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Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
Chit chat and debate about politics and culture in the US and UK, with Host Roifield Brown and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gaza, Genocide and the West’s Moral Failure
In this charged episode of Mid-Atlantic, host Roifield Brown is joined by Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani, along with regular contributors Cory Bern...
Gaza, Moral Clarity and Complicity
Guests: Dave Smith (North London), Michael Donahue (Los Angeles), Tonye “T” Trade (East London), Safana “Saf” Monajed (East London) Host: Roifield Bro...
Westminster vs. Washington: Musk’s Exit Scam
This week’s Mid-Atlantic served up a blistering transatlantic roundup, with host Roifield Brown and a sharp panel of commentators dissecting political...
Post-Election Blues, Reform’s Rise, and Labour’s Messaging Meltdown
British politics post-local elections resembles less a democracy in action and more a therapy session with occasional shouting. In this episode of Mid...
Canada Votes 2025 – A Maple-Syrup-Soaked Middle Finger to Trumpism
In this post-election special of Mid-Atlantic, host Roifield Brown and Canadian political analyst Adam Schaan break down what might be the most conseq...
Executive Overreach and Rightwing Realignments
In Washington, a rare flicker of institutional resistance is lighting up the political gloom. As the Supreme Court sides 7-2 against mass deportations...
The Tariff Tantrum, Trump and the End of Brand America
This week on Mid-Atlantic, Roifield Brown hosts a packed panel to break down Donald Trump's latest economic gamble: a 10% blanket import tariff and st...
Signal Failure, Leaks, Bombs, and Budget Cuts
This week’s Mid-Atlantic felt like reading classified memos in the group chat, except the group chat accidentally included a journalist and the memos...
Canada Under Siege? The Trump Trade War and a Resurgent Liberal Party
Mark Carney is Canada’s new prime minister, the Liberals are surging in the polls, and the country is locked in an escalating trade war with its unpre...
Kash Patel, Trump 2.0, and Britain's Identity Crisis
On this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Oakland, takes on a transatlantic feast of political intrigue with guest...
Trump’s Gaza Gambit & Britain’s Colonial Reckoning
This episode of Mid Atlantic tackles two seismic geopolitical issues shaping transatlantic discourse. First, Donald Trump’s alarming suggestion that t...
Trump’s Executive Orders, UK Immigration, and the AI Power-Shift
This episode of Mid-Atlantic examines the latest political and economic turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, Trump’s sweeping executive o...
Tech Billionaires, the American Oligarchy
The second Trump inauguration was more than just a political spectacle—it was a clear signal of Silicon Valley’s growing entrenchment in American gove...
Labour’s Corruption Scandal and Reform UK’s Rise
Labour’s Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Economic Secretary to the Treasury amid corruption allegations, marking the first major scandal to hit Keir Star...
The Rise and Fall of Justin Trudeau – A Canadian Turning Point
Justin Trudeau’s decade-long run as Canada’s Prime Minister is ending, marking a dramatic shift in Canadian politics. Once a symbol of progressive opt...
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy and Modern Political Cycles
This week’s Mid Atlantic explores the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who lived to 100 and left an indelible mark on...
Healthcare Rage and the "Free Luigi" Phenomenon
This episode of Mid Atlantic tackled the seismic aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination in Manhattan—a shocking act that's i...
AI, Beauty Standards, and Body Image with Sangeeta Pillai
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, feminist changemaker and host of Masala Podcast, to tackle a trou...
Trump's wild cabinet picks
In this episode of *MidAtlantic*, host Roifield Brown, joined by panelists from both sides of the Atlantic, unpacks the political reverberations of th...
America’s Political Earthquake: Trump’s Return and the Democratic Divide
In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a riveting discussion on America’s political landscape after a historic and divisive election. Joined by po...
Election Showdowns & Budget Balancing Acts: U.S. on the Brink, U.K. on the Tightrope
In this episode of *Mid Atlantic*, host Roifield Brown assembles a dynamic panel to dissect two major political showdowns: the final week of the U.S....
James Cleverley’s rising momentum and Lib Dem Conference Insights
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, Roifield Brown dives into the Conservative Party leadership race, breaking down the key moments from their recent con...
Hope, Hardship, and Heating Bills, US-UK Politics in Focus
This episode of *Mid Atlantic* brings together voices from both sides of the Atlantic to dissect political developments in the U.S. and the U.K. Host...
Kamala's Masterclass as Trump Stumbles
In this episode, host Roifield Brown leads a lively panel discussion on the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The panel, featuring...
Kamala "feels" like a change and Jenrick leads
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown and his panel of experts delve into the latest political developments on both sides of the Atlant...
Palestine's Struggle, Global Politics and Regional Power Shifts with Mouin Rabbani
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown engages in a profound discussion with Mouin Rabbani, a renowned expert on Middle Eastern affairs,...
Kamala Harris, and the New Face of American Leadership
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, Roifield Brown leads a deep discussion with an expert panel on two major developments: the Democratic National Conven...
Battleground Shifts: Kamala's Surge and UK's Economic Upswing
In this week's episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown and his panel of political experts—Zee Cohen Sanchez, Logan Phillips, Corey Bernard, Aram...
England Riots
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown navigates the disturbing riots sweeping across England. Joined by Leah Brown in Broadstairs, Jane...
Kamala Harris shakes up the race
In a seismic shift in American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, fo...
Gun shots and Nominations
Mid Atlantic dissects a chaotic week in American politics marked by an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the consequential no...
Things get harder for Biden as Starmer Starts
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown, dives into the passionate responses surrounding England’s recent football triumph and the dynami...
Labour's Seismic Shift, Post-Election Analysis
Britain has cast aside 14 years of Conservative rule, ushering in a new era with a Labour landslide in the 2024 general election. This victory, while...
Climate Denial - David Lipsky - The Parrot and the Igloo
Host Roifield Brown engages in conversation with New York Times bestselling author David Lipsky about his latest book, "The Parrot and the Igloo: Clim...
Biden's Debate Woes & UK Election Showdowns
In this episode of "Mid Atlantic," Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Birmingham, England, is joined by a distinguished panel: Aram Fischer in Oa...
Bosnia A Nation at a Crossroads
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown takes us into the complex political crisis of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country on the brink of d...
Manifestos and Mudslinging, UK Election Pledges and US Politics
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown leads a discussion with an expert panel featuring Ira Shapiro, Aram Fisher, Steve O'Neill, Tonye...
The Global Peace Index 2024
In this episode of Mid Atlantic, host Roifield Brown takes on the heavy subject of global peace—or the lack thereof—in 2024. The discussion opens with...
The week after Trump's guilty verdict and Farage enters the race
In the latest episode of "Mid Atlantic," host Roifield Brown is joined by a global panel including Z Cohen Sanchez from Arizona, Logan Phillips from W...
UK Election Week One
In this episode of Mid-Atlantic, Roifield Brown, broadcasting from sunny Birmingham, is joined by a distinguished panel of political analysts to diss...