This week, journalists Margaret Tolliv, Josh Wingrove, and Amanda Becker dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the arrest of the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare's CEO and the surge in violence toward healthcare executives. They tackle President Biden's historic commutation of 1,500 sentences and the collapse of Assad's regime in Syria, raising questions about geopolitical stability. The conversation also highlights media freedom challenges and the implications of the newly passed National Defense Authorization Act.

Arthur Delaney, a senior editor at HuffPost, Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at the 19th, and Jeff Mason, White House correspondent for Reuters, discuss the seismic shift in U.S. politics following Donald Trump’s election. They analyze unexpected voter behavior, particularly among people of color and how economic concerns swayed opinions. The panel also unpacks the potential global implications of Trump's policies on markets and foreign relations, while addressing rising tensions between Israel and Iran in light of a Trump presidency.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, and Wendy Benjaminson, senior Washington editor for Bloomberg News, discuss the intense climate of early voting and pivotal election issues. Amanda Becker from The 19th highlights women's perspectives in politics, while Leila Milana Allen provides insights on the volatile situation in the Middle East. Kriti Gupta and Uri Friedman delve into global affairs, analyzing the impact of international events on domestic politics, including strategic campaigns and voter engagement.