We Need To Talk About Kevin McCarthy

Is Donald Trump now more of an electoral hindrance than a help, even in his home state of Florida, where one candidate has talked down his links with the US president. In this episode, we hear Anthony’s reporting from Florida where the race to replace Ron DeSantis as governor won ...  Show more

Ahead of November’s midterm elections, are we any closer to knowing who might lead the Democrats into the 2028 presidential election?Americanswers is back answering your questions and this week we’re looking ahead at a number of important issues at this year’s midterms. The Democ ...  Show more

As House speaker, Kevin McCarthy worked with Democrats to keep the government open. Then Matt Gaetz worked with Democrats to get McCarthy fired. Semafor’s Jordan Weissmann returns to explain an unprecedented moment in American politics. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens and ...  Show more

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, is ousted by his own party. The first time it's happened in US history. It's the start of a Republican civil war.Why has it happened? Because he dared to find compromise with the Democrats. What is going on in that part ...  Show more

The vote on Tuesday to remove Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representative has left the chamber mired in chaos.

Luke Broadwater, a congressional correspondent for The Times, describes what happened on an unprecedented day in American politics.< ...

This episode contains strong language. 
Republicans are set to take control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four years. The transition is shaping up to be chaotic. 

Today, the 118th Congress will gather for the first time in the Capitol, ...