Joe Biden
'The Western alliance needs to send a stronger message'
Former US diplomat Brett Bruen looks at the year ahead and why he thinks Joe Biden needs to start forming new coalitions with an eye to the western alliance sending a strong message to the likes… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about the early dates of Joe Biden's presidency and the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for NPR and a co-host of the… Audio
Anger over EU vaccine rollout, anti-Putin protests gather pace
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at Europe's reaction to the inauguration of Joe Biden, the growing anger and threats of legal action over delays to the Covid-19 vaccines and… Audio
How did we get here?
Tension in Washington has been building for days ahead of this morning's Congressional meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden.
Analysts say today's actions have been the culmination of growing… Audio
US democracy facing unprecedented assault - Joe Biden
America's democracy is facing an unprecedented assault, declares President-elect Joe Biden. He's urging protesters to end their action, and pleading with Donald Trump to publicly support that call. Audio
'We've never seen year like this in modern American history'
What a year it has been in America. Joining us to assess it is our US correspondent Karen Kasler, who looks back on 2020 and warns that many of the problems the US has faced this year aren't going to… Audio
Covid-19: Biden announces vaccine roll-out plan
US correspondent Simon Hampton speaks to The Panel about the plan and how it might go down. Audio
'Not even a good war could bring the US together'
Former US diplomat Brett Bruen was responsible for America's global brand at the White House under Barack Obama. He says Donald Trump has destroyed decades of diplomatic work in his four-year tenure… Audio
Alex Burns: Is Trump preparing to leave the White House?
More than three weeks on from election day, there are signs that Donald Trump is moving towards acceptance that he has lost. So how will the transition process work from here. Alex Burns is the… Audio
Joe Biden announces first cabinet posts of administration
The United States President-elect, Joe Biden, has formally announced his cabinet picks for a number of key national security and foreign policy roles.
Among them is Tony Blinken for Secretary of… Audio
US correspondent on Trump's 'stolen' election
As expected, outgoing US president Donald Trump is refusing to leave the White House without a fight, claiming his election loss to president-elect Joe Biden is the "worst scam in the history of US… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan looks at the political road ahead for President Elect, Joe Biden with a divided Washington. Audio
Reporting the fact-free claims of Team Trump
Since losing the US election, president Donald Trump and his allies have mounted an evidence-free campaign to portray the vote as rigged. That's thrown the dysfunctions of the country's media… Audio
Trump leaving Biden a 'deadly' economic poison pill
President-elect Joe Biden is going to have his work cut out for him when Donald Trump leaves the White House, with the incoming president facing one heck of an economic challenge. The Guardian's… Audio
Will normal transmission resume? John Key on Joe Biden
Sir John Key dealt with Joe Biden when he was US vice-president. He gives The Detail an insight into the man. Audio
US election: Donald Trump not admitting defeat yet
Celebrations are continuing across the US after Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election, but Donald Trump is continuing to refuse to concede the election.
CNN is reporting that Jared… Audio
US election: Joe Biden makes first post-win speech
Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States.
That call was made after Biden secured slender, but unbeatable leads in the states of Pennsylvania and Nevada.
It means that President… Audio
US correspondent on Joe Biden's election victory
Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States, while Kamala Harris becomes the first female vice-president. Radio New Zealand's man in Washington, Simon Marks joins the show… Audio
Al Gillespie on what a Biden presidency means for NZ
It's official -- Donald Trump has been ousted as the President of the United States. University of Waikato Professor of Law Al Gillespie joins the show to discuss what a Joe Biden presidency is likely… Audio
Evan Osnos: can Joe Biden unite a divided America?
With democratic candidate Joe Biden looking likely to win the US presidency, it's time to delve into his background and ambitions. And to ask how he is going to deal with a deeply divided America… Audio