Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27

Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27

A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It's nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession.

Plus, President Trump has hit his highest approval rating since becoming president – 47%, according to an average of the polls. That's an increase of nearly 3 points over the last two weeks.

This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben, chief economic correspondent Scott Horsley, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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What is Trump's interest in Paramount's merger with WB?

What is Trump's interest in Paramount's merger with WB?

President Trump has taken a particular interest in Paramount's plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion. We discuss why the president is backing the deal — which is on hold after a grou...

6 Elo 18min

Progressives had a good night in Michigan

Progressives had a good night in Michigan

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open Senate seat. We discuss how the results could shape November's general ele...

5 Elo 22min

How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave

How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave

The president's party typically loses seats in a midterm election, and President Trump's low favorability ratings aren't helping Republicans as November nears. We discuss how Republican candidates are...

4 Elo 18min

It's (still) the economy, stupid

It's (still) the economy, stupid

The economy is growing very slowly, and wages aren't keeping up with inflation, which is keeping gas and grocery prices high. We discuss how politicians are navigating the sluggish economy on the camp...

3 Elo 18min

Why is Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general in limbo?

Why is Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general in limbo?

Some Senate Republicans are refusing to approve President Trump's attorney general pick unless the Trump administration commits in writing to certain guarantees related to the president's settlement w...

31 Heinä 30min

Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?

Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?

This podcast was taped at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 30, 2026.State Assemblywoman Francesca Hong leads in the polls over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley. Hong's progressive view...

30 Heinä 16min

How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices

How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices

Overwhelming majorities of voters think that corruption is a problem, according to research from the Brennan Center for Justice. Democrats plan on making allegations of corruption a key part of their ...

29 Heinä 15min

This Senate race may shape the Democrats' future

This Senate race may shape the Democrats' future

The Democratic Party's progressive and moderate wings are squaring off in Michigan as voters decide who the party's nominee for an open Senate seat will be. We look at the race and why it is reflectiv...

28 Heinä 17min

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