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A week in America | 17 November 2023

  • by chris

This week, the world’s two most powerful men met in California. Martin looks at what was discussed, what was agreed and what it may or may not mean for the rest of us.

A week in America | 10 November 2023

  • by chris

This time next year, America will have a new President. Or the old one back. Or the old one it currently has will still be there. This week Martin looks at the dilemma facing US political parties and voters…

A week in America | 3 November 2023

  • by chris

This week Martin wonders how it would be possible for America to repeat South Africa’s success at the Rugby and Cricket world cups…

A week in America | 26 October 2023

  • by chris

This week, Martin continues to follow the chaos in Congress. While finding a new Speaker is a step forward, what comes next has many people worried…

Tale of Two Cities

  • by chris

This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.

A week in America | 01 September 2023

  • by chris

This week, Martin studies the form for the field running to be US Presidential candidates. Troubled by legal woes, weight and health rumours, and on-going coiffure concerns, defeated 2020 candidate Donald Trump is leading the republican field… but who else is running?

A week in America | 7 July 2023

  • by chris

As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.

A week in America | 30 June 2023

  • by chris

This year, there have been 23 school shootings in America already. As a Florida jury considers the role of police and security guards in preventing them, Martin wonders what else can be done…

A week in America | 26 May 2023

  • by chris

This week Martin met with many of the leading U.S. sports and entertainment brands to hear about their plans for the future – he was relieved to hear what they had to say…