Deepa Shivaram

Stephen Fowler, an NPR reporter focusing on federal nutrition programs, discusses the impending SNAP benefits expiration, affecting over 40 million Americans. Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent, shares insights about President Trump's visit to Japan, highlighting a pivotal trade deal on rare earth minerals. Eder Peralta reports on Hurricane Melissa, detailing its catastrophic winds and the potential impact on Jamaica and nearby islands, along with concerns about preparedness and evacuations.

Deepa Shivaram, NPR White House correspondent, analyzes President Trump's primetime address touting an impending economic boom despite low approval ratings. Barbara Sprunt, congressional correspondent, highlights a bipartisan push to extend healthcare subsidies, revealing notable Republican dissent. Greg Myrie, national security correspondent, discusses the U.S. ban on sanctioned oil tankers heading to Venezuela, shedding light on the potential escalations and challenges facing the country's oil exports. Tune in for insights on the latest political and economic moves!

Former President Trump's arraignment in the Georgia election probe, Nevada's confusing GOP presidential nominating process, and updates on the surrender of all 19 defendants involved in the January 6th Capitol attack are discussed by J. Tom Morgan, Jon Ralston, Deepa Shivaram, Joe Crowley, and Charlie Dent in this episode.