Donald Trump's rhetoric on abortion care and reproductive rights has been all over the map this year, but his record — and that of the Republican party — is clear: he has bragged about ending the nationwide right to abortion access. The Kamala Harris campaign is intent on driving that message home for voters, including in a new ad highlighting the story of Hadley Duvall, who, as a child, was raped by her step-father. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, congressional correspon...
Sep 18, 2024•16 min
Voting looks a little different in 2024 than it did during the last presidential election. We explore some of the changes & challenges as voting begins, alongside NPR's new voter registration guide . This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and voting correspondents Miles Parks & Hansi Lo Wang. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politic...
Sep 17, 2024•15 min
Former president Donald Trump appears to have been the target of a second assassination effort Sunday. A man was arrested after the Secret Service spotted him with a gun on the golf course where Trump was playing. What do experts make of this moment of political violence, what is driving it and what can be done to address it? This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. Th...
Sep 16, 2024•14 min
The influential pop star threw her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post Tuesday. What impact does her endorsement — or any endorsement — have on an election? Plus, Congress returns with a government shutdown on the horizon, and a TikTok sound becomes an earworm. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political reporter Elena Moore, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is...
Sep 13, 2024•23 min
It's an allegation that's centuries old, but is increasingly becoming prominent in political discourse — that noncitizens are voting en masse to influence American elections. Even though it isn't true, it is influencing policy discussions, and having an impact on registered voters. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and correspondent Jude Joffe-Block. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric...
Sep 12, 2024•14 min
Following Tuesday's debate, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hitting the campaign trail — and tweaking their strategies to court voters. What are they up to? Plus, a look at the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll . This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and senior political correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive prod...
Sep 11, 2024•13 min
Vice President Kamala Harris went on the offensive against former President Donald Trump in the ABC News Presidential Debate, putting Trump on the defensive for most of the night. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Deepa Shivaram, and political correspondents Susan Davis & Danielle Kurtzleben. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Pol...
Sep 11, 2024•19 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have their first — and, so far, only — scheduled debate on Tuesday. What are the stakes, and what is each candidate doing to prepare? This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episo...
Sep 09, 2024•16 min
What happens when political ambition collides with a #MeToo allegation in the Democratic party? Episode 2 of our two-part investigation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 07, 2024•43 min
Did Eric Garcetti, a powerful Democrat, lie under oath about a #MeToo scandal in his office? That's the question at the center of a new investigation from NPR. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sep 07, 2024•41 min
It was a busy week in U.S. courtrooms. After being convicted of 34 felonies earlier this year in a New York state trial, former President Donald Trump will have to wait until after the presidential election to find out what punishment he may face. Meanwhile, in a federal courthouse in California, Hunter Biden unexpectedly pleaded guilty to tax charges. And, the Department of Justice returned indictments accusing Russian agents of trying to interfere in the 2024 presidential election through, amo...
Sep 06, 2024•25 min
Republicans need to flip two seats to assure their control of the Senate, and with West Virginia's open seat a virtually guaranteed pick-up, all eyes are on Montana and Ohio. In the House, Democrats are in a strong position but whoever wins is expected to hold another slim majority. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, poltiical correspondent Susan Davis, and political reporter Ximena Bustillo. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is E...
Sep 05, 2024•14 min
NPR tracked where the candidates are investing the most travel time and money. Unsurprisingly, the most competitive states are receiving the most attention — especially Pennsylvania, which is essential to both candidates' path to the White House. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our e...
Sep 04, 2024•14 min
There are fewer white people without college degrees, more Latino potential voters in key states and a rise in Asian American voters in Nevada. We have a detailed conversation about what that could mean as presidential election voting gets underway this week. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is E...
Sep 03, 2024•15 min
By now, you've probably heard a lot from both presidential nominees about getting rid of taxes on tips. The idea may sound good on first go, but it has its detractors, namely economists and tax experts. Their fears include unfairness and people gaming the system. Our friends at The Indicator from Planet Money look at how to put in place guardrails for a policy that many economists believe is likely to go off the rails. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr...
Sep 02, 2024•10 min
In her first major interview of her presidential campaign, Vice President Harris pitched policy continuity with an attitude shift. She wants to continue the policies of the Biden administration while drawing a more optimistic contrast with the Trump campaign. And NPR's reporting on a physical altercation between Trump campaign workers and Arlington National Cemetery staff caused a controversy that has continued to escalate. The military prohibits political activity at the cemetery but the Trump ...
Aug 30, 2024•22 min
Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to pressure Georgia's political leadership to "find" him votes in the 2020 election, but election conspiracies he inspired and continues to encourage continue to play a big role this cycle. Experts are confident the law and courts are strong enough to avoid a catastrophic outcome in the face of the threats, but the Harris campaign is hoping to win big enough that Trump's conspiracies won't matter. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, voting co...
Aug 29, 2024•14 min
Ad spending in the 2024 presidential election is nearing $2 billion. With Vice President Kamala Harris' late entry to the race, we look at how her campaign and that of former President Donald Trump are trying to define Harris politically through advertising. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDani...
Aug 28, 2024•13 min
Each talks about patriotism. Each talks about their strengths as leaders. But, the visions of America Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are trying to bring to the country couldn't be more different. We look at how each is trying to win over undecided voters. This episode: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram & Franco Ordoñez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric ...
Aug 27, 2024•16 min
Kamala Harris has a number of paths to the 270 electoral votes she needs to secure the presidency, a change from the Biden campaign. But political operatives tell NPR that their internal polling shows a very tight race with Donald Trump. And despite new optimism from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrats' path to holding the Senate after Sen. Joe Manchin's retirement is precarious at best. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh...
Aug 26, 2024•15 min
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., whose conspiracy-minded presidential campaign failed to gain traction with the American public, suspended his campaign Friday and endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That could be a boon for Democrats who have centered their message on what they see as Trump's fringe beliefs. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is pr...
Aug 23, 2024•11 min
In her speech formally accepting the Democratic party's presidential nomination, Kamala Harris emphasized her record on abortion access and voting rights. She also painted a dire portrait of America if Trump is re-elected. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, campaign correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. ...
Aug 23, 2024•19 min
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota delivered a speech introducing himself and formally accepting his nomination to serve as Kamala Harris' running mate. Oprah Winfrey also spoke. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, Minnesota Public Radio reporter Clay Masters, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Mut...
Aug 22, 2024•16 min
President Obama and Michelle Obama delivered rousing speeches on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Lil Jon performed during the ceremonial roll call. And Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff delivered a speech about the role Kamala Harris plays in his blended family. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our ed...
Aug 21, 2024•15 min
Night one of the Democratic convention showcased a party in transition. Hillary Clinton and President Biden shared the stage with a new generation of leaders including Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli W...
Aug 20, 2024•17 min
Kamala Harris has seen her campaign continue to gain momentum as Donald Trump has struggled to find an effective line of attack. As the Democratic party prepares to begin its own convention in Chicago, the race has totally changed since Republicans formally nominated Trump last month in Milwaukee. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell ...
Aug 16, 2024•21 min
Kamala Harris wants to combat "corporate price gouging." Donald Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security. But the president's powers over the economy are actually quite limited. Here's what the candidates are saying on the trail. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDanie...
Aug 15, 2024•12 min
President Biden saw a groundswell of protest during the Democratic primary as hundreds of thousands of voters concerned about the administration's response to Israel's war in Gaza voted "uncommitted." But some of the movements most prominent voices are tentatively warming to Kamala Harris, though they say there is still more work to be done. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and national political correspondent Don Gonyea. The pod...
Aug 14, 2024•14 min
Vice President Kamala Harris is using her record as a prosecutor to her advantage in the campaign against former president Donald Trump. So far, it appears to be working. That's a big contrast from her 2020 Democratic presidential primary bid. But this is a different race and the politics of crime have changed, too. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell ...
Aug 13, 2024•14 min
In 2018, Tim Walz said he carried weaponry "in war" when pushing for gun control, despite never serving in combat. He also said he chose to retire from the military after 24 years, shortly before his unit deployed to Iraq, in order to focus on his run for Congress. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, veterans correspondent Quil Lawrence, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving. The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Br...
Aug 12, 2024•12 min
