Episodes

  • How Good Is Trump's Trade Deal With China?

    How Good Is Trump's Trade Deal With China?
    Oct 30 2025
    Donald Trump calls his meeting with President Xi Jinping a ‘12 out of 10,’ and reduces tariffs by 10%. What does it mean for the future of U.S.-China relations? Plus, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another 25 basis points on Wednesday, even though inflation is still above target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Bill Gates Says Climate Change Won't Doom Humanity

    Bill Gates Says Climate Change Won't Doom Humanity
    Oct 29 2025
    As world leaders get set for the United Nations COP30 climate summit, Bill Gates urges them to "pivot," saying the biggest problem for millions is still poverty and disease. Has he been reading Bjorn Lomborg? Plus, Texas AG Ken Paxton sues the maker of Tylenol, echoing claims by RFK Jr. about an alleged link to autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The 28-Day Shutdown Threatens Airline Delays, Food Stamps, and More

    The 28-Day Shutdown Threatens Airline Delays, Food Stamps, and More
    Oct 28 2025
    Air-traffic controllers miss a paycheck Tuesday, and there's no money for SNAP food benefits, after Congress fails again to fund federal programs. But as the pressure on Washington keeps rising, are Democrats beginning to crack? And are Republicans winning the argument over pandemic ObamaCare subsidies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Donald Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada--and Ronald Reagan

    Donald Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada--and Ronald Reagan
    Oct 27 2025
    After Ontario releases an ad featuring Ronald Reagan touting free trade over tariffs, Donald Trump increases the tariffs on Canada to 10% in response. Is Trump right about Reagan? Plus, President Javier Milei wins in Argentina on a mandate of free-market reforms, and President Trump heads to Asia as the U.S. and China reach a trade truce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Donald Trump Demolishes the White House East Wing to Build a Ballroom

    Donald Trump Demolishes the White House East Wing to Build a Ballroom
    Oct 24 2025
    Trump has long wanted a bigger event space at the White House, but after previously saying his ballroom plans would respect the existing structure, he takes Washington by surprise and levels the East Wing in a few days. How does this fit into the history of White House upgrades, from Jefferson to Truman to Nixon, and what's the balance between preservation and functionality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Giants to Pressure Putin

    The U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Giants to Pressure Putin
    Oct 23 2025
    While Donald Trump pushes for Russia to make a deal to end its war with Ukraine, the U.S. imposes major sanctions on two major Russian oil producers. But why the delay in making such a move? Plus, President Trump says a proposed meeting with Vladimir Putin is cancelled, citing the Russian President's unwillingness to come to an agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • National Guard to Chicago? Trump Appeals to the Supreme Court

    National Guard to Chicago? Trump Appeals to the Supreme Court
    Oct 22 2025
    After a federal judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, Donald Trump asks the Justices to intervene, arguing that violent protests at an immigration site in Broadview, Ill., have left the government unable to enforce the law. Plus, as universities reject the administration's "compact" for reforming higher ed, how will the White House respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Will the Gaza Cease-Fire Hold? / China's Leverage on Rare-Earth Minerals

    Will the Gaza Cease-Fire Hold? / China's Leverage on Rare-Earth Minerals
    Oct 21 2025
    Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan is tested by a new exchange of fire and Hamas's effort to consolidate power instead of putting down its arms, while the President threatens to "eradicate" the terror group if it refuses to comply. Plus, the U.S. and Australia sign a deal on rare-earth minerals, after China says it will put export controls on the global supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins