TRUMP100

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone read through questions from listeners.They are asked if Vladimir Putin has some kind of hold on Donald Trump, whether the US president actually win a Nobel peace prize, and if Mark and James fear asking difficult questions to Trump’s team in case they have their press access restricted, like other news organisations.You can email James, Martha, and Mark at trump100@sky.uk.

Donald Trump signals a possible end to the Ukraine war after "productive" talks with Vladimir Putin. But with no direct Trump-Putin call yet, what's really going on behind the scenes?   Our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone break down the latest from special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow, and reactions from the G7 meeting in Canada.   Plus, governor of California Gavin Newsom is drawing criticism for welcoming far-right provocateur Steve Bannon on to his new podcast.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.

Around 150 protesters descended on Trump Tower today in protest of the arrest and detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a student who organised a pro-Palestine demonstration.   US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss why this case is a test for the Trump administration which cuts to the heart of America’s values on immigration, free speech and the rule of law. They also discuss what progress has been made towards a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal, as Putin speaks out. Plus, should Americans say goodbye to Italian prosecco?

The Irish prime minister Micheál Martin visited the Oval office on Wednesday, but any St Patrick’s day spirit was overshadowed by tariffs.   The EU and Canada have responded to Trump with reciprocal tariffs – putting the US at the front and centre of a global trade war.   US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner speak to Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy about how the Irish PM handled Trump – and they discuss why other EU leaders will be taking note.   Plus, Martha reports on how Canadians are feeling after the break-up of the US-Canada special relationship. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.  

Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal following talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.   Meanwhile the US Canada trade war exploded in a tit-for-tat tariff row, sending the markets into even more chaos.   On day 52 of Trump100 Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss Ukraine, tariffs and ask why Trump turned the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom.  If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. 

The US stock markets have plummeted to the lowest level this year following Trump's flip-flop policy on tariffs. US correspondents Mark Stone, James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss what Trump's uncertainty could mean for the economy as he refuses to rule out a recession. Plus Martha is in Canada as new prime minister, Mark Carney, is in town. She's investigating Trump's claims that Canada is largely responsible for the US fentanyl epidemic. And - the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington is being dismantled following pressure from the president. Mark has been to the site to get reaction from locals. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.

President Trump has been in office for 50 days and the impact of his presidency in just a few weeks has been seismic. To mark 50 days of Trump 2.0 Mark Stone has been to swing state Pennsylvania to take the temperature of how voters are feeling. James and Mark are also joined by international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn who has been on a 10-day trip from Africa to the Arctic to assess the impact of Trump's first 50 days in different corners of the globe. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.

On this episode, our US correspondents James Matthews and David Blevins read through questions from listeners.      They are asked if the war in Ukraine could spill into Europe, and if Trump can be an impartial negotiator or is self-interest driving his decisions? And one listener compares Trump to a certain Hollywood character... but who?    You can email James, Martha, and Mark at trump100@sky.uk.

US President Donald Trump says Russia "holds all the cards", a statement rattling Ukraine and fuelling concerns that he’s handing Moscow the advantage.     Our US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews break down Trump's latest stance on the war in Ukraine, his threats of banking sanctions on Russia, and the shifting dynamics within NATO.     Meanwhile, White House tensions flare as reports emerge of Elon Musk and Marco Rubio going head-to-head in a cabinet showdown, forcing Trump to step in and draw the first real limits on Musk's influence.   If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. 

The White House has faced further criticism it is aligning itself too closely with Russia, which US defence secretary Pete Hegseth passed off as "garbage".  On episode 47 of Trump 100 James Matthews is joined by Diana Magnay, Sky's former Moscow correspondent who has been meeting Ukrainian refugees living in the US.  She shares her experiences of Putin's Russia and reveals if the country has any similarities to Trump's America.  They also discuss Trump threatening to row back on NATO commitments and the pause of Mexico and Canada tariffs. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk