor Swift is rigging the election?
Politics or science? What Alabama’s court ruling means for IVF. Also, have Trump’s prosecutors in Georgia been caught in a lie?
Justice delayed, or justice denied? Trump gets special treatment from the Supreme Court. Also, Mitch McConnell’s controversial legacy and could the ‘Uncommitted Vote’ over Gaza cost Biden the election?
Trump dominates Super Tuesday, plus Biden’s big moment. Whitehouse speechwriter Jim Fallows weighs in on a high stakes State of the Union.
Biden takes on Trump in feisty State of the Union, but is it enough? And meet the Republican candidate who says feminism is the work of the devil.
Could a third-party campaign tip the balance to Donald Trump? Polls suggest ‘No Labels’ could seal Joe Biden’s fate.
RFK Jr’s controversial VP shortlist, the attempt to ban TikTok and the meltdown over Biden’s ‘secret migrant flights’
Factchecking Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ speech. Plus, the battle over the former president’s mounting legal fees and the politician who went to jail while in office.
We ask an expert about spin and facts. Also, the crime wave that wasn’t and why the Buckeye state is up for grabs.
With abortion and marijuana on the ballot, could the Sunshine State become a swing state again? We ask Anna Hochkammer from the Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition and political scientist Professor Aubrey Jewett.
Biden’s last remaining Democratic presidential rival Marianne Williamson tells John and Chas why she’s still in the race. And we ask national security expert Mackenzie Eaglen what a breakdown in bipartisanship means for Ukraine and the future of American defence.
Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial gets underway, but is it “rigged”? John and Chas ask Judge Shira Scheindlin. Also, is Arizona’s abortion ban a gift for the Biden campaign?
Defendant in chief; with all 12 jurors seated, what’s next for Trump’s hush-money trial? We ask former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks. Also, the ‘Great Dechurching’ - why millions of Americans have stopped going to church.
“Catch and Kill”: A tabloid king takes the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. And speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to stand up for Ukraine.
Supreme Court to the rescue? The key takeaways from Donald Trump’s immunity case. Also, protests and arrests as campus tensions escalate.
Biden makes some big changes before time runs out, but is he risking black lives because he wants black votes? And why puppy-slayer Kristi Noem is unlikely to be Trump’s running mate.
Gone to pot… will Biden’s marijuana-move save his campaign? Also, RFK Jr’s “no spoiler” election plot, the racist rant that wasn’t and ….odour in the court: is Trump letting it rip during his trial?
Trump’s hush-money trial gets very Stormy, while Kristi Noem remains in the doghouse. Also, are campus protests threatening Democrats’ re-election chances like 1968? We ask UVA’s chief political scientist Larry Sabato
Biden’s warning to a defiant Netanyahu. Also, with six months to go, who is winning? Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman on the state of the Biden v Trump race. And … sex with the president. Criminal defense expert Anna Cominsky explains why Stormy’s testimony was dangerous for both sides
Untrustworthy? Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand, while Republicans show they stand with Trump. Also, gold bars, bribes, and favours for Egypt: the damning evidence in Senator Bob Menendez’s corruption trial. And battleground polls: are voters bailing on Biden?
A front row seat to Trump’s NY trial with journalist Jonathan Alter. Also, why the Biden-Trump debate is risky for both sides. And as immigration remains a key election issue, we look at why the southern border is moving further south
Let the circus begin; which candidate holds the advantage heading into the debates? Also, Congress erupts into chaos as MTG and AOC trade insults .. and the defense rests in the hush-money trial without Trump taking the stand.
This week on the Fireside Chat, Nikki Haley to vote for “unhinged” Trump, the truth about that “Reich” video and is waning US political support for Ukraine giving Russia the upper hand? We ask war journalist Alisa Sopova.
Over to the jury. After closing arguments, what happens next in Trump’s criminal trial? Also, heckles and boos at the Libertarian convention and who’s leading who in the latest swing state polls?
Guilty! With Trump now a convicted felon, what does that mean for the 2024 election? John and Chas are joined by journalist and author Nick Bryant, US District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin and former Trump campaign advisor Sam Nunberg.
Will Trump be running his election campaign behind bars? We ask a New York judge. Also, Hunter Biden makes history for all the wrong reasons and Republicans accuse Dr Fauci of a Covid coverup.
Trump steps up his VP search, so who made the short list? Also, the backlash to Biden’s immigration policy and as the battle for Kharkiv continues, Biden draws parallels between Ukraine and WW2. With guest host David Lipson.
Guilty as charged. But did Hunter Biden go to trial because he is the president’s son? We ask a former federal prosecutor. Also, the political fallout following Trump’s guilty verdict and Republicans’ field day at Biden’s D-Day
Are black voters deserting Biden for Trump? Also, why the chip war is a battle for US-China supremacy and Trump advisor Steve Bannon loses his fight to avoid jail.
Is truth dead? As Alex Jones is forced to liquidate his assets, we ask guest Jon Ronson what makes the conspiracy theorist tick. Also, Trump returns to the Hill and Chas debunks some viral Biden Malarkey!
As Biden unveils his new immigration plan, we ask Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid whether Trump’s play for Latino voters is working. Also, violent crime is down, but why don’t people believe it? And everything you need to know about the first Trump v Biden debate.
The countdown is on! What can we expect in the Biden-Trump debate? Also, RFK Jr’s unusual ‘pets’ and who’s leading who in the polls and campaign cash haul.
Face-off! Join Chas and John for a Biden-Trump debate special as they unpack the good, the bad and the ugly with guests Republican strategist Liz Mair and former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp.
From the Trump shooting to the campaign to oust Biden. Join Chas and John as they break down an extraordinary time in American politics and history.
Chas and John dissect another extraordinary week in American politics with guests Senator Carol Moseley Braun and Whit Ayres.
Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton on Kamala and why he has no regrets about calling on Biden to quit, while former DNC Chair Howard Dean tells Planet America this is a race Democrats “will win”.
What does Biden dropping out mean for third parties? We ask rival presidential candidate Cornel West. Also, JD’s couch, border czar ‘failures’ and Kamala’s high-stakes veepstakes.
Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on Kamala, while JD Vance continues his crusade against the childless. Meanwhile, Kamala closes the gap in the polls as the race to become her VP hits the home stretch.
“Let’s do this!” The Veep’s Veep is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. So, who is the ‘nice guy’ going after ‘weird’ Trump and Vance? Also, the historic prisoner swap, the polls scrambling the race and how a dead bear cub is the latest twist in RFK’s faltering campaign.
With a Harris v Trump debate showdown is confirmed, we look at what the polls say. Pollster and former Harris staffer Joshua Doss joins the show. Also, fact-checking Republican claims about Walz’s military record and the act of ‘political violence’ against Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden.
Harris hits the road and surges in the polls, while Trump rambles with Elon and rages over crowd size. So where does Trump go from here? We ask a veteran political strategist whether Trump is just losing ground or losing the plot.
We ask Semafor’s Washington Bureau Chief Benjy Sarlin and Republican strategist Ying Ma. Also, reading between the lines of ‘fake news’ and the sudden surge of enthusiasm for the 2024 race.
So, will Kamala Harris solve America's cost of living crisis? Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins John and Chas from the DNC.
“Not going back.” It was the most important speech of Kamala Harris’ career, so did she meet the moment? Plus, Oprah, the Obamas, the Clintons, and Lil Jon. To discuss the key moments, John and Chas are joined from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by former California Governor Gray Davis.
The worm has turned – RFK Jr suspends his presidential run and endorses Trump. Also, as Kamala basks in post-DNC glory, we talk to a DNC delegate who isn’t happy. John and Julia are joined by Asma Mohammed, of the ‘Uncommitted Voter Movement’.
Kamala finally sits for her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, so how did she go? Meanwhile Trump promises to be a champion for women’s reproductive rights while he and JD Vance double down on sexist attacks. John and co-host Julia Baird are joined by Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and UVA’s Dr Larry Sabato.
Trump under fire for stunt on sacred ground, but what really happened at Arlington? Also, the unrelenting scrutiny of Tim Walz’s past and could the Green Party help hand the election to Donald Trump? We ask presidential candidate Dr Jill Stein.
It’s prime time in the presidential race, as Trump and Harris prepare to face off in a TV debate that will be watched by millions. Also, the polls warning of another nail-biter election and the pro-Trump influencers being funded by Russia.
Join Chas and John for a presidential debate special as Trump and Harris clash in a high-stakes showdown. So, who won? We ask political strategists Brett Doster and Steve Maviglio.
“They’re eating the pets!” How Trump’s fake claim targeting immigrants came back to bite him. Also, what a Taylor Swift endorsement means for Kamala Harris …. and could the debate decide the election? We ask political strategists Julie Roginsky and Ford O’Connell.
Is political violence America’s new normal? After another assassination attempt on Trump and racist attacks on immigrants, Chas and John discuss conspiracy theories and violent revenge rhetoric with expert Katherine Keneally.
“Harris will win.” Why the prophet of American elections is ready to call the 2024 presidential race. Also, Springfield residents tell Trump to stay away after his baseless pet-eating claims lead to violence and why a ‘Nazi’ sex scandal could derail a crucial battleground state.
Could a ‘Black Nazi’ candidate sabotage Trump’s chances in the battleground state of North Carolina? We ask special guest and civil rights legend Rev Al Sharpton. Also, why the Veep doesn’t really help run the country and tipping’s troubling history.
What do polls reveal six weeks before the election? Also, what it takes to win the critical Tar Heel State, the ban on deep fakes and the mystery behind a sudden drop in overdose deaths. With Republican strategist Paul Shumaker and NYU drug epidemiologist Dr Joseph Palamar.
VP face-off! The highlights and the lowlights of the Vance-Walz debate, but do voters even care? Also, Trump calls for a violent purge to end crime and Hurricane Helene’s devastation becomes a political flashpoint.
Jimmy Carter at 100: Why he was an easier person to admire than work for, according to his former White House speechwriter. Also, the Senate races that will decide what America’s next president can get done and why home-schooling has moved from the fringe to the mainstream. With guests James Fallows and Cook Political Report’s Jessica Taylor.
As hurricanes batter the United States, a perfect storm of misinformation is surging. Meanwhile Trump teams up with Elon, while Harris teams up with Call Her Daddy and Melina asks why everyone is talking about fracking! With guests Mike Rothschild and Brian Riedl.
Will a bombshell claim about Trump and Putin affect Trump’s election chances? Also, a factcheck on Trump’s claim that Biden stole FEMA funds to pay illegal immigrants. And Call Her Daddy! Is Kamala’s alternative media strategy working? With Democratic strategist Tracy Sefl and Republican economist Brian Riedl.
rump is gaining ground, but can we believe the polls? We ask Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman.
It’s game on as early voting begins and the election gets underway. Join Chas and John as they dissect Harris and Trump’s closing statements and explore voting in the storm-ravaged battleground state of North Carolina.
Trump and Harris feel the heat while Elon hands out millions to swing state voters. Meanwhile Democrats make the most of Taylor Swift’s endorsement and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid reveals the key to winning the election.
As his former Chief of Staff warns Trump is a fascist, his former NSA director reveals insights into Trump, Obama, and Harris. Will he also use the F-word? And what are the cyberthreats facing this election; will deep fakes change voters’ minds?
It’s a neck-and-neck sprint to the finish, but will the backlash over racist remarks at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally trip him up?
Will Biden’s garbage gaffe hurt Kamala’s campaign? Also, the 1798 law Trump wants to use to carry out mass deportations and with the bro-vote crucial to Trump’s election hopes, we ask expert Rachel Kleinfeld why young men are drifting to the right.
Chas Licciardello and John Barron return for their fourth US Presidential Election Night Special. Joined by top shelf guests for the latest commentary and analysis of the election. The stakes couldn't be higher.
Donald’s in, Kamala’s out. So, what happens next? Join Chas and John as they unpack the fallout from a consequential election with Republican strategist Ford O’Connell and former Democratic Senator Carol Moseley-Braun.
Team Trump Assemble! Who’s who in the new cabinet as loyalists reap their rewards. So, what went wrong for the Democrats? We ask strategist Julie Roginsky. And Chas busts some election malarkey on the 20 million ‘missing votes.
As Trump continues his campaign pledge to “shatter the deep state,” we ask the Washington Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell why some of his staff picks are so controversial.
Is Bobby Kennedy unfit for office? We ask former Department of Health boss Kathleen Sebelius. Also, Trump digs in as more sexual misconduct allegations haunt Gaetz and Hegseth. Will GOP senators reject the controversial cabinet picks?
Matt Gaetz is out; will that impact Trump’s other controversial picks? We ask The Washington Post’s Liz Goodwin. And as Ukraine launches long-range missiles into Russia, we ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor if Putin is bluffing with his nukes.
Will Trump’s team get confirmed without background checks? We ask former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Also, Elon and Vivek’s plan to fix America’s debt, and why being president could make Trump a whole lot richer.
n this final Fireside Chat of 2024, John and Chas look back on an extraordinary year with Senator Heidi Heitkamp and look ahead to Trump’s second term with Governor Jim Gilmore. Also, the fight over fluoride ascends to the White House, but what do the scientists say? We ask USC’s Professor Howard Hu.
Planet America is back for a new year and a new political era in 2025! Chas and John take stock of Joe Biden's complicated legacy with former DNC Chair Howard Dean and discuss the catastrophic wildfires in California with disaster expert Jeff Schlegelmilch.
A new Golden Age? John and Chas discuss the key takeaways from Trump's Inauguration with USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Plus Biden's parting shots and why Americans don't mind having a criminal for president.
"Unconstitutional" - A setback for Trump's immigration blitz after a judge blocks an order to end birthright citizenship. Plus the Jan 6 pardons divide Republicans, and is the new president's crypto venture a scam?
A trade war, threats over Greenland and a plan to “clean out” Gaza. John and Chas discuss Trump’s foreign policy moments with The Heritage Foundation’s James Carafano. Also, as the ‘war on woke’ shifts up a gear, a judge blocks Trump’s freeze on federal funding
Trump gets straight into the blame game after fatal Washington plane crash. RFK Jr and Tulsi Gabbard face skeptical senators, while Kash Patel is grilled about election denials. Plus 'Gold Bar Bob' goes to jail, and Chas examines transgender prison policy with Dr Alix McLearen.
Tariffs, threats and controversial cabinet picks. Canada and Mexico avoid a trade war, while Trump doubles down on a US "take over" of Gaza. Plus as the Senate clears a path for Gabbard and Kennedy, we ask former Congressman and Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich why he supports the controversial candidates.
What's behind Trump's bid to 'take over' Gaza? We ask Middle East expert Brian Katulis. Plus as the world's richest man takes a wrecking ball to DC, we discuss the implications of Elon's government takeover with former USAID Director Jeremy Konyndyk.
Elon and Trump's blitz on the federal government continues - can the courts stop them? And with the Education Department also now on the chopping block, we ask Obama's Education Secretary Arne Duncan if it's worth saving. Plus RFK's 'MAHA' strikes a chord, and Trump looks to McKinley for inspiration.
Will Trump's 'Iron Dome' make Americans safer? We ask National Security Expert Joseph Cirincione. Plus Trump's 'peace plan' with Putin over Ukraine, and the move to rename everything from Greenland to the Gulf of Mexico. And are Trump's executive orders leading to a constitutional crisis?
America and Russia hold peace talks as Trump blames Ukraine for the war. So, will Zelensky be handed a done deal? We ask foreign policy expert Professor Angela Stent. Also, the corruption case scandal of New York Mayor Eric Adams: is he selling out to save himself?
Trump sides with Putin as he turns on Zelenskyy. Also, is the “chaotic” plan to send migrants to Guantanamo legal? Not according to former State Department legal adviser Professor Harold Koh. And five years after the start of COVID-19, will bird flu spark a human pandemic? We ask the Director of Brown University’s Pandemic Center, Professor Jennifer Nuzzo.
Trump sides with Russia as UN vote deepens the US-European rift. Is it all part of the ‘deal’? We ask foreign policy expert Evelyn Farkas. Also, “what did you do last week?” The federal workers left in limbo after Elon Musk’s memo orders them to justify their jobs.
The White House seizes control of the press pool, while the House seizes control of the budget. We ask leading economic analyst Jessica Riedl if their sums might be a bit DOGE-y. Also, the industry set to cash in as Trump’s mass deportation plans get underway, and remembering the secret service agent who tried to save JFK.
“Gambling with World War III.” It’s stacks on Zelensky as Trump cuts off military aid to Ukraine. But is another deal on the table? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer.
As a second death is reported in the growing measles outbreak, we discuss falling vaccination rates with infectious disease expert Dr Syra Madad. And did we just witness the “dumbest trade war in history”? We ask the State Department’s former Deputy Chief Economist Philip Luck. Also, more from Ambassador Steven Pifer on the deal that forced Ukraine to give up its nukes.
Is Donald Trump’s bully diplomacy with Ukraine working? We ask his former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Also, the tariff chaos causing a stock market meltdown and Elon’s bad week continues with “explosive” cabinet meeting.
Could the crackdown on dissent lead to a new era of McCarthyism? And an iconic polling site shuts down, just as Trump’s approval ratings slump. With guests GWU Professor of Law Catherine Ross and FiveThirtyEight’s polling analyst Nathaniel Rakich.
Trump is taking on the courts, as Congressional Democrats take on each other. And Russia’s state broadcaster celebrates as the Voice of America falls silent.
Spies, secrets but no smoking gun? Classified JFK assassination files finally revealed. Plus, Trump defies the courts with calls to impeach judges and deletes history with a DEI purge on military legends. With guests Penn Carey Law School’s Professor Kate Shaw and ‘In The Black Network’ host Sharon Reed.
Trump's tariff turmoil continues, but what does he hope to achieve? We ask Michael Strain, director of economic policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Also, more on how Elon Musk spent $25 million on a Wisconsin election loss.
Trump says he’s serious about running for a third term, but what about Canada as a 51st State? We ask military historian Eliot Cohen. Also, more stock market chaos after a backflip on tariffs and did the Supreme Court hand Trump a victory on the Alien Enemies Act? We ask UVA Constitutional Law Professor Sai Prakash.
A US judge has slammed Donald Trump for failing to take steps to bring back a man who's been illegally deported to El Salvador. We ask USC Professor Jean Reisz if Trump can go a step further, and deport US citizens to foreign prisons. Also, an update on the spiralling trade wars and an arson attack on Governor Shapiro is the latest in an escalation of political violence.
Coming to you from the Situation Room! Trump attacks America’s oldest and richest college. We ask Harvard Professor Cornell William Brooks how Harvard is fighting back. Also, a divided Supreme Court loses patience over deportations to El Salvador. And how Wisconsin’s Governor used a powerful veto to lock in school funding for the next four centuries.
Coming to you from the Situation Room! Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, so why are the polls turning against him? We ask The Atlantic’s Ashley Parker and Republican strategist Ford O’Connell. Also, a judge is arrested as the immigration crackdown escalates and a disgraced Congressman begs for a presidential pardon in a bid to avoid jail.
You’re fired! National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out after Signal chat controversy. Also, fact-checking the claims about Trump’s First 100 Days, and why media companies are bending the knee from the boardroom to the White House press room. Plus, author and journalist Jonathan Allen reveals how the 2024 battle for the White House became one of the wildest election campaigns in American history
‘Little Marco’ gets promoted to the big time. But what are the implications of Rubio’s ‘Secretary of Everything’ role? We ask former US Ambassador to NATO, Ivo Daalder. Also, the surprising economic impact of the weight-loss drug craze, and Chas investigates the unprecedented legal blitz slowing Trump’s roll.
What does America’s first pope think of Trump? Also, as the Supreme Court upholds a transgender military ban, we discuss the implications with Air Force veteran Colonel Bree Fram. And New York Times Diplomatic Correspondent Edward Wong joins to discuss the new pope, Trump and Starmer’s ‘breakthrough’ trade deal, Gaza and more.
Gift or grift? Trump defends plan to accept luxury jet from Qatar. Also, as sanctions are pulled on Syria, Iran receives threats and an olive branch. We ask former National Security Advisor John Bolton what Trump really wants in the Middle East. And why the executive order to slash drug prices may struggle to get off the ground
Don’t take medical advice from me! Health Secretary RFK Jr clashes with lawmakers over vaccine comments and staffing cuts. And as measles cases surge, we ask Dr Peter Hotez if the wellness influencer nominated for Surgeon General is up to the job. Also, Professor Justin Wolfers explains the economic fallout of doll and pencil rations and Melina Wicks examines why big tech titans have yet to reap rewards, despite going full Trump
Biden’s cancer diagnosis prompts scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Was there a health ‘cover-up’? We ask former White House Physician Dr Jeff Kuhlman. Also, Trump’s baby boom bribes and the growing influence of the pronatalist movement. And the cryptic seashell post that saw former FBI boss James Comey accused of plotting Trump’s assassination
Donald Trump shrugs off ethics concerns as he cashes in on crypto, while House Republicans pass tax cuts for the rich in their “big, beautiful bill”. Also, another White House ambush as Trump clashes with South Africa’s Ramaphosa over “white genocide” claims. And Professor Peter Beinart joins Chas and John to discuss his latest book “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza”
The backlash against Black Lives Matter. Five years after the death of George Floyd, has anything changed? We ask activist and former vice-presidential candidate Dr Melina Abdullah. Also, Trump loses patience with Putin and risks a trade war with Europe. And Bobby Kennedy vows to make American healthy again, but will it work?
Elon is exiled and Trump’s trade war heads to the courts. We talk to Ilya Somin; the lawyer who helped strike down Trump’s tariffs. Also, the mystery of America’s missing workers who disappeared after Covid and never returned. We ask political economist Dr Nick Eberstadt why that matters
Is a US-China war over Taiwan “imminent”? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, the trade war continues as Trump doubles down on tariffs, while Elon Musk turns nuclear on the “big, beautiful bill”. And Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory that an ‘executed’ Biden was replaced by robotic clones.
From bromance to breakup. Musk calls for Trump’s impeachment as their feud goes nuclear. What happened? We ask New York Times Congressional Correspondent Catie Edmondson. Also, Trump issues a new travel ban and orders an inquiry into Joe Biden’s “cognitive decline”.
At the special time of Sunday, coverage of the trump tapes.
Sunday special covering Hilary's emails servers and what the FBI's investigation is all about.
Planet America's Chas Licciardello examines the kind of diversity that Congress could really do with at the next election.
Planet America’s Chas Licciardello questions why half of President Donald Trump’s key staff are yet to be appointed.
Icelandic journalist and WikiLeaks Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson sits down with Planet America's John Barron and Chas Licciardello to discuss those emails and WikiLeaks' controversial founder Julian Assange.
Just two weeks before election day, Chas and John speak with Mary Trump, the President's niece, about her book and the election.
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward has been feared by every US president ever since he followed the money and exposed the Watergate scandal that brought down President Nixon. He talks to Planet America about his career, the media and covering the Trump presidency.
