Episodios

  • Political Violence In The U.S.

    Political Violence In The U.S.
    Jun 16 2025
    After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating people to carry out acts of political violence, and what could cause the tone & tenor of associated rhetoric to become calmer.

    This episode: political reporter Elena Moore, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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

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  • Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle

    Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle
    Jun 13 2025
    Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military leaders. We look at why Israel took these actions now, what Iran might do next, and how the conflict complicates President Trump's efforts to be a dealmaker and a peacekeeper.

    Also, the dramatic removal of a U.S. Senator from a Homeland Security press conference capped off a week of aggressive immigration moves by the Trump administration. How are Americans responding to Trump's shows of force?

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

    This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    23 m
  • Love In The Time Of Politics

    Love In The Time Of Politics
    Jun 12 2025
    Roses are red,
    Violets are blue,
    Their politics are opposites —
    Could their love be true?

    New polling from NPR/PBS News/Marist suggests, for young people, probably not. They're more likely than other generations to consider differences in political opinions deal breakers when dating.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Elena Moore, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.

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

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    15 m
  • MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel

    MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel
    Jun 11 2025
    Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory board this week. It's a move that's been roundly condemned by the public health community and cheered by Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" base.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and NPR health correspondent Will Stone.

    This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    13 m
  • Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests

    Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests
    Jun 10 2025
    As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump is doubling down on his decision to send national guard troops and U.S. marines to the city. That is setting up a clash between Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who's often seen as a 2028 Democratic presidential hopeful.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and KQED political correspondent Guy Marzorati.

    This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    12 m
  • Protests In L.A. Over Trump's Immigration Policies

    Protests In L.A. Over Trump's Immigration Policies
    Jun 9 2025
    After a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, protestors demonstrated against the actions & the broader immigration policies of the Trump administration. In response, the president federalized the California National Guard without asking state and local officials. The rare move has drawn strong criticism from California lawmakers.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman.

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

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    13 m
  • Budget Battles & Conversations With China

    Budget Battles & Conversations With China
    Jun 6 2025
    Negotiations over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" continue on Capitol Hill — but now, his former ally, Elon Musk, is criticizing both the legislation and the president himself. How will Republicans respond?

    Then, we look at ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.

    This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, international correspondent Emily Feng, and senior political editor & correspondent Mara Liasson.

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

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    24 m
  • Explaining Trump's New Travel Ban

    Explaining Trump's New Travel Ban
    Jun 5 2025
    President Trump issued a presidential proclamation Wednesday that bans citizens of 12 countries, and severely restricts citizens from seven others, from entering the United States. We explain the ban and how it compares to similar attempts made in Trump's first term to limit entry to the country.

    This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo.

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

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