This week, Matt Frei completes his tenure as Americana's presenter with a look at why so many Americans fetishize their own history - and why so many others can't even name the Vice President. Show more

As President Obama travels the country hoping to inspire job creation, Americana examines the changing fortunes of American cities from Omaha, Nebraska to Fresno, California. Show more

This week Americana examines how the fascination with outer space shapes the goals of the USA. Show more

Americana asks whether the time has come for America's military spending to be cut. Show more

As international stock markets see saw in the wake of America's downgrade to AA+ status, we bring you the economic outlook from America's other trading floor - the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Show more

Democrat Strategist Terry McAuliffe on Barack Obama's approval-ratings slump. Show more

In a special live extended edition of Americana we will be at Ground Zero, talking with Americans about how their country - and mindset - has changed in the decade since 9/11. Show more

An insider's guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.

As frustration increases across the US with the looming national debt, political analysts Lou Zickar and Eleanor Clift explore the power and potential of America's silent majority. Show more

The US Post Master General explains why, during this economic crunch, the United States Postal Service is valuable and will continue to be important to American communication. Show more

An insider's guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.

In the melting pot of the US, Americana explores the heated debate over immigration. Show more

Adam Brookes talks to Jared Bernstein, who recently resigned as economic advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, about what hope remains for the Obama Administration's financial plans for the US. Show more

An insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.

As Americans continue to celebrate - and recover from - the Thanksgiving holiday, Americana examines US food choices and "going without". Show more

An insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.

From the Kennedys to the Obamas, Americana looks at the impact of Irish roots on the USA. Show more

Americana asks why English culture isn’t widely celebrated across the United States. Show more

Americana looks at the changing shades of green across the US from the farm fields sown to the philosophies of the open roads. Show more

As the presidential campaign for 2012 ramps up Americana checks in with leaders and laymen from the African American community. Show more