Jonathan Freedland, the main commentator of Politics Weekly America, has a long journalism career. The podcast host wrote articles for both US and UK newspapers and magazines. He was The Guardian's Washington correspondent for five years and hosts a BBC radio show. If that's not enough, he also received the David Watt Prize and the prestigious Orwell Prize.

Every week, Freedland shares his vast journalistic knowledge on Politics Weekly America. He draws from his past and current experiences and gives his analysis. The podcast tends to center around current events. But it often investigates how historic occurrences changed the way America runs today. For example, Freedland talks to Peter Beinart about the Iraq War years later. Both journalists were reporting about the affairs as they happened at the time. This allows them to offer an interesting perspective in hindsight. There is also an episode dealing with the Sandy Hook mass shooting. It explores how that influenced gun control in the US. Other subjects Freedland explores include police reform, Donald Trump's criminal charges, and Roe v. Wade. If it happened on Capitol Hill or has any relation to elections and the White House, it may make it into the podcast.

Politics Weekly America has episodes ranging from 25 to 40 minutes, and each focuses on one topic. Freedland, with the help of fellow journalists and experts, showcases the facts. Then he proceeds to share his liberal views on the situation. What's unique about Freedland is that he is from England, yet he can easily explain the inner workings of the American government. It's a podcast that can make sense of politics in a digestible way. Moreover, it can help listeners understand how politics affect their daily lives.