The Trump Report

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether Donald Trump has increased the risk of a nuclear arms race with Iran, why he argues the president has repeatedly misled Americans over the conflict, and the growing political fallout over Trump's latest foreign policy decisions.

Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss reports the Trump administration is expected to announce a major nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump reignites threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure and US intelligence suggests Iran may be moving thousands of centrifuges in a deeply protected Pickaxe Mountain facility. 

Broadcaster & podcaster Andrew Neil joins Maddie Hale to discuss why Iran may have outmanoeuvred Donald Trump, whether the president's escalating Canada trade war is driven by politics rather than economics, and why Trump's next moves could have major consequences for both his foreign policy and support at home.

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Adviser, joins Maddie Hale to discuss whether Donald Trump has failed to explain the purpose of America's war with Iran, why mounting U.S. casualties could come back to haunt him politically, and whether Republicans are heading for a devastating midterm election defeat.

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale for The Week That Was to discuss the awkward prospect of Donald Trump handing the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain after attacking the country last week, new polling showing Americans are increasingly unhappy with both the president and his Iran war, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche facing tough questions over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.

Former MSNBC moderator and podcaster, Chuck Todd, joins Maddie Hale to discuss the escalating Iran war, why Trump may have already lost strategically, the fallout from his Strait of Hormuz U-turn, E. Jean Carroll's legal victory, and  Lindsey Graham's legacy and sanctions bill.

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale for ‘The Week That Was’ to break down Trump's NATO summit, Ukraine's major military boost, the escalating Iran conflict, fresh questions over Trump's behaviour, his crypto empire, and growing divisions within the Republican Party.