Politics Mar 06 Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the U.S. war on Iran and President Trump's decision to launch those attacks and the jobs report adding to…
Politics Mar 03 'This is a war of choice' by Trump and Netanyahu, Sen. Warner says after Iran briefing On Tuesday, Trump administration officials briefed members of Congress on the war with Iran. It comes as both chambers gear up to vote on a War Powers Act measure that could limit President Trump’s authority in carrying out strikes. Amna…
Politics Feb 27 Brooks and Capehart on the Senate primaries in Texas David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries in Texas, the reaction to President Trump's State of the Union and the…
Politics Feb 26 Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits A former ICE lawyer is warning that the agency has scaled back training hours for recruits and is instructing them to violate the Constitution. Ryan Schwank says the academy where he trained cadets is "deficient, defective and broken." He says…
Politics Feb 25 Andy Beshear on how Democrats can appeal to voters across party lines Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has become one of the most closely watched Democrats in the country. A two-term governor in a deeply red state, Beshear has won statewide office twice, even as President Trump carried Kentucky by wide margins. As…
Politics Feb 24 Investigation reveals DOJ withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…
Politics Feb 23 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump losing support from independents NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what Americans are saying about the direction of the country ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address.
Politics Feb 20 Brooks and Capehart on the tariff ruling and Trump's attacks on Supreme Court justices David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, President Trump’s attacks on the justices, the first meeting of the Board of Peace…
Politics Feb 04 Stephen Miller's rise to prominence and influence on the Trump administration White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is one of Washington’s most polarizing power brokers. A chief architect of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, his portfolio has expanded to include foreign policy as well. White House correspondent Liz Landers…
Politics Jan 29 Sen. Johnson says he has sympathy for ICE officers amid protests and funding battle As Congress works to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for a Republican perspective on negotiations.