Weekly Roundup: June 5th, 2020

Weekly Roundup: June 5th, 2020

As the country erupts in protests over police brutality and racism, two-thirds of Americans think President Trump has increased racial tensions. That poll comes as news that 2.5 million American jobs were added in May as Trump encourages the country to reopen.

Plus, a look at the type of leadership Americans want in this moment.

This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and editor & correspondent Ron Elving.

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Trump Relents, Paving Way For Biden Transition To Formally Begin

Trump Relents, Paving Way For Biden Transition To Formally Begin

President Trump is still not conceding that he lost the election, but he's getting closer. On Monday the president tweeted that he had directed the General Services Administration to begin the process...

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Biden Taps Historic Nominees As He Begins To Fill His Cabinet

Biden Taps Historic Nominees As He Begins To Fill His Cabinet

President-elect Joe Biden has begun to make his selections for key roles in his cabinet. He announced his picks for secretary of state and the ambassador to the United Nations. And he chose the first ...

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Weekly Roundup: November 20th

Weekly Roundup: November 20th

Trump is sitting down with the leaders of the Michigan legislature ahead of the state canvassing board meeting on Monday, where the election results are expected to be certified. He apparently hopes t...

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Joe Biden Won The Election—But He's Still Left Waiting In The Wings.

Joe Biden Won The Election—But He's Still Left Waiting In The Wings.

As President Trump refuses to concede the election Joe Biden won, Biden warns that that lack of cooperation on the transition could lead to even more deaths from the coronavirus.This episode: reporter...

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Trump Doesn't Have To Win In Court To Erode Trust In Voting

Trump Doesn't Have To Win In Court To Erode Trust In Voting

President Trump has found little success in court, though he has continued to sew disinformation online and last night fired a top cybersecurity official who had worked to bolster public confidence in...

18 Nov 202013min

Democrats Riled By House Losses

Democrats Riled By House Losses

Democrats are regrouping after they saw their House majority shrink on election day. Their slim majority could heighten the stakes of the party's progressive-moderate divide.This episode: corresponden...

17 Nov 202014min

Obama Is Troubled More GOP Leaders Won't Acknowledge Biden's Win

Obama Is Troubled More GOP Leaders Won't Acknowledge Biden's Win

The NPR Politics team talks through big moments from NPR's sit-down with former president Barack Obama.Read the full interview here.This episode: correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent ...

16 Nov 202014min

As Coronavirus Again Breaks Records, Dem Relief Bill Hopes Hinge On Georgia

As Coronavirus Again Breaks Records, Dem Relief Bill Hopes Hinge On Georgia

Coronavirus is surging ahead of the holidays and a much-awaited relief bill is no closer to passage than it was months ago. Joe Biden hopes for an aggressive relief package, but that comes down to two...

13 Nov 202026min

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