

The Trump Report
Times Radio
As Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of The United States, Times Radio sits down with the biggest and names and brains in US politics brains to analyse White House affairs - both domestically and on the international stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 25min
This was the moment Trump ‘broke’ the western alliance
Political commentator and author Charlie Sykes joins The Trump Report’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump claiming NATO troops who fought in Afghanistan stayed “off the frontlines”, delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States meet in the first trilateral summit to end the war and the tension between the United States and Canada intensifies as Donald Trump invites its neighbour from his Board of Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2026 • 26min
Putin’s failed war turns into ‘strategic quagmire’ as NATO closes ranks on Ukraine
Professor Robert Kelly joins The Trump Report’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw threats of tariffs to EU allies, the US President appears to mix up Greenland and Iceland and Steve Witkoff says he’s close to brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2026 • 22min
Trump ‘no longer’ leader of the free world as Greenland prompts EU showdown
Michael Weiss, editor of The Insider, joins The Trump Report’s Maddie Hale to discuss how leaders at the World Economic Forum used their speeches to stick up for Greenland, former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen says he used to consider the United states the leaders of the free world and Donald Trump’s former press secretary claims the president is “mentally slipping”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2026 • 22min
This was Trump’s ‘worst move in his presidency’ | John Bolton
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the UN, delves into Trump's controversial remarks about the UK and the Chagos Islands. He shares insights on the President's longstanding fixation on acquiring Greenland and discusses the potential military repercussions of such an action, including resignations from top officials. Bolton also touches on the broader implications for Arctic security amid rising threats from Russia and China, as well as the impact of tariffs on American consumers.

Jan 20, 2026 • 32min
This is the sign Trump is preparing to ‘take Greenland by force’ | Malcolm Nance
Malcolm Nance, a former US Naval Intelligence officer and national security analyst, joins the discussion to analyze Trump's controversial comments on the UK's Chagos Islands deal. He warns that these actions could signal an impending invasion of Greenland, potentially fracturing US-UK relations. Nance delves into the implications of a 'seize territory' doctrine and the risks of NATO opposition. He also highlights recent Danish defenses in Greenland and urges caution on America's unchecked military ambitions under Trump.

Jan 19, 2026 • 45min
Trump is out of moves on Greenland, tariffs are his ‘only’ card | Scott Lucas
Professor Scott Lucas joins The Trump Report’s Maddie Hale to discuss the US President threatening tariffs on EU allies, whether the Republican Party is divided over Trump’s desires to annex Greenland and the one move Trump could make that would “blow the GOP to bits”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2026 • 30min
Why did the US buy mystery weapon linked to Havana Syndrome? | Michael Weiss
Michael Weiss, an investigative journalist and editor at The Insider, dives into the fascinating world of anomalous health incidents linked to Havana Syndrome. He discusses the mysterious device recently acquired by the US and its implications for global security. Weiss details the symptoms of AHI, the historical ties to Russian research, and the ongoing debate over the technology’s plausibility. He also explores internal skepticism within US agencies and the crucial role of journalism in uncovering these hidden narratives.

Jan 15, 2026 • 23min
It will take a ‘generation’ to repair damage Trump has caused to the US | The Trump Report
On today's edition of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, Kori Schake. They discuss why Donald Trump has eased off talk of striking Iran, the latest situation in Greenland and Minneapolis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2026 • 26min
America is ‘at its most dangerous point since the Civil War’ | Rick Wilson
On today's edition of The Trump Report, Co-founder of The Lincoln Project Rick Wilson tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee what he's expecting from the US meeting with delegates from Greenland and Denmark, and the latest on the situation in Minneapolis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2026 • 35min
Trump’s White House is becoming ‘the Death Star’ | Scott Lucas
On today's edition of the Trump Report, Professor of International Politics Scott Lucas tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee why the criminal investigation into Jerome Powell marks a dangerous escalation into authoritarian territory in the US. Also up for discussion is the continued situation in Minneapolis after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE Agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


