Podcast Episodes

Inside a Nobel Peace Prize winner’s daring escape from Venezuela

Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera Bergengruen details the perilous journey.

Lawmakers in th…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Why the U.S. just seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast

The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, in an escalation in tensions between Caracas and Washington. Bloomberg’s Eric Martin explains how the move further ramps up pressure on Venezuelan President N…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

The world’s first teen social-media ban is here. Could the U.S. be next?

Australia’s social-media ban for under-16s takes effect today. NBC News reports on how the law is dividing Australians between those who see it as an overreach and those who view it as necessary prot…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The affordability problem Trump can’t escape

President Trump used to talk about the economy a lot more. As his poll numbers slip, he might have to again. Josh Dawsey, reporter at the Wall Street Journal, explains.

Over four years of war with Uk…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Inside Trump’s new plan for U.S. foreign policy

President Trump released his strategy on national security, offering a glimpse into the administration’s evolving foreign policy. Bloomberg reports on how the document codifies a number of norm-shatt…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘The Rest Is History’ hosts on their top moments from America’s past

From Apple News In Conversation: At a time when interest in history is surging, millions of listeners are tuning in to hear historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland dive into the past on their hi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

How MAGA is coming around to Trump’s military attacks abroad

President Trump suggested a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getting used to the idea of regime change in Caracas.

The World C…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Trump has stayed loyal to Hegseth as GOP criticism mounts

A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Secretary Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Gordon explains …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The major questions facing Hegseth over a Caribbean strike

Pressure is mounting for transparency on a “double tap” boat strike in the Caribbean that critics say may constitute a war crime. NBC News reports on how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending t…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

The “world is watching”: Trump faces a big test in Tennessee

People in Tennessee are voting to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House. The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher explains why the GOP-leaning district is competitive this year.

More than 150 people are confirmed de…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago