Amanda Becker

Margaret Tollev, a senior contributor at Axios and director at Syracuse University, along with HuffPost's Arthur Delaney, and others, dive into pressing global issues. They discuss the historical election of Pope Leo XIV and the backlash he faces regarding immigration. The trade war's impact on U.S. ports raises questions about economic policy. Geopolitical tensions, especially between India and Pakistan and in Gaza, are explored. Tensions escalate in Ukraine, with insights on Trump’s influence in Middle Eastern negotiations. It's a whirlwind of politics, faith, and international diplomacy.

This week, Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent at the 19th, discusses the U.S. revoking visas for Chinese students amidst shifting immigration policies. Sophia Kaya, a White House reporter for Politico, shares insights on Elon Musk's criticism of a new tax bill. Eva McKend, CNN's national politics correspondent, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complexities of U.S. involvement in the region, noting global calls for ceasing military actions amid dire conditions.

Megan Scully, Congress editor at Bloomberg News, dives into political developments after a tragic church shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead. Arthur Delaney from HuffPost discusses the political opportunism following the incident, while Amanda Becker from the 19th sheds light on gender politics amid rising crime concerns. Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic shares insights on the Gaza conflict and military actions, with David Rennie from The Economist examining broader geopolitical tensions and their implications.

Anita Kumar, Head of Standards and Practices at Politico; Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent for the 19th; and Alana Shorey, Senior Washington editor for Semaphore, dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the impact of President Trump's new tariffs, exploring how these affect everyday Americans and trade relations. The conversation shifts to the Gaza crisis and Israel's ambitious plans, as well as U.S.-Russian diplomatic tensions. The trio also touches on contentious redistricting in Texas and its implications for democracy.

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.