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Mar 14, 2025 • 14min

The key Democrats forming a resistance to Trump

On today’s show: David Weigel of Semafor joins to talk about the various responses to the Trump administration from Democrats and those forming an early opposition to his moves.  Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer changes his position and backs the GOP’s funding bill, Trump’s effort to ban birthright citizenship makes it to the Supreme Court, and Donatella Versace steps down. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 15min

Protests, arson, trade-ins: inside the Tesla backlash

In recent weeks, there's been rising consumer backlash against Tesla. The Wall Street Journal’s Becky Peterson explains how Elon Musk's role in Trump's government is impacting his businesses.The Washington Post’s Mary Beth Sheridan examines Trump’s relationship with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.A judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in a Louisiana immigration jail for now. There's been widespread condemnation of his arrest by human rights lawyers and first amendment experts, but Democrats in Congress haven't fully rallied around his case.Plus, The White House withdraws its nomination of anti-vaccine activist Dave Weldon for director of the CDC, why a congressional hearing came to an abrupt end over gender identity, and the surprising outcome of Greenland’s election. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 15min

Amid the tariff frenzy, what are Trump’s actual goals?

Dive into the complexities of Trump's tariff strategies and their real economic impacts. Discover how the Department of Education investigates antisemitism on college campuses amidst campus protests. Reflect on the 2019 measles outbreak and the crucial lessons learned in community responses and vaccine trust. Stay updated on important legislative actions to prevent a government shutdown, the latest in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, and new safety recommendations following a recent plane crash.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 15min

How Trump’s obsession with Canada has changed its politics

On today’s show: Immigration authorities arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who led demonstrations on campus. NBC News reports on how Trump has promised that it’s the first of many such arrests to come. Amanda Coletta, Canada correspondent for the Washington Post, explains how Trump’s actions have affected politics in the country.  Justine Calma, science reporter with The Verge, joins to discuss the impact of cuts at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.  Plus, the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging a ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors, U.S. fentanyl death rates are dropping, and relief may be at hand for sufferers of long COVID who lost their sense of smell. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 13min

Why RFK Jr. wants to ban Trump’s favorite drink

On today’s show: House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown scheduled for Friday. NBC News reports that Trump is on board but that it’s unclear if Republicans have the votes to pass the bill in either chamber. Sanne Wass, a reporter in Denmark for Bloomberg, joins to discuss how Trump’s comments about taking over Greenland have shaken up the territory’s upcoming elections. The Wall Street Journal’s Kristina Peterson explains the push to eliminate soda from SNAP benefits.  Plus, the measles outbreak in Texas gets worse, violence in Syria has killed more than 1,300 in just a few days, and Canada’s Liberal Party chooses Trudeau’s successor. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 12min

Speaker Johnson has a roommate — and he has a big agenda

On today’s show: Aaron Wiener of the Washington Post joins to discuss the confusion among federal workers as some returned to offices with canceled leases. ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan explains how an evangelical pastor and House Speaker Mike Johnson came to share a home in Washington, D.C. Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins this week’s Apple News In Conversation to talk about a bitter succession drama in the Murdoch family. Plus, Trump backs off certain tariffs, the first execution by firing squad in South Carolina is scheduled for tonight, and how daylight saving time impacts health. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 14min

The black-spatula debate changed our kitchens. Companies noticed.

Discover the implications of IRS staffing cuts on tax fraud detection, revealing potential revenue losses for the government. Explore a Supreme Court case on nuclear waste disposal and learn about the backlash against toxic black plastic kitchenware, prompting a shift to safer materials like stainless steel. As D.C. officials remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, the ethical debate around reviving woolly mammoths through genetic engineering sparks discussions about conservation priorities. A blend of politics, consumer health, and scientific ambition.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 13min

Trump’s speech to Congress is met with cheers and protests

On today’s show: President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress last night, for the first time in his second term. In his speech he covered a wide range of topics as Republicans cheered and Democrats staged small protests. NBC News has the key takeaways. Trump has said he wants Palestinians out of Gaza. NPR breaks down a plan proposed by Egypt to keep them there and rebuild. Plus, Republicans are being advised not to hold in-person town-hall events after angry constituents confronted a number of GOP lawmakers, two American astronauts stuck in space are set to come home, and how warming temperatures and too little snow have changed this year’s Iditarod dog sled race. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 15min

Trump’s tariffs are here. What you need to know.

On today’s show: Trump’s tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China went into effect Monday night, and China and Canada quickly retaliated. The Washington Post examines what it could all mean for the price of goods, and Bloomberg looks at the possible economic fallout in Mexico. Ann Marimow from the Washington Post joins to discuss an unusual case before the Supreme Court today pitting Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers. The Wall Street Journal’s Tarini Parti explains how the push to increase immigration arrest numbers is ensnaring migrants without criminal records. Plus, Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the man whose blood saved 2 million babies, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James prepares to make more basketball history.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 16min

How Musk built his empire off of government contracts

Europe is stepping up support for Ukraine following a heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, with new military and economic aid on the table. Elon Musk's ventures, while often critical of government funding, have profited significantly from taxpayer dollars. The Oscars showcased 'Anora' sweeping major awards, including an unexpected Best Actress win for Mikey Madison. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Israel suspends humanitarian aid to Gaza, prompting urgent calls to address the ongoing crisis.

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