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Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 20 mins
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts exceeded their authority by issuing a nationwide injunction on President Trump's birthright citizenship order. We look at what that means for the future of birthright citizenship and other Trump policies that have been challenged by the courts. And of course, Can't Let It Go.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson...
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June 26, 2025 • 12 mins
From Trump Tower to Trump Steaks, President Trump's business ventures have always been about the Trump brand. What does that mean when the man behind the brand is back in the White House? Trump's recent financial disclosures offer some clues.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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June 25, 2025 • 14 mins
President Trump is nearing a critical juncture for several of his top priorities. He wants Congress to pass his sweeping legislative agenda by July 4th. His tariff pause expires on July 8th. And a leaked preliminary intelligence report has cast doubt on his claims that Iran's nuclear facilities were totally obliterated by last weekend's strikes.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House corre...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House corre...
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June 24, 2025 • 14 mins
President Trump and his Cabinet say Iran's nuclear program was "devastated," "obliterated," and "destroyed" by U.S. strikes this weekend. But the reality is it's much more complicated. As Iran and Israel enter a fragile ceasefire, we discuss just how effective this military action was. Plus, how is Congress responding.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Congressional correspondent Claudia Grisale...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Congressional correspondent Claudia Grisale...
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June 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Iran launched missile attacks on a U.S. Air Force base in Qatar following this weekend's U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. We break down what we know, and what risks this might pose for President Trump — militarily and politically — going forward.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondnet Greg Myre, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanar...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondnet Greg Myre, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanar...
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June 22, 2025 • 19 mins
The U.S. launched a military strike against nuclear sites in Iran, further involving itself in Israel's conflict with Iran. We look at what happened, and the lasting implications of the action.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by C...
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by C...
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June 20, 2025 • 22 mins
As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing questions as to whether the U.S. will get involved in the offensive, too. President Trump said he'd make a decision within the next two weeks.
Then, a look at the spending package currently working its way through Congress.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Deirdre Wa...
Then, a look at the spending package currently working its way through Congress.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Deirdre Wa...
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June 19, 2025 • 32 mins
And now, a diversion from the news.
When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his summer "Bigger and Weirder" tour, he talks with Wild Card with Rachel Martin about staying weird as he ages, parenthood, and his devoted (some might say obsessive) f...
When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his summer "Bigger and Weirder" tour, he talks with Wild Card with Rachel Martin about staying weird as he ages, parenthood, and his devoted (some might say obsessive) f...
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June 18, 2025 • 13 mins
As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump is now signaling an openness for more U.S. military involvement. We discuss what that might look like and how it is dividing the MAGA faithful.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edit...
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edit...
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June 17, 2025 • 12 mins
Last week, President Trump suggested the agriculture industry might be spared from his immigration crackdown. But Tuesday, Homeland Security officials confirmed there would be no change to enforcement policy — and no workplace safe from potential raids. We look at what this means economically and politically.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and chief economics c...
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy reporter Ximena Bustillo, and chief economics c...
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June 16, 2025 • 17 mins
After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating people to carry out acts of political violence, and what could cause the tone & tenor of associated rhetoric to become calmer.
This episode: political reporter Elena Moore, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This podcast was produced by Bria Su...
This episode: political reporter Elena Moore, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
This podcast was produced by Bria Su...
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June 13, 2025 • 23 mins
Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military leaders. We look at why Israel took these actions now, what Iran might do next, and how the conflict complicates President Trump's efforts to be a dealmaker and a peacekeeper.
Also, the dramatic removal of a U.S. Senator from a Homeland Security press conference capped off a week of aggressive immigration moves by the Trump...
Also, the dramatic removal of a U.S. Senator from a Homeland Security press conference capped off a week of aggressive immigration moves by the Trump...
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June 12, 2025 • 15 mins
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Their politics are opposites —
Could their love be true?
New polling from NPR/PBS News/Marist suggests, for young people, probably not. They're more likely than other generations to consider differences in political opinions deal breakers when dating.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Elena Moore, and voting correspondent Miles P...
Violets are blue,
Their politics are opposites —
Could their love be true?
New polling from NPR/PBS News/Marist suggests, for young people, probably not. They're more likely than other generations to consider differences in political opinions deal breakers when dating.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Elena Moore, and voting correspondent Miles P...
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June 11, 2025 • 13 mins
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory board this week. It's a move that's been roundly condemned by the public health community and cheered by Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" base.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and NPR health correspondent Will Stone.
This podcast was pro...
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and NPR health correspondent Will Stone.
This podcast was pro...
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June 10, 2025 • 12 mins
As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump is doubling down on his decision to send national guard troops and U.S. marines to the city. That is setting up a clash between Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who's often seen as a 2028 Democratic presidential hopeful.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior political editor and correspondent D...
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior political editor and correspondent D...
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June 9, 2025 • 12 mins
After a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, protestors demonstrated against the actions & the broader immigration policies of the Trump administration. In response, the president federalized the California National Guard without asking state and local officials. The rare move has drawn strong criticism from California lawmakers.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy re...
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, immigration policy re...
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June 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Negotiations over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" continue on Capitol Hill — but now, his former ally, Elon Musk, is criticizing both the legislation and the president himself. How will Republicans respond?
Then, we look at ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, international correspondent Emily Fe...
Then, we look at ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, international correspondent Emily Fe...
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June 5, 2025 • 12 mins
President Trump issued a presidential proclamation Wednesday that bans citizens of 12 countries, and severely restricts citizens from seven others, from entering the United States. We explain the ban and how it compares to similar attempts made in Trump's first term to limit entry to the country.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and immigration policy reporter Ximen...
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and immigration policy reporter Ximen...
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June 4, 2025 • 14 mins
The Trump administration team that calls itself the Department of Government Efficiency has gathered a ton of data on people in the U.S. — often without providing answers on exactly how it will be used.
Data experts fear that will many people wary of answering the census and crucial government surveys that produce monthly jobs numbers and other key statistics.
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Data experts fear that will many people wary of answering the census and crucial government surveys that produce monthly jobs numbers and other key statistics.
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June 3, 2025 • 13 mins
The federal pardon power is one area where presidents have unchecked authority. President Trump is using that authority in ways that challenge long-standing political norms.
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Mu...
This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Mu...
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