Impeachment Trial Could Be A "Disaster" For Senators In 2020 Race

From The Indicator from Planet Money:President-elect Donald Trump made a lot of economic promises on the campaign trail, but none as sweeping as his plan to enact tariffs. Trump believes taxing import...

1 Jan 20259min

Trump campaigned on mass deportation, sweeping tariffs & other widespread changes to U.S. policy. How many of those changes are achievable? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White Hou...

31 Dec 202419min

Though he only served one term, Jimmy Carter occupies a unique place among U.S. presidents. His presidency was defined by challenges at home and abroad, but his overall legacy is largely shaped by his...

30 Dec 202413min

We look back on some of the highlights from 2024 that we just can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, voting correspondent Miles Parks, poli...

27 Dec 202428min

As president, Biden sought to restore faith in the United States' abilities as a world leader, but was tested by a number of significant crises and wars abroad — and by opposition at home.This episode...

26 Dec 202414min

Democrats lost the race for the White House, and lost control of the Senate, in 2024. But, after holding on to a few competitive seats in the House of Representatives, what lessons can be learned for ...

25 Dec 202415min

In his four years in office, President Biden managed to get significant legislation passed, but also faced strong headwinds from both his own party and Republican opposition. This episode: political c...

24 Dec 202416min

Joe Biden has been a national political figure for more than 20 percent of the United States' history. His policies and public figure have evolved over time, in ways that reflect how his Democratic Pa...

23 Dec 202417min