Jul 17

You’ve come a long way, Bibi: Israel’s crucial election

Binyamin Netanyahu’s government will, unusually, serve out its full term. What comes after October’s election will decide what kind of Israel will emerge. Our correspondent asks whether the World Cup will be remembered more for the dramas on the pitch or off it. And a tribute to ... Show More

23m 58s

Jul 16

In it to bin it: Nigel Farage v Count Binface

We take a peek into a quirk of British politics as the country’s populist-right polling leader goes up against a man who wears a bin on his head. It is more serious than it sounds. Africans tired of shoddy internet services are turning to Starlink—for a price. And our culture edi ... Show More

22m 53s

Jul 15

Strait and narrowing: the Iran deal crumbles

The sketch of a deal to end the war is all but dead; oil is up as strikes rain down. We look at the options available to America—all of them bad. India’s government websites are almost universally impossible to use; we look at the structural reasons behind the bad IT. And the gro ... Show More

22m 26s

Jul 2025

Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation

As Donald Trump’s landmark legislation narrowly passes the Senate, our correspondent analyses the long-term political and economic consequences. Why foreign fighters are heading to the front line in Ukraine. And how congestion charging transformed the streets of New York. Listen ... Show More

23m 37s

Jul 2025

How The Megabill Will Change America

<p>After months of debate, weeks of tense negotiations and 24 hours of Republican arm-twisting, President Trump has muscled his giant domestic-policy bill through both chambers of Congress.</p><p>It’s a major legislative victory for the president that paves the way for much of hi ... Show More

30m 16s

Jul 2025

The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market exceeded expectations last month. Plus, the future of the UK’s National Health Service could be in jeopardy, and Hong Kong residents cancel trips to Japan over a comic book’s eart ... Show More

11m 43s

May 2025

The economic impact of Trump’s budget bill

Republicans in the US House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s major budget bill on Thursday, and BYD has sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time. Plus, Nvidia builds a buffer to the global trade war, and the US is starting to ... Show More

12m 5s

Jul 2025

12:15 PM ET: Senate Passes Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

The Senate passes Trump's mega domestic policy bill, but there's still one hurdle left. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jul 2025

Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota

US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpo ... Show More

11m 22s

May 2025

One Thing: ‘Total Disaster’: Why Some Fear Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

The House passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill on Thursday, despite divisions within the GOP. We break down what’s in it and hear from a Medicaid recipient who is worried she could lose coverage at the worst possible time. Have a question about the news? ... Show More

23m 59s

Jun 2025

The Deportation Divide

First: We're following the showdowns on the streets, the halls of Congress and the federal courthouse as protesters, lawmakers and top Democratic governors sound off on the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Plus: Is it big and beautiful or a bust? We have exclusive ne ... Show More

40m 52s

Apr 2025

Trump's Tariff Response, Economics of Tariffs, SCOTUS Rules on Deportations

President Trump faces questions on whether tariffs will remain in place as he welcomes trade negotiations with other countries. Forecasters warn of a heightened risk of recession as tariffs could mean higher prices and slower economic growth. And, the Trump administration has two ... Show More

13m 5s

Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legisla...