Guests on the podcast discuss Trump's resilience amidst legal challenges, analysis of his history and potential drama within the Republican party. They also focus on Ukraine's call for aid, urgency in Congress, Middle East diplomacy, authoritarian strategies in elections, upcoming House votes on foreign aid bills, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Maulik Pancholy and Nikesh Patel headline this Indian folktale about a missing diamond ring in a palace vault, with a hint of magic and a guilty attendant. Kids share their favorite CircleRound stories.