Samantha Watkins

The United States Today — Slow English: American News

News EN ↓ 4 episodes

Listen to the daily news from the United States, hosted by Samantha Watkins of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Follow the important news for the country in the realms of politics, business, technology, sports, health, and entertainment. Please, visit the website for transcripts, additional resources, and updates. View the Italian version of this podcast here or at Gli Stati Uniti Oggi on your podcast app.

Author

Samantha Watkins

Episodes

2.11.26 - Judges Push Back on Mass Detention, GOP Rebels on Tariffs, Grand Jury Spares Senate Democrats, U.S. Opposes West Bank Expansion, FDA Rejects Moderna Vaccine 12.02.2026 9:06

Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content. An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress. Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link . Sources: Borger, Julian. “‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash” The Guardian . 10 Feb 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/israel-west-b...

02.10.26 - ICE funding stalled, Trump threatens U.S.–Canada bridge, Judge blocks mask ban, U.S. speedskater comes out, Funding increase for the 211 hotline 11.02.2026 8:46

Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content. An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress. Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link . Sources: Arrieta, Rolando. “U.S. skater Connor McDermott-Mostowy joins record number of out LGBTQ Winter Olympians” NPR . 09 Feb 2026. https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5703620/speedskater-con...

2.8.26 - Pelosi Backing JFK’s Grandson, Netanyahu Meeting With Trump, Mass Arrests at Minnesota Protest, The Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, and Pittsburgh’s Boil Water Advisory 11.02.2026 7:02

Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content. An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress. Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link . Sources: Davis, Sarah. “Americans prefer to watch Bad Bunny halftime show over Kid Rock’s: Poll” The Hill . 07 Feb 2026. https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5728286-halftime-show-poll-results/...

02.07.26 - Immigration Detention Ruling, The Census, Nuclear Talks With Iran, TrumpRx, And ‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ 08.02.2026 7:13

Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content. An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress. Sources: Ebrahim, Nadeen, and Salem, Mostafa. “US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know” CNN , 06 Feb. 2026, https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/middleeast/us-iran-oman-talks-explained-intl Raymond, Nate. “US appeals court...