President-elect Donald Trump hasn't been shy about his love for tariffs. And now, he hopes to make good on campaign promises to implement them. In practice, these tariffs could raise the prices of a variety of everyday goods including groceries. Economic issues like inflation led many voters to Trump. However, economists have raised concerns that this strategy could lead to another bump in inflation. We unpack what these tariffs could mean for consumers and businesses and talk about how they'll ...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giving season is upon us. And some may say today , Giving Tuesday, kicks it off. And the U.S. is certainly on the generous side. Last year, giving between corporations, foundations, and individuals amounted to more than $500 billion. However, those numbers are on a decline when you compare them to what people gave in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. But when you look at the long view, giving has increased by billions. Between 1954 and 2016, total giving went from $54 billion to $390 bill...
Dec 03, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a huge development in a war that had seemed to be at a standstill. In a matter of days, rebel groups in Syria took control of most of Aleppo, Syria's second largest city. It had been in the hands of the autocratic Syrian government since 2016. The Syrian regime, led by President Bashar al-Assad, now stands on questionable footing for the first time in years. We discuss what's next for the country. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Hav...
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast A bill to protect journalists in their work has long had strong bipartisan support. The "Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act," or PRESS Act, would shield journalists from government surveillance and from being forced to reveal confidential sources. It was first introduced in June 2021 and was reintroduced in 2023. It's passed the House twice but languished in the Senate. President-elect Donald Trump has of course had a tumultuous relationship with journalists. Last month, Trump ...
Dec 02, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Music has the power to evoke a wide range of emotions. It can make us feel melancholy. Or it can fill us with hope. Music is often tangled up with memories and experiences, too. There's probably a playlist you associate with every stage of life — from the music that helped you through high school, to the song that reminds you of a lost loved one. Music doesn't just sound good. It can also help us be more empathetic. It's even being used to treat medical conditions like dementia, Parkinson's, and...
Nov 29, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's winter. You throw on your coat and favorite scarf and head outside to put up some last-minute decorations. Stepping out onto your porch, you gaze into the sky just as wispy flakes begin to fall. You smile to yourself because there's no such thing as too much snow for Christmas. You grab the roll of garland you left propped up on your front porch and begin winding it around the railing. Now, there's one tricky corner of the porch and you need to climb on the outside of the railing to get the...
Nov 28, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine you're on a date with someone new. So far, you find them funny, intelligent, and easy to talk to. But 20 minutes in, the conversation turns to politics. It becomes clear that you don't share the same views. Do you stay on the date? Or do you leave? Nearly 80 percent of Americans would likely make an excuse and find their way home. Only 21 percent of U.S. marriages are between individuals who don't share the same political party, according to the Institute for Family Studies. That's a 10-...
Nov 27, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Wicked: Part 1" follows the origin story of Elphaba, known in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie as the Wicked Witch of the West. And it follows her friend, Galinda, who eventually becomes the Good Witch. The movie is based on the Broadway musical which debuted in 2003. Last year, it became the fourth-longest running musical in Broadway history. And that musical comes from a 1995 novel of the same name. The new Wicked movie stars singer-actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as the witches El...
Nov 26, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and billionaire businessman Elon Musk are heading the president-elect's new Department of Government Efficiency – a non-governmental agency that they say will reduce waste and streamline the U.S. federal agencies. But the so–called DOGE is only one tool the president has in mind for slashing the federal workforce. And as more details emerge, the futures of the nation's career civil servants are in the balance. We discuss what these plans mean, not ju...
Nov 25, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. And the Senate isn't paving the way for Trump to fill his administration with loyalists. Reporting indicates New York prosecutors are open to the possibility of pushing Trump's sentencing in his hush money case to 2029 when his second term in the White House will end. Meanwhile this week marked 1,000 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This week...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leaders from nearly 200 countries are in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29 to talk about the state of global climate change mitigation efforts. As many nations flesh out their plans to reduce emissions, they're looking to secure new funding at this summit for their solutions — trillions of dollars' worth. Noticeably absent from the talks in Azerbaijan are some of the world's most influential voices on the subject — from President Joe Biden to the leaders of China, India, Brazil, Britain, Germany and F...
Nov 21, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast After President-elect Donald Trump's win on Nov. 5, those in the LGBTQ community have expressed worry and fear. The Trevor Project's crisis hotline saw a 700 percent spike in calls following the election. And The Rainbow Youth Project surpassed its monthly average of calls in just six days after Trump's win. Couples are also rushing to get married before Trump takes office. Trump spent millions on anti-trans ads during his campaign. Like his first term, he's promised to continue rolling back pro...
Nov 20, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week marks 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A lot has happened in that time. This morning, the U.S. shuttered its embassy in Kyiv due to specific information about a possible air attack. Recently, Ukraine fired American-made ballistic missiles into Russia. To use these missiles, Ukraine needed permission from the Biden administration. We discuss what the closure of the American Embassy in the country's capital mean. Want to support 1A? Give to your local publi...
Nov 20, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast For many people, how you work now might seem unusual to your 2019 self, with hours spent in online meetings. Or maybe it's back to exactly how 2019 was, in an office cubicle. Or maybe, you never had the ability to work remotely during the pandemic. At companies across the country with employees who still work remotely some or most of the time, executives are slowly falling in line and sending the same message to their workforces: return to the office — sometimes for a few more days per week, som...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast U.S. flights to Haiti are grounded for the next 30 days. Three U.S. airline flights were fired on last Monday as they attempted to land in Haiti. That led to the closure of Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has suspended all U.S. flights to Haiti for the next 30 days. Last week's gunfire came from gangs operating out of Haiti's capital city. It's the latest example of the extent of gang control in the country. Haiti has...
Nov 19, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week, we started talking about the finer points of what Donald Trump's second presidency will look like — key policies he says he will implement, how much he can get done, and how quickly. Now, with another week of big cabinet picks behind us, and confirmation that Republicans will hold majorities in both the Senate and House, we dive into one goal Trump is already making good on: radically changing the shape of the U.S. government in Washington. We talk about what his choices mean for the ...
Nov 18, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many of those in the federal government are often depicted as a distant and part of a deep state that seeks to uphold a bureaucracy over the needs of everyday Americans. But the work these people do improves our lives and often goes unnoticed. The annual Arthur S. Flemming awards honor the work done by those behind the scenes in government TenaVel Thomas, executive director of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection field academy, is one of this year's winners. "To be a public servant, there is a...
Nov 17, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump has had a busy week floating his picks for his upcoming cabinet. Trump's team is also considering drafting an order that will create a board of retired military officials whose mandate will be to investigate generals it identifies as unfit for leadership. Trump and President Joe Biden met in the Oval Office after the former's election victory. Meanwhile, Donald Trump made his pick for U.S. ambassador to Israel this week, tapping former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Hu...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Over the years, Donald Trump has not been shy expressing his disdain for our nation's capital. And in this year's campaign, he made Washington D.C. — which votes overwhelmingly for Democrats — a target in his reelection campaign. We discuss how much of his rhetoric will translate into action, and what the roughly 679,000 people who call the city home can expect. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1...
Nov 15, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Biden has a little more than 2 months until his term is up. The time between administrations is called a "lame duck period" for a reason. So what bread crumbs could that Delaware duck look to finish off before exiting the pond? Well, Biden officials are working on rushing out the last bits of aid to Ukraine before the end of his term. In the meantime, President-elect Donald Trump is building what will be his team for the next four years. We discuss what the next few months will look li...
Nov 14, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Abortion was on the ballot this past election, not just in the country's choice of president, but in the form of state initiatives. Missouri is one of the seven states where abortion rights measures prevailed. Amendment 3 passed with 51.7 percent of the vote. The measure establishes a right to reproductive freedom in the Missouri constitution. That paves the way for advocates to ask courts to knock down the current near total abortion ban. Six other states including Arizona, Colorado, New York, ...
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The election results are in, and Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Responses to the outcome have been mixed. Some Americans are devastated while some are jubilant. An October survey by the American Psychological Association found that 77 percent of U.S. adults report the future of the nation as a significant source of stress in their lives. Some 69 percent said the 2024 election in particular was a source of significant stress. We discuss how we can cope with stress a...
Nov 12, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Election Day behind us, the past week has consisted of a lot of analysis — of what happened and how. But we're looking ahead. President-elect Trump has big plans right out of the gate come January: mass deportations, hefty new tariffs on foreign goods, and more he promises to make good on. We discuss how much of Trump's plans are possible and what headwinds he may face in Washington compared to his first term. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every presidential term, the chief executive is charged with appointing a cabinet to serve as their most trusted advisors. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House once more, we're learning more about who he plans to appoint to his inner circle. He's already selected one of the most important positions in his cabinet: the chief of staff. Last week he tapped his campaign manager, Susie Wiles. She'll become the first woman chief of staff. We discuss how the choice in chief...
Nov 11, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Tuesday. His victory saw big shifts in voting demographics, with one in three people of color voting for the GOP candidate. The dollar, Bitcoin, the global stock market, and Wall Street all saw monumental jumps in value at the announcement of a Trump presidency. As congratulations for the president-elect rolled in this week, officials and analysts from around the world are trying to figure out what a Trump presidency means for i...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the nation continues to digest the results of the election, data on the decisive victory by Donald Trump is revealing more about how Americans voted and why. For months, Vice President Kamala Harris and now President-elect Donald Trump courted communities they thought would move the needle. But who actually came out in droves and what were the issues that brought them to the ballot box? With most of the ballots counted, we know more about the voting blocs that made a difference. One of the bi...
Nov 08, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The presidential race is called. And the candidates have spoken. That includes Vice President Kamala Harris, who spoke Wednesday afternoon in Washington D.C. after conceding to President-elect Trump. But it's not just the presidency the Republicans managed to sew up this election cycle. The GOP is now in control of the Senate. And as votes are still being counted, it looks like the party has a solid chance of taking the House as well. We discuss what the Republican Trifecta means for the electio...
Nov 07, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast The results are in. Donald Trump will be 47th president of the United States come January. He'll return to the White House as the first president who's been re-elected after being impeached during his first term. He's also been convicted of a felony since his win in 2016. Trump won several key swing states this election, outperforming how the pollsters and pundits projected he'd do in America's electoral battlegrounds. We discuss what the U.S. looks like now that the election is over, and what t...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast "How about this weather?" There's a reason this line is one of the most famous cliche bits of smalltalk. The weather affects everyone. And most everyone wants to know what the weather's going to be like. That's where forecasts come in. People plan their days and sometimes their futures around what sort of weather they can expect. Sometimes itd can be a life-or-death situation. That's why some are balking at the Project 2025 plan to defund the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We d...
Nov 05, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast As this election season wraps up, we step away from what the Harris and Trump campaigns are doing in the final stretch. Instead, we look to what's happening outside the U.S. that could impact the election. The federal government and technology companies like Microsoft are reporting that, once again, foreign actors are trying to interfere in the presidential election and down ballot races. That includes hostile countries like Russia and geopolitical competitors like China. We discuss why countrie...
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