Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism
President Trump suggested that Tylenol can cause autism and the drug leucovorin can treat it. We discuss what the science actually says and why the president made the unusual announcement this week.Th...
25 Sep 202515min
MAGA And Evangelical Christianity Converge At Kirk Memorial
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service this past weekend put the convergence of the MAGA movement and evangelical Christianity on full display. We discuss how MAGA and evangelical Christianity are shaping on...
24 Sep 202522min
Western Allies Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. The U.S. Won't.
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump reiterated the U.S. had no plans to recognize a Palestinian state. It comes as many traditional allies, like Canada, the United Kingdom & France...
23 Sep 202516min
Congress Deadlocked As Possible Government Shutdown Looms
Funding for the federal government runs out after September 30 unless Congress can pass a bill to prevent it. We discuss congressional leaders’ negotiations over a spending bill and the politics surro...
22 Sep 202517min
Sources & Methods: Trump's UK Visit, Gaza/Ukraine Tension
Today, we're sharing another episode from NPR's newest podcast, Sources & Methods. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly breaks down the week's biggest national security news with NPR's team of report...
20 Sep 202525min
Federal Reserve Lowers Rates, But Less Than Trump Wants
The Federal Reserve voted this week to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. We discuss the factors behind the agency’s decision, as well as President Trump’s legal fight to fire Fed Gover...
19 Sep 202518min
Why Did President Trump Order Strikes On Venezuelan Boats?
The United States has launched strikes on two Venezuelan boats this month. President Trump says the boats were smuggling drugs. We discuss that justification and why Trump’s actions could be risky.Thi...
18 Sep 202511min
Republicans Declare 'War' On Liberals In Response To Kirk's Death
In the week since MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, some Republicans have responded by declaring "war" on liberals. We discuss that and other responses to Kirk’s death, as well as what his ...
17 Sep 202512min
