Us Politics
'Epstein's currency was girls' - Filthy Rich author Tim Malloy
The co-author of a book about convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein talks to RNZ's Sunday Morning about his pursuit of the well- connected financier and why he views Epstein as 'pure evil.' Audio
Umair Haque: Is America really screwed?
Decades of neglect has left the US in a state of disrepair and it is now too poor to halt economic and social decline, economic commentator Umair Haque says. Audio
USA correspondent - the eve of Super Tuesday
Ron talks to Kathryn about the South Carolina primary results, the arrival of Super Tuesday and the US President's response to Covid-19. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington… Audio
The week in US Politics - Nicholas Fandos
It's been an action packed week in US politics. First a debacle over the Democratic results in the Iowa caucuses, where a combination of technical glitches and an archaic voting system meant delays in… Audio
US correspondent David Smith
Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Susie Ferguson about the latest in the President Trump impeachment inquiry, and the buzz around billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who is set… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
US correspondent Susan Milligan tries to untangle what's happening with President Trump, would-be Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his son Hunter and Ukraine. It started with a whistle-blower… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan - sharpie storm mapping
Susan Milligan with an erosion of facts surrounding the path of Hurricane Dorian, including the sharpie altered map which erroneously had Alabama in its path. And a look at who is still in the running… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan takes as look at gun control legislation following the two most recent mass killings in the US. Also, the apparent suicide in custody of American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey… Audio
USA correspondent - Mueller testimony fallout
From the US, Susan Milligan with news that has followed from Robert Mueller's latest testimony. Tthe chair of the Judiciary committee has commented that President Donald Trump "richly deserves… Audio
US House votes to condemn Trump's attacks
The US House of Representatives has voted to symbolically condemn President Donald Trump after a series of attacks aimed at four congresswomen.
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 vows to obtain citizenship data
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans to add a contentious citizenship question to the 2020 census, but insisted the government would obtain the data by other means.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and why is she making waves?
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is sweeping through US politics like a hurricane. Her sharp use of social media means you've probably heard of her - so who is she? Audio
Bridges says US is 'pre-eminent' superpower
National Party leader Simon Bridges says he would prioritise New Zealand's relationship with the United States, but shouldn't be tied to a multi-lateral approach. Audio
Truth and the changing media landscape
Jill Abramson was the first woman to become executive editor of The New York Times before she was fired in 2014, becoming a poster-girl for working women described as "too pushy". In her book… Audio
Former US vice president Biden to announce 2020 election run
Former US Vice President Joe Biden is set to announce later this week that he will run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination for the 2020 election.
What you won't see in the Mueller report
The special counsel's Trump-Russia report will be out on Thursday for all to see. But not all of it.
Joe Biden pledges to respect women's 'personal space'
Former US Vice President Joe Biden says he hears his accusers and concedes "social norms are changing".
Mueller report: Trump hints at payback for 'evil' enemies
US President Donald Trump says his enemies who did "evil" and "treasonous things" will be under scrutiny after he was absolved of colluding with Russia.
Trump announces pick for new UN ambassador
US diplomat to Canada, and Kentucky donor to the Republican party Kelly Knight Craft named as Donald Trump's pick for envoy to the UN.