SOS AMERICA with Charles Feldman

About SOS AMERICA with Charles Feldman

SOS America with Charles Feldman dives deep into the turbulence of a nation under pressure. From political unrest to cultural divides, economic anxieties to social transformation, this podcast dissects the challenges facing the United States—and what they mean for listeners both at home and abroad. Hosted by Charles Feldman, a multi-award-winning journalist with decades of experience covering U.S. and global politics—from Reagan to Trump—and a former United Nations correspondent for CNN, the show offers sharp insight, context, and clarity in chaotic times. With a background in print, TV, radio, and digital media—and years co-hosting KNX Newsradio’s political coverage in Los Angeles—Feldman brings a seasoned, no-nonsense approach to understanding America’s ongoing trials. Whether you live in the U.S. or are watching from across the pond, SOS America is your essential guide to a nation at a crossroads.

Publisher

1985 Productions

Category

government · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Did COVID Change Who We Trust? | Matt Dallek | SOS America

   Did COVID create a crisis of trust—or expose divisions that were already there? On this episode of SOS America, Charles Feldman welcomes political historian Matt Dallek to explore the pandemic as a societal crisis and its relationship with public trust, misinformation and political transformation. Why did societies with different approaches to COVID experience similar tensions? What determines whether people trust their leaders during a crisis? And what can comparisons with the 1918 Spanish...

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Is Britain’s Political System Better Than America’s? | Tony Evans

   Is America still leading the world—and what does Britain make of its direction? British journalist Tony Evans returns to SOS America with Charles Feldman to discuss the UK parliamentary system versus the US political system, the appeal of right-wing politics in Germany and across Europe, and how America is viewed from across the Atlantic. Does Britain’s parliamentary system offer greater accountability? How should UK leaders approach their relationship with the United States? And do ordinary ...

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Is the Republican Party OVER? Trump’s Takeover and the Fight for Its Future | Dan Schnur

   Is there still one Republican Party, or are two factions fighting for control? On SOS America, Charles Feldman speaks with UC Berkeley political analyst Dan Schnur about the divide between Trump’s supporters and Republicans who want a return to the party’s pre-Trump identity. They discuss Trump’s grip on the GOP, whether the party can move beyond him, and where his followers would go if it tried. In this episode: Who controls the Republican Party now?Can the pre-Trump GOP make a comeback?Has ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

6,401

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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