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US correspondent's wrap of the week
US correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the big stories of the week, including Joe Biden's assertion that Israel has a right to defend itself and issues with growing migrant numbers at… Audio
US correspondent on Donald Trump's impeachment acquittal
The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his historic second impeachment trial, voting that the former president is not guilty of inciting the deadly Capitol riot. United States correspondent Karen… Audio
US records more than 3000 Covid-19 deaths in one day
The United States has recorded more than 3000 Covid-19 deaths in a single day.
That is more than were killed in the 9/11 terror attacks and the highest 24-hour total anywhere in the world since the… Audio
Harris, Pence face off in crucial US vice presidential debate
Billed as potentially the most important vice presidential debate in US history - it could equally have been mistaken for the start of 2024 campaign to be commander-in-chief.
Democratic candidate… Video, Audio
The beginning and the end of Trumpism
Rutgers University history professor James Goodman explains why Donald Trump is the only person who could have done what he has done -- and got away with it -- as US president. Audio
Russia weighs in on Turkey's invasion of Syria
Russia has called Turkey's invasion into Northern Syria unacceptable and warned it would not allow clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces. The comments came from Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian… Audio
Men now avoid women in the workplace, research shows
A study out of the University of Houston shows that one in four men now avoid one-on-one meetings with women in the workplace. Professor Leanne Atwater joins the show to discuss the findings. Audio
Trump's attack on minority Congresswomen
US correspondent Susan Milligan reports on President Donald Trump's direction to four minority, female members of Congress that they should "go back to where they came from" - places he described as… Audio
Trump cans planned North Korea talks - analysis
The United States has cancelled the meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-Un, citing an insult levelled at the US vice-president, Mike Pence. Mr Trump referred to a… Audio
Kim Jong-un's sister to attend Winter Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister will be attending the Winter Olympic Games. Kim Yo is one of her brother's closest aides and will be the first immediate Kim family member to cross the border… Audio
Sports stars taking a stand
In Spain, the US and Australia top sportspeople have used the media to make bold political statements on contentious issues like independence, racism, same-sex marriage. Would it happen here?
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Pence leaves NFL game over protests
US Vice-President Mike Pence has walked out of a National Football League (NFL) game after several players refused to stand for the US national anthem.
Pence denies planning to run for President in 2020
US Vice President Mike Pence has described reports he's considering a 2020 presidential campaign as "disgraceful and offensive". US correspondent Simon Marks explains the latest. Audio
Mike Pence denies planning 2020 presidential bid
US Vice-President Mike Pence has dismissed as "disgraceful and offensive" a report suggesting he is preparing a run for president in 2020.
Trump's national secuirty advisor resigns after 24 days
RNZ News Washington correspondent reports on a White House in turmoil following the resignation of President Donald Trump's National Security advisor Michael Flynn. Audio
US Vice President candidates launch attacks in TV debate
The two vice presidential candidates in the US - Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence - traded insults in their first and only televised debate of the election campaign. Audio
Vice presidential hopefuls to square off in only debate
Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine face off in their only debate today. Our correspondent Simon Marks says both will have to answer awkward questions in defence of their boss. Audio
US Vice Presidential hopefuls square off today
The American vice presidential candidates square off for their first televised debate today. Our correspondent Priscilla Huff looks at what to expect. Audio