# Is America, like the ice rain in Montreal, deluging us all?

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Podcast: [Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-across-a-transatlantic-crossword-pod-6710314)
Published: 2026-03-13T12:47:28+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theo-bosanquet8/episodes/Is-America--like-the-ice-rain-in-Montreal--deluging-us-all-e3gcsou
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## Resource

As Rob braces for an incoming ice storm, he and Theo get on their soapboxes to pontificate on the mission creep of American cultural influence. They also tackle a crossword that is festooned in question marked clues, which is never a good sign. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17424 Contact us: twoacrosspod@gmail.com

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