Episodes

  • Standing Up in American with Pratima Mani

    Standing Up in American with Pratima Mani
    Dec 2 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes Pratima Mani, stand-up and writer on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. They talk about the state of stand-up in the US and if people are afraid of talking politics or are they just not that interested? Plus Pratima’s own thoughts on what it would mean to become an American citizen during the return of Donald Trump. You can see more of Pratima’s comedy and more on Instagram @p.mmoney
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    36 mins
  • Fresh from the Battlegrounds with SE Cupp

    Fresh from the Battlegrounds with SE Cupp
    Nov 25 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich welcomes back Republican (non-MAGA) commentator and writer SE Cupp. SE the host of the podcast ‘Off the Cupp’ as well as a long time syndicated columnist for the New York Daily News (also available via the Chicago Sun Times) and a commentator and panelist on CNN. In the run up to the election SE hosted the show ‘Battleground’ based in a swing state and talking outside the media bubble to voters in the key states that returned the keys to the White House to former President, current felon and now President-elect - Donald Trump. In her conversation with Erich she reveals how she saw it coming and why it happened. They also go through Trump’s picks for the Cabinet so far and the battle over their confirmations. You can follow her on twitter @secupp and instagram @secupp
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    50 mins
  • The Felon in Chief with Karin Robinson

    The Felon in Chief with Karin Robinson
    Nov 11 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich is joined by by fellow American Abroad Karin Robinson host of the podcast Democratically 2020 and former Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad. They talk about what went wrong, how they are coping and things you can do to stay sane. You can follow Karin on BlueSky @karinjr.bsky.social
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    44 mins
  • D-Day for American Democracy

    D-Day for American Democracy
    Nov 4 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich is joined by podcast producer Mark Machado to debrief on Erich's trip to the USA and his impressions from the mother of all swing states - Pennsylvania. Erich gives thoughts on the mood in America, his predictions for the election and most importantly what happens after Trump loses. Bigly.
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    20 mins
  • Georgia on ALL Our Minds with Michael Goldfarb

    Georgia on ALL Our Minds with Michael Goldfarb
    Oct 28 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich talks to journalist, broadcaster and host of podcast First Rough Draft of History - Michael Goldfarb. Like Erich, Michael has lived in the UK for many years, but has reported on numerous elections in the United States and will be on the ground in Georgia and North Carolina for this crucial vote. We look at past races, how this one is different, especially with a high number of endorsements from Republicans for Harris. Michael shares his past experiences on reporting on the ground for elections and what he hopes this time. Find his podcast here: https://www.goldfarbpod.com/ @FRDHPodcast Follow Michael here @MGEmancipation and on threads @goldfarbmichael and make sure to subscribe to his substack to keep up on the latest news on the US election.
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    49 mins
  • Exhausted Trump with Toby Muresianu

    Exhausted Trump with Toby Muresianu
    Oct 21 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich talks to Toby Muresianu. Erich’s known Toby for many years when he was performing stand-up comedy in the UK. Like a good American, Toby went back to the States where he has continued comedy and become an advocate for housing. They talk about the state of the race, Kamala’s housing policies and how maybe even Trump fans are starting to feel a bit exhausted. Find Toby on X @tobyhardtospell, on Insta @tobyhardtospell and even TikTok @tobyonhousing
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    39 mins
  • Debunking the Right with Ron Filipkowski

    Debunking the Right with Ron Filipkowski
    Oct 14 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich talks to former Republican, former prosecutor and Editor-In-Chief of MeidasNews.com. Ron, and his team, take the fight to the right. They have a small army of warriors for democracy working to debunk and reveal misinformation from Republicans and right. Here we discuss the important work that they do, how they do it and what he thinks will happen in the battle between Harris and Trump. Follow @RonFilipkowski, check out his new podcast Uncovered and join their brand new substack.
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    51 mins
  • Getting Voices Heard with Malynda Hale

    Getting Voices Heard with Malynda Hale
    Oct 7 2024
    US expat Erich McElroy reaches across the pond to find out what is happening in America - this week Erich speaks to singer, activist, CNN and ABC News Commentator and creator of Black Voices Heard - the brilliant Malynda Hale. They talk about the state of the race to the White House, the fact it all will come down to getting the vote out, the impact on race in this election and how it’s not that hard to say Kamala. Check her out on twitter @MalyndaHale and find her project on Instagram at @malyndahale and @blackvoicesheardproject
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    44 mins