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Hello Tariffs, Goodbye Consumer Protections
Episode 209
President Trump begins the fourth week of his second term today.
On Today's Show:
Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of seve…
1 year, 2 months ago
Will the Courts be a Check on President Trump's Power?
Episode 208
Only a few weeks into President Trump's second term, and there are already legal fights gearing up over several of his new policies.
On Today's Show:
S…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Deleting Public Health Data Is Bad For Public Health
Episode 207
Federal agencies like the CDC, NIH and the FDA had to remove and alter some data from their websites to comply with executive orders issued by Presid…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Aren't 'Checks And Balances' Reigning In Trump And Musk?
Episode 206
Reporting suggests that Elon Musk has continued to try to reshape several federal government institutions to fit his and President Trump's agenda.
On…
1 year, 2 months ago
Jeffries Threatens Government Shutdown To Block Some Of Trump’s Agenda
Episode 205
Democrats are pondering how to posture themselves against President Trump's agenda and the GOP-controlled Congress.
On Today's Show:
House Minority Lea…
1 year, 2 months ago
Personal Finance Meets Democracy Preservation As Federal Workers Consider The Buyout
Episode 204
Much of the recent news cycle has centered on the Trump administration's efforts to offer a buyout to federal workers in exchange for their resignati…
1 year, 2 months ago
Sen. Andy Kim on Questioning RFK, Jr., Dems Best Hopes and More
Episode 203
On today's show:
U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ) talks about the Trump cabinet nominees, including his questioning of RFK, Jr. on Thursday, plus his othe…
1 year, 2 months ago
Are Trump’s Executive Orders A Democracy Test?
Episode 202
The White House budget office ordered a pause on federal loans and grants, only to issue a reversal days later.
On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dem Senators Wyden of OR and Hasan of NH Grill RFK Jr. on Vaccines and Abortion Rights
Episode 201
With Trump's pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. appearing for his confirmation hearing today, we present special coverage of th…
1 year, 2 months ago
What To Know Before RFK's Confirmation Hearing Tomorrow
Episode 200
With Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, we look ahead to his upcoming confirmation hea…
1 year, 2 months ago