TrumpWorld

TrumpWorld

Buckle up for TrumpWorld, the Channel 4 News podcast that takes you inside the chaos, drama and consequences of Donald Trump’s America. Whether you’re thrilled or terrified on the ‘America First’ rollercoaster, one thing’s clear: the ride doesn’t stop at the US border. Each week, Global Anchor Matt Frei and US Editor Anushka Asthana are joined by a special guest to cut through the noise of White House headlines and uncover what Trump’s second presidency really means, at home and around the world.

Episodes

November 26, 2025 50 mins

After three years of war, could a Ukraine peace plan really be within reach? In this episode of TrumpWorld, we break down President Trump’s controversial 28-point peace proposal and the shockwaves it’s sending through Kyiv, Europe and Moscow. We look closely at the security guarantees being floated, but at what cost for Ukraine? And will the new revelations from Witkoff’s Ukraine leaks jeopardise progress?

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Is Donald Trump preparing to take the U.S. to war with Venezuela? What is his gunboat diplomacy really aiming to accomplish and what could it mean for Maduro’s presidency? And as tensions hit a boiling point, a few days ago, America’s largest aircraft carrier was ominously sent to the region.In today’s episode, Matt Frei speaks with America’s former U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams to break down the motives...

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A new tranche of Epstein emails have been released, exposing more details about one of the most notorious scandals in modern politics - and putting fresh pressure on Donald Trump. All this in the week that Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion for ‘defamatory’ statements, plunging the BBC into an existential crisis. 

On this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Matt Frei and Anushka Asthana explore how the revelations a...

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Zohran Mamdani has just been elected the Mayor of New York in a victory hailed as a political earthquake.

But what does the socialist democrat’s win mean for Donald Trump, and why does it matter so much to him?

In this episode of TrumpWorld, Matt Frei and Anushka Asthana unpack the implications of Mamdani’s triumph with Dr. Christina Greer, political scientist and proud New Yorker.

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As Donald Trump continues his Asia tour, all eyes are on his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday - amid a fierce trade war and fraught geopolitical backdrop.

In this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka Asthana and Matt Frei break down what we can expect from this meeting and what’s at stake; from trade deals to tech tensions

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Donald Trump claims to be the President of Peace. But at home, he faces accusations of authoritarianism as protests sweep the country and the National Guard hits Portland.

From Gaza to Ukraine, and from Portland to Chicago, his foreign and domestic agendas are on a knife edge.

So, is Trump really the peacemaker he claims to be - or an authoritarian tightening his grip? Can America’s democracy withstand another Trump crackdown? And wh...

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October 15, 2025 46 mins

The fragility of Trump’s Gaza peace plan is already on full display. Israel has halved aid deliveries to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire agreement by refusing to return the bodies of hostages. Now, as President Trump announces the launch of Phase Two of the deal, big questions remain: what does this next phase involve and is the ceasefire already at risk?

In this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka Asthana and Matt ...

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October 8, 2025 37 mins

On the two-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, a new push for peace in Gaza is gaining momentum and this time it’s being driven directly by President Trump. His personal involvement marks a major shift from previous negotiations, raising hopes and deep scepticism in equal measure.

In this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka Asthana speaks with our Foreign Correspondent Secunder Kermani, who has reported extensively fr...

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Why is the government shutdown different this time and could Donald Trump use it to expand his power? And what exactly is Trump's peace plan for Gaza and will it work?

On this week's episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka Asthana and Matt Frei sit down with acclaimed historian Jill Lepore to discuss her new book, We the People. They explore how today’s political chaos echoes moments from America's past and what history can teach us about wh...

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President Donald Trump's combative 57-minute address at the United Nation on Tuesday took direct aim at global leaders - criticising their approach to migration, climate policy, and failure to end wars. He's also since taken to Truth Social to say Ukraine could get back all the land they have lost since Russia's 2022 invasion.

But beyond the applause and outrage, what was he really saying? And what does that mean for th...

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This week, President Trump returns to the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. He’ll meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but what’s behind this unusually grand reception? And what could it mean for US–UK relations in the days ahead?

In this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka and Matt are joined by Chuck Todd - renowned American journalist and former host of NBC’s Meet the Press. He unpacks why the Presi...

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September 10, 2025 25 mins

With Russian drones entering NATO airspace over Poland and Israel’s surprise strike on Qatar, all eyes are now on the US for a response - and Donald Trump is at the centre of yet another storm. Is America’s closest Gulf ally slipping away? Are NATO and the EU on the brink of escalation? And can Trump’s reliance on personal relationships still hold when allies and adversaries are testing his limits?In our first episode of TrumpWorld...

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Buckle up for TrumpWorld, the new Channel 4 News podcast that takes you inside the chaos, drama and consequences of Donald Trump’s America. Whether you’re thrilled or terrified on the ‘America First’ rollercoaster, one thing’s clear: the ride doesn’t stop at the US border. Each week, Global Anchor Matt Frei and US Editor Anushka Asthana are joined by a special guest to cut through the noise of White House headlines and uncover what...

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