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Steel City BusinessDino Sofos and Alice Levine: recorded live at Crossed WiresIn our first episode recorded in front of a live audience, James Marriott meets Dino Sofos and Alice Levine, co-founders of the Crossed Wires podcast festival.They talk all things podcasting, Crossed Wires, and Sheffield.This was done as part of the Loose Lips fringe event at Leah's Yard as part of Crossed Wires, on Sunday 6 July 2025.Steel City Business is brought to you by Sound Media - find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
2025-07-0926 min
JournoWave PodcastJournoWave at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival!The Journowave Podcast team hit the road and record from Bethel Chapel in Sheffield at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival.
Organisers Dino Sofos and Alice Levine chat about their mission to put South Yorkshire (quite rightly) on the podcasting map.
The trio unpick the optics of Rishi Sunak's general election announcement from a communication and PR perspective.
And former student Saskia Marriott talks to undergraduate Darcie Peskir about her route into presenting and entertainment reporting for social media giant TikTok.
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2024-06-0131 min
The News AgentsBrexit home truths at DavosEmily and Jon are in the Swiss mountain village of Davos. Luckily, for them, they're in the same mountain village as some of the world's most important people. It’s a power magnet, and a place to find out what people are thinking about Britain right now. We catch up wih William Hague - former Tory leader - who tells us Brexit is to blame for the collapse of the company Britishvolt. And we doorstep filmmaker Richard Curtis, of Love Actually. And with the Managing Director of The World Bank.Socials: Georgia FoxwellVi...
2023-01-1832 minThe News AgentsChristmas Special with Nigella Lawson & Ruth RogersFor the first time since 2019 Christmas is looking “normal “. What have we learnt from Covid, the food crisis and the evolution of how and what we consume?Emily and Jon talk to two of the most famous chefs in the world about what’s on their mind this Christmas.Socials: Georgia FoxwellVideo: Will Gibson-SmithProduction: Dino SofosExecutive Producer: Dino SofosFor exclusive daily videos from The News Agents visit Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/brands/news-agents/the-news-agents/Y...
2022-12-2224 min
The Prospect PodcastDino Sofos and Tom Clark: Can Sheffield level up?Does Sheffield have a productivity problem? Or is it a city on the verge of "levelling up"? Contributing editor Tom Clark and Sheffield born podcasting maestro Dino Sofos join Alan Rusbridger to discuss Sheffields post-industrial revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0228 minThe Prospect PodcastDino Sofos and Tom Clark: Can Sheffield level up?Does Sheffield have a productivity problem? Or is it a city on the verge of "levelling up"? Contributing editor Tom Clark and Sheffield born podcasting maestro Dino Sofos join Alan Rusbridger to discuss Sheffields post-industrial revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0228 minThe News AgentsBoris Johnson pulls outThe News Agents convene for a special Sunday night episode. Jon, Emily and Lewis talk through the big news breaking just an hour or so earlier that Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister, has decided *not* to throw his hat in the ring for this truncated leadership election, despite the backing of dozens of MPs and sizeable support amongst Conservative Party members. It paves the way for one of either Rishi Sunak, ex-Chancellor, or Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, to become the UK's third premier of 2022. The former is now well and truly in...
2022-10-2433 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewPodland Extra Interviews: with Dino Sofos, Eric Nuzum and Mike KadinSpecial Guests: Dino Sofos - Founder and CEO, Persephonica Eric Nuzum - Co-founder, Magnificent Noise Mike Kadin - Founder and CEO at RedCircleSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
2022-09-181h 04Podnews Weekly ReviewPodland Extra Interviews: with Dino Sofos, Eric Nuzum and Mike KadinSpecial Guests: Dino Sofos - Founder and CEO, Persephonica Eric Nuzum - Co-founder, Magnificent Noise Mike Kadin - Founder and CEO at RedCircleSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
2022-09-181h 04
If You Don't KnowLovers Rock & Small Axe ft. Steve McQueen & Tiana Major9The Bafta Awards feel a bit different this year, especially after #BaftaSoWhite around the time of the last one. In 2021 there's more representation, with Small Axe, I May Destroy You and the Defending Digga D documentary all being recognised.In today's episode De-Graft and Roshan are in conversation with Small Axe director, Steve McQueen, Tiana Major9 (who features on the Small Axe soundtrack), and Dennis Bovell, the man behind Lovers Rock. Hosts: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts
Producer: Seren Jones, Kameron Virk
Sound Designer: Seren Jones and Sam Bonham
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino...
2021-06-0327 minIf You Don't KnowGood Vibes Through A Bad Year ft. Yasmin Evans2020 wasn’t easy, but we’re still here. Today marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, a death that sparked some of the biggest anti-racism protests around the world. We understand that there will be loads of people who will spend a lot of today talking about what has changed since May 2020, but for a lot of us, these conversations can be quite heavy. So instead of reliving the trauma, we want to celebrate the things that helped us through this madness of a year. This is a safe space for us to take...
2021-05-2537 minIf You Don't KnowHow to secure the bag & a place on Dragons' Den ft. Steven BartlettBusiness tips from the youngest ever Dragon on Dragons' Den. Steven Bartlett is the 28-year-old founder of Social Chain - a company now worth hundreds of millions of pounds. So, who better for De-Graft to ask what the word “revenue” actually means? Nah, seriously though, Steven tells us why quitting is just as important as starting, how to take those first steps for your business, and how treating life like a video game helps him cope.Hosts: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts
Producers: Seren Jones, Jack Suddaby and Kameron Virk
Sound design: Jack Suddaby
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonh...
2021-05-2025 min
AmericastBudPfizerThe BBC’s legendary New York correspondent Nick Bryant swaps in for Sopes. He comes carrying a cocktail of stories, including how some states are using boozy incentives to boost their vaccination campaign. And as the President hardens his position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, we ask veteran pollster John Zogby why it puts Biden in a bind with his party. And hold on to your sequins! The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to the United States… and it’s going to get Political. We talk to one of its producers and America’s most fanatical Eurovision lover.Stu...
2021-05-2042 minAmericastCheney ReactionFollowing a long and bitter public spat, House Republicans have voted to remove their number three, Liz Cheney, from leadership - Emily, Jon and Anthony reflect on the massive moment. We go inside the room where it happened with Congressman Chris Stewart who explains why he decided to vote to remove Cheney. And, while the GOP is taking aim at itself, President Biden met with leaders of the House and Senate to discuss his trillion dollar legislative agenda.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-05-1345 minAmericastBlockedFacebook's Trump ban is upheld for six more months. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the decision and what Nick Clegg has to do with it. And it's war for the Republicans as establishment figures face off against loyal Trump supporters in a battle for who controls the party - former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman joins us to discuss why Trump adversaries like him, Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney are being turned on by their own.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Caitlin Hanrahan and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-05-0526 minAmericastNot Biden his timeWhat has President Biden achieved in 100 days?Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss President Biden’s first 100 days in office and historic first address in Congress. Jim Messina who was Deputy Chief of Staff to Obama joins the team to mull over what the President has achieved, whether he’s bitten off more than he can chew and whether the Biden he knows will be running for re-election.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-04-2944 minIf You Don't KnowThe Richard Okorogheye StoryWhat happens when your best friend goes missing? Richard Okorogheye and Hala Mohamed grew up together in the same west London block. But last month, two weeks after his mum reported him missing, Richard’s body was found in a forest in Essex. Richard is one of thousands of Black Brits who go missing every year. In fact, Black people in England and Wales are more likely to go missing than white people. What’s going on? 00:00 Hello DG and Roshan
05:00 Missing people this year
07:42 In conversation with Hala Mohamed
09:00 Hala talks about what Richard was like
12:16 What...
2021-04-2935 minAmericastGuiltyAfter just ten hours of deliberation, a jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. Emily and Jon reflect on what this huge moment means. Correspondent Larry Madowo joins us from the crowded street where George Floyd was murdered and Ron Christie replaces his political hat with his legal hat to tackle your emergency Americanswers.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-04-2131 minAmericastAnger and Protests in MinneapolisAs the Chauvin trial enters its third week in Minneapolis, the city’s streets saw the tragic death of Daunte Wright at the hands of the police. Jon speaks to BBC correspondent Larry Madowo for the latest from the city the world is watching. And we go into the Americast archives and take you back to the week which changed America - when George Floyd lost his life and protests broke out around the world. Studio Manager: Russell Newlove
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-04-1438 minAmericastGaetzGateTrump finally breaks his silence over the alleged sex crimes of Congressman Gaetz. Emily, Jon and Anthony get the inside track on Gaetz-Gate from one of the journalists who broke the story, New York Times correspondent Nicholas Fandos. Coca Cola and other companies have taken a stand against Georgia's new voting law and North America correspondent Larry Madowo explains how the so-called blue wall of silence is breaking at the George Floyd trial.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-04-0745 minAmericastMarch MadnessBiden builds bridges and Trump crashes weddings.As the trial of Derek Chauvin is finally underway, Americast regular, Ron Christie, shares his thoughts on what the outcome could mean for the future of America. Congressman Garamendi joins us from his Californian ranch to explain why Biden’s big bill on infrastructure matters. America puts aside partisanship for March Madness - Englishman in New York Roger Bennett explains why the sporting tournament is like the World Cup meets Eurovision.And ever wondered what a Donald Trump wedding speech would sound like? Studio Manager: Emma Cr...
2021-03-3141 minAmericastBolder After Boulder?Two familiar issues are already threatening to cause a major political headache for President Biden’s administration: gun laws and the southern border. We speak to gun control lobbyist Robyn Thomas from the Gifford Law Centre, and Florence Chamberlin, an El Paso based immigration attorney with the Kids in Need of Defense programme. And Joe Biden holds his first press conference as President, so how did he do? Jon, Emily and Anthony look at how the new President differed tonally from his predecessor, if not in content. AndStudio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Fr...
2021-03-2649 minAmericastO’MericastHappy St Patrick’s Day! We Americanswer just how much of an influence the Irish have on American politics. And as Biden embarks on his stimulus victory tour, the team are joined by Obama’s National Economic Council director Larry Summers to discuss why the American Rescue Plan may have gone too far. Also, the Cuomo crisis continues and the Governor’s former employee Stephanie Stark shares her research on how voters respond to allegations of sexual assault at the polls. And why are Trump supporters sceptical about taking the vaccine?Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi a...
2021-03-1752 minAmericastAmeriKerryAnswerThe U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, has landed in London – and makes a podcast pitstop to Americanswer your questions. And as the George Floyd murder trial begins, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss America’s reckoning with race. Joined by Black Votes Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown and Editor-at-large of The 19th, Errin Haines, they discuss how the Meghan and Harry interview proves the monarchy is not immune from that reckoning and why the black vote is being targeted by a new bill in Georgia.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Nata...
2021-03-1141 minAmericastStar Mangled BannerTrump’s back – but did his CPAC appearance hit the right notes? Emily, Jon and Anthony talk to Ron Christie about whether the former president’s speech shows he is on his way to 2024 candidacy. Also, we go inside the Orlando convention to hear from Trump’s most conservative supporters. And finally, has Biden been tough enough on Saudi Arabia for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi?Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-03-0143 minAmericastStatus CuomoPolitical big beast Andrew Cuomo has landed himself in hot water with a nursing home scandal. As the NY Governor faces calls for his impeachment, Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to New York Assemblyman Ron Kim who alleges Cuomo threatened him for publicly criticising him. And as the US reaches a sobering pandemic milestone, how is President Biden faring in his aim to become the healer-in-chief? And remember former President Trump? He is finally ordered to hand over those long-awaited tax returns...Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-02-2438 minAmericastCaribbean CruzWhile Texas battles devastating winter weather, Ted Cruz’s badly timed trip to Mexico leaves him at the centre of a political storm – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the power blackouts and the political fallout. Also, Americast’s favourite Texan Ryan returns to tell us how the sub-freezing temperatures have affected locals like him. And State House Representative Tony Tinderholt on what needs to be done to safeguard Texas in future.Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-02-1940 minAmericastMitch Ado About NothingThe Senate acquits Trump... again.Emily, Jon and Anthony love nothing more than spending a cold Saturday night recording an Emergency Americast about the end of the Donald Trump impeachment trial. The 57-43 tally falls short of the two-thirds vote needed to convict the former President on a charge of inciting the Capitol riot. But will this be the last time Trump is put on trial? Studio Director: Holly Palmer
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-02-1430 minAmericastFight Like Hell!The impeachment trial heats up.The Democrats have finished laying out their arguments against Donald Trump in the impeachment trial by looking at the insurrectionists themselves. So did Trump’s language incite them to violence? We speak to the man who warned against the former President’s use of threats following the election: Gabriel Sterling. The Georgia elections official speaks to Emily and Jon about his now viral intervention. And while the TV cameras have focused on the impeachment trial, President Biden has been addressing the pandemic, working up the country’s vaccination programme.Studio Direct...
2021-02-1241 minAmericastAmericatFrom the viral court-zoom cat, to day two of Trump’s impeachment trial – it’s been a day of high legal drama in the USA.Emily, Jon and Anthony talk us through the biggest moments in the Senate so far – including never-before-seen footage of the Capitol riots. Why is Donald Trump angry at his own legal team? And can Republicans be convinced to convict the former president?Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-02-1134 minAmericastTrump’s Bit PartsTrump may have quit the Screen Actors Guild, but his presence in the GOP looms large as ally Marjorie Taylor Greene gets party support. Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the Congresswoman, conspiracy theories and what we can make of her apology to Congress. Also, Republican Representative Robert Aderholt explains why he voted not to certify President Biden’s victory. And we bring you the Americast half-time show, a performance to rival this weekend’s Super Bowl!Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-02-0552 minAmericastWe Need to Talk about KevinIs the House GOP leader back to backing Trump? Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss why Kevin McCarthy took a trip to Mar-a-Lago to visit the former president. Meanwhile, the Republican party divide deepens as Congressman Matt Gaetz rallies against his GOP colleague in Wyoming. And we bring you a bumper Americanswer with an A-Level politics class takeover.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-2938 minAmericastWho Let The Dogs Out?President Biden says Donald Trump's impeachment trial "has to happen". House impeachment managers deliver the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate, formally triggering a trial. Meanwhile, President Biden continues to reverse many of the executive orders from the Trump era while emphasising his message of unity. Oh, and Rudy Giuliani is being sued by the Dominion voting machine firm for $1.3bn (£950m).Emily, Jon and Anthony are joined by Slate's Dahlia Lithwick.Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-2643 minAmericastAmericast's Got Talent with Piers MorganPiers Morgan tells us an incredible story about how Donald Trump was called on Air Force One last year by a prankster posing as... Piers Morgan.Piers also helps Emily and Jon find a Frank Sinatra impersonator to perform 'His Way', written by Americaster, Trevor Knight. Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-2222 minAmericastIt’s Biden TimeThe new president begins dismantling Trump’s legacy... After all the festivities, Biden promises to get straight to work, signing executive orders and taking other actions that don’t require congressional approval. And at Americaster Francis’ request, we take some time to assessing Donald Trump’s achievements in the past 4 years. Also, what was the rationale behind Trump’s ‘generous’ letter to Biden?Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-2138 minAmericastDT Flown HomeOn his final day in office, President Trump gives his farewell address and gets ready to head back to Florida. And on the eve of their inauguration, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold a Covid memorial service to remember those who have lost their lives.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-2031 minAmericastDonald and the Giant ImpeachDonald Trump has become the only US president to have been impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time. Emily, Jon and Anthony speak to Republican Representative French Hill on why he believes this was the wrong action to take, and Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on what will happen next when this goes to trial in the Senate. This episode also contains harrowing details about Lisa Montgomery, the woman who was executed this week in Indiana. Not just about her execution - but our reporter, Hilary Andersson, also tells us about the awful crime she...
2021-01-1545 minAmericastUnited State of EmergencyPosting for the first time since his Twitter account was suspended for 12 hours, President Trump criticised the violent protests that saw five people lose their lives, and called for an ‘orderly transition of power’. But, what’s behind this change in rhetoric? Emily, Jon and Anthony talk through this and all the fallout from Wednesday’s dramatic events.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi and Ben Weisz
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-0838 minAmericastCoup-nited States of AmericaViolent scenes of Trump supporters storming the US Capitol have shocked the world. On the day that Joe Biden’s electoral win was supposed to be confirmed, and the Georgia run-offs confirmed a Democratic majority in the Senate, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss the day’s extraordinary events.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Frankie Tobi
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-0748 minAmericast'Find me more votes'Georgia takes centre stage as Trump’s phone call to its Secretary of State is leaked – Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether his latest attempt to cling to power is illegal. And in a big week for the Senate, could the results of the election be overturned?Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2021-01-0419 minAmericastThe Americast Advent CalendarMaitlis, Sopel and Anthony take a look back at 2020 - an extraordinary year, that featured a global pandemic, civil unrest sparked by the killing of an African American man, and the small matter or a presidential election. But did any of their analysis prove to be right?? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Americasters! We'll be back next year.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofosamericast@bbc.co.uk
2020-12-231h 01AmericastFrom Russia with BugsA large-scale and sophisticated hack targeting multiple US departments has been confirmed, with fingers being pointed at the Russian government. Our Moscow Correspondent Steve Rosenberg tells us why Russia say the claims are baseless, and, what the new era of US-Russian relations might look like under President-Elect Joe Biden. And big news... Sopes is back on home turf!Producers: Frankie Tobi and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-12-1833 minAmericastAll Vaxxed UpAs Biden asks people to ‘mask’ for his first 100 days, Emily, Jon and Anthony look at his policies and whether he will be a reassuring or radical President. Also, why is Anthony Fauci apologising to the UK? Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena and Frankie Tobi
Lead Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-12-0437 minAmericastThe kids’ tableAs Trump confirms he will leave the White House, Emily Jon and Anthony compare his testy press conference with the Bidens’ Thanksgiving message. Also, rumoured cabinet pick Heidi Heitkamp discusses Democrats and the rural vote. And we Americ-answer – is Trump going to pardon himself?Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-2732 minAmericast'I concede NOTHING!!!!!'With the transition now formally underway, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss whether a Trump tweet is the closest we will get to a concession speech. Also, why Biden’s diverse cabinet picks look like an Obama third term. And, could Trump reveal classified information post-presidency?Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-2431 minAmericastDemocracy Dyes in DarknessAs Biden gets on with the business of transition, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss the Trump campaign’s latest outlandish press conference – and how Rudy Giuliani’s hair-dye stole the scene. Also, how is the White House press pack reacting to the White House’s war on the media? And is Fox News abandoning President Trump? Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-2020 minAmericastBarack Obama's Big BookFresh from his surprise cameo in The Crown, Jon joins Emily and Anthony to discuss all the latest on the transition in limbo. Also, historian David Olusoga joins us to discuss Barack Obama's book and his exclusive UK interview with the 44th president. And how Trump’s election message could be an own goal in the battleground Georgia senate race.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Sej Asar
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-1841 minAmericastOrange is the new blackAs Biden increases his electoral college tally, Emily, Jon and Anthony go behind-the-scenes in the Trump camp with New York Magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi. Also, is Trump frightened of prison? And we speak to former US Ambassador to the EU, Anthony Gardner, about whether Biden and Boris will be good for the UK-US relationship.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Natalie Ktena and Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-1336 minAmericastAmericast Total LandscapingIt's our election post-mortem. As Biden’s transition team steps up, Emily, Jon and Anthony are joined by red and blue strategists for a forensic look at the election. Also, is Trump’s firing of his Defence Secretary an act of revenge? And we Americ-answer who can be considered for President-Elect Biden’s cabinet.A big shoutout to BBC Builders Merchants Ltd in Dewsbury for being good sports.Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-1042 minAmericastPresident-elect Biden & Resident TrumpJoe Biden has won the race to become the next US president. And Donald Trump is on his way back from the golf course. Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch discuss an extraordinary 24 hours in Washington. Studio Director: Nick Jones
Producer: Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-0729 minAmericastBig Boy PantsAs the counting continues, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss how a fresh Biden lead may have broken the Presidential stalemate. Reporter Julia Terruso takes us inside the Pennsylvania vote centre. And could there be a dark endgame for Trump’s legal suits? Also we Americanswer – if Trump loses, can he run again in 2024?Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Caitlin Hanrahan
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-0641 minAmericastVoice Note from Sopes’ ApartmentThings are moving so quickly, but it looks like the presidency is slipping away from Donald Trump. We'll be recording a proper episode with the whole gang later. Until then, here's a quick update from Sopes. It's a bit like Letter from America, but recorded on an iPhone in his flat, after very little sleep.Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-0606 minAmericastAct IIAs Donald Trump prematurely declares victory, Emily, Jon, Anthony and Ron Christie discuss which paths to the White House are still in play.Also, will the swing states be decided in the Supreme Court? And our Texan Trump supporter Ryan returns to the podcast.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Caitlin Hanrahan
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-0429 minAmericastHot TakesWhat a night! Emily, Jon, Anthony and Nick Bryant get together to bring you the story of election night so far. We don’t have a winner, and it could be a long time until we do. We recorded this at midnight EST / 5am GMT.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Caitlin Hanrahan
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-11-0437 minAmericastThe Boss v The King of EuropeAs the candidates roll out the red carpet, Emily, Jon and Anthony explain how Lil Wayne, Bruce Springsteen and Nigel Farage are attempting to bring out the votes. Campaign insiders Guy Cecil and Jenna Ellis make their final pitches for their candidate to be President. And the team bring you Americast’s ultimate guide to election night.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-3032 minAmericastWorkin’ our asses offWith less than a week until election day, Jon, Emily and Anthony consider the candidates’ final pitches to the American people. BBC News at Ten's Clive Myrie joins us from Arizona where he’s been reporting on coronavirus and race. And remember Heather, our undecided voter who we heard from after the first debate? She’s back, and she’s no longer undecided…Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-2840 minAmericastMutedWith record early voter turnout, Emily, Jon and Anthony discuss whether the candidates’ calm and focused performances will make a difference at the ballot. Also, one Texan tells us whether the night’s events have made him question his early vote. And how former President Barack Obama is trying to get inside Trump’s head.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-2338 minAmericastHunter Biden's LaptopDonald Trump thinks the media should be talking about the content of Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s old laptop; we explain why they’re not. Plus with polls favouring Joe Biden, Emily, Jon and Anthony look at how Trump could beat the odds to a second term in the White House. And as the Democrats try to flip the Senate, we find out how sexting and the price of soybeans could shape the race. Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-2142 minAmericastCrazy Uncle and Sleepy JoeAs Donald Trump and Joe Biden field voter questions at the same time on different TV networks, Emily, Jon and Anthony compare their performances. And we "Americanswer" why swing states are so swingy.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalies Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-1643 minAmericastMacho Macho Man?Just over a week after leaving hospital, President Trump returned to the campaign trail with a big rally in Florida. It's a crucial state, and in this episode we explain why it might decide the election, and hear from the voters who could swing it.Studio director: Wayne Moses
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-1441 minAmericastThe Debate BuzzJon, Emily and Anthony talk us through the flies, the highs and lows of the VP debate in Utah. And two undecided voters tell us if the candidates' sparring on race helped them make their pick.Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-0835 minAmericastTrump On SteroidsEmily, Jon and Anthony describe the scene as Donald Trump leaves hospital in a helicopter, takes off his mask and returns to the White House.Studio Director: Matt Howells
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-0631 minAmericastBlood and OxygenThe president has been admitted to hospital. But how much confidence can we have in what we’re being told about his condition after evasive comments from President Trump's doctor?Studio Manager: Jack Graysmark
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-0425 minAmericastThe president tests positiveThe president and his wife have tested positive for Covid. What does this mean for the election? Emily, Jon and Anthony gather for an emergency Americast.Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-10-0227 minAmericast“Will you shut up man?”After a tempestuous night in Cleveland we talk through the biggest moments of the first presidential debate. And we hear from undecided voters about whether the fiery exchanges swayed them at all. Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-09-3035 minAmericastSupreme decisionsThe death of the US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is still dominating the conversation in Washington. Jon and Emily look at who could replace her and when. Also on the podcast, Democratic rising star Jamaal Bowman explains how he’ll challenge the status quo in Washington. And Californian Republican candidate Erin Cruz discusses why she won’t dismiss the QAnon conspiracy theorists.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena and Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-09-2334 minAmericastMilitary DisserviceFollowing allegations that Trump made derogatory comments against the military, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss what this could mean for the veteran vote. And the BBC’s New York Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury explains how the post-covid economy may affect the election. On AmericAnswer.... what exactly happens if one of the candidates dies?Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-09-0930 minAmericastSir Kim DarrochIn an exclusive interview for BBC Newsnight, Maitlis speaks with the former UK ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch, about the cables that led to his resignation. The ambassador quit last year after it emerged he described the US President's government as "dysfunctional", "inept" and "divided" in the private letters.Producer: Natalie Ktena
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-09-0931 minAmericastMake America Safe AgainWho do Americans trust to make them feel safer, and what difference could that make to November’s vote? With just over two months to go, Jon, Emily and Anthony discuss how much law and order will be an election issue. And why do so few Americans vote?Studio Director: Michael Regaard
Producers: Harriet Noble and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-09-0232 minAmericastRun-DNCJoe Biden closed the Democratic National Convention calling for unity, telling voters ‘character and decency’ would be on the ballot come November. Jon, Anthony and Producer Morgan talk us through the key moments from the Dems this week - from Kamala Harris’ historic nomination, to Barack Obama’s unprecedented attack on Donald Trump.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-08-2135 minAmericastUnconventional ConventionAnthony and Jon discuss the unconventional Democratic National Convention with the Reverend Leah Daughtry, CEO of the DNC in 2008 and 2016. And as the US Postal Service boss suspends new policies that were decried as an attempt to sabotage the election, we try to get to the bottom of what is actually going on.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-08-1933 min
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2020-08-182h 01AmericastKamala Harris makes historyAfter months of speculation, Joe Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for VP. The Americast team assembles for an emergency episode, and Mayor of San Francisco and friend of Harris, London Breed, tells us why she thinks Biden made the right pick.Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producers: Harriet Noble and Morgan Gisholt Minard
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-08-1224 minAmericastYou’ve Got MailWith 90 days to go until the election, how will Americans cast their ballots in the middle of a pandemic? We hear from ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman on why postal-voting is proving to be a controversial topic. And Jon and Anthony speak to Cassie Smedile, Deputy Communications Director for the Republican National Committee, about what message Donald Trump does want to send. Studio Manager: Emma Crowe
Producers: Frankie Tobi, Natalie Ktena, Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-08-0536 minAmericastDemon SpermPresident Trump is again backing hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug with no proven effectiveness against Covid-19, but with the backing of a quack doctor who believes that women have sex with demons in their dreams. We also discuss why the Senate race is so fascinating this year, and how baseball is a microcosm of America. Studio director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-07-3032 minAmericastDonald & GhislaineWhy did the president "wish her well"?President Trump restarted his coronavirus briefings and almost stuck to the script, apart from a rather surprising comment about Ghislaine Maxwell. And why federal agents are on the streets of Portland, and could soon be in Chicago. Also, why does the health of Ruth Bader Ginsburg matter to the election?Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-07-2233 minAmericastVeepstakesIt’s Joe Biden’s most important decision of the campaign: who will he pick as his potential vice president? We know it’s going to be a woman, we know he’ll announce soon, and we know some of the names in the frame. Emily, Jon and Anthony assess the people who could soon be a heartbeat away from the vice presidency, and talk to former Health Secretary and VP contender Kathleen Sebelius about the arduous vetting process. Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-07-1535 minAmericastHow Trump can winTrailing in the polls and with coronavirus cases topping three million, Donald Trump’s chances of re-election don’t look great at the moment. But with four months to go, we're joined by Steve Cortes from America First, a key figure in his re-election campaign. Plus could it be a case of “Yes We Kanye” in 2020?Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-07-0837 minAmericastWe're back!Four months until the election and lots to discuss. Trump’s poll numbers are falling, and coronavirus cases are rising. Americast is back.Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Producer: Harriet Noble
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-07-0140 minAmericastProtests and the PresidentOn the night of the memorial service for George Floyd, Emily, Jon and Anthony are back to discuss the implications for America and the presidential race.Producers: Harriet Noble, Morgan Gisholt Minard, Nathalie Ktena and Seren Jones
Assistant Editor: Emma Close
Studio Director: Emma Crowe
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-06-0540 minAmericastBleach Body ReadyPresident Trump suggests scientists try researching the efficacy of putting disinfectant into the body to fight the virus. Emily, Jon and Adam are joined by Dr. Carlos Del Rio, an infectious disease expert at Emory University.Producer: Harriet Noble
Assistant Editors: Emma Close and Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-04-2526 min
Feedback19/04/2020Does the BBC’s coronavirus podcast put too much emphasis on politics and not enough on medical science? That's one of the comments from listeners discussed by Roger Bolton with Dino Sofos, the editor of the Coronavirus Newscast. Roger also asks a transgender priest why she chose the issue of her identity as a subject for her Lent Talk on Radio 4, and why she was inspired by Jesus Christ’s journey of self-discovery.And a mother and daughter turn their attentions to the heavens and listen to a documentary about the Hubble telescope. Are they well...
2020-04-1727 min
Podcast Radio HourTop 10 New Podcasts of 2019Another chance to hear Amanda Litherland and critic Greg Cochrane pick their top ten favourite new podcasts of 2019. Including:
Dolly Parton's America
The Missing Cryptoqueen - presenter Jamie Bartlett and Georgia Catt chat to Podcast Radio Hour about the making of the series.
Slow Burn Series 3
The Sun King
Hunting Warhead
Murderabilia
The Next Episode - editor Dino Sofos chats about this new news podcast aimed at a younger audience.
Giant
Pleasure Studies
You're Dead To Me
2020-04-1756 minAmericastNew York, New YorkThe presidency in a pandemic. Emily, Jon and Anthony join the host of The Coronavirus Newscast, Adam Fleming, to discuss how the United States is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. They're also joined by the longest serving Health Secretary in US history, Congresswoman Donna Shalala.Producers: Nick Rotherham, Frankie Tobi and Alicia Burrell
Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-04-1136 minAmericastBuffet SyndromeAll roads lead to coronavirus… but there is still some politics to talk about before we take break for a while. For more from Emily, Jon and Anthony, tune in to The Coronavirus Newscast on BBC Sounds, where they’ll be popping up.Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-03-1929 minAmericastNot-So-Sleepy JoeA week after Joe Biden surged into the front-runner position, the former vice-president wins big on Mini Super Tuesday, the day six states held primary contests. Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch chew over the significance of the result and the impact Coronavirus is having on the presidential race. Editor: Dino Sofos
Producer: Emma Close
2020-03-1129 minAmericastDow Dow deeper and DowIn an emergency Americast, Maitlis and Sopes get together with Michelle Fleury, the BBC's New York Business Correspondent to talk about the fall in the stock market and what it could mean for the election. Producer: Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-03-0918 minAmericastWarren is OutIn our first emergency Americast, Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch mull over what Elizabeth Warren dropping out means for the Democratic presidential race.Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-03-0520 minAmericastBerning Down the HouseWho is Bernie Sanders? Maitlis, Sopes and The Zurch are joined by Congressman Peter Welch and Lord Wood to discuss the Democrat frontrunner. Plus our first Americast quiz: Who said it, Bernie or Jeremy Corbyn?Producers: Ione Wells, Cristina Criddle and Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-2734 minAmericastThe A-Z of the US ElectionSopes, Maitlis and The Zurch explain all that election terminology you've heard but probably don’t quite understand. It’s basically Duolingo for American politics.Producer: Emma Close and Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-1942 minAmericastWho is Michael Bloomberg?It’s time to talk about Michael… Maitlis and Sopes are joined by Anthony ‘The Mooch’ Scaramucci, Margaret Talev from Axios and Huw Van Steenis, one of Bloomberg's business associates.Producers: Emma Close & Ione Wells
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-1735 minAmericastCrashing the PartyThe Dems thrash it out at their New Hampshire primary, with Bernie Sanders coming out top, on a terrible night for former vice-president Joe Biden.
Sopes and ‘the Zurch’ join the pod from their hotel room in New Hampshire and Maitlis is in a treehouse… don’t ask. Producers: Ione Wells and Emma Close
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-1234 minAmericastNot GuiltySpoiler alert… President Trump has been acquitted in his impeachment trial. Who’d have thunk it? But there’s still a lot to talk about, including Mitt Romney crossing the aisle to convict his fellow Republican on the first charge of abuse of power. And Maitlis has an exclusive interview with one of the men who testified against the President, former US special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker.Producers: Emma Close and Haley Thomas
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-0634 minAmericastRaucous CaucusLong: 2000 miles, 24 hours, two cities and one podcast - and there are still no final results from the Iowa Caucuses. Good start…Producers: Ione Wells, Emma Close and Haley Thomas
Editor: Dino Sofos
2020-02-0529 min
The Media ShowKay Burley does breakfastKay Burley has worked for Sky News since it launched in 1989. Now she has a new role as presenter of its breakfast show.Also in the programme, Clive Tyldesley, the football commentator, says the British media have failed the public with its Brexit reporting and claims sports journalists would have done a better job. Andrea Catherwood is joined by Kay Burley, Zing Tsjeng, VICE UK executive editor, Dino Sofos, editor of BBC Brexitcast, and Clive Tyldesley.Producer: Richard Hooper
2019-10-2328 min
The Next EpisodeLife ‘Without’ An MPWho is running Jared O’Mara MP’s Sheffield Hallam office? Hosted by Dino Sofos. #TheNextEpisode // TheNextEpisode@bbc.co.uk
2019-08-0928 min