60 acast.com Stateside with Kai and Carter https://shows.acast.com/stateside-with-kai-and-carter en The Guardian News,US Politics,United States,Donald Trump,Culture,Technology,World news,Interviews,Global,Sports,Climate,Environment The Guardian The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join The Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


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]]> The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join The Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.


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]]> false The Guardian info+69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c@mg-eu.acast.com 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c stateside-with-kai-and-carter episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c/1777551850775-938db07e-46a9-4185-9bdb-724602b6bdd7.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/stateside-with-kai-and-carter Stateside with Kai and Carter ad5a9680-449f-11f1-ad14-2d09378aaeed The western US is running out of water. What happens next? The western US is running out of water. What happens next? Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT 40:53 6a5546277f913497ee660efc false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a5546277f913497ee660efc 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c the-western-us-is-running-out-of-water-what-happens-next full Thanks to pollution, overpopulation and the climate crisis, Earth is facing a terrifying new crisis: an irreversible "water bankruptcy". Now, fights over water have ramped up across the world, including in the US west. Host Carter Sherman speaks with Guardian extreme weather correspondent Gabrielle Canon about the battle over the future of the Colorado River Basin, whose water sustains some 40 million people across seven states – but is now drying up. Gabrielle recently rafted down the basin's last "wild" river, the Yampa. Damming or diverting the Yampa could bring the west some much-needed hydration. It may also devastate the vast natural ecosystem that relies on the river's free-flowing waters. Also: Carter and Kai Wright react to the death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.



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]]> Thanks to pollution, overpopulation and the climate crisis, Earth is facing a terrifying new crisis: an irreversible "water bankruptcy". Now, fights over water have ramped up across the world, including in the US west. Host Carter Sherman speaks with Guardian extreme weather correspondent Gabrielle Canon about the battle over the future of the Colorado River Basin, whose water sustains some 40 million people across seven states – but is now drying up. Gabrielle recently rafted down the basin's last "wild" river, the Yampa. Damming or diverting the Yampa could bring the west some much-needed hydration. It may also devastate the vast natural ecosystem that relies on the river's free-flowing waters. Also: Carter and Kai Wright react to the death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.



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]]> Why Graham Platner wasn’t the answer to the Democrats’ men problem Why Graham Platner wasn’t the answer to the Democrats’ men problem Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT 43:44 6a515259d94c3619c265e4db false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a515259d94c3619c265e4db 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c why-graham-platner-wasnt-the-answer-to-the-democrats-men-pro full Earlier this week, Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, was accused by a former partner of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegations, but on Wednesday, he suspended his campaign, accusing the “political establishment” of tanking his candidacy. But this is only the most recent scandal to have surfaced around Platner’s campaign — over the past year, the oyster farmer and combat veteran was revealed to have a tattoo that closely resembled a Totenkopf (a widely recognized Nazi symbol), a long paper trail of racist, misogynist and homophobic posts on Reddit, and in June, the New York Times published allegations from three former partners about Platner’s “toxic” behavior in their relationships, including, in several cases, physical intimidation (allegations Platner denied).


As Democrats regroup and evaluate their dwindling chances to flip the Senate in November, hosts Kai Wright and Carter Sherman are joined by Guardian political reporters Lauren Gambino and Shrai Popat to ask why voters flocked to Platner, why they were reluctant to abandon him as the scandals came out — and what the whole mess says about who gets the privilege of political redemption.

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]]> Earlier this week, Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, was accused by a former partner of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegations, but on Wednesday, he suspended his campaign, accusing the “political establishment” of tanking his candidacy. But this is only the most recent scandal to have surfaced around Platner’s campaign — over the past year, the oyster farmer and combat veteran was revealed to have a tattoo that closely resembled a Totenkopf (a widely recognized Nazi symbol), a long paper trail of racist, misogynist and homophobic posts on Reddit, and in June, the New York Times published allegations from three former partners about Platner’s “toxic” behavior in their relationships, including, in several cases, physical intimidation (allegations Platner denied).


As Democrats regroup and evaluate their dwindling chances to flip the Senate in November, hosts Kai Wright and Carter Sherman are joined by Guardian political reporters Lauren Gambino and Shrai Popat to ask why voters flocked to Platner, why they were reluctant to abandon him as the scandals came out — and what the whole mess says about who gets the privilege of political redemption.

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]]> <![CDATA['Gratuitously cruel': Chase Strangio on how trans youth became political targets]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT 38:50 6a4eab4f358cba34146d783a false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a4eab4f358cba34146d783a 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c acast-gratuitously-cruel-chase-strangio-on-how-trans-youth-b full Last week, the US supreme court ruled that Idaho and West Virginia can continue enforcing their bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ and women's teams in schools. It’s the latest development in the political and legal attack on trans people —and especially trans youth— that has surged in recent years. On the heels of that decision, Kai Wright talks with Guardian reporter Sam Levin, who has been covering the debate over trans athletes in California and speaking with students and their families, and Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU's LGBTQ & HIV Project, who is the first out trans person to argue in front of the US supreme court. They walk through the legal and political strategies animating the anti-trans movement, and discuss why this most recent decision could open the door to the erosion of civil liberties for everyone.


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]]> Last week, the US supreme court ruled that Idaho and West Virginia can continue enforcing their bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ and women's teams in schools. It’s the latest development in the political and legal attack on trans people —and especially trans youth— that has surged in recent years. On the heels of that decision, Kai Wright talks with Guardian reporter Sam Levin, who has been covering the debate over trans athletes in California and speaking with students and their families, and Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU's LGBTQ & HIV Project, who is the first out trans person to argue in front of the US supreme court. They walk through the legal and political strategies animating the anti-trans movement, and discuss why this most recent decision could open the door to the erosion of civil liberties for everyone.


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]]> The shadowy movement behind ‘Trump accounts’ The shadowy movement behind ‘Trump accounts’ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT 45:22 6a4c09751c6186eface868bf false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a4c09751c6186eface868bf 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c the-shadowy-movement-behind-trump-accounts full Moira Donegan says these accounts are really the work of the pronatalist movement, which wants women to have as many babies as possible – and is backed by powerful rightwingers such as JD Vance and Elon Musk. Moira speaks with Carter Sherman about the strange bedfellows who make up the movement, including its ties to the racist conspiracy theory known as the ‘great replacement.’

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]]> Moira Donegan says these accounts are really the work of the pronatalist movement, which wants women to have as many babies as possible – and is backed by powerful rightwingers such as JD Vance and Elon Musk. Moira speaks with Carter Sherman about the strange bedfellows who make up the movement, including its ties to the racist conspiracy theory known as the ‘great replacement.’

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]]> Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS Term limits? Court packing? Elie Mystal on why it’s time to reform SCOTUS Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:28:40 GMT 40:06 6a4574b94427cfeae558ea15 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a4574b94427cfeae558ea15 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c term-limits-court-packing-elie-mystal-on-why-its-time-to-ref full

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]]> 450 years in jail: the leftist activists convicted of terrorism 450 years in jail: the leftist activists convicted of terrorism Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT 36:58 6a42cda92ba1fb6a8032d197 false https://shows.acast.com/stateside-with-kai-and-carter/episodes/how-trumps-doj-used-zines-to-convict-leftists-of-terrorism 6a42cda92ba1fb6a8032d197 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c how-trumps-doj-used-zines-to-convict-leftists-of-terrorism full After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration vowed to prosecute "antifa" activists for domestic terrorism. Now, it's made good on that threat. A group of activists who joined an anti-ICE protest that went dangerously awry have been sentenced to decades in prison, and the case could have enormous consequences for the future of the First Amendment and American protests. Carter Sherman speaks with Guardian reporter Lex McMenamin, one of the few journalists to have interviewed the activists at the heart of the case.



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]]> After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration vowed to prosecute "antifa" activists for domestic terrorism. Now, it's made good on that threat. A group of activists who joined an anti-ICE protest that went dangerously awry have been sentenced to decades in prison, and the case could have enormous consequences for the future of the First Amendment and American protests. Carter Sherman speaks with Guardian reporter Lex McMenamin, one of the few journalists to have interviewed the activists at the heart of the case.



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]]> Taylor Swift’s girlhood era is ending. Where does she go next? Taylor Swift’s girlhood era is ending. Where does she go next? Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT 31:11 6a3edcc1e41a288a29278159 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a3edcc1e41a288a29278159 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c taylor-swifts-girlhood-era-is-ending-where-does-she-go-next full Over the past two decades, Taylor Swift has changed the music industry, and how we think about girlhood. From songs like Fifteen about first love and heartbreak to introspective tracks like Mirrorball from Folklore, Swift has chronicled the emotional lives of young women in a way few artists have. Her music says that the experiences of girlhood deserve to be immortalized. But as fans celebrate her upcoming marriage and the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Carter Sherman and the Guardian's deputy music editor, Laura Snapes, ask: is she leaving that stage of her life behind, and if so, what's in store for her next era?





Correction note added 26 June 2026: This video incorrectly says Taylor Swift's jet has burned hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel since March. The figure is actually reported to be tens of thousands of gallons.

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]]> Over the past two decades, Taylor Swift has changed the music industry, and how we think about girlhood. From songs like Fifteen about first love and heartbreak to introspective tracks like Mirrorball from Folklore, Swift has chronicled the emotional lives of young women in a way few artists have. Her music says that the experiences of girlhood deserve to be immortalized. But as fans celebrate her upcoming marriage and the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Carter Sherman and the Guardian's deputy music editor, Laura Snapes, ask: is she leaving that stage of her life behind, and if so, what's in store for her next era?





Correction note added 26 June 2026: This video incorrectly says Taylor Swift's jet has burned hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel since March. The figure is actually reported to be tens of thousands of gallons.

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]]> Has the American project failed? Eddie Glaude Jr on the US at 250 Has the American project failed? Eddie Glaude Jr on the US at 250 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT 40:15 6a3c38c6e391eb0aa9d4f6a1 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a3c38c6e391eb0aa9d4f6a1 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c has-the-american-project-failed-eddie-glaude-jr-on-the-us-at full As the US prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding, Kai Wright sits down with Eddie Glaude Jr, a Princeton University professor, to talk about the conflicts at the heart of the American project. Glaude argues that Black Americans have played a vital role in establishing the country, but their presence is a constant reminder that the American fantasy – the story of a white republic – doesn’t exist. He and Kai discuss how the Trump administration has normalized white supremacist rhetoric and the myriad ways the president is trying to whitewash history. Glaude’s book America, USA: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries, is out now.


• 'We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday


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]]> As the US prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding, Kai Wright sits down with Eddie Glaude Jr, a Princeton University professor, to talk about the conflicts at the heart of the American project. Glaude argues that Black Americans have played a vital role in establishing the country, but their presence is a constant reminder that the American fantasy – the story of a white republic – doesn’t exist. He and Kai discuss how the Trump administration has normalized white supremacist rhetoric and the myriad ways the president is trying to whitewash history. Glaude’s book America, USA: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries, is out now.


• 'We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday


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]]> How Iranians are coping with the Iran war How Iranians are coping with the Iran war Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:54:58 GMT 33:43 6a399c8566d186d1475c5ce4 true https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a399c8566d186d1475c5ce4 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c the-iran-war-is-worse-for-the-world-than-covid full With negotiations to end the war in Iran now underway, experts widely agree that the Iranian government has the upper hand. But if the regime emerges from the war stronger than before, what does it mean for the people of Iran? Carter Sherman speaks with Shirin Jaafari, a journalist for the World who focuses on the Middle East, about her reporting on Iranians living through war, a devastated economy and a government that executes people who dare to protest. Carter and Kai Wright also speak about the lasting effect of this war in the US – and what Americans have already lost.




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]]> With negotiations to end the war in Iran now underway, experts widely agree that the Iranian government has the upper hand. But if the regime emerges from the war stronger than before, what does it mean for the people of Iran? Carter Sherman speaks with Shirin Jaafari, a journalist for the World who focuses on the Middle East, about her reporting on Iranians living through war, a devastated economy and a government that executes people who dare to protest. Carter and Kai Wright also speak about the lasting effect of this war in the US – and what Americans have already lost.




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]]> The unproven autism treatment taking off under RFK Jr The unproven autism treatment taking off under RFK Jr Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT 39:04 6a32fdc19ce2a096be6c9fcc false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a32fdc19ce2a096be6c9fcc 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c the-unproven-autism-treatment-taking-off-under-rfk-jr full Ed Pilkington tells Kai Wright about his months-long investigation into the providers of these treatments, and their connections to the health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr. He also spoke with figures in the science community who fear the FDA may be loosening its rigorous restrictions on stem cell treatment for autism

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]]> Ed Pilkington tells Kai Wright about his months-long investigation into the providers of these treatments, and their connections to the health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr. He also spoke with figures in the science community who fear the FDA may be loosening its rigorous restrictions on stem cell treatment for autism

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]]> What happens when Trump drives you out of the United States? What happens when Trump drives you out of the United States? Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:52:24 GMT 47:49 6a305a1a16e031f388d829e6 false https://shows.acast.com/stateside-with-kai-and-carter/episodes/what-happens-when-trump-drives-you-out-of-the-united-states 6a305a1a16e031f388d829e6 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c what-happens-when-trump-drives-you-out-of-the-united-states full A far-right, white supremacist ideology known as “remigration” aims to make life so punishing for immigrants that they leave the US. It’s also the policy of the Trump administration. There’s an "office of remigration" in the state department and the Department of Homeland Security has posted on X in support of it, saying: “The stakes have never been higher and the goal has never been more clear: Remigration now.” Carter Sherman speaks with journalist and author Paola Ramos about the immigrants who have made the difficult decision to leave the US, and how their departure could spell the death of the American Dream.



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]]> A far-right, white supremacist ideology known as “remigration” aims to make life so punishing for immigrants that they leave the US. It’s also the policy of the Trump administration. There’s an "office of remigration" in the state department and the Department of Homeland Security has posted on X in support of it, saying: “The stakes have never been higher and the goal has never been more clear: Remigration now.” Carter Sherman speaks with journalist and author Paola Ramos about the immigrants who have made the difficult decision to leave the US, and how their departure could spell the death of the American Dream.



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]]> Elon Musk is a trillionaire now. Is that bad for the economy? Elon Musk is a trillionaire now. Is that bad for the economy? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT 36:01 6a2c615cbb567203d71297cc false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a2c615cbb567203d71297cc 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c elon-musk-is-a-trillionaire-now-is-that-bad-for-the-economy full Blake Montgomery tells Kai Wright that with these IPOs, all our financial futures are forever tied to AI’s success, and more worryingly, its possible failure

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]]> Blake Montgomery tells Kai Wright that with these IPOs, all our financial futures are forever tied to AI’s success, and more worryingly, its possible failure

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]]> How Trump is changing the World Cup How Trump is changing the World Cup Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT 39:09 6a29c2cfded952887e5d762c false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a29c2cfded952887e5d762c 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c how-trump-is-changing-the-world-cup full Jeff Rueter explains how Trump's America is rewriting the rules of the World Cup. Jeff also previews fun teams to watch, while Kai and Carter reveal who they’re rooting for. (Hint: it's not the US.)

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]]> Jeff Rueter explains how Trump's America is rewriting the rules of the World Cup. Jeff also previews fun teams to watch, while Kai and Carter reveal who they’re rooting for. (Hint: it's not the US.)

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]]> <![CDATA[How fighting Amazon made Chris Smalls a celebrity: 'My life changed']]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:01:32 GMT 39:01 6a2720c0391fc46d1bb4f2e2 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a2720c0391fc46d1bb4f2e2 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c how-fighting-amazon-made-chris-smalls-a-celebrity-my-life-ch full When the Revolution Comes is out now.

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]]> Knicks v Spurs: the NBA finals a billionaire can’t ruin Knicks v Spurs: the NBA finals a billionaire can’t ruin Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:06:01 GMT 37:41 6a232d7052b9a690391c2d86 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a232d7052b9a690391c2d86 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c knicks-v-spurs-the-nba-finals-a-billionaire-cant-ruin full After winning Game 1 of the NBA finals, the New York Knicks are one step closer to winning a championship that has eluded them for 53 years. New Yorkers are feeling elated, but the Knicks are going to have to get through 7ft4in Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, who just might be the next face of the league. Kai Wright speaks with the Guardian’s Andrew Lawrence about who exactly these teams are, and why despite all the money flowing through the sport, this is a series for the people.


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]]> After winning Game 1 of the NBA finals, the New York Knicks are one step closer to winning a championship that has eluded them for 53 years. New Yorkers are feeling elated, but the Knicks are going to have to get through 7ft4in Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, who just might be the next face of the league. Kai Wright speaks with the Guardian’s Andrew Lawrence about who exactly these teams are, and why despite all the money flowing through the sport, this is a series for the people.


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]]> <![CDATA[Robert Reich on how Trump's slush fund loss is an opportunity for Democrats]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT 33:59 6a208240ead318fbe6b4527d true https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a208240ead318fbe6b4527d 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c robert-reich-on-how-trumps-slush-fund-loss-is-an-opportunity full This week the bipartisan furor over Donald Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund escalated to the point that the administration balked, saying they are no longer moving forward with it. But Robert Reich, a Guardian columnist and former US secretary of labor, says the fund, and specifically, the additional detail of the settlement giving Trump and his family immunity from future IRS audits, are the essence of corruption – and if Democrats can successfully connect that corruption to the affordability crisis, they might just have a winning message on their hands.


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]]> This week the bipartisan furor over Donald Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund escalated to the point that the administration balked, saying they are no longer moving forward with it. But Robert Reich, a Guardian columnist and former US secretary of labor, says the fund, and specifically, the additional detail of the settlement giving Trump and his family immunity from future IRS audits, are the essence of corruption – and if Democrats can successfully connect that corruption to the affordability crisis, they might just have a winning message on their hands.


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]]> The comedian taking on AI datacenters The comedian taking on AI datacenters Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:35 GMT 35:14 6a1de6568246f7bd057994df false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a1de6568246f7bd057994df 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c the-comedian-taking-on-ai-datacenters full

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]]> What if Trump invades Cuba? What if Trump invades Cuba? Fri, 29 May 2026 20:45:48 GMT 39:54 6a19f1490302d91bacbda209 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a19f1490302d91bacbda209 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c what-if-trump-invades-cuba full Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana, about what they’re hearing from Cuban citizens stuck between two governments.

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]]> Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana, about what they’re hearing from Cuban citizens stuck between two governments.

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]]> Are Democrats losing in California? Are Democrats losing in California? Wed, 27 May 2026 20:49:34 GMT 39:48 6a174cdf3a782402a44cf346 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a174cdf3a782402a44cf346 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c if-democrats-cant-inspire-in-california-where-can-they full

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]]> What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about? What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about? Fri, 22 May 2026 20:39:48 GMT 51:23 6a10b45b340ccf14ed90d1d9 true https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a10b45b340ccf14ed90d1d9 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c what-is-hasan-pikers-dude-bro-project-really-about full Soon after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker started campaigning with Democratic candidates this spring, an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal was published with the headline “Democrats are too cozy with Hasan Piker". That triggered a fever pitch of more op-eds and interviews asking Piker to respond to past statements he’s made on Israel's war in Gaza, 9/11, and more. But the controversy surrounding him hasn’t slowed his momentum or influence – if anything, it’s amplified both. Host Kai Wright talks to Piker and asks, what exactly is this very online, very popular figure trying to achieve in the real world?


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]]> Soon after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker started campaigning with Democratic candidates this spring, an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal was published with the headline “Democrats are too cozy with Hasan Piker". That triggered a fever pitch of more op-eds and interviews asking Piker to respond to past statements he’s made on Israel's war in Gaza, 9/11, and more. But the controversy surrounding him hasn’t slowed his momentum or influence – if anything, it’s amplified both. Host Kai Wright talks to Piker and asks, what exactly is this very online, very popular figure trying to achieve in the real world?


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]]> Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT 41:49 6a0e0cedf62739454ee13af1 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a0e0cedf62739454ee13af1 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c why-the-fight-over-abortion-pills-is-only-just-beginning full

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]]> <![CDATA[Hantavirus isn’t the next Covid. But here's why we should actually worry]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 21:06:12 GMT 36:41 6a0b6d98638f66a7dfb1ba39 false https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/stateside 6a0b6d98638f66a7dfb1ba39 69f1f631d7e73f5a692d1d3c hantavirus-isnt-the-next-covid-but-heres-why-we-should-actua full  Melody Schreiber tells host Kai Wright, the outbreak revealed how Trump's cuts to government funding for public health and a climate of rampant misinformation have affected our readiness for the next pandemic.

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]]>  Melody Schreiber tells host Kai Wright, the outbreak revealed how Trump's cuts to government funding for public health and a climate of rampant misinformation have affected our readiness for the next pandemic.

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]]>  Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we’re going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”

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