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What WWII taught us about not bombing civilian infrastructure
Episode 478
There are limits of conflict jurisprudence and how leaders in the U.S., Israel and Iran think about following, or skirting, the rules about what cons…
2 months ago
Medicare 101 after Trump says feds “can’t take care” of it
Episode 477
President Trump recently said it was "not possible" for the federal government to fund Medicaid and Medicare, despite a White House budget proposal t…
2 months ago
Trump’s “power plant and bridge day” threat for tomorrow
Episode 476
On Today's Show:
Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer at The Atlantic covering national security and the Department of Justice, discusses the latest news f…
2 months, 1 week ago
Planet Money: The Book
Episode 476
Alex Mayyasi, longtime contributor to NPR's Planet Money, and now author of the book,Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Lif…
2 months, 1 week ago
Leqaa Kordia’s year in detention
Episode 475
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after participating in protests near Columbia Universi…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Trump said 'we don't have to be there' in Iran
Episode 474
President Donald Trump spoke to the nation about the war in Iran on Wednesday evening. He said that the war was nearing completion and threatened to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why is Trump finally giving an Iran War speech tonight?
Episode 473
On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW, writer for MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic, talks about the latest de…
2 months, 1 week ago
Jewish families and synagogues face conflict over Israel
Episode 472
As Passover begins, a look at the divergent views on Israel from within Jewish American communities and families.
On Today's Show:
Eyal Press, contrib…
2 months, 1 week ago
Sen. Cory Booker takes calls on Iran, Gaza, democracy
Episode 471
With all the national and international politics at play, an influential local senator shares his thoughts and takes calls from constituents on the i…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The latest from Congress: DHS funding, the SAVE Act and more
Episode 470
The Senate voted overnight to fund key parts of the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA.
On Today's Show:
Evan McMorris-Santoro, national …
2 months, 2 weeks ago