Planet America - Season 12 / Year 2025

Trump shrugs off ethics concerns as he cashes in on crypto, while House Republicans pass tax cuts for the rich in their "big, beautiful bill". Plus another Oval Office ambush as Trump clashes with South Africa's Ramaphosa over "white genocide" claims.

The backlash against Black Lives Matter: Five years after the death of George Floyd, has anything changed? Plus Trump loses patience with Putin and risks a trade war with Europe over tariffs, and RFK Jr vows to make America healthy again - but will it work?

Elon is exiled and Trump's trade war heads to the courts. We talk to Ilya Somin: the lawyer who helped strike down Trump's tariffs. Plus the mystery of America's missing workers who disappeared after COVID and never returned. We ask political economist Dr Nick Eberstadt why that matters.

Is a US-China war over Taiwan "imminent"? We ask former US Ambassador to China, Nick Burns. Also, the trade war continues as Trump doubles down on tariffs, while Elon Musk turns nuclear on the "big, beautiful bill". And Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory that an 'executed' Biden was replaced by clones.

Musk calls for Trump's impeachment. What happened? We ask New York Times Congressional Correspondent Catie Edmondson. Also, Trump issues a new travel ban and orders an inquiry into Joe Biden's "cognitive decline".

The California Governor slams Trump after Marines deployed to LA. Wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns from El Salvador to face criminal charges and tensions cool after Elon Musk's break-up with his former boss.

Trump's use of California's National Guard is ruled illegal, but will his politicization of America's military continue? We ask Republican defense expert Kori Schake. Also, Israel v Iran, the latest on the trade wars and as the Newsom-Trump brawl continues - is the California Governor positioning himself for the presidency?

As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, so does another conflict among Trump's MAGA movement. Also, after the assassination of Minnesota Democrat Melissa Hortman, we speak to her friend and colleague Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about the increase in political violence. Plus millions protest in 'No Kings' rallies across the country, while Trump's military parade is out of step with reality.

Will he or won't he? As Trump decides whether to attack Iran, we ask former a Obama aide about the risks of another Middle East war. Plus on the 10-year anniversary of Trump's golden escalator moment in NY, we talk to his former campaign advisor Sam Nunberg about the day America's political landscape was changed forever.

From bunker-busting bombs to F-bombs, Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, leaked intelligence disputes Trump's claim that US bombs "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. So, is the nuclear program still intact? Plus a judge orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and Melina Wicks explains the Supreme Court case that could have massive implications for birthright citizenship.

Trump unleashes on the media while doubling down on US "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites. We ask a leading Middle East intelligence expert about the real state of Iran's nuclear program. Plus who is the socialist former rapper on track to become New York City's first Muslim Mayor? (Midseason Final)

Trump accused of a cover-up over the Epstein files; what the decision to send more weapons to Ukraine means and is the Commander-in-Chief now the Editor-in-Chief? The news giants caving to Trump's war on the media.

Look over there! Trump deploys weapons of mass distraction as MAGA outrage over Epstein escalates. We ask investigative journalist Tara Palmeri about the president's unconvincing denials. And as Trump goes to war with Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, we discuss the fallout with economist Justin Wolfers.

Trump's war on climate science and the implications of scrapping carbon regulations. Also, Trump's call for sport teams to revert to their former racist names. Plus the latest on tariffs, Democrats' woeful polling and whether Kamala Harris is gearing up to run for president again in 2028.

You're fired! Trump defends shooting the messenger after weak jobs report. We ask former Labor Dept. Chief Economist Betsey Stevenson about the true state of the US economy. Also, is US sentiment shifting on Gaza? Plus the Epstein files scandal that just won't go away.

Showdown in Texas: how gerrymandering is reshaping the political map and the future of Trump's presidency. As the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline nears, Trump touts a face-off with Putin. Plus the Democrats gearing up for 2028.