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After Roe, The Supreme Court Seems Poised to Undo More Major Precedents
Episode 1462
Affirmative action, indigenous rights and election integrity could all be radically reshaped by the far-right court this term, as Chief Justice John Roberts continues to insist the political battlefi…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading?
Episode 1461
A huge number of voters indicated that the economy was their top concern in the midterm election — something that likely helped Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. But President…
Published on 3 years ago
2022 Reshaped the U.S. Relationship With Russia, China
Episode 1460
The U.S. has dispatched billions in military aid to Ukraine to support its territorial defense after Russia invaded at the beginning of the year and joined with allies to issue stringent sanctions ag…
Published on 3 years ago
Belonging, Money, Duty? Inside Account Of Why GOP Pros Backed Trump
Episode 1459
Tim Miller spent years working as a Republican political operative for candidates like Jeb Bush and Jon Huntsman, before breaking with his party over Donald Trump. In the latest NPR Politics book clu…
Published on 3 years ago
Road To Partition
Episode 1458
What happens when a nation splits apart? It's a question many of us are asking ourselves today. It happened 75 years ago with Partition, when India and Pakistan became independent nations, divided by…
Published on 3 years ago
A Love Affair: American Politics And Country Music
Episode 1457
Politicians have long relied on country music stars to burnish their rural reputations — and country stars have long been political agitators. From Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Charley Pride and …
Published on 3 years ago
In Legal Limbo, Biden Has No Clear Path To An Immigration Fix
Episode 1456
Title 42, implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the pandemic, has been used by the Trump and Biden administrations to expel millions of asylum seekers from the country.…
Published on 3 years ago
Interview: Vice President Kamala Harris
Episode 1455
Her life is about to change: with Democrats expanding their control in the Senate, Vice President Harris tells NPR's Asma Khalid that she won't need to stay as close to Washington as she has in the a…
Published on 3 years ago
Jan. 6 "Ringleader": Lawmakers Advise Criminal Charges For Trump
Episode 1454
Lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack advised four criminal charges be filed against former President Donald Trump over his role in the riot. One member noted that the U.S. does not have …
Published on 3 years ago
The Twitter Files, LGBTQ Legislation & The Definition Of Beer
Episode 1453
In this week's roundup, we explore the political implications of Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter alongside the release of information regarding the company's moderation policies, discuss legislation…
Published on 3 years ago