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Why AI groups are spending millions to influence midterms
Super PACs with ties to the artificial intelligence industry are spending millions to influence midterm elections this year. We discuss who is behind…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What's Trump's beef with Senate Republicans?
President Trump is angry that Senate Republicans haven't passed the Save America Act, a strict voter ID law that he has made his top legislative prio…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran "deal": winners, losers, and regional impact | Sources & Methods
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that extends the existing ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and opens negotiations for …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
These swing voters are sour on Trump, the economy and Iran war
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 13 Wisconsin voters who backed former President Biden in 2020 and President Trump in 2024. We discuss what the…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s picks wins GA runoff for Senate, but not governor
The results are in from Georgia’s Republican primary runoff contests for Senate and governor, and President Trump is one for two — the Senate candida…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How campaigns are using digital influencers to win voters
Campaigns are increasingly hoping to win over voters by tapping into digital influencers’ large followings. We discuss what the strategy looks like a…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump announces deal to end Iran war and reopen the strait
U.S. and Iranian officials have announced a deal ending the war in Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. We discuss whether the deal is a politica…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What to make of Trump’s mixed-messages on the Iran war
President Trump sent a lot of mixed messages on the war in Iran this week, starting with imminent peace on Monday, threatening to take control of Kha…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Primary voters reject the establishment and choose populism
More than half the states have had their primary contests for this year’s midterm elections. We discuss some key themes that have emerged. Voters are…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump signs law giving immigration enforcement $70 billion
President Trump signed a law giving roughly $70 billion to federal immigration enforcement agencies, intended to cover their budgets for three years,…
4 months, 3 weeks ago