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Episodes
April 24, 2025 • 15 mins
Donald Trump has repeatedly said that "tariff" is "one of the most beautiful words in the dictionary." In his administration's first 100 days, Trump has introduced sweeping tariffs with a goal to reduce America's trade deficit with foreign countries and to increase domestic manufacturing.
This episode: senior White House correspondents Tamara Keith and Asma Khalid and business correspondent Alina Selyukh.
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This episode: senior White House correspondents Tamara Keith and Asma Khalid and business correspondent Alina Selyukh.
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April 23, 2025 • 18 mins
When running for office, Donald Trump suggested that he "alone could fix" the ills befalling the United States. In his administration's first 100 days, he and his allies have moved quickly to expand the powers of the presidency accordingly.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Sarah McCammon, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Sarah McCammon, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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April 22, 2025 • 19 mins
On the campaign trail, candidate Donald Trump decried "gender ideology," said the military was becoming too "woke," and that DEI programs across the federal government should be ended. As president, his executive actions & policies have mirrored his campaign promises in attempting to reshape culture in the United States during his administration's first 100 days.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith...
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April 21, 2025 • 15 mins
The Heritage Foundation's "blueprint" for a new Republican administration got a lot of attention during the 2024 presidential campaign. While candidate Donald Trump said he "had never read" the document, President Trump has incorporated many of its policies, and authors, into his administration's first 100 days.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and seni...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and seni...
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April 18, 2025 • 20 mins
As the White House continued to adjust its tariff policies, President Trump lashed out against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, saying his "termination cannot come fast enough." Trump thinks the Fed should be more aggressive in lowering interest rates.
Then, a look at why Harvard University is fighting against efforts to have billions of dollars in federal funding rescinded.
And, a star-studded trip to space....
Then, a look at why Harvard University is fighting against efforts to have billions of dollars in federal funding rescinded.
And, a star-studded trip to space....
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April 17, 2025 • 14 mins
A federal judge ruled there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt for violating an order last month to pause some deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. We discuss what happens next, as well as a new directive on how immigration court proceedings can be held.
This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Danielle...
This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Danielle...
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April 16, 2025 • 12 mins
The entity known as DOGE has been used as part of the Trump administration's efforts to radically reshape the federal government. But a whistleblower alleges DOGE may have improperly accessed data at the National Labor Relations Board, a regulatory body that investigates and adjudicates complaints about unfair labor practices. The agency has opened investigations into unfair labor practices at DOGE figurehead Elon Musk's businesses...
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April 15, 2025 • 12 mins
In an Oval Office meeting Monday with El Salvador's president, President Trump said Kilmar Abrego Garcia would not come back to the U.S., despite a Supreme Court decision ordering the Trump administration to "facilitate" his return. We look at how El Salvador became the destination for some of those deported from the U.S., and what's next in Abrego Garcia's case.
This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White H...
This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White H...
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April 14, 2025 • 14 mins
Much of the activism seen on college campuses last year in protest of Israel's war in Gaza is now under increased scrutiny as part of a policy that the Trump administration says is aimed at eliminating antisemitism, particularly on American campuses. The effort has led to the targeting of non-citizen students over their past pro-Palestinian activism, resulting in students losing visas and several high-profile arrests. These inciden...
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April 11, 2025 • 21 mins
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a man it mistakenly deported to El Salvador. How is the White House responding, and what happens next?
Then, is the entity known as DOGE using Social Security information it isn't meant to be able to access?
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior White House co...
Then, is the entity known as DOGE using Social Security information it isn't meant to be able to access?
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior White House co...
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April 10, 2025 • 17 mins
After days of market turmoil, President Trump walked back some tariffs on some countries, but kept a near universal 10 percent tariff in place and increased tariffs on goods from China. What's behind the president's decision, and will markets continue to stomach such uncertainty?
This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez, and finance correspondent Maria Aspan.
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This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez, and finance correspondent Maria Aspan.
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April 9, 2025 • 12 mins
Earlier this week, President Trump threatened to make the steep tariffs on China even steeper if China did not withdraw its retaliatory measures. Today, Trump kept his promise by levying a 104% tariff on Chinese goods that he then raised to 125% later in the day.
This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Tamara Keith and international correspondent John Ruwitch.
The podcast is produced by Bria Sugg...
This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Tamara Keith and international correspondent John Ruwitch.
The podcast is produced by Bria Sugg...
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April 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Dozens of American universities are under investigation by the Trump administration for use of DEI initiatives and alleged anti-Semitism on campuses. The message is clear: comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or lose federal funding. How are educational leaders responding?
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, correspondent Elissa Nadworny, and senior national political correspondent Mara...
This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, correspondent Elissa Nadworny, and senior national political correspondent Mara...
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April 7, 2025 • 11 mins
An NPR exclusive: Deportation proceedings are underway for Jose Barco, an Iraq War veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Barco came to the U.S. as a child, enlisted as a teenager, and, after his discharge, was convicted of a felony. Immediately after being paroled in January, he was remanded to ICE custody, where he has remained since.
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This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, immigration p...
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This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, immigration p...
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April 4, 2025 • 25 mins
The tariff plan rolled out by President Trump this week threatens to upend the global economic system. We look at the potential impacts.
Then, widespread cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services threaten the agency's ability to do its many jobs.
And, a look at a New York City tradition.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis, senior politi...
Then, widespread cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services threaten the agency's ability to do its many jobs.
And, a look at a New York City tradition.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis, senior politi...
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April 3, 2025 • 17 mins
President Trump announced a blanket tariff on all imports to the U.S., and additional, specific tariffs on dozens of countries. How will this change in trade policy impact consumers?
This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive pro...
This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive pro...
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April 2, 2025 • 18 mins
Money poured into races in Florida and Wisconsin at levels usually reserved for elections during a presidential cycle. Republicans held two House seats in Florida, but by smaller margins than their previous wins there.
Meanwhile, a judge aligned with Democrats won to keep a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — despite Elon Musk spending more than $20 million to back the Republicans' preferred candidate.
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Meanwhile, a judge aligned with Democrats won to keep a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — despite Elon Musk spending more than $20 million to back the Republicans' preferred candidate.
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April 1, 2025 • 13 mins
The president has flirted with — and walked back — suggestions he would seek a third term in office, which runs counter to the 22nd Amendment's provisions on term limits. But that's not stopping supporters & academics from exploring ways the amendment's language may be interpreted differently.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and senior political editor & correspo...
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and senior political editor & correspo...
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March 31, 2025 • 13 mins
Races to fill two vacant seats in Florida's first and sixth congressional districts are getting a lot of attention. Despite Republicans having a long history of success in both, Democrats think they have a chance to keep things close — if not possibly to pull off major upsets. We look at who is running.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and ...
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and ...
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March 28, 2025 • 21 mins
President Trump signaled more tariffs would come in April, signed an executive order about voting, & withdrew the nomination of his proposed United Nations ambassador. We look at that and more in our weekly roundup.
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
The podcast is produced by Bria...
This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
The podcast is produced by Bria...
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