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Trump keeps teasing a federal election takeover
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5732902/trump-keeps-teasing-a-federal-election-takeover
Published: March 3, 2026 21:16
President Trump continues to suggest the federal government should take control over how elections are run. We discuss what he has said about the ways he could do that, whether those tactics are legal, and the impact of the president even suggesting…
What Trump says to expect of war in Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732423/what-trump-says-to-expect-of-war-in-iran
Published: March 2, 2026 21:32
The United States is now at war with Iran. President Trump says to expect the conflict to last four to five weeks and more American casualties. We discuss what else the administration has signaled about the war and how it could affect domestic…
U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/28/nx-s1-5730636/u-s-and-israel-strike-iran-heres-what-we-know
Published: February 28, 2026 21:39
From the NPR podcast Sources and Methods:Overnight, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran.The strikes targeted Iran’s top leaders, Supreme Leader Khamanei and President Masoud Pezeshkian — trying to kill them, according to a…
Is the U.S. going to war with Iran?
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5728916/is-the-u-s-going-to-war-with-iran
Published: February 27, 2026 21:52
The United States has not yet reached a deal with Iran over that country's nuclear program, despite continued talks this week. We discuss what the Trump administration hopes to achieve and what kind of military action could be on the horizon. We also…
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5727575/why-bipartisanship-is-disappearing-from-congress
Published: February 26, 2026 20:57
The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big advantage for either political party, but it has created less competitive districts. We discuss how that reduces bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, and we discuss one…
Is the FCC 'equal time' rule leading to media censorship — and self-censorship?
Published: February 25, 2026 20:58
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC over its show The View's airing of an interview with a Texas politician. Stephen Colbert moved his interview with the same candidate off broadcast, all because of the FCC’s "equal time" rule. We…
Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address
Published: February 25, 2026 05:11
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night. We break down what he said, what his political messaging was, and how it previews the administration's goals through the midterm elections. We also analyze how…
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
Published: February 23, 2026 21:38
North Carolina’s primary election is next week, and early voting is already underway. We discuss what to watch in the race for the state's open Senate seat and a competitive Democratic primary in the state's 4th congressional district.This episode: voting…
Supreme Court rules most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5719828/supreme-court-rules-most-of-trumps-tariffs-are-illegal
Published: February 20, 2026 21:58
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping global tariffs. We discuss President Trump’s reaction to the decision and what comes next for his tariffs.This episode: senior…
Federal agencies under Trump have been using white nationalist messages
Published: February 19, 2026 20:39
Federal government agencies have repeatedly invoked white nationalist language and images in the year since President Trump returned to the White House for his second term. We discuss the intended target of those messages and what effects they have. This…
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
Published: February 18, 2026 20:03
President Trump has filed legal claims against the U.S. government and says he should be paid billions of dollars in damages. We discuss the significance of these claims and how Trump uses lawsuits as political tools. This episode: political correspondent…
What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race?
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/17/nx-s1-5716219/whats-the-main-thing-in-maines-senate-race
Published: February 17, 2026 20:55
Democrats see Maine as one of their best chances to flip a Republican senate seat in this autumn's midterm elections. We look at Democrats vying to replace Sen. Susan Collins, as well as Collins' chances at winning another term in office.This episode:…