Best Kingdom Kid Parenting Coach Podcasts (2025)

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What Next | Why Did Big Law Fold So Easily? 29:48

13m ago29:48

29:48

Some of the nation’s biggest law firms have found themselves in Trump’s crosshairs and have pledged pro-bono legal service to maintain their security clearances and access to government buildings. Others, however, are trying to fight back. Guest: Ankush Khardori, attorney and former federal prosecutor in the US Justice Department. Want more What Ne…

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Care & Feeding | Therapy Shopping Is Exhausting 43:00

1h ago43:00

43:00

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah take a great question about therapy, ADHD, and working on behavior. This mom is at her limit with her daughter’s outbursts… and shopping around for therapists has yielded not a lot of success. So: we’ll help this mom take a breath and figure out a path forward. And then, we’ll circle up for a round of che…

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Care & Feeding | Therapy Shopping Is Exhausting 43:00

1h ago43:00

43:00

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah take a great question about therapy, ADHD, and working on behavior. This mom is at her limit with her daughter’s outbursts… and shopping around for therapists has yielded not a lot of success. So: we’ll help this mom take a breath and figure out a path forward. And then, we’ll circle up for a round of che…

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What Next: TBD | The Baby Monitor Trap 31:47

1d ago31:47

31:47

If setting up a baby monitor in the room with your sleeping kids doesn’t allow you to pop out and enjoy the cruise ship, what are they actually good for? Guest: Stephanie Murray, writer for The Atlantic, the newsletter Family Stuff, who wrote “You’re on Vacation. You Leave Your Kid in Your Hotel Room With a Baby Monitor. What Could Go Wrong?” for S…

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Slate Money | Jay Powell’s Tough Call 53:46

2d ago53:46

53:46

This week: Trump isn’t happy with Fed chair Jay Powell’s take on his tariffs. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers and guest host Cardiff Garcia discuss the economic reasoning for why Powell is resisting the president’s demands to lower rates and what would happen if Trump finds a legal way to fire him. Then, the Trump administration is both gutting the …

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Amicus | Playing Chicken With the Constitution 1:17:50

2d ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Ever since March 15, when three flights carrying hundreds of men who had been afforded zero due process left United States airspace and landed in El Salvador, American democracy has been hurtling toward an internal conflict that the federal judiciary would very much prefer to avoid, but just keeps getting more unavoidable. On this week’s Amicus pod…

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ICYMI | The Chaos and Confusion of “Family Vlogger” Laws 30:55

2d ago30:55

30:55

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay check back in now that states have begun passing laws that supposedly crack down on family vlogging and child influencers. While a new Utah law requires family vloggers to put money away for their kids, it misunderstands almost everything about how being a creator works. Without politicians who understand social media l…

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ICYMI | The Chaos and Confusion of “Family Vlogger” Laws 30:55

2d ago30:55

30:55

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay check back in now that states have begun passing laws that supposedly crack down on family vlogging and child influencers. While a new Utah law requires family vloggers to put money away for their kids, it misunderstands almost everything about how being a creator works. Without politicians who understand social media l…

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Gabfest Reads | How to Turn the Creative Process Into “Good Trouble” 50:57

2d ago50:57

50:57

John Dickerson talks with author Maggie Smith about her new book, Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life. They talk about the essential elements of all creative projects, when you know a project is “done”, how to stay “porous” in the world, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]. (M…

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Gabfest Reads | How to Turn the Creative Process Into “Good Trouble” 50:57

2d ago50:57

50:57

John Dickerson talks with author Maggie Smith about her new book, Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life. They talk about the essential elements of all creative projects, when you know a project is “done”, how to stay “porous” in the world, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at [email protected]. (M…

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Dear Prudence | My Wife’s Kids Sleep In Our Bed. I Hate It. Help! 48:50

3d ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, Jenée returns from parental leave and is joined by Solomon Missouri — a pastor at AME Zion Church in Snowhill, North Carolina, and author of the forthcoming “Not a Biblical Dating Book.” Together, they answer questions about a listener rekindling with his ex (and her children), someone who’s nervous about starting a romantic relati…

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Dear Prudence | My Wife’s Kids Sleep In Our Bed. I Hate It. Help! 48:50

3d ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, Jenée returns from parental leave and is joined by Solomon Missouri — a pastor at AME Zion Church in Snowhill, North Carolina, and author of the forthcoming “Not a Biblical Dating Book.” Together, they answer questions about a listener rekindling with his ex (and her children), someone who’s nervous about starting a romantic relati…

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What Next: TBD | The U.S. vs Meta 27:25

3d ago27:25

27:25

This week, the FTC and Meta began a trial to determine if—by adding Instagram and WhatsApp to its portfolio with Facebook over a decade ago—the company became a monopoly in social media. If Meta loses, it could be forced to split up, losing Instagram—and its substantial ad revenue. Guest: Paresh Dave, senior writer at WIRED. Want more What Next TBD…

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164 // Breathe & Be Still : LIVE with Less Stress + More LIFE (because He LIVES) 7:21

3d ago7:21

7:21

Hey Intentional Wellness Warrior! In light of Good Friday being today and Easter Sunday, I bring you this breath prayer. Jesus conquered all sin and death on the cross for you and for me and for the world. AND THEN he rose 3 days later . His resurrection from the dead , victory over all gives us life. He is Risen and alive and that means as we rece…

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Political Gabfest | Trump vs. Harvard 1:10:13

4d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Trump administration’s ramped up attacks on Harvard and international students, the courts flirting with findings of contempt after the administration ignores and mocks court orders, and the ways the Trump tariffs and exemptions invite corruption and “swampiness.” For this week’s…

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Care & Feeding | My Kid’s a Pushover 47:05

4d ago47:05

47:05

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah answer a letter from a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group who’s wondering how much people-pleasing is too much. This parent’s nine-year-old daughter is a little bit of a doormat, when it comes to doing what her friends want… so how can her parents help her balance some softness with some strengt…

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Care & Feeding | My Kid’s a Pushover 47:05

4d ago47:05

47:05

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah answer a letter from a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group who’s wondering how much people-pleasing is too much. This parent’s nine-year-old daughter is a little bit of a doormat, when it comes to doing what her friends want… so how can her parents help her balance some softness with some strengt…

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What Next | Should Hospitals Drug Test New Moms? 31:04

4d ago31:04

31:04

In an ongoing opioid epidemic, hospitals drug testing new mothers and their babies has an intuitive logic. But applied unequally, rife with false positives, and prone to disrupting those important early weeks, is it a best practice? Guest: Shoshana Walter, investigative reporter for The Marshall Project Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unloc…

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88 | A Prayer for The WNLOW Family 8:54

4d ago8:54

8:54

Hey there Grandma, In this special episode of WNLOW with Namma & Jo, we pause to lift up our entire WNLOW Family in prayer. Whether you’re a faithful listener, a Kingdom grandma, a business builder, or a child being nurtured into a spiritual warrior — this prayer is for you. Join Namma as she speaks blessings, peace, protection, and purpose over ev…

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What Next | When a State Tells Trump 'No' 30:41

5d ago30:41

30:41

In February, Donald Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills got into a spat over Trump’s executive order on trans athletes, that ended with both parties tersely agreeing to meet in court. Since then, the Trump administration seems to be trying to make an example of the state—cutting off federal funding where it can. Guest: Callie Ferguson, investigati…

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Culture Gabfest | Putting the Asinine in Astronaut 1:10:47

5d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

On this week’s show, Julia, Stephen, and Dana are reunited! The panel starts with Apple TV+’s new prestige offering, Your Friends and Neighbors, starring Jon Hamm. Then, they talk about A Minecraft Movie, already the most financially successful movie of the year. Finally, they bat around the purpose of, and responses to, the all-female Blue Origin …

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Culture Gabfest | Putting the Asinine in Astronaut 1:10:47

5d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

On this week’s show, Julia, Stephen, and Dana are reunited! The panel starts with Apple TV+’s new prestige offering, Your Friends and Neighbors, starring Jon Hamm. Then, they talk about A Minecraft Movie, already the most financially successful movie of the year. Finally, they bat around the purpose of, and responses to, the all-female Blue Origin …

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ICYMI | Did Remi Bader Lie To Her Followers? 31:25

5d ago31:25

31:25

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim break down the controversy surrounding 30-year-old influencer Remi Bader, who was recently accused of lying to her audience for undergoing a procedure without telling them. Bader gained popularity on TikTok where she’d post “realistic” clothing hauls as a size 16 woman. Soon, she was heralded as a body positive influenc…

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Outward | How The Gay Rights Movement Became Trans- Exclusionary 40:07

5d ago40:07

40:07

In this episode, Christina Cauterucci speaks with Zein Murib, Fordham professor and author of Terms of Exclusion: Rightful Citizenship Claims and the Construction of LGBT Political Identity, about the historical roots of the marginalization of trans and bi people in the gay rights movement. Zein, who recently wrote the Slate piece "Why Are Trans Pe…

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Outward | How The Gay Rights Movement Became Trans- Exclusionary 40:07

5d ago40:07

40:07

In this episode, Christina Cauterucci speaks with Zein Murib, Fordham professor and author of Terms of Exclusion: Rightful Citizenship Claims and the Construction of LGBT Political Identity, about the historical roots of the marginalization of trans and bi people in the gay rights movement. Zein, who recently wrote the Slate piece "Why Are Trans Pe…

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ICYMI | Did Remi Bader Lie To Her Followers? 31:25

5d ago31:25

31:25

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim break down the controversy surrounding 30-year-old influencer Remi Bader, who was recently accused of lying to her audience for undergoing a procedure without telling them. Bader gained popularity on TikTok where she’d post “realistic” clothing hauls as a size 16 woman. Soon, she was heralded as a body positive influenc…

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What Next | Trump’s Weaponized IRS 31:35

6d ago31:35

31:35

On April 7, the Treasury Department and Department of Homeland Security reached an agreement to allow ICE to use confidential tax information to locate undocumented immigrants. Though this group generally pays taxes at a higher rate than comparable U.S. citizens, advocates warn that the IRS-ICE team-up could have a chilling effect. They say it’s li…

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Slate Money | Money Talks: The Student Loan Paradox 40:24

6d ago40:24

40:24

In this Money Talks: The federal student loan program was meant to help students seeking a route to a better life – so why is it putting so many of them into crippling debt instead? Journalist Jillian Berman, author of Sunk Cost: Who’s to Blame for the Nation’s Broken Student Loan System and How to Fix, joins Emily Peck to unpack the fraught histor…

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Living at Odds | 2. An Education in Opposition 45:16

6d ago45:16

45:16

In the second installment of our series Living at Odds, former How To! host Amanda Ripley returns to talk with two public school officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who found themselves at loggerheads upon their very first meeting. Deborah and Stacey’s difficult working relationship continued until COVID-19 sparked some solidarity—and the two began to le…

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Living at Odds | 2. An Education in Opposition 45:16

6d ago45:16

45:16

In the second installment of our series Living at Odds, former How To! host Amanda Ripley returns to talk with two public school officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who found themselves at loggerheads upon their very first meeting. Deborah and Stacey’s difficult working relationship continued until COVID-19 sparked some solidarity—and the two began to le…

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Death, Sex & Money | How the ‘Subway Takes’ Guy Became His Own Nepo Baby 56:19

6d ago56:19

56:19

Kareem Rahma, host of the viral web series Subway Takes, says he’s been working since he was 14 and hasn’t really taken a break. In high school, he worked service jobs. In college, he bought and re-sold motorcycles, jeans, and whatever else he thought he could flip. This week on the show, Kareem explains why he’s had so many jobs, including posts a…

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Death, Sex & Money | How the ‘Subway Takes’ Guy Became His Own Nepo Baby 56:19

6d ago56:19

56:19

Kareem Rahma, host of the viral web series Subway Takes, says he’s been working since he was 14 and hasn’t really taken a break. In high school, he worked service jobs. In college, he bought and re-sold motorcycles, jeans, and whatever else he thought he could flip. This week on the show, Kareem explains why he’s had so many jobs, including posts a…

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163 // THE ONLY Way to Heal From Past Shame and Guilt with Brittany Poppe 38:47

6d ago38:47

38:47

Hey, Intentional Wellness Warrior! Today I’m sharing an amazing TESTIMONY from my friend, Brittany Poppe! Brittany Poppe is a Christian Abortion Recovery Leader, Pro-Life Speaker, and Mental Health Coach. She helps women partner with God so they can heal their hearts from the past decision of abortion. She is the host of a top 2% globally ranked Ch…

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Hang Up | Rory McIlroy Makes History 1:13:51

6d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down Rory McIlroy’s thrilling victory at the Masters on Sunday. Also on the show: a preview of the NBA playoffs, and an in-depth look at quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s messy split from the University of Tennessee. For Afterballs, Ben shares the introduction to his new narrative podcast, “Ell…

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Hang Up | Rory McIlroy Makes History 1:13:51

6d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh break down Rory McIlroy’s thrilling victory at the Masters on Sunday. Also on the show: a preview of the NBA playoffs, and an in-depth look at quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s messy split from the University of Tennessee. For Afterballs, Ben shares the introduction to his new narrative podcast, “Ell…

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What Next | Project 2025’s Plan for Your Family 30:54

7d ago30:54

30:54

Despite what Trump said on the campaign trail, his administration seems to be working right out of Project 2025, where the first goal is to “Restore the family as the centerpiece of American life—and protect our children.” What does this mean in action? It starts with a very specific type of “family.” Guest: David Graham, Atlantic staff writer and …

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Care & Feeding | My Daughter Hates Being Coached 1:00:18

7d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy answer a question about a four-year-old who’s starting to dabble in classes and sports, and there’s a problem: she hates pretty much all of them, even though she asks to do it in the first place. Should they take a break or work on teaching this kid how to be coached? We’ll help this kid’s mom out and then c…

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Care & Feeding | My Daughter Hates Being Coached 1:00:18

7d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy answer a question about a four-year-old who’s starting to dabble in classes and sports, and there’s a problem: she hates pretty much all of them, even though she asks to do it in the first place. Should they take a break or work on teaching this kid how to be coached? We’ll help this kid’s mom out and then c…

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What Next: TBD | TikTok: Somehow Also Affected by the Tariffs 25:19

8d ago25:19

25:19

TikTok was on the verge of being sold to a non-Chinese company when Trump rolled out his new tariff plans. Now everything is thrown into uncertainty and the company has until mid-June to find another buyer—or be banned in the United States. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times reporter covering TikTok, technology and emerging media companies. Wa…

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Slate Money | The Economy’s ‘One Guy Problem’ 1:04:04

9d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

This week: Trump’s erratic tariff policies are creating a lot of volatility in the markets. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by investments expert Barry Ritholtz to unpack the week’s wild tariff news and this uniquely unpredictable situation where one person’s decisions are having a huge effect on the markets. Then, Barry h…

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ICYMI | TikTok Is Taking the “Let Them Theory” Too Far 32:52

9d ago32:52

32:52

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dig deep into the Mel Robbins lore. The lawyer-turned-self-help-guru’s “let them theory” has taken over TikTok, encouraging people to let go when faced with situations or behaviors they cannot change. However, not only does “let them” remind the pair of another trendy (but problematic) self-help phrase, but it also migh…

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Amicus | A Lawyer’s Guide to Not Caving to the President 1:02:09

9d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

On this week’s Amicus, autocratic creep in high and low gear. In high gear: The Supreme Court finally issued its order in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case, requiring that the government “facilitates” Abrego Garcia’s return from the El Salvadoran prison to which he was illegally and accidentally reditioned, but also recognizing the limits on its authorit…

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ICYMI | TikTok Is Taking the “Let Them Theory” Too Far 32:52

9d ago32:52

32:52

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dig deep into the Mel Robbins lore. The lawyer-turned-self-help-guru’s “let them theory” has taken over TikTok, encouraging people to let go when faced with situations or behaviors they cannot change. However, not only does “let them” remind the pair of another trendy (but problematic) self-help phrase, but it also migh…

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Hit Parade| Only Girl in the World Edition Part 1 1:00:15

9d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

It’s been nearly a decade since Rihanna released a studio album—and fans and critics alike have wondered when, if ever, a follow-up to 2016’s Anti might arrive. Which is ironic, because in her heyday, Rihanna was the most productive hitmaker on the charts. Churning out at least one album a year in the late aughts and early ‘10s, Rihanna’s approach …

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Hit Parade| Only Girl in the World Edition Part 1 1:00:15

9d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

It’s been nearly a decade since Rihanna released a studio album—and fans and critics alike have wondered when, if ever, a follow-up to 2016’s Anti might arrive. Which is ironic, because in her heyday, Rihanna was the most productive hitmaker on the charts. Churning out at least one album a year in the late aughts and early ‘10s, Rihanna’s approach …

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Dear Prudence | My Controlling Fiancé Says He Loves Me. Help! 35:33

10d ago35:33

35:33

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by sports journalist and author Frankie de la Cretaz. Together, they answer questions about confronting your dad’s hoarding partner, moving forward after a fight with your mom, and dealing with a controlling fiancé. Want more Dear Prudence? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. P…

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Dear Prudence | My Controlling Fiancé Says He Loves Me. Help! 35:33

10d ago35:33

35:33

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by sports journalist and author Frankie de la Cretaz. Together, they answer questions about confronting your dad’s hoarding partner, moving forward after a fight with your mom, and dealing with a controlling fiancé. Want more Dear Prudence? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. P…

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What Next: TBD | Trump Tariffs Hit Mushroom Kingdom 27:06

10d ago27:06

27:06

The same day Nintendo was officially introducing its latest console, Donald Trump was announcing his new global tariff plan. As a result, gamers were treated to an early preview of what a world bound up in tariffs would look like. Spoiler: It’ll probably cost you a lot more. Guest: Jason Koebler, a co-founder of 404 Media Want more What Next TBD? S…

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What Next: TBD | Trump Tariffs Hit Mushroom Kingdom 27:06

10d ago27:06

27:06

The same day Nintendo was officially introducing its latest console, Donald Trump was announcing his new global tariff plan. As a result, gamers were treated to an early preview of what a world bound up in tariffs would look like. Spoiler: It’ll probably cost you a lot more. Guest: Jason Koebler, a co-founder of 404 Media Want more What Next TBD? S…

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Political Gabfest | The Bond Market Shrieks 1:02:31

10d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the self-inflicted chaos of Trump’s tariffs and an escalating trade war with China; the Supreme Court’s careful responses to deportations without due process which leave key questions unanswered; and the brazen attempted heist of a North Carolina Supreme Court seat by Republicans. Em…

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