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Swamp Notes

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Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground insights and a uniquely global perspective.

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May 17 · 38 sec
The Bethlehem Project has moved to the FT News Briefing
Local congressional primary election is a microcosm of an important debate within the Democratic party
April 10 · 16 min
A shaky ceasefire
After forecasting civilisational erasure, the US president announced a truce with Iran.
April 3 · 12 min
One year since ‘liberation day’
What has been the economic fallout from the Trump administration’s tariff crusade?
March 27 · 20 min
How markets may be affecting US military action in Iran
First, peace negotiations were ongoing. Then, more US troops were deployed to the Gulf. Why?
March 20 · 18 min
The AI revolt in Maga-land
Republicans fear backlash against White House’s agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections
March 18 · 23 min
The Bethlehem Project: The housing domino effect
Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley struggle with housing affordability crisis
March 16 · 1 min
Introducing Untold: Opus Dei
Introducing Opus Dei, a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. Host Antonia Cundy uncovers the cultural and political influence of a controversial Catholic organisation in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some members say they found other agendas – and unexpected harm – entangled in that spiritual mission. The first episode of Untold: Opus Dei launches March 25. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 13 · 24 min
The economic fallout of the Iran war
Oil prices have skyrocketed. Markets are rattled. What comes next?
March 6 · 20 min
Trump’s ‘war of whim’ in Iran
The US and Israeli war in the Middle East is altering the shape of the region and the world.
February 27 · 21 min
What the State of the Union means for the US midterm elections
Donald Trump’s address to Congress has big implications for the midterms. What are they?
February 20 · 21 min
Maha’s big reversal and a Scotus decision on tariffs
What does it mean to Make America Healthy Again?
February 13 · 18 min
Trump’s starring role in the Warner Bros fight
How the Trump administration could determine who owns a media giant
February 6 · 18 min
The political cost of America’s surging electricity bills
The cost of energy is on the rise. How is it changing US politics?
January 30 · 25 min
Trump’s immigration climbdown. Plus, a new Fed chair?
Is the backlash to Alex Pretti’s killing changing the US president's approach to immigration?
January 29 · 30 min
The Bethlehem Project: America's affordability squeeze
Rising food, shelter and healthcare costs are hitting hard in Bethlehem and the surrounding Lehigh Valley
January 23 · 19 min
Trump’s bid to remake the world order
Nato’s relationship with US President Donald Trump took a turn for the worse this week.
January 16 · 18 min
Can states stop Trump's immigration raids?
Protests erupted over federal agents killing a woman in Minnesota. What are the consequences?
January 9 · 21 min
Why Trump wants to ‘run’ other countries
The US president is now setting his eyes on interventions in Greenland, Cuba and Colombia.
January 2 · 21 min
The biggest predictions in politics next year
Swamp Notes looks at the standout stories of last year and what’s to come in 2026
Dec 26, 2025 · 50 min
Political Fix: Quizmas special
George Parker puts the FT panel to the test

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