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Latest Episodes
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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case challenging President Trump's tariffs. The issue could have profound consequences for the country, as well as the presidency.
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California voters easily approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats and counter Trump-backed redistricting in Texas.
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, talks about California voters approving a new congressional map and what it means for Democratic redistricting efforts.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Barton Gellman, author of "Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency," about the legacy of late Vice President Dick Cheney.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jonah Goldberg, editor of The Dispatch, about former Vice President Dick Cheney who died Monday at 84.
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Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. -
After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.
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As the shutdown enters its 35th day, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to discuss how she sees the shutdown ending and whether her party has any leverage.
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Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for several key races, the Trump administration will deliver partial SNAP payments, famine and threats of mass killings plague Sudan.
