

TRUMP100
Sky News
TRUMP100 follows Donald Trump's second term in The White House as US President.Over summer, we are in your podcast feed on Tuesdays and Fridays.Hosts James Matthews, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone will be joined by guests to delve into the key developments in Trump's America - reflecting on the previous day and looking ahead to the next. If his last term in office is a barometer...anything can happen!You can get in touch with the team via email at: Trump100@sky.uk
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Apr 5, 2025 • 18min
Day 76: China's tariff pushback
The first big pushback to Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariffs has come from China, which has slapped its own reciprocal tariff on the US, at a rate of 34%, matching the figure the president set. On Day 76, US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss how China's strike back has been received in the US, and how this could signal the start of a global trade war. Plus, Martha has been on the road following the impact of the president’s deportation agenda and investigating the case of one of more than 200 men deported to an El Salvador mega-prison. If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Apr 4, 2025 • 17min
Day 75: Do Trump's tariffs add up?
On Day 75, as the US stock market faces its worst day since 2020, US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner survey the market reaction to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Not even the animal kingdom is safe from Trump, with small island nations with a population of penguins now facing huge tariffs on their products imported into the USA. Plus, the White House fires multiple administration officials after the president meets with far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Looper. What was the meeting about? If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Apr 3, 2025 • 15min
Day 74: Liberation Day: Will Trump’s tariffs save America?
It’s here, ‘Liberation Day’, but will Trump’s tariffs save America? On Day 74, US correspondents Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss what the new tariffs mean for the US and the world. And, with Elon Musk’s funding of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race falling short, is the shine the billionaire brings to Trump’s administration starting to rub off? If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Apr 2, 2025 • 16min
Day 73: Trump’s tariffs loom, what will Starmer do?
On Day 73, the eve of President Trump’s new tariff announcements, US correspondent Mark Stone and deputy political editor Sam Coates discuss what they may bring for the UK. Can PM Keir Starmer negotiate a better deal? And, immigration, it’s a challenging issue for both Trump and Starmer. Is the approach in America working while in Britain it’s not? Or is Trump just breaking laws and conventions that Starmer won’t? If you've got a question you'd like Mark, Martha, and James to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Apr 1, 2025 • 18min
Day 72: Is a Trump third term on the cards?
President Trump has alluded to wanting three terms as president, despite the US constitution prohibiting it. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, there are "methods which you could do it". On Day 72 US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner discuss the plausibility of Trump being able to run again. Plus, it's a big week for Trump's new round of tariffs - what could they look like? Mark has been to rural West Virginia to hear from business leaders and workers and what they think the impact could be. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Mar 31, 2025 • 19min
Day 71: Could JD Vance be the next US President?
On Day 71 of Donald Trump's presidency, US correspondent James Matthews is joined by Ronna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, only the second woman to occupy that position, and for seven years. She is also the niece of former senator and one-time Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. James and Ronna discuss Trump's moulding of the Republican party, if Elon Musk has too much power, and whether JD Vance could make a future US President. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Mar 30, 2025 • 15min
Day 70: Q&A: Executive orders, election stealing, and you’re fired!
On Day 70, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner answer your questions. They discuss the executive orders being challenged in court, Martha's interaction with congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and is President Donald Trump running the country like he’s still on The Apprentice? If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Mar 29, 2025 • 15min
Day 69: Vance visits Greenland - to a frosty reception
Vice President JD Vance is in Greenland, visiting a US military base at Pituffik. It plays a key role in missile defence and surveillance across the Arctic. But the backdrop of the visit had added concern over Trump’s growing desire for Greenland to belong to the US. On Day 69, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner discuss the serious fears Greenlanders have over Trump's assertion that "we need Greenland for international security". Plus, Elon Musk faces a "Tesla Takedown" this weekend, from protesters looking to hit him where it hurts – his wallet. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Mar 28, 2025 • 17min
Day 68: Do Americans care about the leaked chat messages?
On Day 68, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner take a temperature check on Donald Trump's first two months in his second term as president. As Martha's bust-up with Marjorie Taylor Greene goes viral, James hits the road to Virginia to gauge how much voters care about "Signal-gate" - the leaked group chat that rocked Trump's inner circle. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Mar 27, 2025 • 16min
Day 67: Signal-gate: When Martha met Marjorie
The Atlantic has published the full Signal messages at the heart of the growing security scandal, revealing strike timings, military coordination, and the accidental inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. On Day 67, US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner unpack why Goldberg was already unpopular with Trump, and what this episode says about the people driving American military and political decision-making. Plus, Martha is confronted by Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who praises defence secretary Pete Hegseth... and tells Martha to “go back to your own country”. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. Help us understand more about our listeners by taking our survey! 👉 This form 👈 should only take a few minutes to complete, and Sky anonymises the responses as much as possible. Thank you. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.