Americast

The Americast Awards 2025… on 5 Live!

Dec 15, 2025
This year’s highlights in US politics take center stage, with nominations for biggest disruptors including Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Surprising moments are recalled, like the Oval Office meeting with Zelensky. The panel debates the most bonkers moments, including a bizarre video about Gaza’s transformation. Listeners also weigh in, revealing the impact of social media on political discourse. The episode dives deep into the complexities of Trump's foreign policy and the chilling effects of political violence.
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INSIGHT

Musk As A Year-Long Disruptor

  • Elon Musk repeatedly reshaped political discourse and platform policy, amplifying divisive narratives on X and beyond.
  • Marianna Spring argues his influence made him the year's biggest disruptor by steering both politicians and media cycles.
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Trump's Disruption Was Institutional

  • Sarah Smith says Donald Trump institutionalised a sweeping disruption, using executive power and cultural pressure across universities and corporations.
  • She argues his consolidation of power normalised a radical agenda that Democrats struggle to answer.
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Newsom's New Playbook

  • Justin Webb highlights Gavin Newsom's unorthodox moves — high-profile podcasting and electoral law changes — as political disruption.
  • Newsom's tactics forced Democrats to rethink outreach and scored a strategic win against Trump allies.
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