Margaret Tolliv

Arthur Delaney, a Senior reporter at HuffPost, and Megan Scully, Congress editor for Bloomberg News, join Margaret Tollib, a Senior contributor to Axios and director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship. They dive into the contentious House spending bill and President Trump's meeting with President Ramaphosa, unpacking diplomatic tensions. The discussion highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, legal reforms affecting online privacy, and the complexities of Medicaid cuts, reflecting on how these issues shape political discourse.

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, joins forces with Wendy Benjaminson from Bloomberg News and Margaret Tolliv, director at Syracuse University, to dissect NATO's pledge to ramp up defense spending amid global tensions. James Kipfield evaluates the fallout from U.S. airstrikes in Iran and their implications for international relations. Akbar Shahid Ahmed delves into the complexities of aid in Gaza, underlining the tragedy of violence and skepticism surrounding humanitarian efforts. Together, they unravel the intricacies of politics and policy shaping current events.

Join Jeff Mason, White House correspondent at Reuters, Margaret Tolliv, director of Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship, and Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Public, as they unpack a whirlwind first week for President Trump. They discuss executive orders on immigration and diversity, a bishop's passionate plea for mercy toward marginalized communities, and the escalating conflict in the West Bank. The conversation dives into the implications of Trump's policies for both domestic and international landscapes.