What Has America Ever Done For Us?
The election of a second term for President Trump has completely thrown the world order up in the air. In this new era of uncertainty and shifting alliances, it's time to ask: What has America ever done for us? Presented by seasoned journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne, this podcast delves deep into the complex and often contentious influence of American culture, business, politics, and more on British society and other countries.
From the adoption of American slang and the influence of Hollywood in shaping British entertainment to the presence of US businesses and political ideologies, "What Has America Ever Done for Us" leaves no stone unturned. The show will not just look at US influence in Britain but also compare and contrast how other countries deal with it. By presenting a balanced assessment, the podcast invites listeners to form their own opinions on whether the American influence has been a boon or a bane for the UK and other nations.
Join us on this compelling journey as we dissect the transatlantic ties that bind and sometimes divide us. Tune in to "What Has America Ever Done for Us" and decide for yourself: has the Special Relationship strengthened or weakened British society and beyond?
A Made in Manchester Production
What Has America Ever Done For Us?
Episode 3 - What Can Britain learn from Canada when it comes to dealing with America? Senior Canadian economist Moshe Lander gives some advise on managing relations with the renegade super power
In the third episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets senior economist at Concordia University in Montreal, Moshe Lander and asks what can Britain learn from its Commonwealth cousins in Canada in navigating relations with the USA?! We learn how Canada stops American interference in various areas of life in their country. Do we need to do that in Britain?
Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne
Research by Andrew Edwards
A Made in Manchester Production