Podcast Episodes

Trump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next?

It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein emails. CNN reports on what those messages reveale…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t.

The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill discusses how the fight over h…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends

The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post’s Lori Aratani joins to discuss the roadblocks ahead …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown

The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happened.

Heavy investment in massive AI data centers …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America

From Apple News In Conversation: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC, more than 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. In …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on how she led the Democratic Party during some of its best and wor…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shutdown forces airports into unprecedented flight reductions

The Trump administration has ordered a reduction in flights at 40 major airports across the country. Reuters reports on how the flight cuts could begin as soon as Friday unless Congress reaches a dea…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats won big in the elections. Here’s what you missed.

Democrats won big in last night’s election results. Zohran Mamdani won the race for New York mayor, and there were victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races. Plus, California voted…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Food aid is cut in half for millions as the shutdown drags on

The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. NPR reports there could be lengthy delays in receiving the benefits.

Californians are voting o…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

There are major elections this week. Here’s what to watch for.

Tuesday is Election Day, and voters are deciding on contests for governor and mayor, and new congressional maps. NPR reports what the results might mean for the larger political atmosphere across the…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago