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Planet America Extra Podcast: OK SCHUMER! (PEP 284, 11 November)

2026/11/12

Chas Licciardello and Dr Emma Shortis catch up to dissect even more midterms polling data, and react to the attempted impeachment of Pete Hegseth. Plus, what lessons can be learned from the midterms result, and what will the Democrats do next?

PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (7 November) WON MISSISSIPPI, BLUE MISSISSIPPI!

2026/11/07

In this week’s PLANET EXTRA PODCAST (PEP) Chas Licciardello and David Smith take a deep dive into the big blue wave that was the 2026 US midterms, and explain why the “blunami” swept so many people off their feet.

Republican blame game begins as Democrats sweep to victory

2026/11/06

This week on Planet America’s Fireside Chat: Democrats ride the blue tsunami to a Republican wipeout in the 2026 US midterm elections. Is this a final rejection of Donald Trump? As the Republican blame game begins, Chas and John discuss what happened and why. Planet America Fireside Chat, Friday, 9:30pm ABC NEWS, ABC LISTEN, IVIEW, YOUTUBE PLANET PEP

Trump on the warpath over Democrat plan to confuse voters in Alaska

2026/10/30

Trump calls for Alaska Democrat to be prosecuted after ‘Dan Sullivan spoiler’ is revealed.

Is America now an ally of Russia?

2026/10/23

This week on Planet America’s Fireside Chat: Did Trump and Musk intentionally slowdown the satellite service used by Ukraine’s military? Also, the “repulsive” attack ad drawing a bipartisan backlash in Ohio and the fake polls that duped polling experts and the media. Planet America Fireside Chat, Friday, 9:30pm ABC NEWS, ABC LISTEN, IVIEW, YOUTUBE PLANET PEP

The rise and fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle

2026/10/16

This week on Planet America’s Fireside Chat; The corruption scandals of Trump’s now-dismissed Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. And the new White House press secretary defending her ‘lawyer’ background. As the clock ticks for Katie Zacharia, will she outlast Anthony Scaramucci’s 11-day run?

Where wasn’t James Talarico?

2026/10/14

Chas Licciardello is joined by Melina Wicks for the PEP Wednesday edition, where they solve the mystery of the missing Texas Democrat senate candidate. Plus Melina investigates the investigations of Kash Patel’s FBI, and the Department of Justice. WARNING: This episode may contain explicit language.

Trump's campaigning style raises mental health concerns

2026/10/09

The backlash over Trump’s “take out LA and San Diego” comments and speculation over the president’s mental health. Also, can the midterm polls be trusted and is the ‘blue wave’ enough to get Democrats over the line?

Why is Trump making the midterms all about him?

2026/10/02

John Barron and Chas Licciardello return for a new season of Planet America’s Fireside Chat. This week, as lawmakers call for action on taxpayer-funded ads to promote President Trump, Chas and John discuss whether the Trump administration misused public funds to pay for “propaganda” heading into the midterms. Why is Trump making these elections all about himself at the taxpayer’s expense? Planet America Fireside Chat, Friday, 9:30pm ABC NEWS, ABC LISTEN, IVIEW, YOUTUBE PLANET PEP