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Trump’s tariffs are here. What you need to know.
On today’s show: Trump’s tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China went into effect Monday night, and China and Canada quickly retaliated. The Washin…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Musk built his empire off of government contracts
On today’s show: After a contentious meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, European leaders rallied around Ukraine and pledged increased economic and …
1 year, 5 months ago
Why environmentalists are so worried about this lawsuit
On today’s show: Zelenskyy and Trump will meet in Washington today to discuss a mineral-sharing agreement. The Wall Street Journal’s Ian Lovett expla…
1 year, 6 months ago
Yes, it’s safe to fly. So why have there been so many crashes?
On today’s show: Aviation-safety reporter Darryl Campbell from The Verge explains why air travel remains safe, despite a recent string of crashes and…
1 year, 6 months ago
Inflation helped Trump win. Now it’s becoming a headache.
On today’s show: Republicans narrowly passed a budget framework in the House, USA Today reports. The Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage explains what hap…
1 year, 6 months ago
Republicans feel the heat from voters over Trump and Musk’s cuts
On today’s show: NBC reports on how Republicans in districts across the country faced furious voters at recent town halls, signaling that the Trump a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Musk’s latest email to federal employees sows more confusion
On today’s show: The Hill reports on how Elon Musk’s weekend email asking federal employees to describe their accomplishments led a number of agenci…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump’s labor pick backed unions. It might cost her votes.
On today’s show: Aboard a U.S. deportation flight of mostly Asian migrants to Costa Rica, half were minors, NBC News reports. Meanwhile, hundreds of …
1 year, 6 months ago
Few people appeal rejected medical claims. It’s often worth it.
On today’s show: President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “a dictator without elections” on Wednesday. Reuters rep…
1 year, 6 months ago
Unpacking Elon Musk’s claims about Social Security
On today’s show: The top Social Security official exited after a clash with Elon Musk’s DOGE over data. The Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage explains w…
1 year, 6 months ago