Planet America — Season 15

Aired 2 February 2026 • 30 min

Can the federal agents who killed Minnesota protestors Alex Pretti and Renee Good be charged with murder? Plus Trump's approval rating sinks as he rewrites the rules in Venezuela and threatens an attack on Greenland and Iran.

Aired 9 February 2026 • 30 min

Chas and John guide you through the events in Trump's America including the fallout from the release of the Epstein files, plus the US-Russia nuclear treaty expires bringing fears it could trigger a nuclear arms race.

Aired 16 February 2026 • 30 min

Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein files hearing descends into chaos prompting more claims of a cover-up. Border czar Tom Homan announces an end to Minnesota's ICE surge and Trump's approval slumps to an all-time low.

Aired 23 February 2026 • 30 min

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

Aired 2 March 2026 • 30 min

Operation Epic Fury: America's "President of Peace" goes to war with Iran. Meanwhile the Clintons face awkward questions over Jeffrey Epstein, plus an explosive Senate race in Texas could reshape Congress for the midterms.

Aired 9 March 2026 • 30 min

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. Meanwhile Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with a former plumber, MMA fighter and wrestler.

Aired 16 March 2026 • 30 min

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.

Aired 23 March 2026 • 30 min

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. Plus former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin spars with Senators at his confirmation hearing to be the new Homeland Security boss.

Aired 30 March 2026 • 30 min

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?

Aired 6 April 2026 • 30 min

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?

Aired 13 April 2026 • 30 min

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, plus the mystery over why Melania wanted to talk about Epstein.

Aired 20 April 2026 • 30 min

Insane, suffering dementia or just Donald? We ask psychologist Dr Mary Trump 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.

Aired 27 April 2026 • 30 min

Donald Trump escapes another would-be assassin; we ask reporter 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?

Aired 4 May 2026 • 30 min

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. Plus as the Supreme Court destroys the Voting Rights Act; will this affect the midterms?

Aired 11 May 2026 • 30 min

Operation Epic Distraction? Trump's UFO file release sparks backlash over Epstein distraction. Plus 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.

Aired 18 May 2026 • 30 min

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?

Aired 25 May 2026 • 30 min

Republicans revolt over Trump's taxpayer-funded slush fund. Is this Trump's most brazen act of corruption? Also, 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.

Aired 1 June 2026 • 30 min

Is Trump planning to attack Cuba? 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?

Aired 8 June 2026 • 33 min

Will a scandal-plagued political newcomer cost Democrats the Senate? We ask strategist Julie Roginsky whether Graham Platner can save his campaign. Plus a rare Republican revolt sees Trump walk away from his slush fund but claim victory in his long-running feud over tax.

Aired 15 June 2026 • 30 min

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