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  1. Trump's Next Foreign Policy Challenge: Syria

    27 februari 2025 · 17 min

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    Syria is in the midst of rebuilding after a long civil war and the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. What happens next in Syria poses a challenge for the U.S. and the Trump administration's goals, especially as roughly 2,000 U.S. troops are in Syria to help keep the peace. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and international correspondent Jane Arraf.

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

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  2. How DOGE Cuts Are Impacting Federal Workers

    26 februari 2025 · 17 min

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    Proposals from DOGE, Elon Musk's entity tasked with making the federal government more "efficient," have resulted in lawsuits, pushback from other federal agencies, and a lot of uncertainty for the millions of people who work for the federal government. We look at what's happened & what's to come. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, and correspondents Shannon Bond & Chris Arnold.

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

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  3. NPR Exclusive: Harassment In The Federal Judiciary

    25 februari 2025 · 13 min

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    People who work for the federal court system don't have the same kinds of job protections that most other Americans do. Lees meer

    A nearly year-long NPR investigation has found problems with the way the courts police sexual harassment and bullying and a pervasive culture of fear about blowing the whistle.

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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

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  4. Trump Administration Fires Top Pentagon Officials, Military Lawyers

    24 februari 2025 · 13 min

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    Over the weekend, the Trump administration fired several high-ranking military leaders and announced it plans to fire over 5,000 probationary Pentagon employees starting this week. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.

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

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  5. Roundup: Kash Patel Confirmed As FBI Chief; China Sees Opportunity As USAID Gets Cut

    21 februari 2025 · 19 min

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    Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director yesterday despite questions about his qualifications. The vote was the narrowest in recent memory with two Republicans joining the Democrats in voting "no." Lees meer

    Then, Donald Trump is undertaking efforts to slash federal government spending, which includes international pro-democracy and human rights groups. Is China moving in to fill the vacuum the U.S. leaves behind?

    This episode: political correspondents Ashley Lopez and Susan Davis, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, international correspondent Emily Feng, and senior editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  6. McConnell Announces His Retirement And Trump Signs Another Executive Order

    20 februari 2025 · 16 min

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell announced today that he would not seek reelection when his term is over in 2026, ending his 40-year career in Congress. Lees meer

    Then, Donald Trump signed another executive order on Tuesday, giving him expanded power over independent agencies.

    This episode: political correspondents Sarah McCammon and Susan Davis, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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

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  7. Dems Face Pressure To Fight Trump

    19 februari 2025 · 13 min

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    Democrats lost the Senate and the White House in November's elections. Now as a minority party, their representatives — and their voters — are trying to figure out what to do next, and how to provide a roadblock to President Trump's ambitions. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  8. How Trump Changed U.S. Policy Toward Ukraine

    18 februari 2025 · 15 min

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    President Trump has shifted U.S. policy regarding the war between Ukraine and Russia. On Tuesday, The U.S. and Russia met for peace talks — without Ukraine — with a goal to ending the conflict. What's behind the shift? Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

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

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  9. Is Trump's Economy Taking Shape?

    17 februari 2025 · 14 min

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    He campaigned on lowering the cost of household goods, but inflation remains outside the range the Federal Reserve desires, and the cost of eggs, among other items, remains higher than usual. What does President Trump's economic policy look like? Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.

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

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  10. Weekly Roundup: Eric Adams; More Trump Nominees Confirmed

    14 februari 2025 · 25 min

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    The Department of Justice instructed prosecutors to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Rather than abiding by the order, many prosecutors have resigned in protest. Lees meer

    Then, two of President Trump's more controversial cabinet picks, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., were confirmed to their posts. How did they overcome initial skepticism?

    This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

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

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  11. DOGE's Quest To Reshape Government Continues

    13 februari 2025 · 13 min

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    The unit, led by Elon Musk, has run into legal obstacles as it continues its rapid efforts to change the way the federal government functions. We look at the latest developments. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez, and State Department correspondent Michele Kelemen.

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

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  12. Navigating Trump's Foreign Policy

    12 februari 2025 · 17 min

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    On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promoted an "America First" approach. How does that translate to how the U.S. works with other countries? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez, and State Department correspondent Michele Kelemen.

    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. How Canada & Mexico Respond To Trump's Tariffs

    11 februari 2025 · 16 min

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    Alongside newly announced universal tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, President Trump has levied tariffs, currently on hold, on a number of goods from Canada and Mexico. How are those countries reacting? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Susan Davis, international affairs correspondent Jackie Northam, and Mexico City correspondent Eyder Peralta.

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

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  14. Trump's Latest Target: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    10 februari 2025 · 14 min

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    The government agency formed in the wake of the Great Recession acts to regulate financial products, like credit cards & mortgages. But, conservatives have never liked the CFPB, and its new acting director — appointed by President Trump over the weekend — ordered the agency's employees to stop working. They and critics fear the move is a step toward dismantling the CFPB altogether. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Susan Davis, and personal finance correspondent Laurel Wamsley.

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

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  15. Friday Roundup: Trump's Efforts To Overhaul Bureaucracy, FBI

    7 februari 2025 · 24 min

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    The Trump administration's offer for federal employees to resign now and keep their pay and benefits through September has been paused for now. What happens next with the so-called fork in the road. Lees meer

    Then, FBI agents who were involved with January 6th cases have sued their bosses at the Department of Justice.

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, labor correspondent Andrea Hsu, political correspondent Susan Davis, and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.

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

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  16. Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into The 'Riviera Of The Middle East'

    6 februari 2025 · 13 min

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    At a Tuesday press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said he wanted the U.S. to own Gaza and he would transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East." What has been the reaction to those statements? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.

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

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  17. Congressional Republicans OK With Shifting Power Dynamics

    5 februari 2025 · 15 min

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    Congress is supposed to hold the power of the purse. So what do Republicans in Congress think about what appears to be President Trump and Elon Musk's "cut first, ask later" approach? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

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

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  18. Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

    4 februari 2025 · 15 min

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    Elon Musk is keeping his campaign promise of trying to cut $2 trillion of federal spending through his unit, DOGE. After some questions about his role, the White House announced that he is now a "special government employee." What has Musk been able to accomplish thus far? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, power and influence reporter Shannon Bond, and tech reporter Bobby Allyn.

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

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  19. Trump Attempts To Shut Down USAID And Imposes Tariffs

    3 februari 2025 · 16 min

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    This past weekend, President Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. He has since walked back the 25% on Mexican imports after a conversation with Mexico's president. The others are still set to take effect on Tuesday. Lees meer

    Then, Elon Musk announced that his DOGE was shutting down USAID as part of his initiative to slash government spending.

    This episode: White House correspondents Tamara Keith and Franco Ordoñez and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  20. Friday Roundup: More Hearings And Trump's First Two Weeks In Office

    31 januari 2025 · 27 min

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    Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, and Tulsi Gabbard, his nominee for intelligence chief, had their hearings on Capitol Hill. Will they be confirmed? Lees meer

    Then, a look back at President Trump's first two weeks in office.

    This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, political correspondent Susan Davis, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  21. White House Walks Back Federal Funding Memo

    30 januari 2025 · 13 min

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    On Monday, the White House budget office ordered a freeze on all federal funding. Yesterday, the White House walked that memo back after days of chaos and confusion. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Tamara Keith and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  22. RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing

    29 januari 2025 · 17 min

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    During his confirmation hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run Health and Human Services, defended his stances on vaccines and abortion access. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis, and health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin.

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

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  23. White House Memo Puts Federal Funding On Hold

    28 januari 2025 · 14 min

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    The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants, loans, and financial assistance programs according to a memo released Monday. What is known about this pause so far, what does it impact, and how does it fit into Trump's plans to cut federal funding? Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram and political correspondents Stephen Fowler and Susan Davis.

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

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  24. How Trump Is Governing In His Second Term

    27 januari 2025 · 14 min

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    This past weekend, President Trump showed the country how he plans to govern in his second term. On Friday, he fired independent inspectors general and on Sunday, he threatened Colombia with a trade war. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram and Tamara Keith and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  25. How Trump's Executive Actions Are Impacting Federal Workers

    24 januari 2025 · 20 min

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    President Trump campaigned on a promise of mass deportation and reducing the size of the federal workforce. Has he followed through on those promises? And what impacts do they have? Lees meer

    Then, everyone's favorite Friday segment, Can't Let It Go.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, immigration correspondent Joel Rose, and labor correspondent Andrea Hsu.

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

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  26. Trump Declared A "National Energy Emergency." Now What?

    23 januari 2025 · 15 min

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    During his inaugural address, President Trump said, "I will also declare a national energy emergency — we will drill, baby, drill." What does that declaration mean — not only for the energy industry, but for combatting climate change & for consumers? Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, climate correspondent Jeff Brady, and business correspondent Camila Domonoske.

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

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  27. Trump Rolls Back Federal DEI Rules

    22 januari 2025 · 18 min

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    The president argues such programs, meant to increase the diversity of the federal workforce, were discriminatory in nature. The actions place employees staffing federal DEI programs on leave, and call for agencies to develop a "reduction-in-force action" against the employees. Lees meer

    Then, during a prayer service at the National Cathedral Tuesday, the Episcopal bishop of Washington directly confronted President Trump while he and Vice President J.D. Vance were seated in the front row.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent Susan Davis, and religion correspondent Jason DeRose.

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

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  28. Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendants

    21 januari 2025 · 17 min

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    Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people who had been charged with or convicted of crimes associated with the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection that sought to illegally keep Trump in office after he lost the 2020 presidential election. Lees meer

    Trump also signed executive actions related to immigration, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, and reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo.

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

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  29. Trump Promises "Golden Age," Moves To Enact Sweeping Executive Actions

    20 januari 2025 · 23 min

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    "I return to the presidency, confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success," Trump said after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. In an inaugural address where he outlined a number of policy proposals, Trump called for sending the U.S. military to the border with Mexico to curb illegal immigration, said the government would only recognize two genders, male and female, and reiterated a desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Lees meer

    Before Trump took office, the outgoing president, Joe Biden, issued a number of preemptive pardons, including for members of his own family, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members & staff of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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

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  30. Roundup: Noem Confirmation Hearing; Laken Riley Act

    17 januari 2025 · 23 min

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    Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet picks continued Friday, as Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) took questions about immigration & border security as part of her nomination to run the Department of Homeland Security. Lees meer

    Then, members of Congress debated the Laken Riley Act. It is expected to be among one of the first pieces of legislation President-elect Trump may sign when he takes office.

    And, love in the time of artificial intelligence.

    This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  31. Israel, Hamas Ceasefire; Biden's Farewell Address

    16 januari 2025 · 14 min

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    After more than a year of fighting, President Biden announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been reached. What's in the deal, and how did it happen? Lees meer

    Then, President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office Wednesday, defending his record and warning Americans against "extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy."

    This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

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

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  32. Trump's DOJ, Dept. Of State Picks Have Confirmation Hearings

    15 januari 2025 · 16 min

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    President-elect Trump's picks to run the Departments of Justice and State faced senators today in confirmation hearings. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), the secretary of state nominee, and Pam Bondi, the attorney general nominee, both faced tough questions from lawmakers but are expected to be confirmed easily. Lees meer

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  33. Part Of Special Counsel Report Released; Hegseth Confirmation Hearing

    14 januari 2025 · 22 min

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    The Department of Justice's long-awaited election interference report against Donald Trump, released early Tuesday, said the evidence against the president-elect would have led to his conviction at trial — if not for his election victory that led to charges being dropped. Lees meer

    Then, confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, took place on Capitol Hill. Hegseth defended himself against accusations of sexual misconduct & alcohol abuse.

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  34. Trump Puts Blame For Wildfires On Newsom's Shoulders

    13 januari 2025 · 17 min

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    The Los Angeles area has been devastated by wildfires over the past week. As officials work to get the two biggest fires contained, president-elect Trump blames Governor Gavin Newsom for the disaster's scale. Lees meer

    This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national correspondent Kirk Siegler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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  35. Trump Sentenced: No Jail Time, No Fine

    11 januari 2025 · 24 min

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    President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in his New York hush money case. While there weren't any real consequences, he does walk away a convicted felon. Lees meer

    Then, what is the "election integrity" movement.

    This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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  36. Washington Honors Jimmy Carter

    9 januari 2025 · 18 min

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    Former president Jimmy Carter was honored today at Washington's National Cathedral. The funeral brought together all five living presidents, including Joe Biden who delivered a eulogy for his longtime friend. Lees meer

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  37. Joe Biden's Judicial Legacy

    8 januari 2025 · 15 min

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    When he took office, President Biden promised to diversify the federal bench. During his four years in office, he succeeded in making that promise a reality. These lifetime appointments will outlast his administration. Lees meer

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  38. President-elect Trump refuses to rule out military involvement in Panama Canal

    7 januari 2025 · 15 min

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    President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference today from his home in Mar-a-Lago. Topics of discussion included his dissatisfaction with the outgoing Biden administration, tariffs, and foreign policy. Lees meer

    Then, Asma Khalid, Franco Ordoñez, and Domenico Montanaro look ahead to the first few days of Trump's presidency.

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  39. Congress Certifies Trump's Election Win

    6 januari 2025 · 17 min

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    Every four years, Congress meets to certify the results of the previous November's presidential election in what is usually a calm and straightforward event. But, after the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, lawmakers made some changes. We look at what they are, and how things look different today than they did four years ago. Lees meer

    Then, as President-elect Trump plans to return to office with Republican majorities in both houses, a look at what Congress' new legislative priorities include.

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  40. Roundup: New Orleans investigation; Biden's last days in office

    3 januari 2025 · 24 min

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    The FBI continues investigating the motivation of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing at least 14. Lees meer

    Then, a look at President Biden's to-do list as his time in office winds down, and Can't Let It Go.

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  41. How Donald Trump Reshaped The GOP

    2 januari 2025 · 19 min

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    Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign did not place him at the ideological center of the Republican Party, but the center quickly moved to him. How did it happen? Lees meer

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  42. How Trump's Tariffs Plan Might Work

    1 januari 2025 · 10 min

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    President-elect Donald Trump made a lot of economic promises on the campaign trail, but none as sweeping as his plan to enact tariffs. Trump believes taxing imports from other countries will help reduce the U.S. trade deficit and raise money for things like tax cuts. Today on the show, how might these tariffs work and will they work? Or is everything about to get more expensive?

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  43. Donald Trump's Domestic Policy Agenda

    31 december 2024 · 20 min

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    Trump campaigned on mass deportation, sweeping tariffs & other widespread changes to U.S. policy. How many of those changes are achievable? Lees meer

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  44. The Life & Legacy Of Jimmy Carter

    30 december 2024 · 13 min

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    Though he only served one term, Jimmy Carter occupies a unique place among U.S. presidents. His presidency was defined by challenges at home and abroad, but his overall legacy is largely shaped by his post-presidential work. We explore how Carter ascended to the presidency, and how he will be remembered. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving.

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  45. The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza

    27 december 2024 · 28 min

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    We look back on some of the highlights from 2024 that we just can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise. Lees meer

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  46. Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy

    26 december 2024 · 14 min

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    As president, Biden sought to restore faith in the United States' abilities as a world leader, but was tested by a number of significant crises and wars abroad — and by opposition at home. Lees meer

    This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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    A previous version of this episode incorrectly stated that the first impeachment inquiry into President Trump based on a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky occurred before Joe Biden decided to run for president in 2020. The phone call occurred after Biden launched his run for president.

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  47. What Now For The Democratic Party?

    25 december 2024 · 15 min

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    Democrats lost the race for the White House, and lost control of the Senate, in 2024. But, after holding on to a few competitive seats in the House of Representatives, what lessons can be learned for their future elections? Lees meer

    This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

    This episode originally aired on Dec. 3, 2024.

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  48. Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Legacy

    24 december 2024 · 16 min

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    In his four years in office, President Biden managed to get significant legislation passed, but also faced strong headwinds from both his own party and Republican opposition. Lees meer

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  49. The Political Legacy Of Joe Biden

    23 december 2024 · 18 min

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    Joe Biden has been a national political figure for more than 20 percent of the United States' history. His policies and public figure have evolved over time, in ways that reflect how his Democratic Party also changed. We look back on the legacy of a man who was both one of the youngest senators ever elected, and the oldest person to serve as president. Lees meer

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  50. How Trump's early days in 2017 might be different from the upcoming term

    22 december 2024 · 6 min

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    NPR senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith has been looking at what Donald Trump did in early 2017 when he first took office, and what might be different this time around. Lees meer

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