Donald Trump Is Sports-Fan-In-Chief
President Trump has built a brand as the sports-fan-in-chief, attending roughly a dozen major sporting events so far this year. We discuss how professional men’s sports align with Trump’s political br...
15 Des 202519min
Roundup: Indiana Rejects Redistricting, Trump Bashes Immigrants In Pennsylvania
It’s been a busy week in the political world. We discuss the Indiana state Senate's rejection of President Trump's push to redraw the state’s congressional districts, President Trump's speech on the e...
12 Des 202529min
Health Insurance Subsidies Expire This Month But Congress Can't Agree On A Fix
The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon....
11 Des 202518min
Supreme Court Considers Vastly Expanding The President’s Powers
The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump should be able to fire the head of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies without cause. We discuss why Congress created t...
10 Des 202513min
Trump Offers Farmers $12-Billion Bailout To Offset Pain From Trade War
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader e...
9 Des 202518min
Trump Administration Urges 'Remigration,' Borrowing White Nationalist Language
The Trump administration has refocused some of its immigration policy on a push to get immigrants to "remigrate," or leave the country voluntarily. We discuss the administration's language and policy ...
8 Des 202516min
What's the 'biggest' thing on our political radar for next year?
This normally would be a bonus episode just for NPR Politics Podcast+ listeners. With this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear more bonus content like this, regul...
7 Des 202515min
Roundup: Supreme Court OKs Texas Redistricting, Trump Dismisses 'Affordability'
It was another busy week in the political world. We discuss the Supreme Court’s approval of Texas' redrawn congressional map, Democrats' performance in a Tennessee special election, and President Trum...
5 Des 202522min
