Why is the government shutdown different this time and could Donald Trump use it to expand his power? And what exactly is Trump's peace plan for Gaza and will it work?

On this week's episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka Asthana and Matt Frei sit down with acclaimed historian Jill Lepore to discuss her new book, We the People. They explore how today’s political chaos echoes moments from America's past and what history can teach us about where Trumpism might be heading next.

President Donald Trump's combative 57-minute address at the United Nation on Tuesday took direct aim at global leaders - criticising their approach to migration, climate policy, and failure to end wars. He's also since taken to Truth Social to say Ukraine could get back all the land they have lost since Russia's 2022 invasion.

But beyond the applause and outrage, what was he really saying? And what does that mean for the rest of the world?

In today's episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka and Matt unpack that speech with Malcolm Turnbull - who served as the Prime Minister of Australia during Donald Trump's first term.

This week, President Trump returns to the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. He’ll meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but what’s behind this unusually grand reception? And what could it mean for US–UK relations in the days ahead?

In this week’s episode of TrumpWorld, Anushka and Matt are joined by Chuck Todd - renowned American journalist and former host of NBC’s Meet the Press. He unpacks why the President is being treated with such extraordinary pomp, and what this could mean for the UK and the rest of the world.

With Russian drones entering NATO airspace over Poland and Israel’s surprise strike on Qatar, all eyes are now on the US for a response - and Donald Trump is at the centre of yet another storm. Is America’s closest Gulf ally slipping away? Are NATO and the EU on the brink of escalation? And can Trump’s reliance on personal relationships still hold when allies and adversaries are testing his limits?In our first episode of TrumpWorld, US Editor Anushka Asthana is in Washington and Europe Editor Matt Frei in London to break down a week of international crises and high-stakes diplomacy. New episodes every Wednesday, on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Buckle up for TrumpWorld, the new Channel 4 News podcast that takes you inside the chaos, drama and consequences of Donald Trump’s America. Whether you’re thrilled or terrified on the ‘America First’ rollercoaster, one thing’s clear: the ride doesn’t stop at the US border. Each week, Global Anchor Matt Frei and US Editor Anushka Asthana are joined by a special guest to cut through the noise of White House headlines and uncover what Trump’s second presidency really means, at home and around the world. New episodes every Wednesday.