The first battles have now been fought in the new North American trade war. President Donald Trump came out on top. Companies that make things across multiple borders are still holding their collective breath.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Peter Balonon-Rosen, engine ... Show More
Nov 25
MAGA’s other immigration battle
The debate over high-skill work visas is revealing cracks between President Trump and his base.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene L ... Show More
25m 56s
Nov 24
Trump's new billionaire bestie
Nvidia is the most valuable company in the world. Major parts of the economy hinge on its success. CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump have become inseparable.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Danielle Hewitt, ... Show More
25m 51s
Sep 19
The White House Peace Vigil is dismantled – why?
For 44 years, 24 hours a day, a symbol of dissent has stood across from the White House – often considered the longest act of political protest in US history. The White House Peace Vigil greets visitors from all over the world, calling for nuclear disarmament and an end to war. T ... Show More
22m 12s
Sep 20
Another Take: How Antifa hysteria took over the US
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 30, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. During the 2020 United States elections, President Donald Trump has focused much of his campaign rhe ... Show More
24m 47s
Aug 22
EU's sweaty summer — what you missed (and what matters)
Just when we thought we could get a break for the summer, geopolitics had other plans. This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO colleagues Jordyn Dahl, Gabriel Gavin and Jan Cienski for a catch-up on what moved while the bubble was at the beach. From ... Show More
33m 18s
Sep 2024
Olympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’
Ugandan marathon runner and Paris Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire in a weekend attack. A 14-year-old Georgia high school student kills four and injures nine in campus shooting. Canada has been rejecting visa applications and turning away visitors in a bord ... Show More
12m 54s
Sep 13
Full Episode: Friday, September 12, 2025
Following the horrific assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Matt Gutman reports on the arrest of 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, Pierre Thomas has details on what we’re learning about the suspect and Jon Karl has more on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s stark warning a ... Show More
23m 44s
Sep 23
Western Allies Formally Recognize A Palestinian State. The U.S. Won't.
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump reiterated the U.S. had no plans to recognize a Palestinian state. It comes as many traditional allies, like Canada, the United Kingdom & France, have done so in recent days. We look at why, and what the political implicatio ... Show More
16m 3s
Oct 8
Trump Claims ‘Rebellion’ in American Cities
<p>Over the past week, ICE and border patrol agents have clashed with Chicago residents, and federal guard troops arriving in the city might inflame tensions further.</p><p>Julie Bosman, Chicago bureau chief for The Times, and Mattathias Schwartz describe the situation on the gro ... Show More
34m 31s
Oct 24
Roundup: A Trade War With Canada, Inflation Ticks Up, And The Shutdown Persists
This week in Washington, President Trump halted trade talks with Canada, announced a private donation to help pay the military and authorized new sanctions on Russian oil. We discuss these developments, as well as how Trump uses his carefully cultivated image.This episode: politi ... Show More
23m 59s