Franco Ordóñez
NPR White House correspondent providing reporting and analysis about the U.S. strike inside Venezuela and the political implications surrounding executive action and congressional oversight.
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Dec 31, 2025 • 15min
U.S. Strikes Inside Venezuela, Iran Protests, Flu Cases Surge
Franco Ordóñez, NPR White House correspondent, discusses the implications of the U.S. strike inside Venezuela, highlighting congressional oversight issues and risks of civilian casualties. Jackie Northam, an international affairs correspondent, covers the widespread protests in Iran driven by inflation and regime crackdowns, pondering the potential threat to the government. Gabriela Emanuel, health reporter, explains the surge in flu cases linked to a new strain, emphasizing low vaccination rates and public health recommendations to combat the outbreak.
Feb 2, 2022 • 21min
Throwing money at the migrant crisis
Franco Ordóñez, NPR's White House correspondent, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Honduras for President Xiomara Castro's inauguration. They delve into the changing U.S.-Honduran relations and Castro's anti-corruption agenda. The conversation highlights the hopes of Hondurans for U.S. aid focusing on economic improvements and the challenges of systemic reforms amid escalating poverty. Ordóñez also addresses the political turmoil Castro faces and its implications for U.S. migration policies, emphasizing the complexity of navigating these regional issues.
