Planet America

S2026 · E1 · 2026년 2월 2일

Minnesota Shootings: Will the federal agents be charged with murder? | Monday 2/2/2026 1화

Chas and John are back to look at the issues from a busy holiday period including ICE protests and what's happening in Minnesota plus Trump's one year anniversary of his second term and looking ahead to the midterms.

S2026 · E2 · 2026년 2월 9일

Who has been implicated in the latest Epstein Files release? | Monday 9/2/2026 2화

Trump calls for Americans to "move on" as Democrats pledge to fight an Epstein files "cover-up". Also the Trump family crypto scandal the world has hardly noticed, plus the President's rare backdown on his racist Obama post.

S2026 · E3 · 2026년 2월 16일

Epstein Files: Allegations Trump committed "serious crimes" says Congressman | Monday 16/2/2026 3화

Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein files hearing descends into chaos and prompts more claims of a cover-up. Does Trump have reason to worry? We ask Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu. Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan announces an end to Minnesota's ICE surge, while Trump's approval slumps to an all-time low.

S2026 · E4 · 2026년 2월 23일

Epstein files fallout continues as Trump's tariffs are thrown into turmoil 4화

As Epstein’s billionaire backer denies knowing anything about the convicted sex trafficker’s crimes, more allegations surface about President Trump himself. Meanwhile, America’s highest court throws out Trump’s tariffs, and the immigration crackdown becomes a liability heading into the midterms.

S2026 · E5 · 2026년 3월 2일

Trump attacks Iran while Clintons face Epstein questions 5화

Operation Epic Fury: America’s “president of peace” goes to war with Iran. Meanwhile the Clintons face awkward questions over Jeffrey Epstein, and an explosive Senate race in Texas could reshape Congress for the midterms.

S2026 · E6 · 2026년 3월 9일

Trump demands regime change, backtracks on Iran 'war' 6화

America continues its attack on Iran, while Trump continues his ever-shifting rationale for war. Did Iran pose an “imminent threat”? We ask former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the chief US negotiator for the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. Meanwhile Trump fires disgraced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with a former wrestler.

S2026 · E7 · 2026년 3월 16일

Gas prices, democracy and the Iran war crisis 7화

How and when will America's war with Iran end? We ask former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Meanwhile on the home front, President Trump wants to save American democracy - by making it much harder to vote.

S2026 · E8 · 2026년 3월 23일

What's Iran's next move after Trump threatens critical infrastructure? 8화

Iran warns of retaliatory strikes if Trump follows through on his threat to attack Iranian power plants. So, what’s Iran’s next move? We ask former National Security Council Director for Iran, Nate Swanson. Also, former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin spars with senators at his confirmation hearing to be the new Homeland Security boss.

S2026 · E9 · 2026년 3월 30일

Who's cashing in on Trump's Iran war strategy? 9화

As more American troops head to the Middle East, is a ground war next? We ask Ambassador Dan Shapiro, former Deputy Asst Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Meanwhile, is Trump using the war with Iran to manipulate the stock market? And who is cashing in?

S2026 · E10 · 2026년 4월 6일

Trump's F-bomb threat to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz 10화

President Trump unleashes a social media F-bomb as he threatens Iran with yet more bombs. Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure? Meanwhile, how is the war in the Middle East impacting the forgotten war in Ukraine?

S2026 · E11 · 2026년 4월 13일

Trump orders naval blockade on Iran while Melania reignites Epstein scandal 11화

President Trump threatens Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks collapse without a deal. Meanwhile, Trump’s favourite European, Viktor Orban, is swept from power and the mystery over why Melania wanted to talk about Epstein.

S2026 · E12 · 2026년 4월 20일

Is Trump mentally fit? Mary Trump answers 12화

Psychologist Dr Mary Trump talks about her uncle’s erratic behaviour and extreme comments. Meanwhile, new tensions threaten the Iran ceasefire, and a disgraced former presidential candidate resigns over a sex scandal.

S2026 · E13 · 2026년 4월 27일

Trump escapes would-be assassin as Iran talks stall 13화

Donald Trump escapes another would-be assassin; we ask The Independent’s Washington Bureau Chief Eric Garcia what it was like to be in the room where it happened. Also, the Iran ceasefire holds while peace talks stall, Trump gets sucked in by AI and is FBI Director Kash Patel the next big exit?

S2026 · E14 · 2026년 5월 4일

‘STAGED’: false flag conspiracies and seashell ‘threats’ 14화

Conspiracies swirl as Trump’s alleged would-be-assassin faces court and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted over a seashell “threat” to Trump. And as the Supreme Court destroys the Voting Rights Act; will this affect the midterms?

S2026 · E15 · 2026년 5월 11일

Are Trump’s UFO files a weapon of mass distraction from Epstein? 15화

Operation Epic Distraction? Trump’s UFO file release sparks backlash over Epstein distraction. And as war and gas prices weigh down Trump’s approval rating, will Democrats have a chance to take the Senate? We ask The Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman.

S2026 · E16 · 2026년 5월 18일

What did the Trump-Xi summit actually achieve? 16화

Trump bows to Xi, but what did the China summit achieve? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, more economic uncertainty, Trump’s DOJ lawsuit, and the MAGA backlash over ‘Trump Mobile’. Are voters losing their patience?

S2026 · E17 · 2026년 5월 25일

Republicans revolt over Trump’s taxpayer-funded 'slush fund' 17화

Is this Trump’s most brazen act? Meanwhile, hopes for a lasting peace rise and fall as Trump says “no rush” on a deal with Iran. Meanwhile, Congressman Thomas Massie loses the most expensive primary in US history and Tulsi Gabbard heads for the exit.

S2026 · E18 · 2026년 6월 1일

Is Trump planning to attack Cuba? 18화

As tensions escalate, we ask exiled Assembly of the Cuban Resistance leader Orlando Gutierrez Boronat why he is pushing for regime change. Also, the ugly senate race in Texas which could decide the balance of power in November’s midterms. Could Republicans lose the Lone Star State?

S2026 · E19 · 2026년 6월 8일

Will a scandal-plagued political newcomer cost Democrats the Senate? 19화

We ask strategist Julie Roginsky whether Graham Platner can save his campaign. Also, a rare Republican revolt sees Trump walk away from his slush fund but claim victory in his long-running feud over tax.

S2026 · E20 · 2026년 6월 15일

Trump claims Iran war victory. But is there a catch? 20화

Trump claims victory after a long-awaited peace deal is agreed with Iran. Meanwhile, as Congress advances US-Israel military integration, we ask former national security official Josh Paul why the plan has sparked a backlash.

S2026 · E21 · 2026년 6월 22일

Trump threatens to resume war as Vance holds talks with Iran 21화

The Republican backlash intensifies after Trump makes a deal with Iran, then threatens a return to war. Meanwhile, JD Vance lashes out at Israel and Trump blames vandals after his reflecting pool woes take a turn for the worse.

S2026 · E22 · 2026년 6월 29일

The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations 22화

Trump’s White House declares America is closed, and the ‘Green-Watergate’ disaster continues as Americans prepare to celebrate their 250th birthday.

S2026 · E23 · 2026년 8월 17일

Will the populist left hurt Democrats in the midterms? 23화

Planet America returns with the midterm elections on the horizon and the populist left seeing a big surge in momentum. Will this cost Democrats when voters head to the polls? We ask influential and controversial political commentator Hasan Piker.

S2026 · E24 · 2026년 8월 24일

How a series of scandals is shaping the 2026 US midterm election campaigns 24화

What scandals are influencing the 2026 US midterm elections, what role does Trump adviser Natalie Harp play in Donald Trump's inner circle, and is the United States facing a growing weapons and munitions shortage? Planet America examines the latest developments.

S2026 · E27 · 2026년 9월 14일

Will Trump's cash promise be enough to save Republicans in the midterms? 27화

Trump promises Americans $5000 if Republicans win November’s midterms, but will it be enough to save them? And is the president already undermining the elections? We ask election law expert Professor Rick Hasen.

S2026 · E28 · 2026년 9월 21일

Trump announces ‘AI Force’ but continues to call AI apocalypse fears a “hoax” 28화

We ask an expert why creating an AI kill switch is harder than it sounds. Meanwhile, Trump bans major media outlets from the White House and declares victory in Greenland, but is it just a Danish masterclass?

S2026 · E29 · 2026년 9월 28일

Trump’s approval crisis: Will the GOP lose control? 29화

As Trump’s approval ratings sink to historic lows, Republicans distance themselves from the president ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Trump avoids Saudi Arabia’s war with the Houthis and Americans pay the price at the pump. John and Chas also discuss Trump’s media ban and why the plan backfired, big-time. With guest Steven Cook, Director of the Middle East program at the Council on Foreign Relations. We ask an expert why creating an AI kill switch is harder than it sounds. Meanwhile, Trump bans major media outlets from the White House and declares victory in Greenland, but is it just a Danish masterclass? For more than a decade, Planet America has been the ABC's trusted guide to United States politics and society. Hosted by journalist John Barron and satirist Chas Licciardello, the program examines US elections, government, Congress, public policy and cultural trends through analysis, commentary and conversations with expert guests from across the political spectrum.

S2026 · E30 · 2026년 10월 5일

Is Trump’s Republican party headed for a midterm’s disaster? 30화

And can Republicans do anything to turn things around before November? We ask polling expert Rich Baris and Trump loyalist John Fredericks. Also, we take a trip to Ohio, the state which may decide which party wins the senate….and it’s getting nasty. For more than a decade, Planet America has been the ABC's trusted guide to United States politics and society. Hosted by journalist John Barron and satirist Chas Licciardello, the program examines US elections, government, Congress, public policy and cultural trends through analysis, commentary and conversations with expert guests from across the political spectrum.

S2026 · E31 · 2026년 10월 12일

Republicans turn on Trump over shock diesel deal with Putin 31화

As the midterms draw closer, Kansas emerges as a battleground state, and a corruption scandal complicates the Republican campaign in Maine. Also, are rural voters turning on MAGA? We ask journalist Natalie Fertig, author of ‘Out of State’. For more than a decade, Planet America has been the ABC's trusted guide to United States politics and society. Hosted by journalist John Barron and satirist Chas Licciardello, the program examines US elections, government, Congress, public policy and cultural trends through analysis, commentary and conversations with expert guests from across the political spectrum.

S2026 · E32 · 2026년 10월 19일

The Mooch on White House press secretaries and how his old boss Trump is doing 32화

Anthony Scaramucci joins Chas and John to discuss Katie Zacharia's doomed stint as Trump's press secretary and how he thinks his old boss is doing. Plus Trump pulls out all the stops to try and save the midterms.

S2026 · E33 · 2026년 10월 26일

Is this the new low in American Politics? 33화

As backlash against Trump MAGA clones Vivek Ramaswamy continues, Republicans scramble to shore up red seats ahead of the midterms. Will Teas turn blue? And what will Democrats change if they win both the House and Senate?

S2026 · E35 · 2026년 11월 2일

TBA 35화

S2026 · E99 · 2026년 2월 25일

Bonus Episode - State of the Union Special 99화

Join Chas Licciardello and John Barron for a special bonus episode of Planet America covering President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union. With special guest Republican Strategist Lanhee Chen.