The National Implications Of Impeaching Texas' Attorney General
Ken Paxton, a Republican, is facing a bipartisan impeachment trial in the Texas Senate related to allegations of corruption and bribery, which Paxton denies. Despite being a state official, Paxton has...
6 Sep 202314min
Remember 9/11? Most Military Recruits Don't.
Most new recruits to active duty military service were either very young or not yet born when the attacks of September 11th, 2001 took place. As the U.S. nears the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, how...
5 Sep 202313min
It's A Politics Podcast Trivia Game!
We're off for Labor Day, but we wanted to give you something a little fun to listen to. It's our Politics Podcast Trivia Game! This episode was first released as a bonus episode for NPR Politics Podca...
4 Sep 202311min
Weekly Roundup: Trump's Televised Trial, Ramaswamy's Rap Riposte
Donald Trump has pled not guilty to state charges in Georgia, as have many of his alleged co-conspirators.And, on the campaign trail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was forced to return home to deal with a...
1 Sep 202319min
Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress' Return
Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, again froze suddenly during a press conference. The 81 year-old's medical incidents have raised concerns about his future in Washington.And funding the war...
31 Aug 202315min
After 30 Years, Here's Biden's Plan To Lower Drug Costs: Negotiate
The government announced the first ten drugs that are the subject of price negotiations between the U.S. government and private companies. For decades, the government has been prohibited from negotiat...
30 Aug 202312min
The US Tried To Keep ICE Abuse Reports Secret. Here's What's Inside
NPR obtained secret government inspection reports, which described "negligent," "barbaric" and "filthy" conditions inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.For more than t...
29 Aug 202317min
Biden Administration, NYC Spar Over Immigration Policy
In New York City, more than 90,000 migrants or people seeking asylum have sought refuge since spring 2022. The city's Democratic mayor, Eric Adams, has asked for more federal assistance, and in the me...
28 Aug 202316min
