Americast
by BBC News
Is this your podcast?BBC News is a renowned global news organization, recognized for its comprehensive and impartial reporting. With a history of journalistic excellence, it is a trusted source for updates and analyses on international affairs, particularly in …
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Audience Interest
- US news and politics
- government analysis
Podcast Focus
- US political analysis
- BBC journalist perspectives
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- BBC distribution channels
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 37 chart positions in 37 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Politics#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Politics#14300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Politics#40100K to 300K
- 🇮🇹IT · Politics#15100K to 300K
- 🇯🇵JP · Politics#2130K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
657K to 2.1M🎙 Daily cadence·572 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.2M to 6.9M🇬🇧44%🇦🇺15%🇨🇦4%+34 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
657K to 2.1M20M real followers tracked across platforms
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From 38 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Americanswers! Was the 2026 World Cup a success for Donald Trump?
Jul 20, 2026
25m 48s
Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
Jul 17, 2026
33m 44s
ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas
Jul 15, 2026
33m 31s
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
Jul 13, 2026
31m 11s
The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy
Jul 10, 2026
29m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | World CupDonald Trump+4 | — | Pentagon | USIran+2 | FIFA World CupDonald Trump+5 | — | 25m 48s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Trump's speechmidterm elections+3 | — | AmericastBBC News | White House | Trumpmidterm elections+3 | — | 33m 44s | ||
| 7/15/26 | ICE shootingsimmigration policy+5 | — | ICEBBC News | MaineTexas+2 | ICEshootings+8 | — | 33m 31s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Mitch McConnellconspiracy theories+4 | — | Washington PostBBC News | — | Mitch McConnellLindsay Graham+6 | — | 31m 11s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Charlie Kirk's legacyRepublican voting trends+4 | — | BBC News | — | Charlie KirkRepublican Party+6 | — | 29m 21s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Democratic PartySenate elections+4 | — | BBC NewsDemocrats | Maine | Graham PlatnerDemocrats+5 | — | 29m 34s | ||
| 7/6/26 | Trump interventionWorld Cup+4 | — | FIFABBC News | United StatesBelgium+1 | TrumpFIFA+5 | — | 37m 29s | ||
| 7/3/26 | American Dreamhistory+5 | Heather Cox Richardson | BBC News250 to 250 | — | American Dreamhistory+6 | — | 23m 36s | ||
| 7/1/26 | midterm electionscampaign spending+5 | — | Supreme CourtDemocrat Party+3 | — | Supreme Courtcampaign spending+6 | — | 35m 03s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Supreme Courtpresidential power+4 | Kate Shaw | University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolFederal Trade Commission+1 | — | Supreme CourtDonald Trump+5 | — | 27m 50s | ||
| 6/12/26 | AI data centresrural America+3 | Robert Bryce | BBC News | UtahManhattan+1 | AIdata centres+5 | — | 38m 05s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Maine electionsDemocratic party+5 | Anthony Zurcher | Democratic partyUS Senate+1 | — | Graham PlatnerMaine+7 | — | 39m 35s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Trump interviewIran War+3 | — | CBSMeet The Press+2 | WisconsinIran+1 | TrumpMeet The Press+5 | — | 28m 31s | ||
| 6/5/26 | World CupUS-Iran relations+3 | — | AmericastNewscast+1 | United StatesIran | World CupUS-Iran war+3 | — | 32m 23s | ||
| 6/5/26 | World CupUS-Iran war+4 | Adam FlemingJohn Murray | AmericastNewscast+1 | USIran | World CupUS-Iran war+5 | — | 25m 10s | ||
| 6/5/26 | World CupDonald Trump+4 | — | AmericastNewscast+1 | USIran+2 | World CupDonald Trump+4 | — | 30m 26s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Iowa politicsDemocratic strategy+3 | — | DemocratsRepublicans | Iowa | IowaDemocrats+5 | — | 31m 53s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Trump administrationsocial media+5 | — | — | Washington DCUnited States | Trump administrationsocial media+6 | — | 25m 25s | ||
| 5/29/26 | election lawspolitical accountability+3 | Andrew Weissman | FBIBBC+1 | — | electionspoliticians+5 | — | 31m 41s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Texas politicsmidterm elections+3 | — | BBC News | Texas | Texas Senate racemidterm elections+5 | — | 25m 35s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Trump's influence on Republicansstate primaries+4 | — | BBC News | KentuckyIndiana+1 | TrumpRepublicans+7 | — | 36m 22s | ||
| 5/6/26 | US-Iran relationsTrump administration+3 | — | Trump administration | GulfStrait of Hormuz+1 | Donald TrumpIran+3 | — | 27m 18s | ||
| 5/4/26 | 2028 presidential electionDemocratic leadership+3 | — | NATO | UK | Democrats2028 election+3 | — | 41m 34s | ||
| 5/3/26 | 2026 World CupICE agents+3 | Dan Miller | FIFAPOLITICO | New JerseyTexas+1 | 2026 World CupICE agents+6 | — | 27m 04s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Donald TrumpDemocrats+4 | — | DemocratsRepublican party+1 | London | Donald TrumpDemocrats+5 | — | 29m 12s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
BBC News is a renowned global news organization, recognized for its comprehensive and impartial reporting. With a history of journalistic excellence, it is a trusted source for updates and analyses on international affairs, particularly in politics and government. Americast stands out as the authoritative podcast focused on US news and politics, delivering in-depth analysis and unique insights from a team of experienced BBC journalists. The show covers key political events and societal issues, employing a format that blends on-the-ground observations with broader contextual discussions, making complex topics accessible to listeners. The audience for Americast ranges from politically engaged individuals to casual news consumers seeking clarity on American affairs. Listeners value the podcast for its reliable analysis and diverse perspectives, which enhance their understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping the United States today.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 20M
- Total plays: 7113M
- Total reviews: 489
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 639
Castbox
- Followers: 18K
- Plays: 1.3M
- Reviews: 78
YouTube
- Subscribers: 20M
- Views: 7112M
- Videos: 32K
Podcast App
- Followers: 720
- Reviews: 406
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 2.4K
- Reviews: 5
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Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- US political analysis
- BBC journalist perspectives
- disinformation discussions
- on-the-ground observations
Audience interests
- US news and politics
- government analysis
- social media trends
- current events insights
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- BBC distribution channels
- global audience potential
- no specific platforms listed
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
- consistent content delivery
- reliable news updates
Chart history for Americast
Peaked at #4 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 10 of 50 tracked markets, currently #4 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| BE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| HK | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| AE | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Africa | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| SG | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| KE | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Denmark | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Australia | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Italy | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Ireland | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| CH | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Norway | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Finland | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| GR | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Japan | — | #21 | #21 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.