Yesterday

Iran won the war

Deal or no deal? Doesn’t matter. The war on Iran has irrevocably transformed the country and the region. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd ... Show More

26m 29s

Jun 16

Why the Antichrist is back

Former supporters of President Trump have speculated about whether he could be the Antichrist. Accusations like this are not new to politics in the US. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tata ... Show More

26m 37s

Jun 15

Trump loves the inflation

President Trump's messaging on the economy is increasingly bizarre. So is our perception of it. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noe ... Show More

25m 50s

Nov 2020

The post-election economy

Emily Stewart joins Dara and Matt to discuss the prospects for Covid relief and Janet Yellen. Resources: "Janet Yellen's mistake" by Matthew Yglesias, Slowboring.com "Electoral politics on an unfair playing field" by Aaron Strauss, Slowboring.com White paper Hosts: Matt Yglesia ... Show More

59m 21s

Jul 2021

Haiti: The assassination of a President

Last Wednesday a group of gunmen broke into the home of President Moïse in Haiti. Posing as American drug enforcement officials, once inside they shot the president dead. Despite arrests being made, the events are still shrouded in mystery. What does this murder mean for ... Show More

30m 56s

Aug 2021

The news is by — and for — rich, white liberals

Vox’s Sean Illing talks with professor and media researcher Nikki Usher about her new book News for the Rich, White, and Blue, which documents systemic problems in the ways journalists and institutions decide what counts as news and whom the news is for. They discuss racial, gend ... Show More

1 h

Jan 2022

The Met investigates

The announcement that the Metropolitan Police will now investigate gatherings in Downing Street during lockdown has added to pressure on the prime minister. It comes just as the government prepares for the publication Sue Gray’s report.Adam and Laura are joined by the BBC’s home ... Show More

34m 43s

May 2021

The Queens Speech

Matt Chorley and Times Radio's Chief Political Commentator Tom Newton Dunn analyse the announcements made in the Queen's Speech, and Matt speaks to the head of Care England Martin Green to see what he makes of the announcements about social care reform.  PLUS</p ... Show More

38m 13s

Jun 2022

ConGRADulations, fellow kids

Hey, Weeds listeners: Today, we are bringing you an episode of Today, Explained that originally aired in early June. Ten months ago, the faculty of Cramer Hill Elementary set out to get their kids back on track after a year of mostly remote learning. Today, Explained’s Miles Br ... Show More

26m 40s

Apr 2023

Carnage in American Cities, Biden's Trip to Ireland, Communications Expert Michael Maslansky Discusses the Trans Influencer Controversy, & More

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Stand Up for Your Country. Tonight's rundown: Talking Points Memo: American citizens and cities are under attack. This as the culture is flooded by violent movies and mus ... Show More

45m 10s

How gangs took over Haiti