Hundreds of students have been arrested across the United States as they protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Sarah is at Columbia University in New York City, one of many colleges where students are protesting, but where some Jewish students say they feel threatened by the actions of demonstrators.
And Marianna takes a look at how social media, and TikTok in particular, are shaping how a new generation of voters are engaging with politics through the lens of the war in the Middle East.
HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Sarah Smith, North America editor • Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent
GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email Americast@bbc.co.uk • Or use #Americast
US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s new BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155
This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray and Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is George Dabby. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Americanswers! VP picks, Nikki Haley's back, and could Trump do three terms?
Trump Trial Week 3… Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
Keeping up with the Kennedys: RFK Jr’s run for the White House
Americanswers! Kristi Noem’s dog, ‘Momala’, and presidential immunity
Trump Trial Week 2… The Surprise Witness
Back on campus: Biden condemns 'violent' protestors
Americanswers! RFK Jr, pardoning Trump, and why is Biden talking about cannibals?
Trump Trial Week 1... Inside the Court
Trump Trial Day 1... Americanswers!
Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christiane Amanpour is back!
Megyn Kelly on Trump's Trial, Abortion and TV Debates
Has Abortion Eclipsed Trump’s Campaign?
The Life and Death of OJ Simpson
Americanswers: Trump Diplomacy, NPR and How Do Algorithms REALLY work?
Could the Israel-Gaza war cost Biden the election?
Americanswers: How vulnerable is Trump, does Biden have an image problem and will Russia interfere in the election?
Vice, Vice, Baby: Who’ll Be Trump’s Running Mate?
Major Baltimore Bridge Collapses
Americanswers! How algorithms shape us online, Russian interference in 2024, and should the US legalise fentanyl?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Global News Podcast
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The Infinite Monkey Cage
You’re Dead to Me
Elis James and John Robins