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, a White House correspondent for NPR covering East Asia, and Tom Bowman, NPR's Pentagon correspondent, delve into U.S.-China relations and military operations. They discuss President Trump's mixed achievements during his Asia trip, the implications of de-escalating trade tensions, and the looming deadlines for U.S. naval operations targeting drug smugglers. The duo also explores the complexities of U.S. foreign policy regarding North Korea and how military funding may be affected by government shutdowns.

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.