How many seasons does Americast have?

Americast has 3 seasons with 20 episodes.

What network is Americast on?

Americast airs on BBC News (Europe).

When did Americast premiere?

Americast premiered on October 17, 2020.

Americast

Name: Americast
Cast: Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher, Justin Webb, Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis

BBC News (Europe) Ended

3 Seasons · 20 Episodes · Premiered October 17, 2020 · Ended January 18, 2025

Dissecting the latest news from the campaign trail of the US presidential election race.

Where to Watch: BBC News (Europe)

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 2020

4 episodes

E01

17/10/2020

Sat, Oct 17 2020 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E02

24/10/2020

Sat, Oct 24 2020 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

E03

31/10/2020

Sun, Nov 1 2020 12:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

E04

07/11/2020

Sat, Nov 7 2020 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2024

15 episodes

E01

Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Debate

Sat, Jun 29 2024 5:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

The Americast team reacts to the two candidate's performances in the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

E02

Can Biden Save His Presidency?

Sat, Jul 13 2024 12:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After a press conference billed as the most important of his career, where does this leave Joe Biden's run for President?

E03

Trump Describes Being Shot

Sat, Jul 20 2024 10:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher and Justin Webb analyse Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, which kicked off with a detailed account of the assassination attempt against him.

E04

Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!

Mon, Jul 22 2024 9:30 AM GMT+0000 30 min

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

E05

Can Money Buy the US Election?

Sat, Jul 27 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Sarah Smith, Anthony Zurcher and Justin Webb look into how campaign funding works in the US election for both the Republicans and Democrats.

E06

The Disunited States of America?

Sat, Aug 3 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

What can Trump and Harris learn from previous US elections? Americast's Justin Webb and ex-BBC's Nick Bryant talk it through.

E07

An Interview with Donald Trump's Nephew

Sat, Aug 10 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

With fewer than 100 days to go to the US election, Donald Trump's nephew publishes a book that promises 'the inside story' on his family. Americast interviews Fred Trump III to ask why... and why now?

E08

Who's Ahead in the Polls?

Sat, Aug 17 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Can Kamala Harris beat Trump on ‘vibes' alone? Justin Webb and Sarah Smith look at what the polls say about the state of the race.

E09

Can You Predict an Election?

Sat, Sep 7 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

One of America's most influential pollsters, who was once a professional poker player, explains how Kamala Harris could beat Donald Trump.

E10

Taylor Swift: Do Celebrity Endorsements Win Elections?

Sat, Sep 14 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Americast looks at whether celebrity endorsements work. Is it possible to turn enthusiasm into real votes, and persuade undecided voters?

E11

How to Protect a President?

Sat, Sep 21 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Americast hears from a former U.S. Secret Service agent on what's needed to protect presidential candidates. Is political violence becoming the new norm in the United States?

E12

The Middle East and the US Election

Sat, Oct 5 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour returns to Americast to discuss whether the election will affect the Middle East conflict...And if the conflict will affect the election.

E13

Will Abortion Decide the Election?

Sat, Oct 19 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Many voters will be picking the candidate that aligns with their views on abortion access this year, and in some states, the issue is literally on the ballot.

E14

Will Trump Supporters Accept the Result?

Sat, Oct 26 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

We're in Georgia, one of the seven swing states that will decide the 2024 US presidential election, where there are already legal challenges over votes.

E15

What will Trump (and Harris) Do Now?

Sat, Nov 9 2024 1:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Donald Trump has become the 47th, as well as the 45th, president. But what will actually change when his new term begins? Will he really declassify the JFK files and end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office? The team assemble to separate the fact from fiction.