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We have a constitutional crisis. Now what?
Episode 1350
On today’s episode, Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams discuss the Donald Trump administration’s disregard for the courts. The White House has ignored a judge’s order to turn around a pair of deportation…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown averted. How it all went down.
Episode 1349
A Republican-written spending bill is being backed by some Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, to avoid a government shutdown. Other Democrats — and much of the voter ba…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
“Tariff on the brain”
Episode 1349
In this episode, Kai and Kimberly divide into the back and forth over tariffs. The on-again, off-again levies are making it tough for industries to plan and trade. With all the uncertainty, are marke…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Let’s talk about Newsom the Govcaster
Episode 1348
A new contender has entered the podcast landscape: wait, is that California Governor Gavin Newsom? His show features a surprisingly conservative guest list, including MAGA stars Steve Bannon and Char…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Unpacking our collective COVID-19 trauma, five years on
Episode 1347
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since then, there have been lockdowns, a recession, two presidential elections and more than a million American lives lost …
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Will climate tax credits stay or go?
Episode 1346
On today’s episode, Kai and Kimberly discuss the future of Biden-era clean energy tax credits under Trump 2.0. A group of GOP lawmakers want them to stay. Meanwhile, the administration is rescinding …
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Oh, the irony!
Episode 1345
President Donald Trump’s family business is suing Capital One for closing its bank accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, arguing the bank violated consumer protection laws. W…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Your questions about government economic data answered
Episode 1344
Donald Trump administration officials disbanded two expert committees on economic data this week and suggested altering the way the U.S. calculates gross domestic product. It’s not the first time the…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
What is even happening with the politics of this economy?!
Episode 1343
On today’s episode, we’re discussing a pair of recent rulings about the Trump administration’s efforts to cut foreign aid and fire federal workers, leaving us with a “Through the Looking-Glass” momen…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Angel City FC and the rise of women’s pro soccer
Episode 1342
The National Women’s Soccer League’s regular season kicks off next week. And thanks in part to a record-breaking media rights agreement and the growth of women’s professional sports across the board,…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago