Weekly Roundup: January 1st
A new Congress will be sworn in on Sunday—the Democrats have a slimmer majority and Republicans have elected slightly more women. And Trump's education secretary Betsy DeVos survived his full presiden...
1 Tammi 202124min
What Will The Courts Look Like Under Joe Biden?
President Trump reshaped the federal judiciary and made three lifetime appointments to the Supreme Court. How will that legacy play out under a Joe Biden administration?In this episode: political corr...
31 Joulu 202013min
Exclusive Interview: Jake Sullivan, Biden's National Security Adviser
Jake Sullivan is the president-elect's top national security adviser. He told NPR's Scott Detrow that he is worried that a lack of communication from top Trump officials could jeopardize a safe transi...
30 Joulu 202016min
What Will Climate And Health Policy Look Like Under Joe Biden?
Joe Biden's climate policy will look a lot different to that of President Trump's... and President Obama's. And, on top of responding to the pandemic, the president-elect will have to wrangle all of t...
29 Joulu 202015min
Republicans Flout Trump On COVID And Tech
After bemoaning elements of a COVID relief deal that his administration helped to negotiate, President Trump ended up signing it anyway. The delay could cost the millions of Americans some of their un...
28 Joulu 202012min
What Will Justice And Foreign Policy Look Like Under Joe Biden?
President Trump's most radical departures from precedent were arguably his handling of the Justice Department and foreign policy. Joe Biden said he would lead a return to normalcy... but what does tha...
25 Joulu 202029min
What Will Tech Policy Look Like Under Joe Biden?
Tech giants are the subject of censorship scrutiny, anti-monopoly lawsuits, and international trade tension. President-elect Joe Biden will have a lot to handle.This episode: political correspondent S...
24 Joulu 202015min
Christmas Chaos: President Throws Relief Into Doubt
President Trump raised last-minute objections, imperiling direct payments and other aid to millions of Americans. He also issued a new round of pardons for politically-connected allies.This episode: p...
23 Joulu 202014min
