A week in America | 13 October 2023
16/10/2023
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…
Tale of Two Cities
28/09/2023
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
01/09/2023
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
10/07/2023
As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.
A week in America | 30 June 2023
29/06/2023
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 | 2 June 2023
02/06/2023
This week Martin strikes up a conversation in an airport lounge and learns way more than he bargained for…
A week in America | 26 May 2023
25/05/2023
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…
A week in America | 12 May 2023
12/05/2023
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.
A week in America | 5 May 2023
04/05/2023
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…
A week in America | 28 April 2023
28/04/2023
With Joe Biden declaring he is running for a second term, Martin look at the 2024 Presidential Election hopefuls…
A week in America | 20 April 2023
20/04/2023
As the baseball season gets underway in USA, Martin looks at the surprising ways global sports leagues are making huge changes to connect and engage with new audiences and build their businesses…
A week in America | 24th March 2023
24/03/2023
In the latest blog from across the Atlantic, Martin discusses President Trump’s impeding legal woes.