America Explained is taking a two-week summer break. In the meantime, we want to hear from YOU about what you would like us to cover on the show in the coming year. Let Andy know by writing to him either on Twitter or email:<a href="https://twitter.com/andygawt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andy's Twitter profile</a>.<a href="mailto:producer@america-explained.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Andy</a>.

America Explained is a podcast about American politics, foreign policy & culture for an international audience. Every fortnight it brings you the voices and perspectives shaping America - and its impact on the world - today. Hosted by historian and columnist Andy Gawthorpe, each fortnightly episode features analysis and interviews which help you understand a key issue in a way the regular news cycle never will. If something really big happens in-between, we’ll drop a bonus episode to keep you up to date.