Weekly Roundup: Thursday, August 29
The Democratic debate stage has been cut in half for a one night showdown in September, with less moderate voices than in previous debates. Former FBI Director James Comey was found to have violated o...
29 Aug 201932min
On The Trail With Beto O'Rourke
In an ongoing series, The NPR Politics Podcast is hitting the road and interviewing 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. In this episode, Asma Khalid and Iowa Public Radio's Clay Masters sit down ...
27 Aug 201926min
Trump Says He's Willing To Meet Iran's, China's Leaders — But Next Steps Unclear
At the end of the G-7 gathering of global economic powers Trump said he believes Beijing "wants a deal very badly" to end its trade war with Washington, and that he'd consider meeting with Iran's pre...
26 Aug 201918min
President Trump Lashes Out Over Trade War With China, Dow Plunges
President Trump announced higher tariffs on goods from China, hours after Beijing said it will slap tariffs on $75 billion of auto and other U.S. goods. Earlier in the day, he "ordered" U.S. companies...
24 Aug 201922min
Weekly Roundup: Thursday, August 22
President Trump had lots to say about the economy this week. Two 2020 candidates drop out of the race and one of them decides to run for Senate. Plus, the president doubled down on remarks that Jewish...
22 Aug 201931min
Poll: Americans, Including Republicans And Gun Owners, Broadly Support Red Flag Laws
People are hotly divided about many gun restrictions – but not on extreme risk protection orders, a new survey shows. But is there any traction in Congress and the White House to get anything done? Th...
21 Aug 201914min
On The Trail With Andrew Yang
In an ongoing series, The NPR Politics Podcast is hitting the road and interviewing 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. In this episode, Tamara Keith and New Hampshire Public Radio's Casey McDerm...
20 Aug 201926min
At New Hampshire Rally, Trump Says 'You Have No Choice But To Vote For Me'
President Trump held a rally on Thursday in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was his first rally since the mass shootings earlier this month. The team discusses his speech and why choosing New Hampshire ...
16 Aug 201917min
