Monday 16 February
The continued fallout over Epstein, the Trump administration pulls the plug on the Minnesota immigration crackdown, plus Trump’s ‘gift to billionaire polluters’ revoking a landmark ruling that curbs greenhouse gas emissions.
Monday 23 February
As Epstein’s billionaire backer denies knowing anything about the convicted sex trafficker’s crimes, more allegations surface about President Trump himself. Meanwhile America’s highest court throws out Trump’s tariffs.
State of the Union coverage today (all times AEDT)
12.45pm Preview
Ros Childs is joined by Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello to preview President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of US Congress.
1pm Address
US President Donald Trump delivers the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of US Congress in Washington DC. The theme of the speech is “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected”.
2.30pm Analysis
Rapid reaction and analysis from Planet America hosts John Barron and Chas Licciardello following US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
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Is that Parramatta?
Great use of the studio if so and looking hot
It’s the same studio used for 7:30.
2 March
Operation Epic Fury: America’s “President of Peace” goes to war with Iran. Meanwhile the Clintons face awkward questions over Jeffrey Epstein, plus an explosive Senate race in Texas could reshape Congress for the midterms.
9 March
Chas and John cover the latest on the Middle East, Trump fires Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus washup from the Texas primaries as James Talarico won the Democratic nomination and Republicans go to a runoff.
16 March
How and when will America’s war with Iran end? We ask former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Meanwhile on the home front, President Trump wants to save American democracy - by making it much harder to vote.
Planet America tonight - our guest Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery says he expects Australia will be asked to contribute to a naval force to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. He also says the US is still weeks away from completing their military mission.
23 March
Iran warns of retaliatory strikes if Trump follows through on his threat to attack Iranian power plants. So, what’s Iran’s next move? Plus former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin spars with Senators at his confirmation hearing.
30 March
Chas and John cover the latest on the war with Iran, Trump finally agrees to pay TSA agents amid airport chaos, plus a Democrat has won a special election for the Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
6 April
Note 9:28 pm start
Donald Trump reiterates a 2-3 week timeline to wind up the war in Iran during a primetime address and claims Iran’s navy has been “absolutely destroyed”. Trump also told allies “go get your own oil” from the Strait of Hormuz.
13 April
Chas and John guide you through the latest after Donald Trump suspended bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks of negotiations in Islamabad over a possible ceasefire deal with Iran based on a 10-point peace proposal.
This show could be on every night at the moment.
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13 April update
President Trump threatens Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks collapse without a deal. Plus Trump’s favourite European, Viktor Orban, is swept from power, and the mystery over why Melania wanted to talk about Epstein.
20 April
Insane, demented or just Donald? We ask Dr Mary Trump about her uncle’s erratic behaviour and extreme comments. New tensions threaten the Iran ceasefire, and a disgraced former presidential candidate resigns over sex scandal.
27 April
Donald Trump escapes another would-be assassin; we speak to a reporter who was in the room. Also, the Iran ceasefire holds while peace talks stall, Trump gets sucked in by AI, and is FBI Director Kash Patel the next big exit?