American Friction

Podmasters

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...

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American Friction

Episodes (158)

Feb 27th Trump's violent, weird and lie-filled State of the Union
Feb 23rd The Mafia and America – How made men made the United States
Feb 20th Donald Trump destroys American elections forever

American Friction

Feb 27, 2026
59¼ minutes
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Trump’s State of the Union was not normal. It was longer than ever, more weird and more hate-filled than any before it, and most reports aren’t nailing that. Nikki, Jarv and Chris discuss. Back us on Patreon⁠ – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/americanfriction⁠ We’re now on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod⁠ Follow us on social media: BlueSky ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Written and presented by Chris Jones, N...

American Friction

Trump's violent, weird and lie-filled State of the Union

Podmasters

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