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Following Trump’s Middle East trip - which the White House is touting as an unbridled success - Sky News’ Martha Kelner sits down with Barbara Leaf, who was US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates during Trump’s first term and assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs in the Biden administration.     She was also in the team that formed the first formal US presence in Syria after more than a decade.   On this episode, Martha and Barbara discuss the significance of Trump’s Middle East visit, including his meeting with the Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa, drawing from Barbara's own meeting with the former jihadist. Plus, former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Martha shares Trump's response to the news.               If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                        Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Donald Trump is on the final leg of his Middle East tour, and as he signs more deals in Abu Dhabi, Sky’s US correspondent Mark Stone is joined by Lead World News Presenter and co-Host of The World, Yalda Hakim, to ask if transactional Trump is in his comfort zone when dealing with the region’s leaders.   And, is the situation in Gaza just too complicated for Trump to grasp?     If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                      Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.       

The absence of Putin from Ukraine peace talks raises questions about Trump's standing as a deal-maker. Tensions grow as his ties with Putin appear to deteriorate, impacting Middle East diplomacy. Meanwhile, Trump signs major contracts in Qatar, including a massive jet deal, but skepticism lingers around these ventures. The podcast dissects the complexities of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, highlighting a new relationship with Syria and the ethical debates surrounding potential gifts from Qatar. It's a blend of serious insights and light-hearted commentary.

As Donald Trump receives a royal welcome in Saudi Arabia, Sky's US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss the $600bn (£451bn) deal signed between the two nations, and the love-in between the countries' leaders.    Plus, Mark, who's in the Middle East with Trump, describes the reaction in the room when Trump announced he was lifting sanctions on Syria.    If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                  Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.                                        

Ahead of his visit to the Middle East, Donald Trump has released a flurry of news, so Sky’s US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews are breaking it down.   Could Trump really meet with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and Russia’s President Putin? Can either side claim to have won in the US-China Trade War? And has Trump lost patience with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu?    If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                  Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

As Donald Trump heads to Saudi Arabia to begin his tour of the Middle East, Sky News's US correspondent Mark Stone sits down with renowned journalist and analyst, Abdulrahman al Rashed to discuss what the US president hopes to achieve during his visit, and the challenges he faces to his ultimate goals of peace and economic unity in the region.  Plus, why does the Saudi leadership prefer Mr Trump to his predecessor Joe Biden?  If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.                Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.             

The US and UK announced a trade deal in a live phone conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer, and James was in the room when it happened.   Our US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss the theatrical moment in the Oval Office and how significant this agreement really is for both countries.   And, as Catholic Cardinals elect the first American-born Pope – could his stance on Donald Trump have played a role in their selection?   If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.              Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

As the Trump administration confirms US and Chinese negotiators will meet in Switzerland to begin talks to end the ongoing trade war, our US correspondents Martha Kelner and James Mathews ask if Trump’s hardball tactics could pay off.   And, Martha heads down to America’s largest port to see the impact the tariffs are having on people living and working in the area.   If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.              Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly asserts that Canada is 'never for sale' during a tense meeting with Trump, spotlighting the sovereignty standoff between the two nations. The discussion also delves into Trump's quirky trade policies and his unique way of handling press inquiries. As whispers of a major announcement loom, observers note Trump's controversial military strategies and the end of U.S. bombing campaigns in Yemen. There's a mix of diplomatic tension, humor, and potential shifts in international relations.

Discussion centers on Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films to revitalize the U.S. film industry amidst political distractions. The hosts dive into Hollywood's challenges post-COVID, labor strikes, and changing production dynamics. They explore Trump's Middle East diplomacy alongside a visit from Jordan's King Abdullah, contrasting humanitarian issues with policy discussions. Additionally, they assess the practicality of reopening Alcatraz and its potential role as a diversion from pressing trade concerns.