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  • Why Is The National Guard Patrolling Streets In Washington, D.C.?

    Why Is The National Guard Patrolling Streets In Washington, D.C.?
    Aug 18 2025
    President Trump has ordered Washington, D.C.'s National Guard to patrol the capital's streets, and members from other states' Guards are joining them. We look at why the Guard is in D.C., what it is doing, and whether its presence points to future uses of the military in U.S. cities.

    This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman, and national correspondent Brian Mann.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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  • Trump, Putin Meet In Alaska; No Deal On Ukraine Made

    Trump, Putin Meet In Alaska; No Deal On Ukraine Made
    Aug 16 2025
    In a hastily arranged summit in Alaska, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met to discuss Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Although Trump has said there would be consequences for Russia if the war continues, he also said no deal had been met to hasten the war's conclusion.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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  • What To Expect From The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska

    What To Expect From The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska
    Aug 14 2025
    President Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not be present. We discuss what to expect from the historic meeting.


    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, Berlin correspondent Rob Schmitz, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.


    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.


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    15 m
  • Democrats Lean On Messages About Medicaid Cuts

    Democrats Lean On Messages About Medicaid Cuts
    Aug 13 2025
    Democratic lawmakers have been spending Congress’ August recess talking about the Medicaid cuts in President Trump's newly passed tax and spending bill. We discuss whether their messaging strategy is likely to translate to votes in next year’s midterm elections, and how their tactics compare with those of Republicans.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea.

    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    13 m
  • Exclusive: FEMA Didn’t Sufficiently Staff Disaster Hotline After Texas Floods

    Exclusive: FEMA Didn’t Sufficiently Staff Disaster Hotline After Texas Floods
    Aug 12 2025
    In the days after disastrous floods tore through Texas Hill Country last month, tens of thousands of calls to a federal aid hotline went unanswered, after FEMA failed to fund the call center. We discuss how the Trump administration’s government restructuring plans led to this problem and what it could mean for future disasters.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, politics correspondent Stephen Fowler, and climate correspondent Rebecca Hersher.

    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    17 m
  • President Trump Asserts Federal Control Of Washington, D.C.

    President Trump Asserts Federal Control Of Washington, D.C.
    Aug 11 2025
    President Trump announced plans Monday to exercise more federal control over Washington, D.C., including by taking control of the city’s police department and sending in National Guard troops. We discuss the reasons behind Trump’s actions and whether he has the authority to take them.

    This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, correspondent Brian Mann, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.

    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.

    Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    16 m
  • Trump Administration Ignores The Experts As It Cancels $500 Million For Vaccines

    Trump Administration Ignores The Experts As It Cancels $500 Million For Vaccines
    Aug 8 2025
    U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., cancelled $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts this week. We discuss how the move follows a trend of actions by the Trump administration that ignore the advice of subject-matter experts.

    This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    20 m
  • ICE Recalls Retired Federal Workers To Bolster Its Ranks

    ICE Recalls Retired Federal Workers To Bolster Its Ranks
    Aug 7 2025
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement is turning to retired federal workers as it tries to rapidly boost its ranks. We discuss the reasons behind the agency's hiring spree and the challenges it faces in its efforts.

    This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

    This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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    16 m