Elections Officials Prep For Possible Federal Interference In The Midterms
State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways the Trump administration could interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. We discuss the risks and what tacti...
4 Joulu 202517min
Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?
New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September. We discuss what we know and why the White House appears to be distanci...
3 Joulu 202516min
Trump Announces More Restrictions On Legal Immigration After DC Shooting
The Trump administration has announced more restrictions on the country’s refugee and asylum programs after a shooting of two National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C., allegedly by an Afgh...
2 Joulu 202517min
Trump’s Quest For Political Retribution Is Impeding The Justice Department
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career ...
1 Joulu 202516min
What it takes to make a Tiny Desk Concert
NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, first launched on a whim in 2008, attract millions of viewers. In this episode of Consider This from NPR, we hear from two members of the NPR music team on what they love abo...
28 Marras 202510min
How To Avoid Talking About Politics This Thanksgiving
In a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Republicans and Democrats described people in the other political party as "closed-minded" and "dishonest" when talking about politics. That doesn't bode well for...
26 Marras 202515min
What Does It Mean To Be A Republican Or A Democrat In The Trump Era?
The lines between what the Republican and Democratic parties believe have blurred since President Trump first became candidate Trump in 2015. We discuss how the parties — and their supporters — have s...
25 Marras 202521min
Trump Administration Pushes Russia-Friendly Plan To End War In Ukraine
The Trump administration is attempting to push through a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia that many have criticized as heavily favoring Russia. We discuss the proposal and the chances for a lasti...
24 Marras 202517min
