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PBS News Hour - Politics Monday

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Amy Walter and Tamara Keith kick off the week with an in-depth discussion of the latest political news. Posted each Monday by 9 p.m., the Politics Monday podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Episodes

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public response to Trump’s handling of the Epstein case

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 politics of redistricting and how Democrats can gain House seats from Republicans, the public response to President Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and what Trump views as his signature achievements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jul 21, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jul 14, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party

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 questions about disaster response amid threats to disband FEMA, President Trump's latest tariff announcement brings more uncertainty and Elon Musk says he's starting a new party after his feud with Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jul 07, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s big bill facing GOP opposition

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 lawmakers voting on President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," some GOP members standing up against Trump and the strategy for Democrats in future elections. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jun 30, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran

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 political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jun 23, 20259 min

Amy Walter and Leigh Ann Caldwell on the rise in political violence

Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a spate of worrying political violence in the U.S., President Trump’s domestic and international priorities and the upcoming battle on the budget. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jun 16, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political showdown between Trump and California

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 President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in response to the Los Angeles protests is sparking a political showdown between Democrats and his administration and a leadership fight at the DNC. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jun 09, 20257 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s budget and GOP support for cuts

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 the big week ahead for Republicans and the Trump agenda on Capitol Hill and a new poll shows how young voters view the parties and their leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jun 02, 20259 min

Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on how Senate Republicans feel about Trump’s big bill

Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including lawmakers hearing from constituents about President Trump’s big domestic policy bill passed by House Republicans, the president's attacks on the judiciary and young Democrats running for office. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 26, 202511 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the battle over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

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 former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis has led to an outpouring of sympathy but comes at a time of renewed questions about the full picture of his health during his presidency and the battle on Capitol Hill over President Trump's budget plan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 19, 20259 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tariff negotiations

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 a pause in President Trump's trade war with China and the president's trip to the Middle East. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 12, 20257 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on who voters believe is responsible for the current economy

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 President Trump's recent interviews have sparked as many questions as they have answers, who voters believe is responsible for the current economic direction and Trump getting attention for posting about Alcatraz and foreign film tariffs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

May 05, 20257 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump’s first 100 days

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 analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, where he stands in polls and what’s ahead for Democrats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 28, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats split over how to oppose Trump’s agenda

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 the Trump administration’s deportation agenda is causing some fractures among Democrats as they consider if and how to respond and the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Hegseth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 21, 20259 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what voters think about Trump’s economic policies

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout from the Trump administration's tariff policies and intra-party fighting that seems to be breaking out with both Democrats and Republicans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 14, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tariffs and the political fallout

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 political fallout from President Trump's decision to double down on his tariffs and if Democrats can capitalize on the weekend protests against Trump's policies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Apr 07, 20259 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what this week’s elections mean for Trump and Democrats

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including two key congressional seats up for grabs in Florida, Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race breaks records and President Trump openly talks about staying in office for a third term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 31, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the U.S. war plans breach

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 Trump officials accidentally share war plans with a journalist, how Republicans are responding to the breach and thousands attend rallies by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Democrats try to find a footing in opposing Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 24, 20256 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats clashing over how to govern in the minority

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 members of the Democratic Party debating how to govern in the minority, how Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown and President Trump's latest approval ratings. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 17, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the fallout over Ukraine and public opinion about Trump

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 fallout from President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and analysis of the latest PBS News poll. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Mar 03, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s approval ratings after one month in office

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 Republicans facing boisterous town halls amid President Trump's and Elon Musk's federal workforce cuts, Democratic lawmakers encounter frustrated voters, Trump's approval ratings and the upcoming budget fight in Congress. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 24, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s expanding executive powers

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 President Donald Trump's expanding executive power nearly one month into his second term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 17, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what the American public thinks about Trump’s 2nd term

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 first polling about how the American public views President Trump's second term so far, Elon Musk's cuts hurting Republican states and Trump saying he doesn't view Vice President Vance as his successor. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 10, 20258 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political response to Trump’s tariff threats

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 the reaction to President Trump and Elon Musk cutting USAID, the potential political impact of trade tariffs, Senate confirmation hearings and the Democratic Party elects a new chair. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Feb 03, 20259 min

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s rapid policy rollout and reaction to his first week

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 President Trump kicking off his second week by signing a slew of executive orders, the public reaction to his rapid policy rollout and Democrats trying to find their footing amid deportations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jan 27, 20257 min
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