How An American Pope May Influence American Politics
For the first time, the leader of the Catholic Church is from the United States. We discuss how Pope Leo XIV's election may play a role in U.S. politics, both for Catholics and others. This episode: p...
13 Touko 202513min
Trump's Tariff Turnaround
After saying his tariff policies "will never change," President Trump announced he was reducing tariffs on imports from China from 145 percent to 30 percent. China, in turn, lowered its retaliatory ta...
12 Touko 202515min
Roundup: Immigration Policies; New Surgeon General Nominee
The Trump administration announced plans, currently on hold, to deport migrants to Libya, even if they are not from the country originally, and offered a financial incentive for people to "self-deport...
9 Touko 202522min
Why The U.S. Bombed Houthi Rebels In Yemen
Both Presidents Biden and Trump launched bombing campaigns against Houthi rebels in Yemen after the militant group attacked ships in the Red Sea. This week, Trump said the campaign was over, and the H...
8 Touko 202515min
How Trump Is Reshaping U.S.-Canada relations
President Donald Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House Tuesday. The meeting comes at a time where relations between the two neighbors and allies are unusually icy.This ep...
7 Touko 202513min
Making Sense Of Cents: Setting The Federal Budget
President Trump has called for the government's spending to be wrapped into "one big, beautiful bill" along with other legislative priorities, but Congress may have other ideas. We explore how the Whi...
5 Touko 202517min
Roundup: Mike Waltz Is Out, Young Democrats Ask What's Next, And Can't Let It Go
Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's National Security Adviser, it's the first major departure for the Trump White House since the start of his second term. Then, young Democrats are expressing diss...
2 Touko 202521min
