The NPR Politics Podcast

Weekly Roundup: June 5th, 2020

Jun 5, 2020

Ron Elving, NPR's expert political analyst, joins the discussion as America grapples with protests against police brutality. The conversation highlights a surprising economic rebound, with 2.5 million jobs added despite soaring unemployment. Elving analyzes the divided public opinion on President Trump's leadership amidst social unrest, contrasting it with Joe Biden's approach. There's also a poignant discussion on the military's role during civil crises and a heartfelt reflection on collective grief in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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Intro

2min

Unemployment, Recovery, and the Presidential Race

7min

Divided Opinions on Trump's Leadership

4min

Military's Role in Civil Unrest

5min

Contrasting Leadership in a Time of Crisis

2min

Nine Minutes of Reflection

5min

As the country erupts in protests over police brutality and racism, two-thirds of Americans think President Trump has increased racial tensions. That poll comes as news that 2.5 million American jobs were added in May as Trump encourages the country to reopen.

Plus, a look at the type of leadership Americans want in this moment.

This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and editor & correspondent Ron Elving.

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