The State of It: USA

The Times

Katy Balls and Gerard Baker bring you the REAL truth about US politics and power. No fake news, no flag waving and no Trump Derangement Syndrome. Just honest, in-depth discussion of what’s really being said inside the White House. Join the conversation between two people who know everyone in the USA who matters. Beaming in from NYC, Gerard brings almost 30 years’ experience reporting on America while Katy is the new kid on the block, spending her days chasing news and her nights on the Washington cocktail circuit. This series launches on 28 January 2026.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the...

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The State of It: USA

Episodes (8)

Yesterday No grand strategy on Iran, just vibes
Wed Mar 4th The White House's mixed messages on Iran
Feb 25th What Trump got right and wrong at the State of the Union address

The State of It: USA

Mar 11, 2026
32½ minutes
43 MB

In Washington people are talking about an off-ramp, but if the Iranian regime doesn't surrender, can the US really claim any kind of victory? And as sentiment in the US turns against Israel, could this war ultimately leave Israel more rather than less fragile? Meanwhile President Trump seems to be playing Marco Rubio and JD Vance off against one another. Katy Balls, Washington editor and columnist at The Times and The Sunday Times Gerard Baker, columnist at The Times and editor at large at The Wall Street Journal Producer: Euan Dawtrey

The State of It: USA

No grand strategy on Iran, just vibes

The Times

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