Trump vs. Iran: A president's choices as commander in chief
The president has significant power when it comes to war. Pentagon reporter Dan Lamothe explains what led to this escalation with Iran, Trump’s strategy going forward and how recent events affect inte...
28 Kesä 201917min
Introducing: ‘Moonrise’
The 'Can He Do That?' team presents a new Post podcast, 'Moonrise' and showcases a segment from the Post's daily podcast 'Post Reports' about developments in Iran and what it has to say about Presiden...
21 Kesä 201915min
How the sprawling Democratic field will winnow down to Trump's single opponent
What are the pros and cons for Trump in facing a huge number of candidates? National political reporter Michael Scherer explains how the upcoming Democratic primary debates may help narrow the field a...
14 Kesä 201925min
Here's what happens if Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican imports
Does the law allow Trump to tax Mexican imports? Can the Senate stop him from following through on his threat? Economic policy reporter Damian Paletta explains the potential consequences of Mexican ta...
7 Kesä 201923min
Investigating an investigation: Barr’s newfound power to declassify materials
President Trump gave Attorney General Barr full declassification authority for his audit of the Russia investigation. Reporter Devlin Barrett explains the president's unusual move and how Barr's power...
31 Touko 201915min
Will they or won't they? Where House Democrats stand on impeachment
President Trump cut short a bipartisan infrastructure meeting, telling Democrats he won't work with them until they stop investigating him. Congressional reporter Mike DeBonis explains how Democrats m...
24 Touko 201921min
Why didn't the White House back an international effort to fight online extremism?
At the intersection of regulation and free speech, the "Christchurch Call" presents a challenge for a president who alleges political bias from social media sites. Tech policy reporter Tony Romm expla...
17 Touko 201917min
What happens when a president asserts executive privilege?
The conflict between Congress and the White House accelerated as President Trump blocked access to the unredacted Mueller report. Reporter Carol Leonnig explains executive privilege and what Trump's a...
10 Touko 201917min
