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Trump Calls Cartels Terrorists. Is That Enough To Go To War?
Published: October 13, 2025 09:00
From Consider This from NPR:Nearly a quarter century after the September 11th attacks, the Trump administration is using the language of terrorism to target a new enemy: Latin American drug cartels.The president says the U.S. is in armed conflict with drug…
Roundup: Indictments, Shutdowns, And Cats
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/10/nx-s1-5570710/roundup-indictments-shutdowns-and-cats
Published: October 10, 2025 20:44
The Justice Department indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, an outspoken critic of President Trump, this week on allegations of fraud. It comes after the DOJ indicted another Trump critic, former FBI director James Comey, who was arraigned…
Israel And Hamas Agree To First Phase Of Peace Deal
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/09/nx-s1-5567824/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-peace-deal
Published: October 9, 2025 20:41
Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a deal designed to end the war in Gaza. We discuss President Trump’s role in the negotiations that brought about the deal and whether lasting peace could be on the horizon.This episode: voting and election…
Why Trump Says He Wants To Send The National Guard To Chicago And Portland
Published: October 8, 2025 20:38
President Trump has taken steps to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago and to Portland, Oregon. We discuss how the administration justifies those actions, as well as how Albuquerque, New Mexico, is using that state’s National Guard to fight crimeThis…
How The Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Workers And Services
Published: October 7, 2025 20:17
The federal government shutdown is in its seventh day, with negotiations on Capitol Hill over reopening the government at a stalemate. We discuss how the shutdown is affecting federal workers and the services they keep running, as well as warnings by the…
Unpacking The New Jersey And Virginia Races For Governor
Published: October 6, 2025 21:08
Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are casting their ballots in their states’ gubernatorial elections. We discuss the major issues at play and whether federal politics are affecting the races.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith,…
Poll: Nearly 1 In 3 Say Political Violence May Be Necessary To Right The Country
Published: October 3, 2025 20:19
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released this week finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans think political violence is a major problem, but nearly a third say political violence may be necessary to put the country back on track. We discuss how…
Tick Tock For TikTok's Sale
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/02/nx-s1-5560813/tick-tock-for-tiktoks-sale
Published: October 2, 2025 20:29
Congress ordered the social media app to be sold to U.S.-based investors, citing national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership. But, despite President Trump announcing who might be involved in purchasing the app, the sale hasn't gone…
No Budging From Congressional Leaders As Government Shutdown Begins
Published: October 1, 2025 19:53
Wednesday marks the beginning of the first federal government shutdown since 2019, and negotiations between the leaders of both parties appear to be at a standstill. We discuss which side seems to be winning the messaging war, as well as the policy…
White House Unveils 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/30/nx-s1-5557966/white-house-unveils-20-point-gaza-peace-plan
Published: September 30, 2025 20:03
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan that could yield an end to the war in Gaza. But Hamas was not involved in crafting the 20-point plan, and it’s not clear whether they will agree to it. We discuss what benefits…
Trump Administration Wants To Dismantle Federal Watchdog Agencies
Published: September 29, 2025 20:15
The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively dismantle the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, two agencies that protect federal civil servants. We discuss why changes at these agencies matter and how the U.S.…
James Comey Indicted On Charges Stemming From 2020 Congressional Testimony
Published: September 26, 2025 19:40
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from his testimony before Congress in 2020. President Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies and demanded that prosecutors at the Justice Department speed up the…
Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Trump Blames Tylenol For Autism
Published: September 25, 2025 20:01
President Trump suggested that Tylenol can cause autism and the drug leucovorin can treat it. We discuss what the science actually says and why the president made the unusual announcement this week.This episode: White House correspondent Danielle…