Campaigns are adjusting to life during a pandemic just like everyone else. POLITICO's Elena Schneider explains why that means a pivot to mail-in ballots — even for Republicans who have slammed remote voting in the past. Plus, Italy announces a plan for reopening. And Trump disputes reports of replacing HHS Secretary Alex Azar. Elena Schneider is a national political reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Je...
Apr 27, 2020•12 min
"I have very little adult supervision." Matt Wuerker, POLITICO's Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, has a colorful career sketching Trump, Pelosi, and other characters. We go inside the wonderful world of Wuerker as he shares some of his best stories... including that one time he tried using a Rumsfeld cartoon to negotiate troop withdrawals. Also, be sure to check out the new video series Punchlines featuring Matt Wuerker's cartoons and register for a free virtual cartoon workshop POLI...
Apr 24, 2020•13 min
Surgeon General Jerome Adams was back at the podium for the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday after being sidelined earlier this week. POLITICO's Dan Diamond and Maya King look at why Adams was pushed away — and what his shifting role at the White House means for the conversation about racial disparities in the pandemic. Plus, Trump denies knowledge of a top vaccine expert's ouster. And the House is set to pass funding for small businesses. Maya King is a 2020 reporting fellow at POLITIC...
Apr 23, 2020•15 min
Some state are taking a cue from President Trump and pressing ahead with lifting coronavirus restrictions. Others are seeing anti-lockdown protests. POLITICO's Anita Kumar explains what's next in the fight over reopening. Plus, the first coronavirus death happened weeks earlier than previously believed. And Trump's immigration order falls short of his initial announcement. Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch....
Apr 22, 2020•10 min
Congress is on track to pass another round of relief for small businesses after cash for sorely-needed loans dried up last week. But POLITICO's Zach Warmbrodt says the lending program has been riddled with problems — and the next wave of funding could only last a couple days. Plus, Trump says he is suspending immigration into the US. And some states are beginning to reopen. Zach Warmbrodt is a financial services reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi ...
Apr 21, 2020•13 min
The coronavirus pandemic is already disproportionately hitting black and brown people in the US. POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López explains why decades of distrust and a lack of public health messaging in those communities is making things worse. Plus, Canada is reeling from the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. And the White House and Congress are close to a deal on small business relief. Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for P...
Apr 20, 2020•12 min
Earlier this week, President Trump said he had total authority over states to tell them when to lift stay-at-home orders. Now, he's kicking more responsibility back to governors in his "Opening Up America Again" plan. POLITICO's Anita Kumar breaks down the delicate dance between the president and the states. Plus, China increases the official death toll in Wuhan by 50%. And the number of cases worldwide tops 2.1 million. Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITIC...
Apr 17, 2020•10 min
POLITICO's Dan Diamond traces today's coronavirus crisis back through three presidents — and explains what we can learn from past failures. Plus, Trump threatens to adjourn Congress to push through nominees. And New York requires face masks in public. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Inside America’s 2...
Apr 16, 2020•13 min
President Trump's claim that he has total authority over states to override their decisions on when to reopen their economies has been widely panned by legal experts as unconstitutional. POLITICO's Josh Gerstein explains why. Plus, the US plans to halt funding to the WHO. And California considers how to reopen schools in the fall. Josh Gerstein is a senior legal affairs contributor for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO au...
Apr 15, 2020•11 min
Rural hospitals are in danger of running out of money as the coronavirus pandemic hits America's heartland. But POLITICO's Rachel Roubein says many of them are unable to access stimulus loans. Plus, states are making their own plans for how to reopen the economy. And Sanders endorses Biden. Rachel Roubein is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO ...
Apr 14, 2020•9 min
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing us closer and closer to a global economic depression. POLITICO's Ben White gives an inside look at how the world's leading economies are scrambling to prevent that. Plus, Saudi Arabia and Russia reach an unprecedented deal to cut oil production. And Boris Johnson is out of the hospital. Ben White is chief economic correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament i...
Apr 13, 2020•10 min
Erin is a nurse in Arizona who talks to more than 100 people a week on the Covid hotline. If you meet the criteria, she'll refer you to be tested. She explains what it's like to be on the other side of the phone, talking to people who are scared, angry and panicked, even as she watches the positive cases in her state tick upward. Erin is a nurse in Arizona. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer o...
Apr 12, 2020•8 min
It looked like Biden's race since Super Tuesday, but it took Bernie Sanders more than a month to drop out of the Democratic primary. POLITICO's Holly Otterbein looks at the end of Bernie's campaign. Plus, coronavirus deaths reach a new high in New York. And Boris Johnson is out of the ICU. Holly Otterbein covers the 2020 presidential race for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of P...
Apr 10, 2020•11 min
President Trump's fixation on an unproven anti-malaria drug and his tendency to play the blame game are causing a split in the White House. Plus, the head of the WHO calls for global solidarity. And the US is exploring a framework for eventually returning to normal. Nancy Cook is a White House reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is th...
Apr 09, 2020•14 min
The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately hitting black and brown communities in the US. POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López explains why — and how a lack of data could make things worse. Plus, New York deaths hit a new high. And California is 'bending the curve.' Laura Barrón-López is a national political reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more:...
Apr 08, 2020•11 min
Wisconsin is asking its citizens to head to the polls today despite a global pandemic and an executive order from the state's governor delaying the vote. POLITICO's Natasha Korecki explains why the election is going forward — and how it gives a glimpse into the fight brewing over November. Plus, Trump disputes a scathing inspector general report on American hospitals. And Fauci says we may never get back to normal. Natasha Korecki is a national correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host...
Apr 07, 2020•10 min
Rural communities in the South are on track to become coronavirus hot spots in the coming weeks. POLITICO's Alice Miranda Ollstein and Dan Goldberg explain why a shortage of beds and medical equipment could cause disproportionate suffering in those areas. Plus, up to 50 percent of people who contract the virus may not show symptoms. And the UN calls for a global response to a spike in domestic violence. Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Dan Goldberg is health care re...
Apr 06, 2020•11 min
President Trump's team is searching through the trenches of presidential history to find inspiration for how to tackle the pandemic. POLITICO's Gabby Orr explains why it might be tough for Trump to rise to the occasion like other presidents have. Plus, the CDC is set to recommend Americans wear protective masks. Gabby Orr is a White House reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior prod...
Apr 03, 2020•12 min
A mysterious document. Some rubber gloves. And a carefully[hyphen]coordinated — 6 feet away! — handoff. POLITICO brings you an inside look at how our reporters break stories when they’re stuck inside — and how they found the secret “pandemic playbook”. Plus, Gov. DeSantis order Floridians to stay at home. And Dr. Fauci gets a security detail. Nahal Toosi is POLITICO's foreign affairs correspondent. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Di...
Apr 02, 2020•12 min
The White House is warning that the next 30 days will be crucial in the fight against the coronavirus — and that even if the current social distancing guidelines are followed, deaths could reach 240,000. But President Trump still hasn't issued a nationwide 'shelter in place' order. POLITICO's Renuka Rayasam explains why. Plus, the UN is urging a global response. And the CDC says 25 percent of infected people might not show symptoms. Renuka Rayasam is POLITICO's Texas correspondent and author of ...
Apr 01, 2020•10 min
From Madrid to Detroit, POLITICO brings you an on-the-ground look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyday life in cities across the globe. Plus, a growing number of states are cracking down on social distancing. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. We want to hear how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your life. Send a voice memo recording to audio@politico...
Mar 31, 2020•9 min
A shortage of life-saving ventilators is looming in America. POLITICO's Joanne Kenen explains why US hospitals aren’t prepared to make tough decisions about who gets care and who doesn't. Plus, President Trump is extending social distancing guidelines. And Dr. Anthony Fauci has a bleak projection for coronavirus deaths. Joanne Kenen is executive editor for health care at POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Amen...
Mar 30, 2020•9 min
As unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic soars, POLITICO's Ben White explains where the economy is headed — and what the U.S. can do to prevent a full-blown Great Depression. Plus, why our top money guy disagrees with the Fed head. And the U.S. now has the highest number of confirmed cases in the world. Ben White is chief economic correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior ...
Mar 27, 2020•8 min
It's gonna get worse before it gets better. POLITICO's Dan Diamond explains just how bad the coronavirus pandemic it will get — and how U.S. policy can shape that. Plus, the Senate passes a $2 trillion relief package. And New Orleans emerges as a hotspot. Dan Diamond reports on health care politics and policy for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: Trum...
Mar 26, 2020•10 min
Five days. That’s how long it took Senate leaders to announce a deal on a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package early this morning. POLITICO's Marianne LeVine explains how Congress 'fast forwarded talks 100 times' to make it happen. Plus, the White House is calling for anyone leaving the New York area to self-isolate for two weeks. And President Trump wants the country to 'reopen' by Easter. Marianne LeVine covers the Senate for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Ir...
Mar 25, 2020•9 min
Despite desperate pleas from lawmakers and hospitals, why hasn’t President Trump used a decades-old law to force companies to produce more critical medical supplies? POLITICO's Bryan Bender breaks it down. Plus, Mnuchin and Schumer are closer to a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package. And cases in Italy are finally dropping. Bryan Bender is a senior national correspondent for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jen...
Mar 24, 2020•9 min
As healthcare workers across the nation sound the alarm over a looming shortage of medical supplies and protective equipment, POLITICO gives you an on-the-ground look at one doctor's experience in the emergency room. Plus, Senators are back at the negotiating table after failing to pass a $1.6 trillion relief package. Tiffany is an emergency medicine resident in Detroit. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the s...
Mar 23, 2020•10 min
Are you feeling confused and paranoid during this pandemic? Isabelle is here to help. The daughter of POLITICO White House reporter Nancy Cook explains coronavirus through a five-year-old's eyes. Isabelle is a five-year-old ingenue. Nancy Cook covers the White House for POLITICO. Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Mar 21, 2020•4 min
President Trump says he's 'slashing red tape' to streamline the development of coronavirus treatments. But POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle reports it's not that easy. Plus, all of California is under lockdown. And the pandemic is pummeling Europe. Sarah Owermohle covers drugs and pharmaceuticals for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Read more: ' Bad advice from the p...
Mar 20, 2020•8 min
Dan Diamond reports on health care politics and policy for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 19, 2020•10 min
