Sidebar
The Washington Post
The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation.
The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters.
The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2018 • 20min
A week of mixed messaging on border separations
Post reporter Mary Jordan helps us look back at a week of conflicting statements and rapid reversals amid an outcry over immigration policy and border separations.
Jun 15, 2018 • 22min
The DOJ report on Comey: What you should know
Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins us for a special episode to talk about the Justice Department inspector general's report on the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.
Jun 9, 2018 • 32min
'A meet-and-greet-plus': What to expect from Trump's sit-down with Kim Jong Un
Trump is set to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on Tuesday. How will the president navigate the high-stakes negotiations?
May 26, 2018 • 25min
The Tale of the 'Trump Triers'
Will tried-and-true Democrats in the Midwest who voted for Trump in 2016 continue supporting the president? And what do their evolving views say about the rest of the country?
May 19, 2018 • 30min
What to expect in Year Two of the Mueller investigation
One year into the Mueller investigation, we ask: What happens next? And what if President Trump is right, and this all turns out to be nothing?
May 11, 2018 • 31min
The president is backing out of the Iran Nuclear Deal. Will ‘the Trump Doctrine’ work?
President Trump’s decision could unilaterally kill the landmark agreement — and his unconventional foreign policy approach could have widespread repercussions.
May 5, 2018 • 24min
Midterms and Trump: What to look for as we enter primary season
What does the state of the midterm season say about President Trump, and his effect on the political landscape of the country?
Apr 28, 2018 • 28min
Will Trump get Americans off of welfare?
Recent Trump executive actions are part of an effort to curb the number of people who rely on the government-funded "social safety net." How will these new restrictions affect low-income Americans?
Apr 21, 2018 • 38min
Will courts let the Trump administration put a citizenship question on the Census?
The Trump Administration wants to ask people about their citizenship status on the 2020 Census. Why are Democrats fighting this?
Apr 12, 2018 • 24min
Special episode: Trump’s lawyer got raided by the FBI. Now what will Trump do?
This week, we talk with reporter Matt Zapotosky about the FBI raid on attorney Michael Cohen — and potential implications for President Trump and the future of Robert Mueller's investigation.
