Planet America

Season 2019

Campaign insiders, top reporters and pundits join the ABC's John Barron and The Chaser's Chas Licciardello on Planet America each week. Essential viewing for political junkies or those just trying to work out what on earth is going on in the US election.
Where to Watch Season 2019
42 Episodes
  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Chas and John talk to Anthony Scaramucci (aka The Mooch) who has some advice for the President; a look at the first black woman to run a major presidential campaign plus what does Roger Stones indictment mean for Trump?
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Congress contemplates a divided State of the Union, while race scandals and a sex scandal rock the extraordinary state of politics in Virginia. Plus a look back at how Jesse Jackson paved the way for Clinton and Obama.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3A National Emergency and the President's latest bid to build that wall. The Democrats' Green New Deal: socialist utopia or a whole lot of nothing? Plus the challenge of fact-checking Trump's tweets.
  • Episode 4
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    Episode 4Spotlight on 2020: will voters feel the Bern again? Former presidential frontrunner Howard Dean has some advice for the Democrats. And an update from America's most controversial prison.
  • Episode 5
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    Episode 5This week; Fire and Fury Part 2? What's next after the Trump-Kim summit collapse in Hanoi? Also, a former fixer's revenge; is the President a crook? And a look back at the man who lent his name to Rockefeller Republicans.
  • Episode 6
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    Episode 6Trumps former campaign manager ponders his future behind bars; the anti-Semitism claims that split House Democrats. As illegal immigration continues to surge, some tips on building 'that wall' from a border security expert.
  • Episode 7
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    Episode 7Beto O'Rourke confirms he is running for Democratic nomination, joining a long list of diverse candidates. Plus a look back at the celebrity-turned President's uphill battle to win a second term.
  • Episode 8
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    Episode 8The candidates lining up to take on Donald Trump in 2020; a chat with the White House Chief of Staff who lost his emails to Wikileaks (via Russia); plus a look back at JFK's complicated relationship with civil rights.
  • Episode 9
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    Episode 9Trump celebrates as Mueller submits his report, but is this really all over? A look back at where it all began and what we still don't know. Plus Chas gets a grip on a yield curve and wonders what happened to Beto O'Rourke?
  • Episode 10
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    Episode 10Presidential frontrunner Joe Biden faces his own #MeToo moment. Plus NATOs uncertain future in the era of Trump, and the battle to protect free speech on college campuses.
  • Episode 11
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    Episode 11As the US awaits his extradition, what's next for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? Also, did American intelligence agencies really spy on Donald Trump? And where did it all go wrong? A Deep Dive into the crisis in Venezuela.
  • Episode 12
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    Episode 12Its game on as Bernie slips and Biden becomes frontrunner, but will the former VPs history work against him? Also, what's next after the Mueller report? Plus why Bill Barr is Trumps dream attorney general.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Taxing times for Donald Trump, did he lose $1 billion on purpose? Also, what next if Trump Jr defies his subpoena? Plus Biden is racing ahead in the polls, but will a family scandal come back to haunt him?
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14A trade war, an abortion ban and a possible war with Iran. John and Chas try to make sense of another week in Trumps America.
  • Episode 15
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    Episode 15Breaking ranks with the President; is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? Has America descended into a land of partisan hacks? Plus the New Yorker everyone loves to hate.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16Mueller breaks his silence but is 'Spygate' the real scandal? Also, Assange and the blueprint turning journalists into felons. And the rising star hoping to take on Trump in 2020.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17Chas and John watch as the Trump circus descends on London. The clock is ticking on a new trade war, but is it also ticking on a real war? Also, Biden's change of heart on one of the most controversial issues in America.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18Another Trump loyalist departs the White House. The polls are tightening, but is history repeating itself for a former VP? Plus have the Democrats really become a bunch of wild-eyed socialists?
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Trump is running for re-election, but will Keeping America Great mean a war with Iran? Also, the police raid that changed the history of Americas Gay Rights Movement. Plus more controversy for Biden over his murky past.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20In the final episode before a two week midyear break Chas and John cover the first Democratic Primary Debate and how the candidates stack up. Who is likely to emerge frontrunner for 2020? Plus the latest on Trump and Iran.
  • Episode 21
    E21
    Episode 21Chas and John return bringing you up to speed on Trump's America including the Jeffrey Epstein story, race row over Trump's 'go back' tweet and fallout for the US/UK relationship after the UK Ambassador to the US resigns.
  • Episode 22
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  • Episode 23
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  • Episode 24
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  • Episode 25
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  • Episode 26
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  • Episode 27
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  • Episode 28
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  • Episode 29
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    Episode 29What a week! Democratic presidential hopefuls face off on stage, Trump sacks his national security advisor, Afghan peace talks collapse … oh … and don’t forget the update on Sharpie-gate! It’s another crazy week in Trump’s America and Planet America has it covered.
  • Episode 30
    E30
    Episode 30What’s killing America’s vapers? Is Spygate bigger than Watergate? And why has Sean Spicer swapped the White House for neon-lime ruffles?
  • Episode 31
    E31
    Episode 31A whistle-blower, an impeachment inquiry and one furious president. Is this the end of the road for Donald Trump?
  • Episode 32
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    Episode 32Is Donald Trump doubling down …. or melting down? Planet America’s special guest Anthony Scaramucci has the insider scoop on the bold new plan to take down the President.
  • Episode 33
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    Episode 33Did the Democrats finally get their smoking gun or can the White House slow the march to impeachment? Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria, Fox ramps up attacks on Elizabeth Warren, plus Bernie's health scare.
  • Episode 34
    E34
    Episode 34Democrats take to the stage for the fourth debate. Chas and John look at how the Presidential hopefuls are shaping in the polls. Plus the White House in damage control, are the floodgates about to burst on Trump's presidency?
  • Episode 35
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    Episode 35Explosive new testimony as the impeachment crisis deepens. Will 'black sheep' Hunter Biden's past threaten his father's campaign? We chat with the first black female Republican elected to Congress. Plus the return of Hillary?
  • Episode 36
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    Episode 36More damaging testimony for Trump as the impeachment inquiry steps up. It's getting serious for 2020 Democrats as they head to Iowa. Plus melting ice ups the ante in Trump's battle over untapped resources in the Arctic.
  • Episode 37
    E37
    Episode 37Evidence of a Trump quid pro quo continues to mount with a key witness dramatically changing his story. Beto O'Rourke bows out while Biden is sliding. Plus why the end of the Open Skies Treaty could be a danger for us all.
  • Episode 38
    E38
    Episode 38Another bombshell revelation as impeachment hearings go public and Republicans plot their strategy. Plus the circus trial of Trump fixer Roger Stone. Another Democrat joins the race for the White House - will Hillary be next?
  • Episode 39
    E39
    Episode 39The most talked-about Quid Pro Quo ever; the Ambassador who dropped the bombshell; can Mayor Pete sustain his Iowa bounce? Plus trouble ahead in the race for the White House: can Democrats pull themselves up in time for 2020?
  • Episode 40
    E40
    Episode 40As Americans enjoy the Thanksgiving holidays whats next for the impeachment showdown? Plus Former New York mayor and billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg officially enters the Democratic Presidential race for 2020.
  • Episode 41
    E41
    Episode 41Chas & John speak with Wikileaks Editor-In-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson about Julian Assange's future. Kamala drops out of the 2020 race, the latest on impeachment, Trump's UK trip plus a look at the Rat Pack's role in elections.
  • Episode 42
    E42
    Episode 42The impeachment of President Donald Trump is marching steadily forward.. but is it a waste of time? What will it mean for the Democrats' hopes of winning back the White House? Join John and Chas for the final show of 2019.
 
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