A week in America | 16 February 2024
15/02/2024
After yet another mass shooting in America, this time as people are celebrating Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, Martin Liptrot discusses America’s relationship with guns.
A week in America | 9 February 2024
08/02/2024
From his perch in the US, Martin looks at the current political ding-dong back in the UK – and can’t help but share a few words of US advice…
A week in America | 2 February 2024
01/02/2024
This week Martin looks at the raft of economic data being shared about the US economy and wonders what it all means…
A week in America | 10 November 2023
09/11/2023
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…
The end for Ben Wallace?
06/07/2023
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is not only snubbed by President Biden for a top NATO job, he’s losing his Lancashire seat. Jim takes the chance to examine our relations with America as well as looking at the regional shake up in parliamentary boundaries.
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 | 02 September 2022
02/09/2022
Martin looks at President Biden’s announcement to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and explores why the system is fundamentally broken.
A week in America | 22 July 2022
21/07/2022
As Britain experienced its hottest day ever this week, Martin Liptrot looks at the climate crisis in America and what President Biden can do about it.
A week in America | 03 February 2022
03/02/2022
This week Martin Liptrot looks at the conundurum faced by Joe Biden in selecting a nominee for the Supreme Court.
A week in America | 12 November 2021
11/11/2021
It’s been a successful week for President Biden. A starring role at COP26 was equalled by accomplishments from his team back in the U.S.A.
A week in America | 29 October 2021
28/10/2021
The big talking point across the Atlantic this week is President Biden’s ‘Billionaire’s Proposal’, Martin Liptrot looks at what this will mean for POTUS both domestically and internationally.
A week in America | 30 September 2021
30/09/2021
This week in the U.S. the Moderates and the Progressives have threatened to derail their own President’s plan for a European-style social security safety net, moves to bolster health care coverage for all, and thwart his proposal to invest heavily in climate change, renewable energy, and early years education.