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Musk and Vance vs. Germany’s Enemies Within (Not the Neo-Nazis)
Episode 215
In Munich last week, Vice President JD Vance asked leaders not to shun the far right. On today's show: Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and…
1 year, 4 months ago
Historian Douglas Brinkley on Presidential Power Plays Then and Now
Episode 214
With the word 'unprecedented' often used to describe President Trump's approach to executive power, we look at his first few actions in historical co…
1 year, 4 months ago
Trump Drops Eric Adams Charges, And Stonewall's Trans History
Episode 213
What has been the impact of Trump's DOJ dropping the charges against NYC Mayor Adams?
On Today's Show:
Dan Goldman, US representative (D, NY-10), forme…
1 year, 4 months ago
What Happens When A President Defies A Court Order
Episode 212
With Trump's White House taking certain steps that have raised some constitutional concerns, we asked a constitutional scholar to explain the law.
On …
1 year, 4 months ago
Public Education Cuts: What To Expect Under Trump 2.0
Episode 211
President Trump has been clear he'd like to dismantle the Education Department.
On Today's Show:
Dana Goldstein, education reporter at The New York Tim…
1 year, 4 months ago
A Former Biden Admin Trade Experts Explains Trump's Tariffs
Episode 210
As part of his aggressive posture on trade policy, President Trump has announced a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.
On Today's Show:
Monic…
1 year, 4 months ago
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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago