What Has America Ever Done For Us?
What Has America Ever Done For Us?
Podcast Description
The election of a second term for President Trump has completely thrown the world order up in the air. In this new era of uncertainty and shifting alliances, it's time to ask: What has America ever done for us? Presented by seasoned journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne, this podcast delves deep into the complex and often contentious influence of American culture, business, politics, and more on British society and other countries.From the adoption of American slang and the influence of Hollywood in shaping British entertainment to the presence of US businesses and political ideologies, "What Has America Ever Done for Us" leaves no stone unturned. The show will not just look at US influence in Britain but also compare and contrast how other countries deal with it. By presenting a balanced assessment, the podcast invites listeners to form their own opinions on whether the American influence has been a boon or a bane for the UK and other nations.Join us on this compelling journey as we dissect the transatlantic ties that bind and sometimes divide us. Tune in to "What Has America Ever Done for Us" and decide for yourself: has the Special Relationship strengthened or weakened British society and beyond?A Made in Manchester Production
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as cultural influence, business practices, and political ideologies with episodes that tackle topics like the rise of American slang in British vocabulary and the impact of Hollywood on British cinema, offering a nuanced perspective on whether American influence has been beneficial or detrimental to various societies.
The election of a second term for President Trump has completely thrown the world order up in the air. In this new era of uncertainty and shifting alliances, it’s time to ask: What has America ever done for us? Presented by seasoned journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne, this podcast delves deep into the complex and often contentious influence of American culture, business, politics, and more on British society and other countries.
From the adoption of American slang and the influence of Hollywood in shaping British entertainment to the presence of US businesses and political ideologies, “What Has America Ever Done for Us” leaves no stone unturned. The show will not just look at US influence in Britain but also compare and contrast how other countries deal with it. By presenting a balanced assessment, the podcast invites listeners to form their own opinions on whether the American influence has been a boon or a bane for the UK and other nations.
Join us on this compelling journey as we dissect the transatlantic ties that bind and sometimes divide us. Tune in to “What Has America Ever Done for Us” and decide for yourself: has the Special Relationship strengthened or weakened British society and beyond?
A Made in Manchester Production
In the first episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets Angus Hanton, author of 'Vassal State: How America Runs Britain?'
Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne
Research by Andrew Edwards
A Made in Manchester Production
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