Americans

Americans

Topic

Heard in 28 episodes across 24 shows since Jul 2024

Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America. United States law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but rather with citizenship and permanent allegiance. The nation is home to a highly diverse population composed of numerous racial, ethnic, and ancestral groups.

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Episodes

28
across 24 shows

This week

6
episodes on 6 shows

Share of the conversation

0.3‰
3.4× its usual level

Expert statements

3
1 positive · 1 negative

Share of the conversation

Mentions of Americans per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.

0.0‰0.25‰0.5‰0.75‰1‰usual level · 0.07‰Jul 11Aug 2Aug 25Sep 16Oct 8
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DayShare (7-day)Mentions
Jul 280.86‰1
Aug 100.05‰1
Aug 140.06‰1
Aug 150.09‰1
Aug 230.03‰1
Aug 250.07‰1
Sep 80.04‰1
Sep 90.07‰1
Sep 100.14‰2
Sep 130.17‰1
Sep 140.18‰1
Sep 210.06‰2
Sep 220.08‰1
Sep 230.11‰1
Sep 250.21‰4
Sep 270.24‰1
Sep 280.21‰1
Sep 290.25‰2
Oct 20.19‰3
Oct 40.19‰1
Oct 50.19‰1
Oct 60.19‰2
Oct 70.22‰1

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What experts have said about Americans

3 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative · 1 neutral

  1. David FriedbergNeutralAug 31, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Government employment, contractors, pensions, and Social Security support nearly half of Americans.

    “the total amount is close to 50% of Americans”

    Listen at 17:23

    Open the episode · Top White House Advisor: The US Empire Is DYING And Socialism Is Coming Next! | David Friedberg
  2. Chris WilliamsonPositiveAug 29, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Americans are unusually prosocial compared with other cultures.

    “Americans don't understand just how pro social they are.”

    Listen at 40:26

    Open the episode · Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143
  3. Steven Cliff BartlettNegativeJul 24, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Eighty percent of Americans experience back pain.

    “80% of Americans getting back pain”

    Listen at 4:31

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!
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Episodes

28 episodes featuring Americans, newest first

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