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Federal Reserve Lowers Rates, But Less Than Trump Wants
The Federal Reserve voted this week to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. We discuss the factors behind the agency’s decision, as well as President Trump’s legal fight to fire Fed Gove…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan Boats?
The United States has launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month. President Trump says the boats were smuggling drugs. We discuss that justification and why Trump’s actions could be risky.
Th…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To Kirk's Death
In the week since MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, some Republicans have responded by declaring "war" on liberals. We discuss that and other responses to Kirk’s death, as well as what his…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Law Enforcement Charge Alleged Shooter In Charlie Kirk Killing
Utah law enforcement have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with seven counts related to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. We discuss the investigation into Robinson and what officia…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
States Use Trump Administration Data System To Root Out Noncitizen Voters
States have run more than 33 million voters through the Trump administration’s recently updated SAVE data system, which is designed to check citizenship status. We discuss how states are using the sy…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Sources & Methods: Two wars escalate abroad, political violence at home
Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of repor…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Arrested
Officials said Friday that they have arrested the person they believe shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. We discuss what we know about the alleged shooter, and why politica…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Charlie Kirk Shaped Conservative Politics
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. We discuss how the controversial Kirk shaped conservative politics.
This episode: political cor…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Are Trump’s Immigration And Manufacturing Goals At Odds?
A recent immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia led to the detention of nearly 500 workers, most of them South Korean nationals. Lawyers for some of the immigrants say they h…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
RFK Jr. Under Fire Following Vaccine Changes And CDC Shakeup
Senators in both parties had harsh words for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a recent hearing. We discuss the health and political implications of the latest controversy surrounding the sec…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago