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Roundup: Supreme Court OKs Texas Redistricting, Trump Dismisses 'Affordability'
Published: December 5, 2025 21:51
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 Trump's dismissal of worries about "affordability" as a "con…
Elections Officials Prep For Possible Federal Interference In The Midterms
Published: December 4, 2025 20:51
State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways the Trump administration could interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. We discuss the risks and what tactics the president and his allies have suggested.This…
Are The Strikes On Venezuelan Boats ‘War’ – And Do The Rules Of War Apply?
Published: December 3, 2025 21:36
New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September. We discuss what we know and why the White House appears to be distancing itself from the decision to order multiple strikes on…
Trump Announces More Restrictions On Legal Immigration After DC Shooting
Published: December 2, 2025 21:35
The Trump administration has announced more restrictions on the country’s refugee and asylum programs after a shooting of two National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C., allegedly by an Afghan immigrant. How do these changes advance Trump’s…
Trump’s Quest For Political Retribution Is Impeding The Justice Department
Published: December 1, 2025 21:28
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career prosecutors and other civil servants are no longer…
What it takes to make a Tiny Desk Concert
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/28/nx-s1-5619755/what-it-takes-to-make-a-tiny-desk-concert
Published: November 28, 2025 13:00
NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, first launched on a whim in 2008, attract millions of viewers. In this episode of Consider This from NPR, we hear from two members of the NPR music team on what they love about producing and sharing Tiny Desk performances with the…
How To Avoid Talking About Politics This Thanksgiving
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/26/nx-s1-5620759/how-to-avoid-talking-about-politics-this-thanksgiving
Published: November 26, 2025 19:08
In a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Republicans and Democrats described people in the other political party as "closed-minded" and "dishonest" when talking about politics. That doesn't bode well for upcoming holiday gatherings. We discuss how to navigate…
What Does It Mean To Be A Republican Or A Democrat In The Trump Era?
Published: November 25, 2025 21:06
The lines between what the Republican and Democratic parties believe have blurred since President Trump first became candidate Trump in 2015. We discuss how the parties — and their supporters — have shifted, and where they go from here.This episode:…
Trump Administration Pushes Russia-Friendly Plan To End War In Ukraine
Published: November 24, 2025 21:29
The Trump administration is attempting to push through a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia that many have criticized as heavily favoring Russia. We discuss the proposal and the chances for a lasting peace.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara…
New Poll Results Show Democrats With An Edge, Topping Off Tough Week For Trump
Published: November 21, 2025 21:44
From a rare political turn-about on the Epstein files, to a judicial slap-back on his redistricting plan in Texas, President Trump had a tough week. Is his grip on the Republican Party starting to break? Plus, a new poll shows Democrats with a big…
U.S. Had Better-Than-Expected Job Growth In September
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/20/nx-s1-5615059/u-s-had-better-than-expected-job-growth-in-september
Published: November 20, 2025 20:39
The September jobs report, released belatedly on Thursday, shows the United States added 119,000 jobs, beating expectations, but the unemployment rate went up. We discuss what the data tells us about the economy and how the Trump administration is…