Field Notes: On Losing the Gaza They Knew

A lot of us don't pay much attention to money in politics. But Mitch McConnell does. And unlike most politicians, he speaks bluntly in favor of more political spending, not less. That stance led to a long battle with one Senator, who fought McConnell harder than just about anyone else.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

1 Dec 202028min

Mitch McConnell has no problem with money in politics. In fact, his view is the more the better. This week, Embedded digs into Mitch McConnell's long and singularly focused effort to keep the money pipeline open and flowing into American politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

24 Nov 202033min

What is it about Mitch? How did a politician famous for his lack of charisma become one of the most powerful men in Washington? This week, we continue our deep dive into the world of Mitch McConnell, looking back on his early years as an up-and-coming politician.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

18 Nov 202037min

It looks very likely President-elect Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will be "Washington's new power couple." What do their non-relationship in the Senate, their negotiations during the Obama administration, and their warm speeches over the years tell us about how they will or won't work together under a Biden presidency?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11 Nov 202023min

A new NPR podcast delves into a world where the NRA is viewed as too soft on guns and where a new network of more extreme pro-gun groups is on the rise. We hear a preview of NPR's "No Compromise" podcast.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

23 Sep 202026min

For weeks and weeks, when millions of Americans were still under lockdown, there were pretty clear rules about what to do. Now that things are opening up, many people are having to decide for themselves what's safe and what risks they're willing to take.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

10 Juni 202020min

The workers who produce pork, chicken, and beef in plants around the country have been deemed "essential" by the government and their employers. Now, the factories where they work have become some of the largest clusters for the coronavirus in the country. The workers, many of whom are immigrants, say their bosses have not done enough to protect them.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

8 Maj 202021min

A small but vocal minority of people are pushing back against public health measures experts say are life-saving. Turns out this is not the first time Americans have resisted government measures during a pandemic with lives at stake.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

3 Maj 202015min