

Key Trump Nominees Await Confirmation After Bruising Hearings
Feb 4, 2025
Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor, and Javed Ali, a policy expert with a background in national security, dive into the hot-button nominations of Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The duo discusses the intense scrutiny these figures face during confirmation hearings. They analyze the implications of political tactics impacting nominations, particularly around controversial stances on vaccines and national security. The podcast concludes with a look at the broader political landscape and its effects on upcoming elections.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
USAID Under Fire: Politics and Humanitarian Concerns
05:14 • 7min
Political Tactics and Controversial Nominations in Washington
12:07 • 5min
Voting Implications and Political Maneuvers
17:14 • 7min
Challenges in National Intelligence Nominations
23:54 • 26min
Cultural Conservatism and Political Engagement in National Security
49:56 • 3min