Politics Apr 01 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how abortion rights could motivate voter turnout for Biden NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including how abortion rights could help President Biden motivate voters, House Speaker Mike Johnson signals a vote…
Politics Mar 29 Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add…
Politics Mar 29 Oklahoma city commissioner faces recall election over ties to white nationalism In Enid, Oklahoma, a fight is brewing over a city council recall election. At a candidate forum, residents who hope to oust Judd Blevins confronted him for his ties to a white nationalist group. While Blevins has tried to shut…
Politics Mar 25 Tamara Keith and Susan Page on the political impact of Trump’s legal issues NPR’s Tamara Keith and USA Today's Susan Page join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including Trump getting a reprieve and a trial date, Congress steps back from the brink but that might have triggered another speaker fight…
Nation Mar 19 Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent…
Politics Mar 18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the response to Trump’s escalating violent rhetoric NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Donald Trump's escalating violent rhetoric and how lawmakers are responding, how establishment Republicans are dealing with…
Politics Mar 15 What you need to know about 2024’s third-party candidates so far The 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is officially set, but third-party candidates and well-funded organizations are attempting to carve out their own paths. Laura Barrón-López and Geoff Bennett discuss the different efforts to field an alternative…
Politics Mar 13 The 2024 election becomes a 2-man race as Trump and Biden prepare for a rematch The race for the White House is officially a two-man race as the most recent occupants of the office clinch their party nominations and prepare for a 2020 rematch. To help unpack Trump’s path forward, and whether Biden can appeal…
Politics Mar 12 Biden classified documents special counsel testifies in House hearing The special counsel who said President Joe Biden’s age and memory factored into his decision not to charge the president for his retention of classified documents testified on Capitol Hill today. As William Brangham reports, Republicans sought answers as to…
Politics Mar 11 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden vs. Trump on immigration NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the contrasts between President Biden and former President Trump’s approach to immigration, how Biden is embracing…