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About the show
From George Washington to George Floyd, and from the Declaration of Independence to Donald Trump: this is America: A History Podcast, where we explore the people, places and events that make the US what it is today.
Each week, host Liam is joined by an expert from the University of East Anglia and a special guest to answer a different question from ‘how are Presidents elected’ to ‘why are guns still legal’ or ‘how accurate is Forrest Gump’?
We are having important conversations with the biggest experts including political journalist Jon Sopel, Native American academic Stephanie Pratt and renowned author and journalist Gary Younge. No issue is off the agenda as we explore gun violence, slavery, the constitution, Hollywood, Presidents, presidential candidates, LGBTQIA+ culture, religion, football (not soccer) and more.
This is US history without the fake news, as we have honest and sometimes sensitive conversations about the things that really matter to understand how the alleged greatest country in the world came to be.
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Welcome to America: A History, the podcast where we explore the people, places and events that make the USA what it is today. Each week, host Liam answers a different question about the United States, with the help of an expert from the University of East Anglia and special guests.
From elections to mass shootings, and from Trump to Hollywood, this is US history without the fake news, as we have honest and frank conversations about the things that really matter; the moments that shaped America.
And you can now SUPPORT US ON PATREON and help us make American history podcasts great again – plus you get tons of great perks and be part of a growing community!
In the first of our new strand of episodes, America: A History in the Making, Liam is joined by show regular Emma Long to discuss the breaking news and biggest stories from the USA.
It’s been a rollercoaster in American politics, as Joe Biden announced he is not seeking re-election in November, just over three months before the election, but within just 48 hours, Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee.
So what does all this mean?
Is Trump still the favourite?
And what does Harris need to do to win?
If you enjoy this episode, why not listen back to these:
Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to Run for President?
Is the President Above the Law?
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