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Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/16/nx-s1-5679557/congress-content-creators-and-cant-let-it-go
Published: January 16, 2026 21:52
There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump…
Big problems in a big world
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/15/nx-s1-5678469/big-problems-in-a-big-world
Published: January 15, 2026 20:50
Between pledging support for protesters in Iran, calling once again for the U.S. annexation of Greenland, and meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, it's been a busy week for President Trump on the global stage. We look at why the…
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting
Published: January 14, 2026 21:18
In the days since an immigration enforcement officer killed Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has doubled down, in terms of both tactics and rhetoric. We discuss how ICE training contributed to the agency's actions in Minnesota…
President Trump tries to refocus on the economy
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/13/nx-s1-5675903/president-trump-tries-to-refocus-on-the-economy
Published: January 13, 2026 21:16
President Trump is giving a speech about the economy Tuesday in Detroit after weeks of drifting away from the subject. We discuss how the White House is responding to voters’ concerns about stubbornly high prices and Trump’s growing pressure campaign…
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy
Published: January 12, 2026 21:02
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make…
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect
Published: January 9, 2026 21:40
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior…
What does President Trump plan to do with Venezuela’s oil?
Published: January 8, 2026 20:38
President Trump says he plans to control revenue from the sale of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuela's oil. We discuss Trump’s short- and long-term goals for Venezuelan oil, and how feasible they are.This episode: senior White House correspondent…
Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more
Published: January 7, 2026 21:55
The Supreme Court is expected to rule this year on major issues ranging from President Trump’s tariff policies to birthright citizenship and the Voting Rights Act. We discuss some of the cases and how they could change the political landscape.This episode:…
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/06/nx-s1-5667049/jan-6-2021-five-years-later
Published: January 6, 2026 20:40
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony…
How Do Trump’s Actions In Venezuela Square With MAGA And ‘America First’?
Published: January 5, 2026 21:11
President Trump campaigned on promises to put “America First,” and to oppose regime change and nation building. We discuss whether those promises align with the United States’ military actions in Venezuela over the weekend.This episode: senior White House…
Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro
Published: January 3, 2026 20:47
Overnight, the U.S. military launched strikes on Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. We discuss President Trump's announcement that the United States will run Venezuela’s government "until such time as a proper transition can take place,"…
U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world
Published: January 2, 2026 17:00
On the night of his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order that froze almost all international assistance.What followed was the termination of billions of dollars in aid programs — and the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International…
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/nx-s1-5645119/welcome-to-the-npr-washington-desk
Published: January 1, 2026 17:00
Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year we’ve had, and look forward to the year in politics ahead.This episode: political correspondent Ashley…