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.

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.