Podcast Episodes

The President’s Path: Governing by post?

Is Donald Trump’s phone his most powerful tool in office? From announcing ceasefires and trade deals to commenting on military actions like the recent strikes on Iran, Trump has used social media -es…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The President’s Path: Trump’s plan for Iran

Donald Trump will decide if the US gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks. Trump made waves – and charmed voters – by promising an ‘America First’ foreign policy…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The President’s Path: Trump’s troops

Washington DC is hosting a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The event falls on the same day as President Trump's 79th birthday. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

The President’s Path: Trump’s travel ban

Donald Trump has signed a ban on travel to the US from 12 countries, citing national security risks. There are also seven additional countries whose nationals will face partial travel restrictions.

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Published on 3 months ago

The President’s Path: Trump v Harvard

As part of his wider crackdown on higher education, US President Donald Trump has moved to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, accusing the school of not doing enough to combat antisem…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The President’s Path: Another Oval Office ambush

In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Donald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. In this episode, the …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The President’s Path: Trump’s Gulf tour

US President Donald Trump has visited the Gulf on his first major diplomatic tour since returning to the White House. Caitríona Perry, Bernd Debusmann, and CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe discuss the significan…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The President’s Path: Trump’s wall

Fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border under President Trump. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann chat about his immigration crackdown. Plus, Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’. E…

Published on 4 months ago

The President’s Path: Waltz out

President Trump has ousted his national security advisor Mike Waltz. He had been under pressure since last month, when he inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal group chat where senior Trump of…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The President's Path: 100 days

President Trump has been in office for nearly 100 days. Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann discuss what voters think of his administration so far. Plus, we explore potential tariff…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago