SOS AMERICA with Charles Feldman

Is there still one Republican Party, or are two factions fighting for control? On SOS America , Charles Feldman speaks with UC Berkeley political analyst Dan Schnur about the divide between Trump’s supporters and Republicans who want a return to the party’s pre-Trump identity. They discuss Trump’s grip on the GOP, whether the party can move beyond him, and where his followers would go if it tried....

Is Donald Trump governing the United States like the head of a mob-style organization? In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman speaks with former U.S. Attorney and bestselling author Barbara McQuade about her new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government. Drawing on decades of experience as a federal prosecutor, McQuade explains why she believes Donald Tru...

Why would anyone choose to study journalism at a time when trust in the media is under pressure and the Trump administration has such a turbulent relationship with the press? In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman speaks with Gordon Stables from USC Annenberg about the importance of journalism education and the role the next generation of reporters can play in American democracy. They dis...

Is social media changing politics or completely reshaping the way we think about it? On this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman is joined by Reece Peck to explore the growing influence of social media on American politics and the very different ways the political right and left use online platforms to reach, persuade and mobilise audiences. From TikTok, X, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook to p...

Are American elections truly free and fair? In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman is joined by one of America's leading election law experts, Rick Hasen, to examine the state of democracy in the United States and the growing debate surrounding election integrity. From the history of US elections to today's political climate, they explore whether America's voting system has...

In this powerful episode of SOS America , Charles Feldman sits down with award-winning investigative journalist and producer Eric Longabardi to discuss his extraordinary new documentary film, Autumn Gold , a project that has been years in the making. The film explores one of the most shocking and little-known military cover-ups in American history, exposing the secret testing of biological and che...

Has Donald Trump fundamentally changed the relationship between the White House and the American media? In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman is joined by Sharon Waxman, founder and editor of The Wrap, for an in-depth discussion about how journalism has evolved during the Trump era—and whether those changes are permanent. They explore why news organisations appear to cover Donald Trump d...

How do people in Britain really see America in 2026? How much influence does Donald Trump have beyond the United States? And what do our closest allies actually think about America's political divide? In this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman is joined by acclaimed British journalist and author Tony Evans for a fascinating transatlantic conversation about politics, leadership, media, an...

How does the rest of the world really view America? In this fascinating episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman sits down with veteran CNN correspondent Richard Roth to explore how the United States is perceived internationally and whether the American media plays a role in shaping that image. With decades of experience reporting from around the globe, Richard offers a unique perspective on how Am...

The relationship between the American press and the White House has never been more complicated. On this episode of SOS AMERICA, veteran journalist and media expert Frank Sesno joins Charles Feldman for a deep conversation about the evolution of journalism in the United States — from the days of traditional television news crews to the modern era where anyone with a smartphone can break a story. F...

n this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman speaks with leading international law expert Oona Hathaway about the foundations of the global order created after World War II, and whether today’s political climate is weakening the rules that have governed international relationships for decades. They discuss: - What the post-war international order actually means - Whether Donald Trump is the firs...

Is Donald Trump simply a political force or something far more dangerous? In this explosive episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman sits down with leading constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky to confront a provocative question: Is Trump a demagogue and a genuine threat to the United States? They explore: What it actually means to call a leader a demagogue Whether Trump’s actions are testing or...

What’s really going on in Alaska’s political landscape—and why does it feel completely different from the rest of the United States? In this episode of SOS America, host Charles Feldman sits down with author and political analyst David Bernknopf to unpack the unique political identity of Alaska. From unconventional voting strategies to the headline-grabbing race between Peltola and Palin, this int...

In this explosive episode of SOS America , Charles Feldman sits down with bestselling author and conservative firebrand Ann Coulter to unpack one of the most controversial figures in modern politics: Donald Trump. Known for her sharp commentary and unapologetic views, Ann Coulter rose to prominence in the 1990s as a legal analyst and political columnist. She’s the author of multiple New York Times...

In this episode of SOS America, host Charles Feldman sits down with John Dean, the former White House Counsel to Richard Nixon who became the key whistleblower during the Watergate scandal. Dean reflects on his role in exposing one of the biggest political scandals in American history and discusses whether the actions of Donald Trump echo the events that led to Nixon’s resignation. Topics discusse...

Has America entered an authoritarian era? In this powerful episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman sits down with Congressman Ted Lieu Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of both the House Judiciary and House Foreign Affairs Committees for an unfiltered and wide-ranging conversation about the state of the United States. This discussion goes far beyond headlines. Congressman Lieu...

In this powerful episode of SOS America, host Charles Feldman sits down with Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time — the future of a free press in America. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the media landscape, what happens to truth, trust, and transparency? This in-depth interview explores: • The current state of free speech and free...

In this in-depth interview for SOS America, Charles Feldman sits down with renowned infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner to explore how U.S. health policy has evolved, why vaccines remain one of the most important public-health tools, and how public confidence can be rebuilt in a post-COVID world. The conversation tackles some of the most pressing questions facing parents, policymakers,...

Charles Feldman sits down with Scaramucci in this explosive SOS America episode where nothing is off-limits: from the latest ICE killings in Minnesota and nationwide outrage, to why Trump’s approval is sliding and what that means for 2026. 🇺🇸 TODAY’S HOTTEST TOPICS COVERED: • The Minnesota ICE killings  including the fatal shooting of Renee Good and the latest ICE-involved shooting that has Minnea...

In this powerful episode of SOS America , host Charles Feldman sits down with Dauda Sesay and Sharon Nije from the Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants for a deeply moving conversation about survival, resilience, and hope. Dauda shares his harrowing personal journey from Sierra Leone, recounting how he witnessed members of his own family brutally killed during the country’s devastati...

In this solo episode of SOS America , Charles pulls no punches. He looks back at a year that pushed U.S. politics closer to the edge and asks the question many leaders avoid: what does America actually stand for anymore? From the long shadow of the Trump era to a system fueled by outrage and loyalty over truth, Charles examines whether the country is drifting toward 2026 or unraveling before it ge...

In this episode of SOS America , host Charles Feldman sits down with renowned historian and religion expert Professor Daniel Williams for a powerful conversation about the evolving relationship between religion and American politics . Together, they explore how faith shapes political identity , why Gen Z is increasingly distancing itself from organized religion , and whether U.S. conservatives rem...

In this episode, Charles sits down with pollster and journalist Tim Malloy to give a masterclass on the U.S. polling system — how it works, why it matters, and how it’s being reshaped today. Why Tim Malloy is the perfect guest:  - A seven-time Emmy Award–winning veteran of local and network television news.  - Embedded with U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan 14 times since 9/11 – filming, reporti...

In this episode of SOS America, host Charles sits down with Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and professor of international affairs at Georgetown University, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking discussion about the forces shaping America today. Together, they explore the evolution of the U.S. “World Order” how America’s global role has changed over time, what...

What really changed in U.S. medicine after COVID? And why are doctors warning that public health funding cuts could put lives at risk? Charles Feldman sits down with Dr. Monica Gandhi in this explosive episode of SOS America to uncover: 💥 How federal funding cuts and a new Trump-era executive order shook America’s health institutions 💥 Why the NIH — the nation’s medical research backbone — is mo...