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Planet America airs next on Mon, May 4 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000.

How many seasons does Planet America have?

Planet America has 13 seasons with 530 episodes.

When did Planet America premiere?

Planet America premiered on February 10, 2012.

Planet America

Name: Planet America
Cast: Chas Licciardello, John Barron

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13 Seasons · 530 Episodes · Premiered February 10, 2012

Chas Licciardello and John Barron set out to discover the real America - its politics and its people - with analysis from US and Australian experts.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 2012

44 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Fri, Feb 10 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E02

Episode 2

Fri, Feb 17 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E03

Episode 3

Fri, Feb 24 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E04

Episode 4

Fri, Mar 2 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E05

Episode 5

Fri, Mar 9 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E06

Episode 6

Fri, Mar 16 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E07

Episode 7

Fri, Mar 23 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E08

Episode 8

Fri, Mar 30 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E09

Episode 9

Fri, Apr 6 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E10

Episode 10

Fri, Apr 13 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E11

Episode 11

Fri, Apr 20 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E12

Episode 12

Fri, Apr 27 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E13

Episode 13

Fri, May 4 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E14

Episode 14

Fri, May 11 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E15

Episode 15

Fri, May 18 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E16

Episode 16

Fri, May 25 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E17

Episode 17

Fri, Jun 1 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E18

Episode 18

Fri, Jun 8 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E19

Episode 19

Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E20

Episode 20

Fri, Jun 22 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E21

Episode 21

Fri, Jun 29 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E22

Episode 22

Fri, Jul 6 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E23

Episode 23

Fri, Jul 13 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E24

Episode 24

Fri, Jul 20 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E25

Episode 25

Fri, Jul 27 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E26

Episode 26

Fri, Aug 3 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E27

Episode 27

Fri, Aug 10 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E28

Episode 28

Fri, Aug 17 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E29

Episode 29

Fri, Aug 24 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E30

Episode 30

Fri, Aug 31 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E31

Episode 31

Fri, Sep 7 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E32

Episode 32

Fri, Sep 14 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E33

Episode 33

Fri, Sep 21 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E34

Episode 34

Fri, Sep 28 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E35

Episode 35

Fri, Oct 5 2012 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E36

Episode 36

Fri, Oct 12 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E37

Episode 37

Fri, Oct 19 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E38

Episode 38

Fri, Oct 26 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E39

Episode 39

Fri, Nov 2 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E40

Episode 40

Fri, Nov 9 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E41

Episode 41

Fri, Nov 16 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E42

Episode 42

Fri, Nov 23 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E43

Episode 43

Fri, Nov 30 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E44

Episode 44

Fri, Dec 7 2012 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Season 2013

18 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Tue, Jan 22 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E02

Episode 2

Fri, Feb 1 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E03

Episode 3

Fri, Feb 8 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E04

Episode 4

Fri, Feb 15 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E05

Episode 5

Fri, Feb 22 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E06

Episode 6

Fri, Mar 1 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E07

Episode 7

Fri, Mar 8 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E08

Episode 8

Fri, Mar 15 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E09

Episode 9

Fri, Mar 22 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E10

Episode 10

Fri, Mar 29 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E11

Episode 11

Fri, Apr 5 2013 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E12

Episode 12

Fri, Apr 12 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E13

Episode 13

Fri, Apr 19 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E14

Episode 14

Fri, Apr 26 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E15

Episode 15

Fri, May 3 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E16

Episode 16

Fri, May 10 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E17

Episode 17

Fri, May 17 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E18

Episode 18

Fri, May 24 2013 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Season 2016

42 episodes

Season 2017

49 episodes

Season 2018

43 episodes

Season 2019

42 episodes

Season 2020

42 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Wed, Jan 22 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E02

Episode 2

Wed, Jan 29 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E03

Episode 3

Wed, Feb 5 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E04

Episode 4

Wed, Feb 12 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E05

Episode 5

Wed, Feb 19 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E06

Episode 6

Wed, Feb 26 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E07

Episode 7

Wed, Mar 4 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E08

Episode 8

Wed, Mar 11 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E09

Episode 9

Wed, Mar 18 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E10

Episode 10

Wed, Mar 25 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E11

Episode 11

Wed, Apr 1 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E12

Episode 12

Wed, Apr 8 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E13

Episode 13

Wed, Apr 15 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Coronavirus deaths set a single-day record. We separate fact from fiction in America's battle against COVID-19. Biden unopposed as Bernie drops out, but theres controversy surrounding sexual assault allegations against Biden.

E14

Episode 14

Wed, Apr 22 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Divisions on battling COVID-19 deepen as protestors take to the streets, while health experts reject Trump's push to end the lockdown. Chas and John ask a leading epidemiologist is it safe for America to reopen?

E15

Episode 15

Wed, Apr 29 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, with hundreds of millions in lockdown and other drastic social distancing measures to try and flatten the curve and save lives. Has America reached the peak?

E16

Episode 16

Wed, May 6 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

After the peak, where to next for America as the unthinkable death toll, social dislocation, economic hardship and healthcare emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the daily lives of millions.

E17

Episode 17

Wed, May 13 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Coronavirus enters the White House as Dr Anthony Fauci and two staff enter quarantine. Obama unleashes on Trump's handling of the crisis. US unemployment reaches 14.7% in April as 44 states reopen for business.

E18

Episode 18

Wed, May 20 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

America prepares for a summer like no other. The country is reopening ready or not as most states restart their economies. President Trump says 'We're Back' with or without a vaccine. The US death toll is set to pass 90,000.

E19

Episode 19

Wed, May 27 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After the Memorial Day holiday, considered the unofficial start to summer in the US, people are emerging from their homes and go back to work as businesses reopen. How will President Trump lead America out of the pandemic?

E20

Episode 20

Wed, Jun 3 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Protesters take to the streets across many US cities as violence flares after George Floyd's death in police custody. With 40 million unemployed and the coronavirus death toll nearing 105,000, America faces two major crises.

E21

Episode 21

Wed, Jun 10 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

As George Floyd is laid to rest Minneapolis vows to disband the police force. A closer look at America's criminal justice system: is it as discriminatory as it seems? Plus Trump finally builds a wall - around The White House.

E22

Episode 22

Wed, Jun 17 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Trump's Tulsa rally nears as coronavirus cases surge - is America heading for a second lockdown? Pride over prejudice in a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Plus what happens when a very stable genius meets a very slippery ramp?

E23

Episode 23

Wed, Jun 24 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Warnings of a disturbing surge in coronavirus cases as President Trump heads towards the hotspot of Arizona. Trump calls testing 'a double-edged sword' and that he doesn't kid when asked about slowing the rate of testing.

E24

Episode 24

Wed, Jul 1 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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. (Returns Wed 22 July)

E25

Episode 25

Wed, Jul 22 2020 11:55 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E26

Episode 26

Wed, Jul 29 2020 11:55 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E27

Episode 27

Wed, Aug 5 2020 11:55 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E28

Episode 28

Wed, Aug 12 2020 11:55 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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?

E29

Episode 29

Wed, Aug 19 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E30

Episode 30

Wed, Aug 26 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

It's a Republican Convention like no other - the good, the bad and the downright weird! Meanwhile, special guest and former George W Bush adviser Matt Schlapp explains why he feels Trump deserves four more years.

E31

Episode 31

Wed, Sep 2 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E32

Episode 32

Wed, Sep 9 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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".

E33

Episode 33

Wed, Sep 16 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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?

E34

Episode 34

Wed, Sep 23 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E35

Episode 35

Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E36

Episode 36

Wed, Oct 7 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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".

E37

Episode 37

Wed, Oct 14 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E38

Episode 38

Wed, Oct 21 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E39

Episode 39

Wed, Oct 28 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

E40

USA Votes Special

Wed, Nov 4 2020 10:00 AM GMT+0000 120 min

After an unpredictable campaign, Americans have finally cast their ballot and had their say in one of the most keenly watched US Elections ever. John Barron and Chas Licciardello present a special two hour election special.

E41

Episode 41

Wed, Nov 11 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

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.

E42

Episode 42

Wed, Nov 18 2020 10:30 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Trump refuses to concede defeat but his lawsuits are being dismissed by the courts, so what's next? Plus what should a real presidential transition look like and what needs to happen before Inauguration Day? (Final for 2020)

Season 2021

40 episodes

E01

Biden's Inauguration and the First 100 Days

Fri, Jan 22 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

John Barron and Chas Licciardello bring you a complete round-up of events in the US, from Inauguration Day as President Joe Biden takes office, to Donald Trump's second impeachment, civil unrest and the COVID situation.

E02

Episode 2

Fri, Jan 29 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

President Biden signs executive actions on climate and orders 200 million more COVID vaccine doses. Trump Impeachment Trial is to begin February 9th but many Republican Senators call impeaching a former President unconstitutional and hopes for a Trump conviction fade. Chas and John discuss the increasing threat of homegrown terrorism, the fight to abolish the filibuster plus the trauma of the death penalty.

E03

Episode 3

Fri, Feb 5 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Chas and John unpack the week, speaking with Obama's Former Education Secretary on teachers refusing to return to classrooms due to COVID, Reagan's poor handling of the AIDS epidemic during the 1980s, plus the Sedition Act. Chas and John also discuss the QAnon Congresswoman; Marjorie Taylor Greene, along with the future of Space Force.

E04

Episode 4

Fri, Feb 12 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E05

Episode 5

Fri, Feb 19 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

As vaccine efforts scale up, COVID cases come down but one of America's top medical experts warns its nowhere near over. The bitter feud that's tearing Republicans apart plus what's next for Trump after his Senate acquittal?

E06

Episode 6

Fri, Feb 26 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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 get the latest on the future of the GOP with Republican 'Never Trumper' Bill Kristol.

E07

Episode 7

Fri, Mar 5 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Biden wages his first act of war but goes easy on Saudi's Crown Prince. 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.

E08

Episode 8

Fri, Mar 12 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Biden's Big Deal - 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 stripped away in key states.

E09

Episode 9

Fri, Mar 19 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Disorder at the border; 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?

E10

Episode 10

Fri, Mar 26 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

After two mass shootings, is this Biden's chance for gun control? A Colorado lawmaker who lost his son in a mass shooting tells how he turned tragedy into a political crusade. Plus after the first press conference of his presidency, John and Chas bust some malarkey over Biden's stumbles.

E11

Episode 11

Fri, Apr 9 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Chas and John fact-check Biden's mega spending spree and Georgia's voting law controversy. Plus a Trump-loving Republican Congressman investigated over sex trafficking allegations and evangelicals warn of a zombie apocalypse.

E12

Episode 12

Fri, Apr 16 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Tragic accident or police racism? Another black man is fatally shot by police. America ends its longest war, while hitting the "pause" button on a crucial COVID vaccine. Plus the story of America's first black baseball star.

E13

Episode 13

Fri, Apr 23 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Why this trial was different: civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson shares his reaction to the George Floyd verdict. Biden reveals his bold climate pledge, but can he make it happen? Plus the enduring legacy of Walter Mondale.

E14

Episode 14

Fri, Apr 30 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Should marijuana be legalised? John and Chas debate the highs and lows with a former White House drugs czar. Biden's First 100 Days: is the era of small govt over? Plus is an experiment why some Americans don't trust doctors.

E15

Episode 15

Fri, May 7 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Destination Moon: NASA's giant leap for womankind and the mission to land humans on Mars. What's behind Biden's flip-flop on refugees? While Facebook remains anti-Trump, what to do about America's anti-vaxxers?

E16

Episode 16

Fri, May 14 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

How did cyber-attackers shut down America's biggest fuel pipeline? Trump dumps on Biden as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies. Plus after Liz Cheney was ousted, what next as the GOP's Civil War rages on?

E17

Episode 17

Fri, May 21 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

After the ceasefire in Gaza, can America broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians? Also the mysterious attacks leaving US diplomats with "Havana Syndrome". Plus are we about to learn the truth about UFOs?

E18

Episode 18

Fri, May 28 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

One year after George Floyd's murder, how much has really changed? We ask special guest Rev Al Sharpton. Plus as UFO theories move into the mainstream, we talk to the former head of the Pentagon unit set up to investigate what's really out there.

E19

Episode 19

Fri, Jun 4 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Texas Democrats stage a dramatic walk-out to block a Republican crackdown on voting rights. Tensions mount between Washington and Moscow after an arms control pact falls apart. Plus special guest "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan reveals why Major Biden is struggling to adjust to life in the White House.

E20

Episode 20

Fri, Jun 11 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Who is Joe Manchin and what does he want? We look at why he's such a thorn in Biden's side. The Afghan interpreters in fear for their lives as US withdrawal looms, plus social media in meltdown over Trump's wardrobe blunder.

E21

Episode 21

Fri, Jun 18 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Biden v Putin: strategic success or Cold War chill? We ask former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Plus the dangerous precedent of the "miracle" new Alzheimer's drug that might not be such a miracle after all.

E22

Episode 22

Fri, Jun 25 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Not Catholic enough for the Catholic Church? Abortion rights and the controversy over denying President Biden communion. Plus locked up for nearly two decades, will GITMO detainees get their day in court?

E23

Episode 23

Fri, Jul 23 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Delta drives a surge in COVID cases as vaccine rates plummet. Is America's pandemic battle sliding backwards? Plus as Biden's Big Deal gets another chance, what's next for infrastructure?

E24

Episode 24

Fri, Jul 30 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The epidemic fuelled by the pandemic - why drug overdoses are soaring. Plus as civilian casualties hit record highs, is the decision to end America's longest war too soon for Afghanistan?

E25

Episode 25

Fri, Aug 6 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Minority Report 2.0? The controversial police project targeting 'future criminals'. Plus as renters edge towards a cliff, how long can the eviction ban continue? Chas and John have the latest.

E26

Episode 26

Fri, Aug 13 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

'Hell of a job'? As New York's Governor heads to the gallows, will California's be next? Plus it's the economy stupid! Bipartisanship prevails as Biden's big spending wins over Republicans.

E27

Episode 27

Fri, Aug 20 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Destined for disaster? Biden remains defiant as America's longest war ends in chaos. Join Chas and John as they examine what's next for Afghanistan.

E28

Episode 28

Fri, Aug 27 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

"We will hunt you down" Biden vows revenge for Kabul terror bombings as US forces brace for further attacks. Join Chas and John as they break it all down.

E29

Episode 29

Fri, Sep 3 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

America ends its longest war as Biden's approval ratings slide to record lows. Should Democrats be nervous? Plus who are America's worst Presidents of all time? Join Chas and John to find out.

E30

Episode 30

Fri, Sep 10 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

How 9/11 defined an era of war. Join Chas and John for a special edition of Planet America as they look back at the events that changed America and the world.

E31

Episode 31

Fri, Sep 17 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Trump cries treason after more bombshell book claims. Plus are we on the verge of a new arms race? Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta joins Chas and John to discuss AUKUS and the threat of war with China.

E32

Episode 32

Fri, Sep 24 2021 10:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Abortion under attack; a Texas doctor shares her anguish over the state's controversial abortion law. Is America facing a future without Roe v Wade?

E33

Episode 33

Fri, Oct 15 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Chas and John are back to bring you the latest on COVID, Biden's slipping poll numbers, the economy and the debt ceiling, subpoenas and the Jan 6 commission plus what's happening in Congress and an update on foreign policy.

E34

Episode 34

Fri, Oct 22 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Kidnap or kill: WikiLeaks Editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson on the "chilling" CIA plot to assassinate Julian Assange and the US bid for his extradition. Plus the contested legacy of soldier and statesman Colin Powell.

E35

Episode 35

Fri, Oct 29 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Historic deal or house of cards? Biden touts a half-baked deal as he heads to the global climate summit, but is he showing up to Glasgow empty-handed?

E36

Episode 36

Fri, Nov 5 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Republicans are resurgent in Virginia but was President Biden to blame? Or was it because of Critical Race Theory? (whatever that means).

E37

Episode 37

Fri, Nov 12 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

America's murder surge - why homicides are up but solving them is at an all time low. Plus 'Racist Roads' - how infrastructure was used to enforce segregation and deepen racial injustice. Chas and John look at the week.

E38

Episode 38

Fri, Nov 19 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Huma Abedin on Hillary Clinton, Anthony Weiner and the sexting scandal that upended an election. Plus the latest twist in the Rittenhouse trial and the real reason for the so-called 'Great Resignation'.

E39

Episode 39

Fri, Nov 26 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Homicide or self-defence? Two high-profile murder trials reignite divisions on race, guns and 'vigilante justice'. Plus, as scientists square off over the origins of COVID, the lab leak theory meets its match.

E40

Episode 40

Fri, Dec 3 2021 9:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Chas and John cover the big stories including Omicron, and the Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v Wade. Plus as Trump teases a return to the White House, we look ahead at what's in store for 2022 and beyond. (Final)

Season 2022

9 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Mon, Sep 26 2022 11:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

John Barron and Chas Licciardello return for a new season of Planet America. Can Democrats avoid a midterm wipe-out? Will mounting legal woes spell the end for Donald Trump? Plus the migrants caught up in a political stunt.

E02

Episode 2

Mon, Oct 3 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Hurricane Ian continues its trail of destruction, but can Biden and DeSantis put politics aside during the storm? Plus the bipartisan move to prevent another January 6 attack, and Biden's senior moment as he summons the dead.

E03

Episode 3

Mon, Oct 10 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Only 30 days to go until the Midterms. Chas and John cover the scandal that could cost Republicans the Senate, Biden's pot pardons and is America's violent crime wave for real?

E04

Episode 4

Mon, Oct 17 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Are the walls closing in on Donald Trump? Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on the former president's mounting legal woes. Plus the key Senate races ahead of the midterms and an update on the economy as America braces for recession.

E05

Episode 5

Mon, Oct 24 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

With midterms looming, are the polls swinging back to Republicans? John and Chas look at some key races and the fearmongering campaign on crime. Guest Jon Ralston explains why Democrat-controlled Nevada could be seeing red.

E06

Episode 6

Mon, Oct 31 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Chas and John talk to Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen who says his old boss won't run for President again. Plus all the latest midterm election news and polls. Is red the new purple?

E07

Episode 7

Mon, Nov 7 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

As Republicans and Democrats make their final pitches, Chas and John bring you the latest polls and races to watch. Plus more unhinged conspiracy theories and Trump drops his strongest hint yet about a 2024 presidential run.

E08

Episode 8

Mon, Nov 14 2022 10:35 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Is it the end for the Donald and the beginning for the Ronald? Join Chas and John for all the latest midterms analysis and how the results might shape the 2024 race for the White House.

E09

Episode 9

Mon, Nov 21 2022 10:50 AM GMT+0000 32 min

Trump is investigated by a Special Counsel, while House Republicans vow to investigate the Bidens. Plus Nancy Pelosi's former deputy pays tribute to one of the "most consequential" House Speakers in history.

Season 2023

27 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Fri, Aug 4 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Is Trump heading for the White House or the Big House? Will mounting legal woes dent his status as Republican frontrunner? Plus the struggles and scandals of Hunter Biden and a check-in on the 2024 presidential campaign.

E02

Episode 2

Fri, Aug 11 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

America's economy is taking off, but Joe Biden isn't getting the credit. Who else is running for President in 2024? Plus Ohio's win for abortion rights, Trump's lead in the polls and the "fat spat" with Chris Christie.

E03

Episode 3

Fri, Aug 18 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Is the Georgia indictment the most perilous threat to Trump? Plus the special counsel probe into Hunter Biden, the anniversary of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and all the fun of the fair in the Hawkeye state.

E04

Episode 4

Fri, Aug 25 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Stumped by Trump? Republican presidential candidates spar on the debate stage and a former president surrenders to police. Chas and John break down the winners, losers, and prisoners with Lanhee Chen and Mariana Alfaro.

E05

Episode 5

Fri, Sep 1 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Could America's deadliest wildfires in a century have been prevented? Plus tracking Trump's trials, the presidential candidate who's already called it quits and the final verdict: did skipping the debate hurt Trump?

E06

Episode 6

Fri, Sep 8 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

'Act of terrorism': the Proud Boys go to jail, so will Trump be next? We ask special guest and Trump 2020 challenger Bill Weld. Reagan's lessons for Biden, America's plan to cut drug prices and what a Tucker! Is Carlson's Obama interview a conspiracy too far?

E07

Episode 7

Fri, Sep 15 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Payback time for Donald Trump as Republicans launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus 50 years after backing a coup in Chile, has America learned its lesson? Chas and John unpack the week in the USA.

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Episode 8

Fri, Sep 22 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Why America is unprepared for war. Defence expert Kori Schake explains Washington's cluster bomb of risk. Plus as another GOP debate looms without Trump, we ask past presidential candidate Gary Bauer whether the abortion issue is losing the former president support from Christian conservatives.

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Episode 9

Fri, Sep 29 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Trump looms large at the Republican debate, despite being a no-show. Ron Reagan Jr on what his Dad would think of today's GOP, chaos and desperation at the southern border plus scandal engulfing someone other than Trump.

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Episode 10

Fri, Oct 13 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Israel-Gaza War: unpacking the politics as Joe Biden's foreign policy is put to the test. Plus chaos in the House as Republicans scramble to find a speaker, and could another Kennedy upend the presidential election?

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Episode 11

Fri, Oct 20 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

President Joe Biden seeks billions for Israel and Ukraine in a rare Oval Office address. Plus the frontrunners who fizzled in the race for the White House, and still no speaker as the battle descends into death threats.

E12

Episode 12

Wed, Oct 25 2023 10:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Chaos in Congress - Congressman Ro Khanna on the speaker paralysis. Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton on why his old boss is unfit for office. What do Americans think of Biden's handling of the Middle East crisis?

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Episode 13

Fri, Oct 27 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

An end to the Speaker standoff in Congress as Trump ally Mike Johnson gets elected. Guest Michael O'Hanlon on the next phase of the Israel-Gaza war. Could presidential candidate Cornel West help Trump get re-elected?

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Episode 14

Wed, Nov 1 2023 10:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Episode 15

Fri, Nov 3 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Just one year to go until America elects a new president, Politico's Ryan Lizza has the latest on the 2024 campaign. More from presidential candidate Cornel West and what he thinks about RFK Jr's run for the White House.

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Episode 16

Wed, Nov 8 2023 10:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump comes out swinging after his day in court. Biden faces calls to not seek re-election. Why the Middle East crisis is sparking division among Democrats. Plus Chas and John look ahead to the Third Republican debate.

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Episode 17

Fri, Nov 10 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E18

Episode 18

Wed, Nov 15 2023 10:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Tensions flare as the House passes a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Plus while Trump appears to take inspiration from fascists, another Republican presidential hopeful bites the dust.

E19

Episode 19

Fri, Nov 17 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

What's driving the increasing polarization in Congress? Political scientist Lee Drutman has some theories. Plus author McKay Coppins joins us to discuss the juiciest revelations from Mitt Romney's tell-all biography.

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Episode 20

Wed, Nov 22 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E21

Episode 21

Fri, Nov 24 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E22

Episode 22

Wed, Nov 29 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

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Episode 23

Fri, Dec 1 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

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Episode 24

Wed, Dec 6 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E25

Episode 25

Fri, Dec 8 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

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Episode 26

Wed, Dec 13 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

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Episode 27

Fri, Dec 15 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Season 2024

81 episodes

E01

Donald Trump visits the Supreme Court to remain on the ballot

Fri, Jan 12 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Can Trump be stopped?

Fri, Jan 19 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Donald Trump and Nikki Haley last two standing in Republican primaries

Fri, Jan 26 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Can Taylor Swift shake up the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch?

Wed, Jan 31 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

Episode 5

Fri, Feb 2 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Court rules Trump has no right to immunity from January 6 riots

Wed, Feb 7 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Episode 7

Fri, Feb 9 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Is Trump checking out of NATO?

Wed, Feb 14 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

America's economy is booming, so why isn't Biden getting the credit?

Fri, Feb 16 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Is Navalny's death a game changer? And Donald Trump's legal woes

Wed, Feb 21 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

Nikki Haley's last stand and the election conspiracies surrounding Taylor Swift

Fri, Feb 23 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

What Alabama's court ruling means for IVF and Trump's prosecutors caught in a lie?

Wed, Feb 28 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Trump receives special treatment and could Gaza cost Biden the election?

Fri, Mar 1 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Super Tuesday sets stage for Donald Trump-Joe Biden rematch

Wed, Mar 6 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Joe Biden takes on Donald Trump in feisty State of the Union

Fri, Mar 8 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Could a third-party campaign tip the balance to Donald Trump?

Wed, Mar 13 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

RFK Jr's controversial VP shortlist and will TikTok be banned?

Fri, Mar 15 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E18

Factchecking Trump's 'bloodbath' speech and his mounting legal fees

Wed, Mar 20 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E19

Do facts stand a chance against spin and fake news?

Fri, Mar 22 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E20

Could the Sunshine State become a swing state again?

Wed, Apr 10 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Biden's last Democratic presidential rival Marianne Williamson on the campaign

Fri, Apr 12 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Donald Trump's historic criminal trial gets underway

Wed, Apr 17 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

What happens next for Donald Trump's hush-money trial?

Fri, Apr 19 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Episode 24

Wed, Apr 24 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Episode 25

Fri, Apr 26 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

US President Joe Biden makes big changes before time runs out

Wed, May 1 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

Gone to pot… will Biden's marijuana-move save his campaign?

Fri, May 3 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Trump's hush-money trial gets very Stormy

Wed, May 8 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

Biden's warning to a defiant Netanyahu

Fri, May 10 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Untrustworthy? Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand

Wed, May 15 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

A front row seat to Trump's NY trial with journalist Jonathan Alter

Fri, May 17 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E32

Let the circus begin; which candidate holds the advantage heading into the debates?

Wed, May 22 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E33

Nikki Haley to vote for "unhinged" Trump

Fri, May 24 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E34

What happens next in Trump's criminal trial?

Wed, May 29 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E35

Donald Trump is now a convicted felon, what does that mean for the 2024 election?

Fri, May 31 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E36

Will Trump be running his election campaign behind bars?

Wed, Jun 5 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E37

Trump steps up his VP search, so who made the short list?

Fri, Jun 7 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E38

Episode 38

Wed, Jun 12 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E39

Are black voters deserting Biden for Trump?

Fri, Jun 14 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E40

Is truth dead? We ask guest Jon Ronson what makes the conspiracy theorist tick

Wed, Jun 19 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E41

Episode 41

Fri, Jun 21 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E42

Episode 42

Wed, Jun 26 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E43

Episode 43

Fri, Jun 28 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E44

Episode 44

Wed, Jul 17 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E45

Episode 45

Fri, Jul 19 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E46

Episode 46

Wed, Jul 24 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E47

Episode 47

Fri, Jul 26 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E48

Episode 48

Wed, Jul 31 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E49

Episode 49

Fri, Aug 2 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E50

Episode 50

Wed, Aug 7 2024 11:05 AM GMT+0000 30 min

With only two weeks to go until the Democratic National Convention starts in Chicago, Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate and appear at a campaign rally together. How will they shape up against Trump and Vance?

E51

Harris surges in polls and Trump rambles with Musk. Where does Trump go from here?

Wed, Aug 14 2024 11:15 AM GMT+0000 35 min

Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential running mate JD Vance take to the campaign trail, while VP Kamala Harris and Democrats prepare for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Chas and John unpack the latest.

E52

Democratic National Convention Special

Wed, Aug 21 2024 11:25 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Chas and John break down the action from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will take on Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 Presidential Election in just over two months time.

E53

Episode 53

Fri, Aug 23 2024 11:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Kamalanomics: Harris unveils more details of her economic plan. Trump and Vance go on the attack and look to turn around the momentum in the campaign after the Democratic Convention. Chas and John have the latest on the Race.

E55

RFK Jr endorses Trump while Kamala basks in post-DNC glory

Wed, Aug 28 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E56

Kamala's first interview while Trump makes sexist remarks

Fri, Aug 30 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E57

Trump under fire for stunt at Arlington and unrelenting scrutiny of Tim Walz's past

Wed, Sep 4 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E58

Trump and Harris prepare to face off in prime time TV debate

Fri, Sep 6 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E59

Trump and Harris clash in a high-stakes showdown

Wed, Sep 11 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E60

Trump's fake claim targeting immigrants and Taylor Swift's endorsement for Harris

Fri, Sep 13 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E61

Another assassination attempt on Trump, is political violence America's new normal?

Wed, Sep 18 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E62

Prophet says "Harris will win" and Springfield resident tells Trump to stay away

Fri, Sep 20 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E63

Will Trump be stumped by the 'Black Nazi' in North Carolina?

Wed, Sep 25 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E64

What do the polls reveal six weeks before the US Presidential Election?

Fri, Sep 27 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E65

Vance-Walz face-off in vice presidential debate but do voters even care?

Wed, Oct 2 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E66

Jimmy Carter at 100 and the Senate races that will decide the next US President

Fri, Oct 4 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E67

Trump teams up with Elon while misinformation surges in the presidential election

Wed, Oct 9 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E68

Will a bombshell claim about Trump and Putin affect Trump's election chances?

Fri, Oct 11 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E69

Trump is gaining ground, but can we believe the polls?

Wed, Oct 16 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E70

Early voting begins as the US election gets underway

Fri, Oct 18 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E71

Trump and Harris feel the heat as Elon hands out millions to swing state voters

Wed, Oct 23 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E72

Former NSA director reveals insights into Trump, Obama, and Harris

Fri, Oct 25 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E73

A neck-and-neck sprint with less than a week until Election Day

Thu, Oct 31 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E74

Will Biden's garbage gaffe hurt Kamala's campaign?

Fri, Nov 1 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E75

Planet America Election Day Special

Wed, Nov 6 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E76

Donald's in and Kamala's out. What happens next?

Fri, Nov 8 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E77

Who's in Donald Trump's new cabinet and what went wrong for the Democrats?

Wed, Nov 13 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E78

Trump continues his campaign pledge to "shatter the deep state"

Fri, Nov 15 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E79

Will GOP senators reject Trump's controversial cabinet picks?

Wed, Nov 20 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E80

Will Matt Gaetz's withdrawal impact Trump's other controversial picks?

Fri, Nov 22 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E81

Trump's team skips background checks, Elon and Vivek's plan to fix America's debt

Wed, Nov 27 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E82

A look back on an extraordinary year and a look ahead to Trump's second term

Fri, Nov 29 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2025

78 episodes

E01

Planet America is back for a new year and a new political era in 2025!

Fri, Jan 17 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

Donald Trump returns to the White House as US President

Wed, Jan 22 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

Donald Trump's big first week back in office

Fri, Jan 24 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

Combative first week for Trump administration

Wed, Jan 29 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E05

Washington DC plane crash blame game

Fri, Jan 31 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E06

Trade wars and a Gaza 'take over' bid

Wed, Feb 5 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E07

Trump's Gaza 'take over' and Elon Musk's wrecking ball

Fri, Feb 7 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E08

Can the courts stop Musk and Trump?

Wed, Feb 12 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E09

Why Trump's ‘Iron Dome' won't work

Fri, Feb 14 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E10

Wed, Feb 19 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E11

War of the Words: Trump sides with Putin as he turns on Zelenskyy

Fri, Feb 21 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E12

Goodbye Uncle Sam

Wed, Feb 26 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E13

Beat the Press

Fri, Feb 28 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E14

Eye of the Storm

Wed, Mar 5 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

Deadly Outbreak

Fri, Mar 7 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E16

Trump diplomacy the right solution?

Wed, Mar 12 2025 10:48 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E17

Could the US see attacks on free speech?

Fri, Mar 14 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E18

Trump invokes "Alien Enemies" Act

Wed, Mar 19 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E19

What do the JFK files actually tell us?

Fri, Mar 21 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

E20

Trump's tariffs are causing chaos, but is he bluffing?

Wed, Apr 9 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E21

Is Donald Trump serious about Canada?

Fri, Apr 11 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E22

Can Trump really deport US citizens to foreign prisons?

Wed, Apr 16 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E23

Harvard strikes back at Trump administration

Wed, Apr 23 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E24

Trump celebrates 100 days, but why are polls turning against him?

Wed, Apr 30 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E25

Trump's National Security Advisor out the door

Fri, May 2 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E26

Will Marco Rubio be able to handle multiple jobs?

Wed, May 7 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E27

What does America's first Pope think of Trump?

Fri, May 9 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E28

Why Trump's Qatar jet is raising red flags

Wed, May 14 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E29

RFK Jr under fire over measles vaccine stance

Fri, May 16 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E30

Biden cancer diagnosis sparks conspiracy theories

Wed, May 21 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E31

Trump cashes in on crypto as tax cuts pass the House

Fri, May 23 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 43 min

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". Plus another Oval Office ambush as Trump clashes with South Africa's Ramaphosa over "white genocide" claims.

E32

Five years after George Floyd's death — what's changed?

Wed, May 28 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 28 min

The backlash against Black Lives Matter: Five years after the death of George Floyd, has anything changed? Plus Trump loses patience with Putin and risks a trade war with Europe over tariffs, and RFK Jr vows to make America healthy again - but will it work?

E33

So long, Elon! The world's richest man exits the White House

Fri, May 30 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

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. Plus the mystery of America's missing workers who disappeared after COVID and never returned. We ask political economist Dr Nick Eberstadt why that matters.

E34

Hegseth warns of Chinese invasion of Taiwan, but is war 'imminent'?

Wed, Jun 4 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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 clones.

E35

Elon Musk and Donald Trump face off in big beautiful beef

Fri, Jun 6 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 44 min

Musk calls for Trump's impeachment. 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".

E36

LA Consequential

Wed, Jun 11 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The California Governor slams Trump after Marines deployed to LA. Wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador to face criminal charges and tensions cool after Elon Musk's break-up with his former boss.

E37

Don's Army

Fri, Jun 13 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 44 min

Trump's use of California's National Guard is ruled illegal, but will his politicization of America's military continue? We ask Republican defense expert Kori Schake. Also, Israel v Iran, the latest on the trade wars and as the Newsom-Trump brawl continues - is the California Governor positioning himself for the presidency?

E38

MAGA Meltdown

Wed, Jun 18 2025 11:25 AM GMT+0000 29 min

As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, so does another conflict among Trump's MAGA movement. Also, after the assassination of Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, we speak to her friend and colleague Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about the increase in political violence. Plus millions protest in 'No Kings' rallies across the country, while Trump's military parade is out of step with reality.

E39

Will He or Won't He?

Fri, Jun 20 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Will he or won't he? As Trump decides whether to attack Iran, we ask former a Obama aide about the risks of another Middle East war. Plus on the 10-year anniversary of Trump's golden escalator moment in NY, we talk to his former campaign advisor Sam Nunberg about the day America's political landscape was changed forever.

E40

Trump Goes Nuclear

Wed, Jun 25 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

From bunker-busting bombs to F-bombs, Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, leaked intelligence disputes Trump's claim that US bombs "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. So, is the nuclear program still intact? Plus a judge orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and Melina Wicks explains the Supreme Court case that could have massive implications for birthright citizenship.

E41

New York City Upset

Fri, Jun 27 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Trump unleashes on the media while doubling down on US "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites. We ask a leading Middle East intelligence expert about the real state of Iran's nuclear program. Plus who is the socialist former rapper on track to become New York City's first Muslim Mayor? (Midseason Final)

E42

Cover Up?

Fri, Jul 18 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Trump accused of a cover-up over the Epstein files; what the decision to send more weapons to Ukraine means and is the Commander-in-Chief now the Editor-in-Chief? The news giants caving to Trump's war on the media.

E43

Look Over There!

Fri, Jul 25 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Look over there! Trump deploys weapons of mass distraction as MAGA outrage over Epstein escalates. We ask investigative journalist Tara Palmeri about the president's unconvincing denials. And as Trump goes to war with Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, we discuss the fallout with economist Justin Wolfers.

E44

Tariffs, Racist Mascots & Climate

Fri, Aug 1 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Trump's war on climate science and the implications of scrapping carbon regulations. Also, Trump's call for sport teams to revert to their former racist names. Plus the latest on tariffs, Democrats' woeful polling and whether Kamala Harris is gearing up to run for president again in 2028.

E45

You're Fired!

Mon, Aug 4 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

You're fired! Trump defends shooting the messenger after weak jobs report. We ask former Labor Dept. Chief Economist Betsey Stevenson about the true state of the US economy. Also, is US sentiment shifting on Gaza? Plus the Epstein files scandal that just won't go away.

E46

Rigging 2026?

Fri, Aug 8 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Showdown in Texas: how gerrymandering is reshaping the political map and the future of Trump's presidency. As the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline nears, Trump touts a face-off with Putin. Plus the Democrats gearing up for 2028.

E47

Dems on the Run

Mon, Aug 11 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

On the run! Texas Democrats risk jail to stop Trump rigging the next election. Also, is Putin calling the shots? What to expect at the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Plus the debate over recreational marijuana.

E48

The Takeover

Fri, Aug 15 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 50 min

Trump mobilises the National Guard in DC crackdown but is crime really out of control in America's capital? California's Governor fights fire with fire but will Newsom's plan to counter the Texas gerrymander backfire? Plus 'Trump Whisperer' Salena Zito on Trump's supporters.

E49

What's Next?

Mon, Aug 18 2025 11:38 AM GMT+0000 30 min

No ceasefire and no sanctions. Did Putin give Trump a lesson in the art of the "no deal"? Plus the growing threat of inflation as tariffs start to bite, and why Trump's crackdown on immigrants could make the problem worse.

E50

Security Guaranteed?

Fri, Aug 22 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

No peace in sight. Did the Trump-Zelenskyy talks achieve anything? Also Russiagate revisited: is it a genuine scandal or just a distraction from the Epstein files? Plus California Governor Gavin Newsom fights back in response to Texas Republicans.

E51

The "Gentleman"

Mon, Aug 25 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump and claims there was no "client list". Trump vows to ban mail-in-voting for future elections. Plus redistricting and how California Governor Newsom trolled his way to the top of social media.

E52

Peacemaker?

Fri, Aug 29 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Did Donald Trump really end 7 wars in 7 months? Turmoil at the CDC prompts mass staff walkout. Plus as Elon Musk backs away from starting a rival party we ask whether third parties have a future in American politics.

E53

Should He Go?

Mon, Sep 1 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Firings and mass walkouts amid turmoil at the Centres for Disease Control, while Health Secretary RFK Jr stokes fears about vaccines. Plus Trump furious after a court rules most of his global tariffs are illegal and the plot thickens following the FBI raids on John Bolton.

E54

Epstein: Will Congress Act?

Fri, Sep 5 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 44 min

Pressure mounts on Congress to unseal the files as Epstein survivors gather in Washington. Also, Trump responds to viral rumours about his "death", plus how a president can be removed if they're not up to the job, as well as Trump's tariffs on the ropes.

E55

Trumpocalypse Now?

Mon, Sep 8 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

President Trump escalates his war on cartels and threatens sending in the troops to Chicago, but is any of it legal? Plus the key moments from RFK Jr's train wreck Senate hearing and the push for him to resign.

E56

The Divided States

Fri, Sep 12 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

America divided as the assassination of pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk leads to a bitter blame game. Is this a new era of political violence? Also, Trump's extensive use of emergency powers - can he just do whatever he wants? Plus America's mission to return to the moon.

E57

MAGA Mourns

Mon, Sep 15 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How influential was Charlie Kirk on the MAGA movement? Chas and John discuss Kirk's controversial legacy and America's deep divide as the political fallout over Kirk's assassination continues. Plus Trump's bold and expensive plan to turbocharge his mass deportation machine.

E58

Cancelled

Fri, Sep 19 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Censor-in-chief? Trump's warning to TV networks after Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off air. Also, was it a drone, a meteor, or a UFO? We talk mystery UFO sightings and the search for extra-terrestrial life. Plus cracks in America's mental health system.

E59

Free Speech Struck Out

Mon, Sep 22 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump's push to go after his opponents leaves Republicans divided. We ask Trump's former White House lawyer Ty Cobb Is free speech under attack? How FCC chair Brendan Carr took down Jimmy Kimmel, plus Trump's war with Antifa.

E60

Indicted

Fri, Sep 26 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 49 min

"I'm not afraid". Defiant ex-FBI boss James Comey indicted as Trump goes after his political enemies. Also, Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, we get a MAGA perspective on why the two sides are more polarised than ever. Plus Trump's unproven autism claims.

E61

There Will Be Others

Mon, Sep 29 2025 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump warns "there will be others" after the indictment of ex-FBI chief Comey. Could the case end in humiliation for Trump's DOJ? An update on the Epstein files as Democrats release new evidence. Plus Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, while NYC Mayor Eric Adams slips out the side door. John Barron is joined by guest co-host Jade Macmillan.

E62

Down the Rabbit Hole

Fri, Oct 3 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

The cult of conspiracy: how QAnon crept into mainstream politics and why it continues to take a toll. Also, the government shutdown and Trump's "unprecedented opportunity" to punish Democrats. Plus should ICE agents be banned from wearing masks?

E63

Shutdown Showdown

Mon, Oct 6 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The government shutdown turns into a showdown over healthcare. Also, Trump advances plans to send troops into another American city, while the military destroys another 'drug-smuggling' boat off the coast of Venezuela.

E64

Mystery Solved?

Fri, Oct 10 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Is the mystery surrounding the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart about to be solved? Also, the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump's efforts to ramp up the National Guard plus the Big Pharma showdown - will Trump's plan bring medicine prices down?

E65

"Everlasting Peace"?

Mon, Oct 13 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump's peace plan achieves a breakthrough in Gaza, but is it "everlasting"? Meanwhile, there's no peace in Washington as the shutdown continues, plus another Trump enemy is crossed off the list after the indictment of NY Attorney General Letitia James.

E66

Fragile Peace

Fri, Oct 17 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 48 min

Israel and Hamas trade blame over ceasefire violations: Can Trump's truce hold the peace? Also, the media mass walkout at the Pentagon, the scandal engulfing Democrats in Virginia and why Ronald Reagan's Star Wars program never got off the ground.

E67

Trump's Undeclared War

Mon, Oct 20 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump mulls a land attack on Venezuela after admitting he sent in the CIA. Does this mean war? Millions march against Trump in 'No Kings' rallies as the government shutdown drags on. Plus John Bolton pleads not guilty while a very guilty George Santos walks free.

E68

Wrecking Ball

Fri, Oct 24 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Trump sends in a wrecking crew to demolish the historic East Wing of the White House. Also, the racist group chat exposing what Young Republicans said when they thought nobody was listening, Trump's $230 million claim against the DOJ and the 'Mississippi Miracle' - how America's poorest state saw a dramatic rise from the bottom of the education rankings.

E69

Open For Business

Mon, Oct 27 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Private donors are paying for the White House ballroom and even the US military. Who are they and what do they get in return? And is any of it legal? Plus as the shutdown threatens food stamps, relations between America and Canada sink to new lows over the "hostile act" of a Canadian TV ad.

E70

America Votes ...Again

Fri, Oct 31 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Voters head to the polls in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, while a crucial vote on redrawing state boundaries gets underway in California. Meanwhile Trump ponders a third term as rumblings about 2028 gain momentum. Chas and John discuss the week with Politico's NYC reporter Jeff Coltin and political scientist Lee Drutman.

E71

Nuclear Options

Mon, Nov 3 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Testing times as Trump talks up nuclear options for weapons and ending the government shutdown. Also, is New York ready for a Democratic Socialist Mayor? Plus the other elections with far-reaching consequences and what Trump's deal with Xi did and didn't agree on.

E72

Tide Turning

Fri, Nov 7 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Big wins for Democrats in NYC, Virginia and New Jersey as voters reject Trump. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party and what are the lessons for the GOP? We ask former NY Governor George Pataki. Also, Trump's plan for a more aggressive crackdown on migrants and California's new gerrymander leaves Republicans scrambling.

E73

Shutdown Backdown

Mon, Nov 10 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The longest government shutdown in US history looks set to end, but not everyone's happy. Chas and John discuss the fallout and last week's election backlash against Trump with a Democratic and Republican strategist. Also, former Speaker Pelosi retires, and Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to rumours that she's running for president.

E74

The Dog That Hasn't Barked

Fri, Nov 14 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Democrats face the fallout as the longest shutdown in US history finally ends. Congress is set to vote on releasing the Epstein files after emails allege Trump "knew about the girls". Plus what does Trump's firing of the Inspectors-General means for government accountability?

E75

"Nothing to Hide"

Mon, Nov 17 2025 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Nothing to hide" - Trump backflips on Epstein files and tells House Republicans to vote for their release. Meanwhile, Trump's feud with former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene fuels a new MAGA rift. With special guest Gloria Allred; lawyer for Epstein's victims.

E76

Was Epstein a Spy?

Fri, Nov 21 2025 9:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

How did Jeffrey Epstein get so rich? We ask about the sex trafficker's alleged work with Israeli intelligence and why mainstream media is largely ignoring it. Plus Trump signs the bill to release the Epstein files, but what should we expect?

E77

Peace Plans "Chaos"

Mon, Nov 24 2025 10:40 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Leaked Ukraine peace plan confuses allies and emboldens Russia. Is this the death knell for Ukraine? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor. Meanwhile, as MAGA devotee Marjorie Taylor Greene quits Congress, does Trump have a new bestie in NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani?

E78

Planet America 2025 Finale!

Fri, Nov 28 2025 10:00 AM GMT+0000 45 min

Join Chas and John for Planet America's final show of 2025 as they navigate the week that was. Trump condemns 'act of terror' after National Guard shooting, while a 'peace plan' for Ukraine gains momentum. Also, with the charges against James Comey and Letitia James dismissed, will this be the final word?

Season 2026

15 episodes

E01

Was it Murder?

Mon, Feb 2 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Join Chas and John as Planet America returns for 2026. Can the federal agents who killed Minnesota protestors Alex Pretti and Renee Good be charged with murder? We ask the state's lead prosecutor Mary Moriarty. Plus Trump's approval rating sinks as he rewrites the rules in Venezuela and threatens an attack on Greenland and Iran.

E02

Epstein Files: "Cover-Up"?

Mon, Feb 9 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Trump calls for Americans to "move on" as Democrats pledge to fight an Epstein files "cover-up". Also the Trump family crypto scandal the world has hardly noticed, plus the President's rare backdown on his racist Obama post.

E03

Epstein Files: "Abuse of Power"

Mon, Feb 16 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein files hearing descends into chaos and prompts more claims of a cover-up. Does Trump have reason to worry? We ask Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan announces an end to Minnesota's ICE surge, while Trump's approval slumps to an all-time low.

E04

Epstein Files: Trump Accused

Mon, Feb 23 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As Epstein's billionaire backer denies knowing anything about the convicted sex trafficker's crimes, more allegations surface about President Trump himself. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court throws out Trump's tariffs, and the immigration crackdown becomes a liability heading into the midterms.

E05

Trump at War

Mon, Mar 2 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Operation Epic Fury: America's "President of Peace" goes to war with Iran. Meanwhile the Clintons face awkward questions over Jeffrey Epstein, plus an explosive Senate race in Texas could reshape Congress for the midterms.

E06

Operation Epic Confusion?

Mon, Mar 9 2026 10:50 AM GMT+0000 30 min

America continues its attack on Iran, while Trump continues his ever-shifting rationale for war. Did Iran pose an imminent "threat"? We ask former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. Meanwhile Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with a former plumber, MMA fighter and wrestler.

E07

Out of Gas?

Mon, Mar 16 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

How and when will America's war with Iran end? We ask former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Meanwhile on the home front, President Trump wants to save American democracy - by making it much harder to vote.

E08

Operation Epic Fail?

Mon, Mar 23 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Iran warns of retaliatory strikes if Trump follows through on his threat to attack Iranian power plants. So, what's Iran's next move? We ask former National Security Council Director for Iran, Nate Swanson. Plus former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin spars with Senators at his confirmation hearing to be the new Homeland Security boss.

E09

Ground War "Highly Likely"

Mon, Mar 30 2026 10:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

As more American troops head to the Middle East, is a ground war next? We ask Ambassador Dan Shapiro, former Deputy Asst Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Meanwhile, is Trump using the war with Iran to manipulate the stock market? And who is cashing in?

E10

Trump Unhinged

Mon, Apr 6 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

President Trump unleashes a social media F-bomb as he threatens Iran with yet more bombs. Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure? Meanwhile, how is the war in the Middle East impacting the forgotten war in Ukraine?

E11

The Melania Mystery

Mon, Apr 13 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

President Trump threatens Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks collapse without a deal. Meanwhile, Trump's favourite European, Viktor Orban, is swept from power, plus the mystery over why Melania wanted to talk about Epstein.

E12

"Serious Cognitive Decline"

Mon, Apr 20 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Insane, demented or just Donald? We ask psychologist Dr Mary Trump about her uncle's erratic behaviour and extreme comments. Meanwhile, new tensions threaten the Iran ceasefire, and a disgraced former presidential candidate resigns over a sex scandal.

E13

How Did It Happen?

Mon, Apr 27 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump escapes another would-be assassin; we ask reporter Eric Garcia what it was like to be in the room where it happened. Also, the Iran ceasefire holds while peace talks stall, Trump gets sucked in by AI and is FBI Director Kash Patel the next big exit?

E14

TBA

Mon, May 4 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E15

TBA

Mon, May 11 2026 11:35 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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