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What Has America Ever Done For Us?

What Has America Ever Done For Us?

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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?


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    • Episode 4 - How America Controls British Football - Dr Dan Plumley, finance and sports expert at Sheffield Hallam University

      Episode 4 - How America Controls British Football - Dr Dan Plumley, finance and sports expert at Sheffield Hallam University
      May 11 2025

      In the fourth episode of the ground-breaking podcast What Has America Ever Done for Us?, journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne dives into the world of football finance with Dr. Dan Plumley, a leading expert on sports economics. With American investors owning a significant portion of British football clubs, what does this mean for the future of the game? Is football in Britain now shaped by American priorities? And is this a takeover we should embrace—or be wary of? From financial power plays to shifting club identities, we explore how the U.S. influence is transforming the sport fans once considered untouchable.


      Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

      Research by Andrew Edwards

      A Made in Manchester Production
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      58 min
    • Episode 3 - What Can Britain learn from Canada when it comes to dealing with America? Senior Canadian economist Moshe Lande gives some advise on managing relations with the renegade super power

      Episode 3 - What Can Britain learn from Canada when it comes to dealing with America? Senior Canadian economist Moshe Lande gives some advise on managing relations with the renegade super power
      May 6 2025

      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 Lande 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
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      1 h et 16 min
    • Episode 2 - How America controls Britain's Nuclear Weapons - Professor John Baylis says the UK is defending itself with one arm tied behind its back

      Episode 2 - How America controls Britain's Nuclear Weapons - Professor John Baylis says the UK is defending itself with one arm tied behind its back
      Apr 25 2025

      In the second episode of this ground-breaking new podcast asking 'What Has America Ever Done for Us?', journalist and broadcaster Ashley Byrne meets Professor John Baylis to discuss how the United States prevents Britain from defending itself with a truly independent nuclear arsenal.


      Produced and presented by Ashley Byrne

      Research by Andrew Edwards

      A Made in Manchester Production
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      47 min
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