Station:
ABC (AU)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-02-10
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Chas Licciardello and John Barron set out to discover the real America - its politics and its people - with analysis from US and Australian experts.
Next Episode is 'TBA' (Season 2026 Episode 23) and airs on 17 Aug 2026 06:35 (CDT).
S2026E20 - Let the Oil Flow!
Trump claims victory after a long-awaited peace deal is agreed with Iran. Meanwhile, as Congress advances a US-Israel military integration plan, we ask former national security official Josh Paul why the measure has sparked a backlash.
Air Date: 15 Jun 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E21 - The Art of Surrender?
The Republican backlash intensifies after Trump makes a deal with Iran, then threatens a return to war. Meanwhile JD Vance lashes out at Israel, and Trump blames vandals after his reflecting pool woes take a turn for the worse.
Air Date: 22 Jun 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E22 - Not Racist?
Planet America celebrates our 600th episode. Since 2012, John Barron and Chas Licciardello have unpacked the issues, events, people and politics from the US - in their own inimitable way.
The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations as Trump's White House declares America is closed. Plus the 'Green-Watergate' disaster continues as Americans prepare to celebrate their 250th birthday. (Midseason Final)
Air Date: 29 Jun 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E23 - TBA
Air Date: 17 Aug 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E24 - TBA
Air Date: 24 Aug 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E25 - TBA
Air Date: 31 Aug 2026 06:35 (CDT)
S2026E26 - TBA
Air Date: 07 Sep 2026 06:35 (CDT)