America, Actually
What does US politics look like without Donald Trump at the center? After more than a decade of one-person dominance, the country is heading into its first open presidential election since 2016, in a moment that feels fundamentally different.
America, Actually, hosted by Astead Herndon, is a video podcast about politics, culture, and the economy. It follows the country as it changes in real time, focusing on what’s actually shaping people’s lives.
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The messy politics of immigration reform, explained.


Introducing America, Actually — a new kind of political podcast for a country redefining itself.


The show offers a sharp, on-the-ground look at American politics, built for how audiences watch and engage today.