Josh Glancy, News Review Editor at The Sunday Times and former Washington correspondent, joins Louise Callaghan, the newspaper's US correspondent, to dissect the nuances of Donald Trump's inauguration as the wealthiest in U.S. history. They unveil the significant financial backing from tech giants and contrast this event with Trump's first inauguration. Insights on anticipated executive actions, particularly regarding pardons, and the evolving perceptions of Trump’s legacy within the corporate landscape highlight this captivating discussion.

Louise Callaghan, Senior US Correspondent for The Sunday Times, shares her insights on the implications of Trump's aggressive mass deportation plan. She discusses the appointment of Tom Homan as the new ‘border tsar’ and the economic fallout tied to potential deportations. Callaghan critically examines misconceptions about illegal immigrants and highlights how Trump's narrative positions them as threats, contrasting it with the economic realities of undocumented labor in America. The podcast dives into the political maneuvering surrounding these policies.

Tom Newton-Dunn, a US election correspondent for The Times, shares on-the-ground insights from North Carolina. Louise Callaghan reports from a Republican watch party in Florida, discussing their surprising success in a traditionally Democratic area. Alistair Dawber offers a glimpse from the tense Democratic gathering in Allentown, revealing mixed emotions as early results unfold. Data editor Tom Calver analyzes critical trends and voter shifts, emphasizing the pivotal role of battleground states like Pennsylvania in determining the election's fate.