Amanda Becker

The guests this time include Amanda Becker, a political analyst for the 19th; Zoe Clark, Michigan Public's political director; Anita Kumar from Politico; Joyce Karam, a senior news editor at Al-Monitor; Alex Ward of The Wall Street Journal; and Robbie Grammer from Politico. They dive into Trump’s impactful tariffs and their backlash, the chilling violence faced by journalists in Gaza, and the political shockwaves from recent national security firings. Expect engaging insights into immigration policies and emerging international dynamics affecting U.S. diplomacy.

In this engaging discussion, Megan Scully from Bloomberg News and Amanda Becker from the 19th share insights on the ramifications of President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Taylor Popplars, reporting from the White House, highlights the tension between U.S. and Ukraine relations amid ongoing conflict, while Felicia Schwartz and Jack Detch delve into the complexities of international aid and military support. Nancy Youssef discusses the political dynamics impacting U.S. foreign affairs, making for a captivating analysis of current events.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, joins Amanda Becker from the 19th and Naftali Ben-David from the Washington Post to discuss major political shifts, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s narrow confirmation as Secretary for Health and Human Services amid vaccine skepticism. Nancy Youssef and Emily Tamkin weigh in on international relations, focusing on Trump’s calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, while Leila Milana-ana Allen highlights strains on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The episode wraps up with insights on U.S. foreign policy and domestic governance challenges.

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.