Sign up for Journalism UK Stay ahead in journalism — quick, practical, and free Subscribe Email sent! A new weekly podcast, The State of It: USA, launches this week (28 January), offering in-depth analysis of American politics and its global impact. Hosted by Katy Balls (Washington editor, The Times and The Sunday Times) and Gerry Baker (editor-at-large, Wall Street Journal), the show promises sharp insight and lively conversation from both Washington and New York. The show promises a rigorous guide to the forces shaping US politics, with a focus on why these developments matter for the UK and beyond. The podcast aims to cut through media noise, providing measured, agenda-setting commentary from two seasoned journalists with front-row access to power.

Source: The Times January 27, 2026 00:00 UTC