Episodes

  • Roundup: Trump visits the Middle East

    Roundup: Trump visits the Middle East
    May 16 2025
    President Trump took his first major trip abroad this week, visiting the Middle East and signing business deals. We talk about what happened.

    Then, the Department of Justice is pursuing charges against non-citizens alleged to have voted illegally in the 2024 election. It comes as President Trump tries to change national policies concerning voter identification.

    This podcast: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    27 mins
  • SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

    SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship Case
    May 15 2025
    On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to prevent children born in the U.S. to parents in the country without legal authorization from obtaining citizenship. On his second day in office, lawsuits were filed to block the order, citing the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case today, and we break down what happened.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political correspondent Susan Davis, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    18 mins
  • Why Is Trump Involved In Crypto?

    Why Is Trump Involved In Crypto?
    May 14 2025
    His face may not be on any currency issued by the federal government, but President Trump has lent his support and image to a meme coin, a kind of cryptocurrency. We look at how his policies on crypto intersect with his business endeavors.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    16 mins
  • How An American Pope May Influence American Politics

    How An American Pope May Influence American Politics
    May 13 2025
    For the first time, the leader of the Catholic Church is from the United States. We discuss how Pope Leo XIV's election may play a role in U.S. politics, both for Catholics and others.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, religion correspondent Jason DeRose, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    14 mins
  • Trump's Tariff Turnaround

    Trump's Tariff Turnaround
    May 12 2025
    After saying his tariff policies "will never change," President Trump announced he was reducing tariffs on imports from China from 145 percent to 30 percent. China, in turn, lowered its retaliatory tariffs. What's next?

    Then, previewing the president's upcoming trip to the Middle East.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    15 mins
  • Roundup: Immigration Policies; New Surgeon General Nominee

    Roundup: Immigration Policies; New Surgeon General Nominee
    May 9 2025
    The Trump administration announced plans, currently on hold, to deport migrants to Libya, even if they are not from the country originally, and offered a financial incentive for people to "self-deport."

    Then, President Trump pulled his previous nominee for surgeon general, and nominated a wellness influencer recommended to him by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

    And, we say so long — but not farewell — to a podcast stalwart.

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, science correspondent Will Stone, and White House correspondent Asma Khalid.

    The podcast is produced by Lexie Schapitl, Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    22 mins
  • Why The U.S. Bombed Houthi Rebels In Yemen

    Why The U.S. Bombed Houthi Rebels In Yemen
    May 8 2025
    Both Presidents Biden and Trump launched bombing campaigns against Houthi rebels in Yemen after the militant group attacked ships in the Red Sea. This week, Trump said the campaign was over, and the Houthis had agreed to a ceasefire — a claim the militants deny. We explain why the campaign started, why it ended, and what's to come.

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    15 mins
  • How Trump Is Reshaping U.S.-Canada relations

    How Trump Is Reshaping U.S.-Canada relations
    May 7 2025
    President Donald Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House Tuesday. The meeting comes at a time where relations between the two neighbors and allies are unusually icy.

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and international affairs correspondent Jackie Northam.

    The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    13 mins