Yesterday

Trump Rolls Red Carpet for China’s Xi Despite GOP Backlash

As the American president fights the First Amendment, he welcomes an authoritarian leader to American shores. Plus, the administration first claimed 16,000 people illegally voted in Nevada, turns out the number is 0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch ... Show More

46m 48s

Sep 24

Trump Hits Record Unpopularity; GOP Candidates Back Away

As Donald Trump’s numbers hit a new low, more Republican candidates are backing away. Plus, a judge considers whether the American president can ban media outlets for coverage he doesn’t like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46m 59s

Sep 23

Trump Says to United Nations That he May “Annihilate Iran"

In a building that promotes peace, the American president issues an apocalyptic threat. This as only 26% of Americans approve of the war. Plus, Republican Senators call for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. and the wedding gift he received from a Russian oligarch. Learn more ... Show More

47m 13s

Mar 2025

The Weekend Democrats Went to War — Against Each Other

Warning: This episode contains strong language.Over the past few days, a routine debate over government funding has exploded into an angry showdown over the Democrats’ identity in the Trump era, and whether their current leadership is right for the moment. ... Show More

30m 54s

Mar 2025

Trump Sparks Anger and Frustration

Why are people losing their jobs at record numbers? Voters speak out against the cuts to the federal government, as the Senate looks to avoid a shutdown. Plus, flames and smoke send passengers fleeing onto the wing of a plane. How did an American Airlines jet catch fire near the ... Show More

46 m

Sep 2025

Can Democrats Win a Shutdown Fight?

A government shutdown appears inevitable after Democratic leaders and President Trump fail to reach a deal to extend soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss what Democrats will need to do to win this shutdown fight and then check in on the lat ... Show More

1h 12m

Mar 2025

A Party in Turmoil

First: Democrats are at odds over how to handle the looming government shutdown. We have new reporting from inside their tumultuous private meetings. Plus: From daytime talk show to Senate confirmation hearing right now, Dr. Memet Oz is trying to convince senators that he's don ... Show More

41m 43s

Feb 2024

GOP Senator: “we got outmaneuvered” on border deal

Republicans are fuming over the border bill crumbling before our eyes. Democrats are claiming that they're the ones who can actually fix the border. Plus, a “scab and an insurrectionist.” Those are the words of a top Teamster executive who refused to meet with Trump today. Also, ... Show More

44m 12s

Feb 2021

57-43

Democrats made a strong case against Donald Trump. Republicans are being punished for supporting it. Vox’s Zack Beauchamp explains. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25m 30s

Nov 2025

The Democrats’ Shutdown Cave

Which Democratic party will show up to the midterms in 2026? The one that slayed on Election Day or the one that caved during the shutdown? ... Some air traffic controllers got scolded by the president, and they're still not getting paid ... How Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea coul ... Show More

46m 44s

Nov 2025

Why Democrats caved

Enough Democrats joined the GOP to strike a deal that could end the government shutdown. And now they're feeling the heat. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana Aspuru, en ... Show More

26m 5s

Dems Furious With Senators For “Betrayal...