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Is Anyone Happy With Trump’s Iran Deal?
Plus, the White House is party crashing the planning for America’s 250th birthday, and a listener asks if Americans actually want a strong executive…
The World Cup Is Getting Outplayed By Politics
Plus, Democratic voters in Maine picked Graham Platner to challenge Senator Susan Collins in November, and how fixing mail-in voting could help combat…
Why Did Iowa Republicans Snub The Trump-Backed Candidate?
Plus, if the president’s tough immigration policies are needed to keep the country safe, Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund seems to be dead, and a…
Senate Control Rides On Paxton, Texas’ Flawed GOP Pick
Plus the Pope warned about the dangers of AI, and we answered a listener frustrated with President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
Trump’s $1.8B Fund Draws Cries of ‘Brazen Corruption’
Who’s it really going to benefit? Plus, Trump worked to oust disloyal Republicans, but they might have the last laugh.
The Gerrymandering Rush Is Leaving Voters In the Dust
Plus, Trump shook up several primary races in Indiana, and the California governor’s race heats up with a complex primary that could lock Democrats out.
The Abortion Debate Returns With Risks For Both Parties
Plus, Trump shook up several primary races in Indiana, and the California governor’s race heats up with a complex primary that could lock Democrats out.
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Black Representation In Congress
Plus, why conspiracy theories spread after the attempted attack on the president. And King Charles tried to smooth over U.S.-U.K. relations.
Virginia Gives Democrats An Edge In Redistricting
The arms race to control Congress heats up after Virginians voted to redraw district maps. It gives Democrats the edge to flip several seats, but where…
Trump Threatens An Apocalypse… To Maybe Get A Ceasefire?
President Trump threatened to end an entire civilization, and that got us a ceasefire with Iran. But it’s a fragile peace for now. Was that bluster…
The Iran War Is Redefining America’s Place In The World
President Trump’s war with Iran is transforming more than just the Middle East. It’s redefining America’s place in the world, the economy and his own…
How TSA Lines Are Shifting Political Leverage On Immigration
The fight over ICE enforcement showcases both parties’ leverage on immigration. Plus, Trump deployed ICE agents to airports. There’s concern he'll send…
Iran War Triggers Homeland Security Threats With Leadership In Flux
The state of our security with the resignation of a top counterterrorism official and a change at the top of DHS. Plus, Trump eyes Cuba. Is his policy…
Oil Markets Hang On Trump’s Every Word About Iran
What does responsible leadership look like when oil and stock prices shift on the president’s word? One of his former advisors suggests he’s…
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