
A week in America | 10 November 2023
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…
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…
This week Martin wonders how it would be possible for America to repeat South Africa’s success at the Rugby and Cricket world cups…
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…
This week Martin looks at the crisis on Capitol Hill as the US Government stumbles towards a shutdown no-one can see a way out of…
This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.
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?
As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.
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…
This week Martin strikes up a conversation in an airport lounge and learns way more than he bargained for…
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…
As the U.S. braces for the largest ever influx of immigrants across its southern border this weekend – Martin looks at the other group of migrants changing the nation’s towns and cities – Americans.
As we get to the business end of the sports season, Martin looks at the way U.S. sports are organised and wonders if there are lessons for the English Premier League and others to learn…