Zoe Clark

Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter for HuffPost, discusses the implications of Trump's renewed travel ban, affecting individuals from several countries. Megan Scully, editor for Bloomberg News, shares insights on the bipartisan challenges facing a significant GOP budget bill in the Senate. Zoe Clark analyzes the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst escalating violence, while Layla Milana Allen highlights the dire situation for aid organizations. The conversation also delves into Ukraine's conflict, emphasizing ongoing U.S. support and key military strategies.

Olivier Knox, a senior national correspondent, joins Steve Clemens, editor-at-large at The National Interest, Zoe Clark from Michigan Public, journalist Asma Khalid, national security reporter Alex Ward, and Greg Karlstrom from The Economist. They dive into the controversial ICE operations in Minnesota, analyze Trump's threats regarding Greenland, and discuss the Iranian protests amidst a bloody crackdown. The panel also addresses the strained peace talks in Ukraine and the significant implications of U.S. foreign policy on global alliances.

Megan Scully, Congress editor at Bloomberg News, and Taylor Poplar from Spectrum News dive into the government shutdown's ramifications, highlighting missed paychecks and stalled worker payments. Zoe Clark discusses how Michigan communities are grappling with SNAP benefit crises. Felicia Schwartz provides insights into the fragile Gaza ceasefire, while Robbie Grammer and James Kitfield analyze U.S. foreign policy and defense strategies. Together, they unravel the intricacies of congressional dynamics and the international political landscape.

Join Steve Clemens, an editor-at-large for The National Interest, Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Public, Jack Datch, defense reporter at Politico, and Elizabeth Hagedorn, State Department correspondent at El Monitor, as they tackle pressing issues. The panel discusses the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show amid free speech concerns and critiques the UN report alleging genocide in Gaza. They also cover military developments in Ukraine, Trump's UK visit, and the implications of federal troop deployments, providing a sharp analysis of today's political landscape.

The guests this time include Amanda Becker, a political analyst for the 19th; Zoe Clark, Michigan Public's political director; Anita Kumar from Politico; Joyce Karam, a senior news editor at Al-Monitor; Alex Ward of The Wall Street Journal; and Robbie Grammer from Politico. They dive into Trump’s impactful tariffs and their backlash, the chilling violence faced by journalists in Gaza, and the political shockwaves from recent national security firings. Expect engaging insights into immigration policies and emerging international dynamics affecting U.S. diplomacy.