The State of It: USA

Bromance but for how long? Trump and Burnham's first call

July 21, 2026·12 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Andy Burnham and Donald Trump have had their first phone call. How did it go? Will President Trump find time to visit Manchester? And how is Ed Miliband's appointment as foreign secretary going down in Washington?Also, why has the US announced 50% tariffs on goods from Canada? And JD Vance and his wife Usha have had another baby, their fourth child. How is the Secret Service coping with Vance's growing family?Bonus episode from Times Radio.Hugo Rifkind, Times Radio presenterKaty Balls, Washington editor and columnist at The Times and The Sunday TimesProducer: Amelia MelvinPicture: Getty ImagesThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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