The News Agents - USA

The News Agents - USA

Global

16 episodes

Episodes

Could Laura Loomer save Ukraine?
Jul 29, 2026 · 42m
The News Agents USA analyzes Ukraine’s shifting diplomatic strategy, with President Zelensky courting Trump allies like Laura Loomer and Sean Hannity…
Trump's Tehran nightmare: Are Republicans done with his Iran war?
Jul 22, 2026 · 36m
John Sopel and Miles Taylor analyze the escalating US-Iran conflict, highlighting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s strained congressional testimony…
ICE kills again
Jul 15, 2026 · 41m
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel discuss the suspension of ICE vehicle stops following fatal shootings, featuring guest Miles Taylor who critiques…
Why did Dems ignore Platner's red flags for so long?
Jul 10, 2026 · 32m
Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze the collapse of Graham Plattner’s Senate campaign in Maine following serious sexual assault allegations and a history of racist remarks.
Trump's crypto billion dollars - why is everyone fine with it?
Jul 2, 2026 · 38m
Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze Donald Trump’s massive personal enrichment, citing $1.
Zohran Mamdani: The Democrats' new power broker?
Jun 24, 2026 · 40m
Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze Zohran Mamdani’s rise as a Democratic kingmaker, highlighting his joyful, authentic style that contrasts with the party’s aging establishment.
Why is Donald Trump hosting a cage fight at the White House?
Jun 15, 2026
Emily Maitlis and John Sopel critique Donald Trump’s claim of victory in the Iran conflict, arguing that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and the nuclear deal is unresolved.
Mehdi Hasan on MAGA, Maine and media cowards
Jun 10, 2026
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel, joined by Mehdi Hasan, analyze Graham Plattner’s controversial Democratic primary win in Maine, debating whether…
Why Trump's own party has killed his J6 slush fund
Jun 3, 2026
The News Agents USA examines the cancellation of Trump’s proposed anti-weaponization fund, signaling growing Republican resistance to his political overreach ahead of midterms.
Has Donald Trump just gifted Texas to the Democrats?
May 28, 2026
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze Ken Paxton’s controversial win in the Texas Senate primary, backed by Donald Trump against incumbent John Cornyn.
Is Trump now bankrolling a MAGA paramilitary?
May 21, 2026
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze a controversial $1.
Has Trump just written the campaign ad for every Democrat?
May 14, 2026
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze Trump’s claim that he ignores Americans’ financial plight, contrasting it with his family’s profit-seeking trips to China.
Trump's Epic Fury...with Indiana Republicans
May 6, 2026
Hosts Emily Maitlis and John Sopel analyze the stalled US-Iran conflict, noting that Trump’s “Project Freedom” was paused amid failed peace talks and rising gas prices.
Is Trump a Russian asset? Fiona Hill on the President she worked for
Apr 29, 2026
Fiona Hill discusses Donald Trump’s emboldened second term, his susceptibility to Russian propaganda, and the erosion of US alliances.
The Democrats are finally fighting dirty - will it be enough to win?
Apr 23, 2026
This episode examines the escalating partisan gerrymandering war in the US, sparked by Virginia’s recent vote to redraw congressional maps in favor of Democrats.
Are any Republicans getting ready to move against Trump?
Apr 16, 2026
Emily Maitlis and John Sopel discuss growing concerns over Donald Trump’s fitness for office, exploring the 25th Amendment and potential congressional checks.
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