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May 8

How rising oil prices are foiling Trump’s energy policy

Oil prices continue to climb as a result of the Iran war. We discuss how that has interfered with President Trump’s planned energy policy. Plus, will the Republican presidential ticket have Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the top in 2028?This episode: ... Show More

31m 9s

Apr 8

What did the United States and Iran just agree to?

In the last day and a half, President Trump threatened to wipe out Iranian “civilization,” then announced a two-week ceasefire. We discuss what we know about the terms the United States and Iran are negotiating, and where things go from here.This episode: senior political corresp ... Show More

19m 8s

May 7

How Trump is undermining the fight against public corruption

The Trump administration has taken multiple actions that experts warn are undermining the fight against public corruption. We discuss what that looks like and the implications for democracy and the rule of law.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspond ... Show More

17m 40s

Apr 2025

Trump's Tariff Talks, China's Tariff Response, SCOTUS Probationary Workers

President Trump's new tariffs went into effect just after midnight as U.S. trade partners seek negotiations. President Trump has raised the import tax on Chinese goods to a minimum of 104 percent. And, the U.S. Supreme Court has said the Trump administration is free to proceed wi ... Show More

12m 16s

Nov 2024

The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to 'crush liberal dominance'

Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.Leonard Leo was a key architect of the conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court that rolled back the federal right to an abortion. Now, he anticip ... Show More

12m 9s

Oct 2025

Why did the US government shut down?

The US federal government is closed for business. Democrats and Republicans in Congress failed to agree on a budget to keep the government open. But over two million federal workers who will go without a paycheck during negotiations have a new worry: will President Donald Trump u ... Show More

21m 2s

Nov 2023

Why gag orders against Trump haven't stopped his attacks

This week, Scott Detrow and NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro discuss gag orders in multiple cases against President Donald Trump and his attempts to weaponize them politically. Plus an update in the New York Civil trial and a Colorado case you might've missed ... Show More

16m 48s

Jan 2024

Trump goes all in on immunity

For this bonus episode of Trump's Trials, guest host Sacha Pfeiffer is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments from federal prosecutors and former President Donald Trump's legal team on the question of whether Trump ... Show More

4m 36s

Dec 2024

Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons. Support NPR and hear every episode sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ... Show More

6m 12s

Feb 2025

Foreign Aid Terminated, Migrants At Guantánamo, Legal Challenges To Federal Firings

The Trump administration says it will end more than 90 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development's foreign aid contracts. NPR spoke to two immigrants sent to Guantánamo who allege mistreatment by detainment officers, and a federal judge will hear arguments over the ... Show More

13m 23s

Apr 2025

Trump Pauses Tariffs, Businesses Welcome Relief, Trump Targets Former Officials

President Trump has hit pause on nearly all new tariffs for 90 days. Businesses struggle to plan for the future amid economic uncertainty. And President Trump has signed executive orders targeting two individuals who served in his first administration. Want more comprehensive ana ... Show More

12m 29s

Aug 2024

Donald Trump’s Greasy Grifters Will Do Anything for a Photo Op

The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie was appalled at reports this week alleging a “physical altercation” between a Trump employee and Arlington National Cemetery official. Then, David Sirota, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, joins the pod to talk about their new ... Show More

1h 10m

Trump Announces New Tariffs And Gets Sup...