Planet America Fireside Chat
Planet America Fireside Chat is an ABC Australia podcast hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron. The show unpacks American politics, Donald Trump and the wider US political landscape. It blends sharp analysis with irreverent humour and unique insight. Each episode offers an entertaining and informative fireside-style discussion.
Episodes
Trump on the warpath over Democrat plan to confuse voters in Alaska 1
Trump calls for Alaska Democrat to be prosecuted after ‘Dan Sullivan spoiler’ is revealed.
Is America now an ally of Russia?
This week on Planet America’s Fireside Chat: Did Trump and Musk intentionally slowdown the satellite service used by Ukraine’s military? Also, the “repulsive” attack ad drawing a bipartisan backlash in Ohio and the fake polls that duped polling experts and the media.Planet America Fireside Chat, Friday, 9:30pm ABC NEWS, ABC LISTEN, IVIEW, YOUTUBE PLANET PEP
The rise and fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle
This week on Planet America’s Fireside Chat; The corruption scandals of Trump’s now-dismissed Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. And the new White House press secretary defending her ‘lawyer’ background. As the clock ticks for Katie Zacharia, will she outlast Anthony Scaramucci’s 11-day run?
Where wasn’t James Talarico?
Chas Licciardello is joined by Melina Wicks for the PEP Wednesday edition, where they solve the mystery of the missing Texas Democrat senate candidate. Plus Melina investigates the investigations of Kash Patel’s FBI, and the Department of Justice. WARNING: This episode may contain explicit language.
Trump's campaigning style raises mental health concerns
The backlash over Trump’s “take out LA and San Diego” comments and speculation over the president’s mental health. Also, can the midterm polls be trusted and is the ‘blue wave’ enough to get Democrats over the line?
Why is Trump making the midterms all about him?
John Barron and Chas Licciardello return for a new season of Planet America’s Fireside Chat. This week, as lawmakers call for action on taxpayer-funded ads to promote President Trump, Chas and John discuss whether the Trump administration misused public funds to pay for “propaganda” heading into the midterms. Why is Trump making these elections all about himself at the taxpayer’s
