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Swamp Notes

Swamp Notes

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Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground insights and a uniquely global perspective.


Each week, Swamp Notes answers one listener question. If you have a question about US politics and the global economy, send an email to marc.filippino@ft.com. If you leave us a voice memo, we may even play it on the show!

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Episodes
  • Can states stop Trump's immigration raids?
    Jan 16 2026

    State governments and many activists are pushing back on the federal government’s mass immigration raids. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act to quell protests in Minneapolis. The FT’s US national correspondent Guy Chazan and US legal correspondent Stefania Palma describe how this tension is changing the relationship between local leaders and the Trump administration.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    ‘Anger, grief and tear gas:’ outrage in Minnesota after ICE shooting

    Donald Trump threatens to deploy military to Minnesota after ICE shooting


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    Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.


    The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.


    CREDIT: Alpha News, Fox News



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    18 mins
  • Why Trump wants to ‘run’ other countries
    Jan 9 2026

    After a military operation to capture Venezuela's leader, the Trump administration is seeking influence over other regions across the western hemisphere. The FT’s national editor Edward Luce and US-Europe foreign affairs correspondent Amy Mackinnon share their insights on how Trump and his cabinet have come to embrace the idea of foreign intervention.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Trump really wants Greenland

    US says using military is among ‘options’ to acquire Greenland

    How the US’s audacious operation to capture Nicolás Maduro unfolded


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    Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.


    The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.


    CREDIT: Roll Call, CNN, Democracy Now!


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    21 mins
  • The biggest predictions in politics next year
    Jan 2 2026

    The FT’s Lauren Fedor and Derek Brower look back on the moments that stood out in 2025 and offer their predictions for what’s to come in the new year.


    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Forecasting the world in 2026


    Email Marc with your questions (Marc.Filippino@FT.com)

    Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter here


    Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. The FT’s acting co head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.


    The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.


    CREDIT: Zohran Mamdani for NYC, CBS News, ABC News, The joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies, CNBC


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    22 mins
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