Podcast Episodes

March 24, 2022: Biden in Europe, WMD fears at center stage

Episode 1323

The big news at the morning NATO confab, announced Wednesday by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, is threefold: (1) NATO is doubling its military footprint in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and S…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

March 23, 2022: 3 things to watch as Biden goes to Europe

Episode 1322

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, President Joe Biden has focused on three policies: (1) sanctioning Russia, (2) bolstering NATO’s defenses and (3) providing security assistance to Ukraine…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

March 22, 2022: Friction between Harris and Biden camps revealed in new book

Episode 1321

The White House has worked hard to project a united front between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their respective teams.

But the upcoming book, “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Bi…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

March 18, 2022: Scoop — Shelby spending millions to boost Britt

Episode 1319

As Rep. Mo Brooks’ (R-Ala.) Trump-endorsed Senate campaign sputters and the Alabama GOP primary descends into chaos, Sen. Richard Shelby is making his move. 

Our Burgess Everett and Natalie Allison sc…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 17, 2022: Zelenskyy's appeal falls short — for now

Episode 1318

No one was surprised by the request: a no-fly zone — and if not that, then access to those Soviet-style fighter jets in Poland that could help them “close the sky.” But if Ukrainian President Volodym…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 16, 2022: What Zelenskyy wants vs. what he'll get

Episode 1317

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Congress virtually at 9 am this morning.

The headlines will likely focus on the red lines that President Joe Biden won’t cross: Zelenskyy’s request…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 15, 2022: Zelenskyy’s must-see TV

Episode 1316

On Wednesday, Zelenskyy will speak to Congress virtually. According to one person with knowledge of the address, he plans “to name and shame,” meaning excoriating the West for not doing enough to def…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 14, 2022: Congress to push Biden on Ukraine — again

Episode 1315

Something unusual has happened in Washington since Russia invaded Ukraine. Congress — which typically takes a back seat on foreign policy matters — has driven the White House beyond its comfort zone …

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 11, 2022: Baquet addresses NYT staffers about hidden videos

Episode 1314

At a Thursday lunch in the New York Times Washington bureau, upset reporters pressed executive editor Dean Baquet about a recent sting operation targeting national security reporter Matthew Rosenberg…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

March 10, 2022: ‘This retreat is cursed’

Episode 1313

Just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night, the House passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill, the first step toward averting a government shutdown and enacting Democratic spending priorities after more than 4…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago