Vox's Andrew Prokop says retribution was one of the major themes of the first 100 days of Trump's second term. John Bolton, who had his security detail yanked, explains why he's not worried about fascism.
This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Gabrielle Berbey, engineer ... Show More
Mar 28
Trump has lost the Iran war hawks
Ambassador John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pushed for war with Iran for 20 years. But not like this. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and ... Show More
29m 4s
Aug 2023
McConnell Health, Idalia Aftermath, Gabon Coup Fallout
Concerns rise over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health, Florida picks up the pieces after Idalia swept through the Gulf Coast and Gabon coup triggers fears of destabilization.
Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? S ... Show More
12m 25s
Jan 2025
Trump Day One, Immigration, January 6 Pardons
Donald Trump begins his first full day in office, kicks off a slew of immigration-related executive actions and grants clemency to all defendants charged and convicted over the U.S. Capitol attack.For more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a littl ... Show More
12m 39s
Aug 2023
GOP Polling on Trump, Niger Coup, Conditions at ICE Detention Centers
Why Republicans seem unbothered by Trump's indictments. Coup leaders in Niger tighten their grip. NPR obtains confidential reports describing "barbaric" treatment within ICE detention centers.
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12m 59s
Jul 2025
Trump In Scotland, Gaza Aid, Pete Buttigieg on Democrats
President Trump spent the weekend in Scotland where he announced a new tariff deal with the European Union. Following days of global outrage about images of starvation in Gaza, the Israeli military announced a daily pause in fighting and a revival of aid airdrops, and former Tran ... Show More
13m 16s
Jan 2025
Election Interference Report Goes Public, Wildfires and Mental Health, Pete Hegseth
A report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's doomed investigation into Donald Trump's election interference is now in the hands of Congress. Many people affected by L.A.'s wildfires will need long-term emotional support, a health provider says. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the ... Show More
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