David Smith
Alabama and Georgia race to curb abortion
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about the race to outlaw abortion in Alabama, with Georgia and five other states signing bills to dramatically curb… Audio
Biden campaigns, NRA in turmoil
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about former Vice President Joe Biden's first campaign rally as he eyes up the 2020 Democratic nomination, an… Audio
Trump's endorsement of 'Sanctuary Cities"
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about the US President's idea of moving illegal immigrants to so-called "sanctuary cities", urban centres usually run… Audio
Blow for Biden, & does Trump cheat at golf?
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about unwanted touching and kissing allegations levelled at former Vice President Joe Biden amid talk he may run for… Audio
Mueller Report: No conspiracy by Trump campaign with Russia
A letter sent to Congress today says the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller has found no evidence that the Trump campaign or his associates conspired with Russia. We cross to the Guardian's… Audio
USA correspondent - David Smith
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith. Audio
Trump tribulations & Bernie's back
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith with the latest on the US House panel inquiry into President Donald Trump, amid accusations of obstruction and abuse of power. Also… Audio
MoveOn US protests over wall, & Oscar pressure
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about the progressive group MoveOn, which has organised hundreds of protests on Monday against the Donald Trump's… Audio
Donald Trump's state of the union address looms
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith on the eve of the US President's state of the union address which was previously postponed by the government shutdown. Also, mounting… Audio
The Dreamers, the Wall and US Government shutdown
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith reports on the Democrats rejection of Donald Trump's proposals to end the longest government shutdown in US history. Audio
David Smith - Xmas in US politics
Christmas in the United States political sphere has not been a peaceful one. Audio
Trump's Legal troubles and the Oscars need a new host
US Correspondent, David Smith says legal problems for Donald Trump continue along with major staffing issues. And the Oscars need a new host after Kevin Smith had to step down over homophobic tweets… Audio
US bound migrant caravan and belated weather warnings
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith with what's happening to the 500 migrants who attempted to storm the US border and were repelled by tear gas by border officials. Also… Audio
California's deadliest wildfire on record, Trump lays blame
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith reports on the devastation caused by the wildfires sweeping California, with 31 dead and more than 200 people still unaccounted for… Audio
Hate in America, and an Obama comeback?
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith with a backgrounder on the suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue killings amid hate crimes being on the rise in America. Also, is Barack… Audio
US looming mid-terms & Khashoggi's disappearance
Voters in the US will decide control of Congress on 6 November. Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith says polls suggest that Republicans will retain the Senate but, in a blow to Trump… Audio
FBI enters Kavanaugh fray & new NAFTA deal
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith with the ongoing Brett Kavanaugh drama, as the FBI investigation is underway. Also, the US and Canada reach a deal on a "new… Audio
Could Alzheimers disease be preventable?
Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia may not be an inevitable part of ageing but preventable with some simple lifestyle changes, according to Oxford University emeritus professor David… Audio
Sport: Pacific Oceania to compete in both Fed and Davis Cups
For the first time in a decade Oceania Tennis says it will enter both a men's and women's team from Pacific Oceania in the Davis and Fed Cup tournaments. Audio
David Smith - miniature bottle collector
David Smith is the proud owner of a huge collection of miniature bottles. Audio