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The U.S. Strikes Nuclear Sites In Iran. Now What?
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1250419128/podcast-us-strikes-iran
Published: June 22, 2025 17:00
The U.S. launched a military strike against nuclear sites in Iran, further involving itself in Israel's conflict with Iran. We look at what happened, and the lasting implications of the action. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith,…
Musk may be gone but DOGE isn't done remaking the federal government (Politics+)
Published: June 22, 2025 07:00
Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government Efficiency effort, many key staffers — and DOGE ideas — are now more permanently embedded in the federal government. In today's bonus episode, we hear from NPR's Shannon Bond,…
Will The U.S. Get Involved In Military Action With Iran?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/1254460242/podcast-us-iran
Published: June 20, 2025 20:11
As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing questions as to whether the U.S. will get involved in the offensive, too. President Trump said he'd make a decision within the next two weeks. Then, a look at the…
A Summer Treat: 'Weird Al' Yankovic On His Life & Career In Show Business
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/19/1254414874/podcast-weird-al
Published: June 19, 2025 18:50
And now, a diversion from the news.When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of…
How Iran Is Dividing the MAGA Base
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/1254350237/the-npr-politics-podcast-iran-israel-trump-maga
Published: June 18, 2025 18:32
As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump is now signaling an openness for more U.S. military involvement. We discuss what that might look like and how it is dividing the MAGA faithful. This episode: voting correspondent…
How The Farm Industry Is Complicating Trump's Immigration Crackdown
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/17/1254291425/the-npr-politics-podcast-immigration-farming
Published: June 17, 2025 21:04
Last week, President Trump suggested the agriculture industry might be spared from his immigration crackdown. But Tuesday, Homeland Security officials confirmed there would be no change to enforcement policy — and no workplace safe from potential raids. We…
Political Violence In The U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/1254264647/podcast-political-violence
Published: June 16, 2025 20:39
After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating people to carry out acts of political violence, and what could cause the tone & tenor of associated rhetoric to become calmer. This episode: political reporter…
Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/13/1254121708/the-npr-politics-podcast-iran-israel-immigration-roundup
Published: June 13, 2025 20:34
Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military leaders. We look at why Israel took these actions now, what Iran might do next, and how the conflict complicates President Trump's efforts to be a dealmaker…
Love In The Time Of Politics
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/12/1254056485/podcast-politics-dating
Published: June 12, 2025 21:50
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Their politics are opposites — Could their love be true? New polling from NPR/PBS News/Marist suggests, for young people, probably not. They're more likely than other generations to consider differences in political…
MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/1253992711/npr-politics-podcast-rfk-vaccines-acip-maha
Published: June 11, 2025 21:42
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory board this week. It's a move that's been roundly condemned by the public health community and cheered by Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" base. This…
Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/1253920684/npr-politics-podcast-la-protests-trump-newsom
Published: June 10, 2025 19:55
As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump is doubling down on his decision to send national guard troops and U.S. marines to the city. That is setting up a clash between Trump and California Gov.…