The North GA Blue: Getting into Good Trouble podcast covers democratic politics in the North GA area, the 9th Congressional District, and across the state of Georgia. The podcast comprises a Q&A/Interview format with various democratic politicos including county chairs, democratic operatives, politicians, and more. It is our mission to deliver crucial information to our listeners in a timely manner as we fight for community values and principles in the 3rd most Conservative district in the s ...
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44% of American voters self-identify as centrists. 71 million bewildered, frustrated political orphans. We'll explore how we got into this mess. But we'll also tell you uplifting stories of people around the country trying to change the current zeitgeist. scottklug.substack.com
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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Roundup: Supreme Court Abortion Ruling, Robert F. Kennedy
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The Supreme Court largely punted on abortion access and curtailed a law the Department of Justice has been using to prosecute accused Jan. 6 insurrectionists. And NPR spoke with independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about why he is running a race he almost certainly cannot win. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, na…
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Biden Struggled, Trump Often Lied, CNN Didn't Fact-Check
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President Biden fumbled in the CNN Presidential Debate, offering often rambling answers in a hoarse and quiet voice. Donald Trump, who also rambled, painted a characteristically dark vision of the country and repeatedly lied about his and Biden's records — which went largely unchallenged by CNN's moderators. This episode: voting correspondent Ashle…
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Ahead of Presidential Debate, Voters Head To The Pools
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Many folks have tuned out the news, unenthused about the rematch between historical unpopular presidential candidates. Ahead of Thursday's debate in Georgia, when some folks could be engaging with the campaign for the first time, WABE's Sam Gringlas sought out checked-out voters at a swimming pool outside of Atlanta. NOTE: In an earlier version of …
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Julian Assange, Who Twice Upended Politics, Accepts Plea Deal
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Julian Assange, who has long been imprisoned in the United Kingdom, has agreed to plead guilty to a U.S. felony and will return to his native Australia. His WikiLeaks organization's 2010 publication of military secrets helped to reshape public understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The group later released private Democratic National Co…
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OTHER: The Independent Voters Who Dominate Arizona
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Independent voters aren't necessarily swing voters. Most usually vote with one party. But in Arizona, they now represent the single largest group of voters in a state that is essential for both the presidency and control of the Senate. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior politica…
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Weekly Roundup: Debate Prep; Masculinity In Politics
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Like two heavyweights looking for a rematch, President Biden and former President Trump have their first of two scheduled debates next week. But, this debate will look and feel different than others before — how are the candidates preparing? Plus, a look at the intersection between masculinity and politics, and Can't Let It Go. This episode: politi…
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Talking About Abortion On The Campaign Trail
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Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has been playing a large role in campaign messaging. We explore how both Democratic and Republican candidates are using the issue to shape their pitches to voters. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior natio…
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Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., didn't expect to run for the Senate. But when Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on corruption allegations, he decided to act. In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Susan Davis, Kim talks about his decision, his political career, and his hopes for the future of American politics. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey M…
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White House Announces Immigration Action To Take Effect This Summer
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In an executive action released today, President Biden announced plans to offer protection against deportation to an estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, and noncitizen minors & stepchildren of American citizens. It would also allow eligible immigrants to apply for legal permanent status. This episode: political correspon…
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Young voters historically vote for Democrats. But, former President Trump's style and rhetoric are drawing attention among some casting their first ballots. We went to a conservative convention in Detroit to learn more. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, campaign reporter Elena Moore, and senior national political correspondent Mara…
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Weekly Roundup: Trump on the Hill, older voters in Florida
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Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since his supporters disrupted the peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, 2021. The event was a clear demonstration of how the party has coalesced entirely behind him. And voters over 50 are an essential part of both candidates' strategies. We traveled to Florida to speak with them about the i…
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Abortion Status Quo Remains For Now After Supreme Court Punt
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In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled that the litigants did not have standing to bring the case. But there will more challenges to abortion access ahead, including another pending case this term. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin, and national justice correspondent Carrie J…
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Dueling Arizona Ballot Measures Could Juice Voter Turnout
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As abortion access advocates canvas the state gathering signatures to get a ballot initiative in front of voters, Republican lawmakers in Arizona advanced an immigration enforcement referendum of their own. Both are likely to drive turnout in November's election, though figuring out exactly who that benefits is complicated. This episode: White Hous…
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Trump Calls DOJ Rigged. It Just Convicted Hunter Biden.
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Hunter Biden, the president's son, has been convicted on three felony charges tied to his purchase of a firearm while addicted to illegal drugs. President Biden says he will not pardon his son. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson…
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Biden Makes A Longshot Play For Nikki Haley Voters
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The Biden campaign has hired a former Republican congressional chief-of-staff to lead its outreach to Republican voters, but interviews and polling suggest that, even despite Donald Trump's felony convictions, Nikki Haley's supporters are likely to back the former president come November. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, nationa…
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Politics Roundup: Hunter Biden Trial, Congressional Races
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The president's son is being tried on federal firearm charges for allegedly lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018. And as presidential primary season concludes, we turn our attention to the congressional races likely to determine control of the House and Senate. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, justice corresponden…
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Additional Trump Charges Likely Won't Be Decided By Election
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The state charges in Georgia are on ice as Donald Trump and his team pursue an appeal, with initial arguments set for October. In the near term, Trump will need to select a vice presidential candidate and Sen. Tim Scott is making his case with a $14 million dollar effort to persuade Black voters. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, c…
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Money, Democracy, China: Understand the US-Taiwan Alliance
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In the landmark bipartisan foreign aid package that passed earlier this year, there was money for two allies in ongoing military conflicts: Israel and Ukraine. But there was also money for the Indo-Pacific region. So why is the U.S. interested in the region and how is Taiwan involved? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, defense corre…
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Biden Will Temporarily Bar Most Asylum Seekers At US Border
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Following several record-high months for migrants crossings at the U.S. southern border last year, President Biden is taking executive action to swiftly deport would-be asylum seekers when the seven-day average of unauthorized crossings exceeds 2,500. It echoes past Trump administration policies and, pending expected court challenges, implements pr…
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Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Hear From Unenthused Voters
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A huge portion of the American public doesn't like its choices this presidential cycle. So what will those voters do when they get to the ballot box? NPR partnered with Rich Thau of Engagious and Sago to put together focus groups and hear from them directly. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis…
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Donald Trump, convicted yesterday of 34 felonies, held an event this morning where he continued his attacks on the judge who oversaw his case and the legal system as a whole. His allegations of a "rigged" process and politically-motivated judiciary have been echoed by Republican lawmakers of all stripes, in a major erosion of democratic norms. And …
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Donald Trump Guilty On All Counts In New York Criminal Trial
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Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election, a historic verdict as Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, campaigns again for the White House. This is the first time a former or sitting U.S. president has been convicted on criminal charges. This episode: White Ho…
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Democrats Haven't Won North Carolina Since 2008. Can Biden?
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North Carolina is a purple state with a Democratic governor and a closely-divided, Republican-controlled statehouse. But Democrats have struggled to win presidential elections in that state since Barack Obama won there in 2008. That hasn't stopped the Biden campaign from investing there. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senio…
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Does Biden Have A "Red Line" On His Support For Israel?
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President Biden's steadfast commitment to Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas hasn't changed, even as the civilian death toll tops 35,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. That is in contrast to many of his fellow world leaders — and to many of his own voters. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, White House corr…
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Encore: NPR's Electoral College Map Analysis
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The 2024 presidential race will come down to two key regions: the industrial Midwest and the Sun Belt, The number of white voters without a college degree is dwindling as a share of the total electorate, but can Trump's inroads with voters of color help him to make up the ground he needs to defeat President Biden? This episode: senior White House c…
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Weekly Roundup: Border Crossings Have Dramatically Declined
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Trump's trial enters its final stage next week as lawyers make their closing arguments and the case is expected to head to the jury. And immigration remains a top campaign issue after a record-high level of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border this winter gave way to an atypically quiet spring. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Sh…
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Nikki Haley Has Backed Trump. Will Her Voters?
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The former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor continued to receive protest votes in the Republican presidential primary contest long after she dropped out. Now, Nikki Haley says she'll vote for Trump. How many of her voters will follow her lead? This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White Hous…
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Talking To The Wisconsinites Who Haven't Made Up Their Minds
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The state is vital in both candidates' path clearing the 270 electoral vote threshold necessary to win the presidency. Wisconsin went once for Donald Trump and once for Joe Biden. How are voters in the state feeling this year? This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, national political correspondent Don Gonyea, and political r…
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Can a Washington bowling league get Congress to work together?
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If you are a Democrat Texas makes you scream in outrage at the sight of pickup trucks, cowboys boots and open-carry guns. If you are a Republican the vegan-lecturing, global-warming, charter-jet-flying Hollywood red carpet speeches tell us everything we need to know about California. Political stereotypes make governing harder, but comedy easier. A…
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Trump Could Win Georgia As Biden Coalition Fractures
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The diverse coalition of voters that delivered Georgia for President Biden in 2020 might not hold together in 2024. Many young and Black voters wanted to see more action from the administration on voting rights and criminal justice reform and some could stay home in November. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White Hous…
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Trump Wants To Do What Reagan Couldn't: Win Minnesota
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The last time a Republican presidential nominee won the state of Minnesota was 1972, but lagging enthusiasm for President Biden and a strong 2016 performance in the state have Donald Trump's campaign hoping for an upset. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Minnesota Publi…
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Roundup: Yes, Biden And Trump Are Going To Debate
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Michael Cohen, a former Donald Trump attorney and central witness for the prosecution, testified against the former president in court this week. His appearance is a sign the case could soon reach its conclusion. And President Biden and Trump will meet for at least two debates before November's election. Also, Maryland's expensive primary race has …
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With half of US election oficials quitting in the last two years it is a scary scenario this November. We still haven’t figured out guard rails for social media, much less AI and its ability to create deep fakes and penetrate the election infrastructure. More in our podcast episode From hanging chads to deep fake videos, American democracy wobbles …
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Fearing Legal Risks, Fla. Voter Registration Groups Scale Back
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Florida recently increased criminal penalties for mistakes and possible fraud by groups who work to register voters. The move has led many of the groups to dramatically scale back their efforts to limit their legal risk. That could lead to lower turnout rates for young voters and voters of color in November. This story was supported by the Pulitzer…
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Hear Trump Explain His Vision For A Second Presidential Term
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Mass deportations, expanded presidential power and a civil service that emphasizes loyalty to the chief executive: here are the things Donald Trump hopes to pursue in a second term. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and political reporter Stephen Fowler. This podcast was produced by Jeong…
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Jobs, Climate, China: Biden Unveils Robust New EV Tariffs
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President Biden announced new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors and other products to punish China for what he describes as unfair trade practices. It is expected to keep inexpensive Chinese-made vehicles out of the American market, limiting consumer access to cheap electric cars while bolstering the domestic auto and manufacturing indus…
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Americans Say The Economy's Bad, But Spend Like It's Good
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What does that distinction mean for Democrats' political fortunes come November? Will the 2024 look more like the 2022 midterm elections, where voters backed Democrats despite a struggling economy? Or is it 1980, when inflation and an unpopular Democratic president led to a surge in Republican power? This episode: White House correspondent Asma Kha…
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Weekly Roundup: Jail Time For Trump Over Gag Order Violations?
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Donald Trump remains on trial in New York state court over alleged hush money payments. This week, Trump was warned by the judge to stop violating his gag order or he could find himself in jail. And thousands of people are still casting ballots for Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary, even though she suspended her campaign months ago…
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Biden Threatens To Halt Weapons Shipments To Israel
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In an interview with CNN, President Biden said he would block further U.S. shipments of weapons to Israel if it launched a ground invasion of Rafah as part of the Israeli war in Gaza. What impact will his statement have both for the U.S.-Israel relationship, and among progressive Democrats who call for a halt to weapon shipments to Israel? This epi…
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Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion Wednesday afternoon to remove Speaker of the House Mike Johnson from his job. It failed by a wide, bipartisan margin. What happens now? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.…
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The Fight To Fire The House Speaker — Again
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Some members of the House Republican conference are mad at Speaker of the House Mike Johnson for a variety of reasons. But do they have the votes to kick him out of his role — and send the House back to the paralysis it faced last year? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional reporter Barbara Sprunt, and national political …
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What's Driving People To — Or Away From — The Polls?
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With 26 weeks to go until Election Day, voters' opinions on the major candidates are forming. We explore the different — and similar — issues motivating people across all ages to go to the polls, like abortion, the economy & Israel's war in Gaza against Hamas. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, political reporter Elena Moore, and na…
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As the presumptive Republican nominee for president, Donald Trump faces a lot of big decisions — perhaps none more so than who his running mate will be. We discuss who might be on Trump's shortlist, and what qualities he's looking for in a vice president. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior White House correspondent Tamara Kei…
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Roundup: What To Impart To Your Kids? Depends On Your Party
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A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll highlights values differences between Democrats and Republicans, as well as a shift in President Biden's coalition of voters. And Donald Trump was fined nine thousand dollars for violating a gag order, meant to protect witnesses and jurors from harassment, during his criminal trial. This episode: senior White Hous…
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Federal Judges Aren't Subject To Workplace Harassment Laws
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NPR found that dozens of federal judges failed to disclose privately-funded travel to exclusive, often partisan events in exotic locales. And employees in the federal judiciary do not enjoy the same legal protections against workplace discrimination and harassment that cover most U.S. workers, which can help foster a hostile workplace environment. …
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How House Republicans Are Responding To Campus Protests
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Columbia University with fellow members of the House Republican conference and met with students who said they felt unsafe on campus in the midst of protests calling on the university to shed its investments related to Israel. Now, Johnson is moving forward with legislation aimed at combating campus antisem…
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Can Arizona GOP Prevent Dem Surge By Allowing Some Abortions?
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A handful of Arizona Republicans are expected to join with Democratic lawmakers in order to repeal the state's near-total abortion ban. The move is an apparent effort to blunt the power of a November abortion access ballot measure that strategists say could spark a Democratic wave election in the state. This episode: senior White House corresponden…
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Tick-Tock, TikTok: What Makes It A National Security Threat
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After a series of classified national security briefings, Congress passed a law that will ban TikTok if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. It is not clear what specific risks they're reacting to, but experts point to a widespread, if ineffectual, state-backed disinformation effort and other data-privacy concerns. This episode: senior Whi…
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The first week of testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York centered on David Packer, the tabloid mogul who says he helped quash stories in order to benefit the then-candidate's presidential bid. And in a Pennsylvania county where voters expressed concerns about inflation ahead of the 2022 midterms, people say they're still frustrated …
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Months after Special Counsel Jack Smith first asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, the Supreme Court finally heard the former president's appeal. At least a few of the conservative justices seemed receptive to Trump's argument. What is unclear is whether the court will act in ti…
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