Washington Today Podcast

Pres. Biden meets with Chinese Pres. Xi, says 'we made real progress' from 2023-11-16T00:00

President Biden meets with Chinese President Jinping on sidelines of APEC summit in California; interview with Washington Examiner's Cami Mondeaux on U.S. House conservative Republican defeating an...

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House passes federal gov't funding extension to avoid shutdown from 2023-11-15T00:05

U.S. House passes a bill to extend temporary federal government funding and avoid a shutdown at the end of the week, with the two-tiered or 'laddered' Continuing Resolution (CR) funding some federa...

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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says he is not running for reelection in 2024 from 2023-11-09T23:36

Israel agrees to humanitarian pauses each day in its attacks on Hamas in Gaza; Sen. Manchin (D-WV) says he will not seek reelection in 2024; President Biden visits a truck factory in Illinois, new ...

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Vice President Harris credits abortion rights in Dem election victories from 2023-11-08T23:44

White House celebrates Tuesday's election results, especially how the issue of abortion rights helped Democrats, GOP Senators question Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on immigration policy, Se...

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Vice President Harris credits abortion rights in Dem election victories from 2023-11-08T23:44

White House celebrates Tuesday's election results, especially how the issue of abortion rights helped Democrats, GOP Senators question Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on immigration policy, Se...

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Rep. Scalise has trouble getting GOP holdouts to back his Speaker bid from 2023-10-12T22:40:24

Interview with Axios' Stef Kight on House Republican divisions still holding up a vote to elect a new Speaker (9), House subcommittee hearing on DC crime, Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israe...

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Rep. Scalise nominated for Speaker; may not have votes to be elected from 2023-10-11T22:16

House Republicans nominate Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) for Speaker, narrowly defeating Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). Interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on when a House floor vote for Speaker may take p...

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Russian warship sunk after claimed Ukrainian missile attack from 2022-04-14T23:55:50

Today's program looks at reports President Biden will send a top U.S. official to Ukraine, Russian warship sinking after attack and U.S. lawmakers making a surprise visit to Taiwan. Interview with ...

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POTUS: ‘Every indication’ Russia attacks Ukraine in 'next several days' from 2022-02-17T23:33:29

Today's program looks at the latest on Russia & Ukraine from President Biden, Defense Secretary Austin and U.N. Security Council, and Senate looks to pass CR to avert government shutdown. Interview...

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WH & NATO say Russia's still not pulling back from Ukraine borders from 2022-02-16T23:34:34

Today's program looks at the latest on Russia's threatening Ukraine, Biden WH lets Trump WH visitor logs be turned over to Jan. 6 attack investigative committee and CDC Director on mask guidance. I...

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Biden to Russians: "I do not believe you want a bloody war with Ukraine" from 2022-02-15T23:30

Today's program looks at President Biden warning Russia of the costs of a war with Ukraine, Senate Republicans hold up short-term government funding, Senate confirms FDA Commissioner and Sandy Hook...

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Mandatory arbitration for sex assault & harassment claims to end from 2022-02-11T00:02:17

Today's program looks at ending forced arbitration in sexual harassment/assault cases, President Biden on drug costs, inflation hits 40 year high and former President Trump on handling White House ...

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CDC stands by school/business mask guidance from 2022-02-09T23:27:32

Today's program looks at CDC COVID mask guidance for schools and public places, the Rep. Joyce Beatty-Rep. Hal Rogers confrontation over mask wearing, FCC nominee Gigi Sohn's second confirmation he...

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U.S. House passes federal gov't funding extension from 2022-02-08T23:20:09

Today's program looks at the House passing a 3-week temporary government funding extension and a U.S. Postal Service reform bill, a report on Mexico's role in the fentanyl supply to the U.S. and a ...

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President Biden says ISIS leader blew up himself & family from 2022-02-03T23:22:46

Today's program looks at the ISIS leader killed in a U.S. military raid in Syria, former Washington NFL team employees testifying about sexual harassment and an effort to crack down on "ghost guns"...

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President Biden sends U.S. troops to Europe in signal to Russia over Ukraine from 2022-02-02T23:21:57

Today's program looks at 3,000 U.S. troops sent to Eastern Europe, a science and tech research bill designed to have the U.S. better compete with China and an update on a COVID-19 for children unde...

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President Biden meets with key Senators on SCOTUS nomination from 2022-02-01T23:31:06

Today's program looks at President Biden meeting with Senators on the Supreme Court vacancy, OMB Director nomination hearing and Russian President Putin accusing the U.S. and NATO of ignoring Russi...

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Biden says he will nominate Black woman to Supreme Court by end of Feb from 2022-01-27T23:26:49

Today's program looks at Supreme Court Justice Breyer's retirement, President Biden's plan to nominate a successor and Education Secretary Cardona on funding priorities. Interview with The Hill's C...

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Reports: Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire from 2022-01-26T23:17

Today's program looks at reports Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, U.S. and NATO give Russia written responses to its security demands and Federal Reserve Chair announces interest r...

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POTUS: predicting Putin on Ukraine like "reading tea leaves" from 2022-01-25T23:10:44

President Biden suggests Russian President Putin could be sanctioned personally if Russia invade Ukraine, Senate GOP Leader McConnell praises Biden on handling Russia-Ukraine, Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) ...

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U.S. troops on heightened alert over Russia-Ukraine from 2022-01-24T23:18:01

Today's program looks thousands of U.S. troops on heightened alert for possible deployment to Europe with Russia threatening Ukraine, NYC Mayor's anti-gun violence plan and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. a...

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POTUS clarifies "minor incursion" remarks on Russia-Ukraine from 2022-01-20T23:15

Today's program looks at President Biden clarifying remarks on the Russian threat against Ukraine, Republicans on Biden's first year and Senate leaders on voting rights next steps. Interview with C...

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POTUS talks economy, COVID, Russia at news conference from 2022-01-20T00:31:26

Today's program looks at President Biden's news conference to mark a year in office, on the economy, COVID-19 and Russia's threatening Ukraine; Supreme Court case involving Sen. Cruz's campaign spe...

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5G delayed around airports; Senate voting rights debate begins from 2022-01-18T23:55:55

Today's program looks at delayed 5G deployment around U.S. airports over safety concerns, Senate formally starts voting rights bills debate, Russia-Ukraine latest, and a Supreme Court case on relig...

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On MLK holiday, Dems focus on voting rights/filibuster reform from 2022-01-17T23:15:36

Today's program looks at the MLK holiday and debate on voting rights bills and changing the Senate filibuster, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) first speech to the General Assembly and Chinese President ...

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SCOTUS blocks large business vax mandate from 2022-01-13T23:26:43

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court striking down the large employer vaccine mandate, President Biden meeting with Senate Democrat on voting rights/filibuster reform, and Senate vote on Russ...

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December inflation rate highest since 1982 from 2022-01-12T23:29

Today's program looks at inflation running 7%, federal COVID guidance on masks and reopening schools, voting rights reform and NATO talks with Russia over Ukraine. Interview with Washington Post's ...

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Biden: change Senate filibuster rule to pass voting rights bills from 2022-01-11T23:23

Today's program looks at President Biden in Atlanta on changing Senate filibuster rules to pass voting rights reform, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's renomination hearing, and WH COVID-19 Response Team t...

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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in vaccine mandate challenges from 2022-01-07T23:10

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court cases on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for large employers and health care workers at federally-funded facilities, December jobs report, Kazakhstan protests a...

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Anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol from 2022-01-06T23:38:21

Today's program looks at the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, with reflections by President Biden, Vice President Harris, House and Senate leaders, and historians.
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CDC Director defends new COVID isolating/testing guidance from 2022-01-05T23:20:09

Today's program looks at CDC guidance on isolating/testing after a positive COVID-19 test, Chicago Teachers Union wanting remoting learning during the omicron surge and Attorney General Garland on ...

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Senate filibuster reform to pass voting rights not a done deal from 2022-01-04T23:23

Today's program looks at Senate plans on voting rights and Build Back Better social spending, USCP Chief on Jan. 6 attack anniv., President Biden on COVID-19 omicron and drivers stranded on I-95 af...

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Former officer Kim Potter guilty in shooting death from 2021-12-23T22:48:33

Today's program looks at former police officer Kim Potter found guilty for shooting and killing Daunte Wright, Biden WH retweeting former President Trump on COVID vaccines and a new ALS research la...

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FDA ok's first at home anti-COVID pill from 2021-12-22T23:09:05

Today's program looks at the newly-approved pill to treat COVID, federal student loan payment moratorium extension, President Biden on supply chain and Sen. Schumer on Build Back Better bill. Inter...

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POTUS outlines COVID omicron strategy from 2021-12-21T23:16:34

Today's program looks at President Biden's plan to confront COVID-19 omicron variant, plans for Build Back Better bill and Sec of State Blinken on Russia's demands for security guarantees. Intervie...

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Sen. Manchin pushes back against WH BBB criticism from 2021-12-20T23:22:23

Today's program looks at Sen. Manchin's opposition to the Build Back Better social spending bill, COVID-19 omicron variant update and new Pentagon anti-extremism policies. Interview with TIME's Mad...

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POTUS on voting rights reform: "This battle is not over" from 2021-12-17T23:47:30

Today's program looks at President Biden and Senate Democrats' push on voting rights bills, COVID-19 omicron variant update, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins' retirement and Roger Stone pleads the ...

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Senate likely to push Build Back Better bill to January from 2021-12-16T23:20

Today's program looks at stalled Senate negotiations over the $1.75T Build Back Better bill, Senate impasse over State Dept nominees, NHTSA Administrator confirmation hearing. Interview with Roll C...

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Senate likely to push Build Back Better bill to January from 2021-12-16T23:20

Today's program looks at stalled Senate negotiations over the $1.75T Build Back Better bill, Senate impasse over State Dept nominees, NHTSA Administrator confirmation hearing. Interview with Roll C...

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Senate Votes 50-49 to Raise Debt Limit by $2.5 Trillion from 2021-12-14T22:48

The latest on the Senate's passage of raising the debt limit and the House's debate on holding Former COS Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress. Interviews with Alex Bolton of The Hill (5) and Josh ...

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President Biden briefed on tornado damage, pledges aid from 2021-12-13T23:16:32

Today's program looks at federal and state tornado damage response. $1.75T Build Back Better bill negotiations, COVID-19 omicron concerns. Interview with TIME's Jeffrey Kluger on Person of the Year...

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SCOTUS lets TX abortion law stand & federal lawsuits to continue from 2021-12-10T23:16:27

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court ruling in the Texas abortion case, Labor Dept inflation report, new CBO analysis of the Build Back Better bill cost, Julian Assange case and former Sen. B...

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Former Sen. Dole lies in state from 2021-12-09T23:25

Today's program looks at former Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) lying in state at the U.S. Capitol, Senate advances a bill to increase the federal debt limit, unemployment insurance claims drop but inflation ...

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Biden warns Putin not to invade Ukraine from 2021-12-07T23:28:02

Today's program looks at the video call between President Biden and Russian President Putin, a possible deal in Congress to raise the federal debt limit, Dr. Fauci on COVID-19 omicron variant's abi...

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Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS, 1923-2021) remembered as a 'war hero' and 'stateman' from 2021-12-06T23:26:28

Today's program looks at tributes to late Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS), U.S. announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Justice Department sues Texas over redistricting maps. Intervi...

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Only 210K jobs created in Nov, but unemployment falls sharply from 2021-12-03T23:09:51

Today's program looks at the November jobs report, 11-week CR signed into law to avert a federal government shutdown, CDC update on COVID-19 omicron variant and House Minority Leader McCarthy on ca...

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House passes CR to avert gov't shutdown; Senate GOP may block from 2021-12-02T23:32:21

Today's program looks at the temporary federal government funding bill, President Biden on steps to slow spread of COVID-19 omicron variant and U.S. confronting Russia over Ukraine. Interviews with...

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Supreme Court hears challenge to Roe v. Wade from 2021-12-01T23:19:29

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court oral argument on the Mississippi abortion law, first COVID-19 omicron case in the U.S. and VP Kamala Harris chairing her first National Space Council meet...

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Jury convicts all three in Arbery killing of murder from 2021-11-24T23:17:21

Today's program looks at verdicts in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, Thanksgiving holiday travel and President Biden nominates an OMB Director.
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Oil released from SPR aims to lower gas prices from 2021-11-23T23:31:09

Today's program looks at President Biden's release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, more House Jan 6 Committee subpoenas and WH on Ahmaud Arbery trial. Interviews with Washington Post's...

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POTUS nominates Fed Chair Powell for second term from 2021-11-22T23:15:24

Today's program looks at President Biden's nominations for Federal Reserve Chair and Vice Chair, deadline for the federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate, State Department reaction to the Chinese...

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House passes multi-trillion dollar social spending & climate bill from 2021-11-19T23:09:03

Today's program looks at House passage of the $1.75T social spending bill, CDC meeting on COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults, Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and annual Presidential Turkey Pardon. Listen

House moves toward social spending bill vote from 2021-11-19T00:15:12

Today's program looks at House debate on the $1.75T social spending bill, President Biden meets with leaders of Canada & Mexico and FL Gov. DeSantis signs COVID-19 anti-vaccine mandate bills. Inter...

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House censures Rep. Gosar for violent video from 2021-11-17T23:20:37

Today's program looks at the House censure of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), President Biden at a GM electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Canadian PM Trudeau in DC and FCC Chair nomination hearing. Intervie...

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House sets social spending bill debate/vote schedule from 2021-11-16T23:18:21

Today's program looks at the upcoming House vote on the $1.75T social spending bill, DHS Sec Mayorkas on illegal immigrant deportation and U.S. Congress support for Cuban protesters. Interview with...

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Infrastructure spending bill becomes law from 2021-11-15T23:19:17

Today's program looks at President Biden signing the infrastructure spending bill, Steve Bannon's court appearance for defying a House subpoena in the Jan 6 investigation and Sen. Leahy saying he w...

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Steve Bannon indicted for defying House subpoena from 2021-11-12T23:04:12

Today's program looks at the Steve Bannon indictment for defying a Congressional subpoena, FDA Commissioner nomination and NJ Gov candidate Jack Ciattarelli (R) concedes. Interview with CQ/Roll Cal...

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President Biden calls veterans 'spine of America' from 2021-11-11T23:45:23

Today's program looks at Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, VP Kamala Harris on meeting the French President and UN Sec General Antonio Gutteres o...

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President Biden says bringing down soaring inflation is a top priority from 2021-11-10T23:14:10

Today's program looks at the Labor Dept's inflation report, UN Climate Summit draft agreement and Belarus-Poland border crisis. Interviews with MarketWatch's Jeffry Bartash (7) and Politico's Heath...

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Rep. Liz Cheney: Donald Trump at war with "rule of law and Constitution" from 2021-11-09T23:04:07

Today's program includes January 6th Attack Committee Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney on the investigation, Speaker Nancy Pelosi on timing of the House vote on the $1.75T social spending bill and public...

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Transportation Secretary praises soon-to-be infrastructure spending law from 2021-11-08T23:27:30

Today's program looks at the White House promotion of the $1.2T infrastructure bill, COVID vaccine employer mandate on hold, COVID travel ban lifted and DOJ ransomware indictment. Interview with Wa...

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House Dem moderates hold up Build Back Better bill from 2021-11-05T22:12:59

Today's program looks at the infrastructure and social spending bills, October jobs report, Colin Powell funeral and Sec Blinken on Havana Syndrome. Interview with The Hill's Cristina Marcos (4). Listen

Private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect in January from 2021-11-04T22:16:23

Private sector COVID-19 vax mandate, infrastructure & social spending bills, VA Gov transition & court hearing on Trump 1/6 attack executive privilege. Interviews with Cleared4's Ashley Heather & P...

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Republicans revel after Tuesday's elections from 2021-11-03T22:41:41

Today's program looks at reaction to Tuesday's election results, Federal Reserve Chair on start of tapering of bond purchases and a Supreme Court concealed carry case. Interview with USA Today SCOT...

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President Biden meets Pope Francis from 2021-10-29T22:10:51

Today's program looks at President Biden's meeting with Pope Francis and French President Macron, Rep. Kinzinger's retirement, sexual misconduct charges against former Gov. Cuomo and Afghan war and...

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President Biden announces Budget Reconciliation deal from 2021-10-28T22:28:21

Today's program looks at the social spending & tax bill deal, oil company CEO's on fossil fuels & climate change, Justice Dept settlement in the 2015 church mass shooting in SC. Interview with WSJ'...

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WH/CDC readies for COVID-19 vax for small kids from 2021-10-27T22:27:08

Today's program looks at WH & CDC prep for COVID-19 vaccines for 5–11-year-olds, Attorney General Merrick Garland defends memo on protecting school board members and Sec of State Antony Blinken on ...

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SCOTUS lets Texas abortion law stand for second time from 2021-10-22T22:05:43

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court's again not blocking a Texas abortion law, social spending bill talks getting close to a deal, COVID-19 booster shots and White House questioned on Presid...

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House votes to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress from 2021-10-21T22:25:51

Today's program looks at the House vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a Jan. 6 attack investigation, subpoena, social spending bill negotiations, and MLK Memorial 10th An...

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Senate GOP blocks voting rights bill for second time this year from 2021-10-20T22:48:51

Today's program looks at a Senate vote on a voting rights bill, WH plans for COVID-19 vaccines for kids and U.S. Amb to Japan nominee Rahm Emanuel on Laquan McDonald police shooting. Interview with...

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British Prime Minister on murder of MP: "shock & sadness" from 2021-10-15T22:12:28

Today's program looks at the stabbing death of a British politician, President Biden on affordable child care proposals, FDA Advisory Committee ok's J&J COVID-19 booster shot and Biden Administrati...

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House bill targets social media 'malicious algorithms' from 2021-10-14T22:23:14

Today's program looks at a House bill to regulate Facebook and other technology company algorithms, Budget Reconciliation bill talks and U.S. rejoins UN Human Rights Council. Interview with Washing...

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President Biden seeks to free ujp supply chain bottlenecks from 2021-10-13T22:55:31

Today's program looks at President Biden on ways to ease the global supply chain, reopening Canadian and Mexican discretionary travel to the U.S., new TSA screening area at Reagan National Airport,...

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House joins Senate in passing short-term debt limit increase from 2021-10-12T23:07:43

Today's program looks at House debate to raise the debt ceiling, Speaker Pelosi on Budget Reconciliation program cuts, IMF downgrades U.S. & global economic growth forecast and former Air Force Chi...

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Senate moves to vote on debt limit extension deal from 2021-10-07T23:09:12

Today's program looks at the deal to raise the U.S. debt limit until December 3, Senate report on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election, and former Special Envoy to Haiti on why he resig...

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Senate looking at 2-month debt limit increase deal from 2021-10-06T23:26:35

Today's program looks at the debt ceiling limit bill in the Senate, Budget Reconciliation negotiations and former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) at the Reagan Library. Interview with The Hill's Jordan Wil...

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POTUS on Budget Reconciliation: "We'll get it done" from 2021-10-01T23:06:39

Today's program looks at President Biden meeting with House Democrats on the budget reconciliation bill negotiations, California's first COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren and look at the ...

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Sen. Manchin says he supports maximum $1.5 trillion bill from 2021-09-30T22:24:38

Today's program looks at the Budget Reconciliation and Infrastructure spending bills and temporary government funding bill (CR), Congresswomen telling their personal stories of having an abortion, ...

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House passes debt ceiling increase; spending bill talks continue from 2021-09-29T22:34:47

Today's program looks at the House passing a debt limit increase, update on negotiations over the $3.5 trillion social spending and tax bill, and Defense Sec and top generals before a House committ...

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Pfizer COVID booster shots begin from 2021-09-24T22:22:48

Today's program looks at COVID-19 booster shots, House passing an abortion rights bill, Haitian migrants at U.S.-Mexico border, $1T & $3.5T spending bills and 2020 election audit in Arizona.
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Dems offer Budget Reconciliation pay-for "framework" from 2021-09-23T22:18:43

Today's program looks at Democrats' saying they have agreed on how to pay for the $3.5 trillion social spending bill, military aid to Israel, U.S. Special Envoy to Haiti resigns and a hearing on ai...

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POTUS meets Dems to sort out infrastructure & budget bills from 2021-09-22T22:27:29

Today's program looks at President Biden's meetings with Democrats on the domestic spending agenda, Federal Reserve on economic stimulus plans, and House debate NDAA. Interviews with Politico's Hea...

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Defense Sec OK'd National Guard standby troops for 9/18 pro-Trump rally from 2021-09-17T22:10:05

Today's program looks at security preparations for Saturday's "Justice for J6" rally, Pentagon on a drone strike in Afghanistan that killed civilians and an FDA advisory committee votes down a Pfiz...

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Secs Blinken & Austin defend deal with Australia from 2021-09-16T22:16:48

Today's program looks at the new U.S.-Australian-Great Britain strategic partnership, preview of FDA meeting on COVID-19 booster shots and the Virginia gubernatorial election. Interview with Politi...

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Simone Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse from 2021-09-15T22:14:37

Today's program looks at Simone Biles and other U.S. Olympic gymnasts on the FBI's handling of the Larry Nasser sexual abuse case, Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Milley's actions after President Trump's d...

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President Biden defends worker vaccine mandate from 2021-09-10T22:03:20

Today's program looks at President Biden's private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate, proposed bills to speed emergency rental assistance and 9/11 attack 20th anniversary ceremonies at the Justice De...

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President Biden calls for vax or testing mandate in private sector from 2021-09-09T23:40:13

Today's program looks a COVID-19 vaccination or testing mandate for millions of private sector workers, vaccine mandate for federal employees, mark-up of the $3.5 trillion Budget Resolution, and Ju...

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VP Harris campaigns for CA Gov. Newsom ahead of recall election from 2021-09-08T22:18:53

Today's program looks at the recall election of Gov. Newsom (D-CA), WH allegations of meatpacker price fixing, DC Archbishop Gregory on abortion and President Biden, and Speaker Pelosi on the plann...

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Texas voting bill becomes law from 2021-09-07T22:02:13

Today's program looks at Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) signing an election reform bill, President Joe Biden visiting NJ and NY areas recovering from Hurricane Ida and Sec of State Antony Blinken on U.S. ...

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August jobs report is 235K, below expectations from 2021-09-03T21:54:24

Today's program looks at the August jobs report, Hurricane Ida recovery, Texas abortion law, and resettlement of Afghan evacuees.
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POTUS on Hurricane Ida recovery: "we're all in this together" from 2021-09-02T23:10:31

Today's program looks at Hurricane Ida recovery in the Gulf and Mid-Atlantic/Northeast, Texas' new abortion law, Afghan refugees screening and Defense Authorization bill amendments on Afghanistan a...

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POTUS warned of another 'likely" terrorist attack in Kabul from 2021-08-27T22:10:44

Today's program looks at continuing security threats after the Kabul bombings that killed U.S., President Biden hosts the new Israeli Prime Minister Bennett and Fed Chair Powell on plans to end bon...

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POTUS vows to complete evacuation despite Kabul airport attack from 2021-08-26T23:27:43

Today's program looks at the bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed U.S. troops and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews with Military Times' Meghann Myers on A...

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Sec of State Blinken: about 1,500 Americans left in Afghanistan from 2021-08-25T22:10:49

Today's program looks at estimates of U.S. citizens to be evacuated from Afghanistan, reaction to two Members of Congress going to Afghanistan, and mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. troops. Inte...

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POTUS to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan: "We will get your home" from 2021-08-20T22:02:35

Today's program looks at the Afghanistan evacuation, from President Biden, Member of Congress who served, Pentagon, NATO and former President Trump. Also Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) on school mask mand...

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Man arrested in Capitol Hill bomb scare from 2021-08-19T22:15:58

Today's program looks at the arrest of a man threatening to detonate a bomb on Capitol Hill, Afghanistan, and GOP governors on President Biden requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for nursing home staff...

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COVID-19 vaccine booster shots recommended for everyone from 2021-08-18T22:17:56

Today's program looks at the plan for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, Pentagon and State Department latest on Afghanistan and a preview of next week's House debate on transportation spending. Inter...

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Pentagon promises to ramp up evacuations from Afghanistan from 2021-08-17T22:12:42

Today's program looks at evacuation of Americans and Afghans from Kabul airport, NIH Director on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and U.S. earthquake aid to Haiti. Interview with Quartz's Tim Fernhol...

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POTUS stands behind decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan from 2021-08-16T23:19:15

Today program looks at the Biden Admin, Congress and UN on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Interview with former Sunday Times' DC Bureau Chief Toby Harnden (21). Also, NYC Mayor De Blasio on r...

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DHS Sec says high number of border crossings is "serious challenge" from 2021-08-12T22:11:14

Today's program looks at DHS Secretary Mayorkas' visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Census Bureau redistricting data, and COVID-19 booster shots. Interviews with The Hill's Reid Wilson (13) and Washi...

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Incoming NY governor promising culture change from 2021-08-11T22:14:47

Today's program looks at incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), Senate passing the $3.5T budget resolution and President Biden meeting business on COVID vaccine mandates. Interviews with Syracuse.com's...

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July jobs report: almost 1 million jobs created from 2021-08-06T22:15:40

Today's program looks at the July jobs report, White House on further COVID vaccination requirements, House Speaker Pelosi on a possible Member vaccination mandate, and the anniversary of the 1965 ...

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President Biden sets electric vehicle sales goal from 2021-08-05T22:27:45

Today's program looks at President Biden on climate change and electric vehicles sales goals, Senate wrapping up work on the bipartisan infrastructure spending bill and Justice Department investiga...

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Senate votes down border wall funding amendment from 2021-08-04T22:14:52

Today's program looks at a border wall amendment in the Senate, WHO Director call for a COVID-19 booster shot moratorium, WH on whether new eviction moratorium is Constitutional and Congressional G...

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CDC eviction moratorium extension stalls in the House from 2021-07-30T22:26:57

Today's program looks at the expiring CDC eviction moratorium, leaked CDC memo on the COVID Delta variant, a bipartisan call for a border czar and Olympic Committee responds to a U.S. Senator sayin...

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President Biden orders federal employee COVID vaccine mandate from 2021-07-29T22:24:06

Today's program looks at a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal employees, GDP 2nd Quarter growth and Congress passes an emergency spending bill for Capitol Security and Afghan refugees. Interv...

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Deal announced on bipartisan infrastructure spending from 2021-07-28T22:29:16

Today's program includes interviews with USA Today's Joey Garrison on infrastructure spending talks (6) and Bloomberg Government's Jack Fitzpatrick on provisions in FY22 spending bills targeting Ch...

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Bipartisan infrastructure spending bill still a work in progress from 2021-07-26T22:12:51

Today's program looks at the bipartisan infrastructure spending bill talks, NYC and CA require COVID-19 vaccines or testing for public workers, President Biden meets the Iraqi Prime Minister and a ...

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U.S. & Canada Ambassadors on different COVID travel restrictions from 2021-07-23T22:13:58

Today's program looks at differing U.S. and Canadian COVID-19 non-essential travel rules, Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) plea for people to get vaccinated, Cleveland Indians change their name, and Summer Oly...

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DOJ targets gun trafficking in five cities from 2021-07-22T22:08:44

Today's program looks at new federal gun trafficking strike forces, House increases Afghan Special Immigrant Visas, and a contested BLM Director nomination in the Senate. Interview with AP's Mike B...

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Speaker Pelosi vetoes 2 GOP Members of 1/6 Attack Select Committee from 2021-07-22T14:24:53

Today's program looks at House Republican & Democrat disputes over who can be on the January 6th Attack Investigation Select Committee, test Senate vote fails on the bipartisan infrastructure spend...

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U.S. warns businesses of risks of operating in Hong Kong from 2021-07-16T22:07:39

Today's program looks at the Biden administration's advisory to U.S. businesses in Hong Kong, CDC warning COVID-19 is "pandemic of the unvaccinated", update on Afghan interpreter Special Immigrant ...

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Senate test vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill scheduled from 2021-07-15T23:12:05

Today's program looks at the scheduled infrastructure spending bill vote in the Senate, enhanced child tax credit monthly payments begin, and President Biden meets with German Chancellor Merkel. In...

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President Biden supporting Senate Democratic infrastructure spending bill from 2021-07-14T22:12:47

Today's program looks at the $3.5 trillion "human infrastructure" bill written by Senate Democrats, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on inflation, and State Dept passport processing delays. Inte...

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President Biden: "Big Lie is just that. A Big Lie" from 2021-07-13T22:09:24

Today's program looks at President Biden's speech on voting rights, Texas elections bill standoff and Consumer Price Index increase. Interview with Texas Tribune's Alexa Ura (11) and Wasll Street J...

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June jobs report: 850K from 2021-07-02T22:02:46

Today's program looks at the June jobs report, Independence Day holiday travel and coronavirus concerns, U.S. leaves key base in Afghanistan and a Pentagon report on handling sexual assault in the ...

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Sen. McConnell undecided whether to support bipartisan infrastructure spending package from 2021-06-28T22:37:12

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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for murdering George Floyd from 2021-06-25T21:57:49

Today's program looks at the Derek Chauvin's sentencing for the murder of George Floyd, VP Harris at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Biden meets with the Afghan President and Justice Department s...

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SCOTUS rules NCAA cannot block some student athlete compensation from 2021-06-21T22:08:34

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court decision on student athlete compensation, infrastructure spending talks, voting rights key Senate vote preview and Iran's president-elect on U.S.-Iran rel...

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Former VP Pence heckled at conservative conference from 2021-06-18T22:13:24

Today's program looks at former VP Mike Pence at Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference, President Biden on a COVID-19 vaccine milestone and the first Juneteenth National Holiday observance.
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President Biden calls President Putin a “worthy adversary” from 2021-06-14T22:19:20

Today's program looks at President Biden at the NATO Summit, previewing his meeting with President Putin. Interviews with Washington Post's Mike DeBonis on Congress this week (19) and Washington Ex...

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Report: Trump DOJ targets House Dem phone records from 2021-06-11T21:52:43

Today's program looks at the G7 Summit, Trump Justice Department allegedly seeking phone metadata on Democratic Congressmen, and Attorney General Merrick Garland on voting rights
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VP Harris to illegal immigrants: 'don't come" from 2021-06-07T22:07

Today's program looks at Vice President Harris in Guatemala on immigration policy, Senate leaders on the June agenda and future of the filibuster and Mattel & Fisher Price executive testify on infa...

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Jobs report for May lower than expected from 2021-06-04T22:14:05

Today's program looks at the May jobs report, U.S. and NATO responses to ransomware attacks and former White House Counsel Don McGahn testifying on the Mueller report.
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Senate Republicans block 1/6 Commission bill from 2021-05-28T21:56

Today's program looks at the Senate vote to create a commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, President Biden with Gov. Northam (D-VA) on COVID-19 and the economy, and ...

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Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Holds from 2021-05-21T23:32:20

Today's program looks at the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meeting with President Biden, and a new White House infrastructure spending counteroffer.
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April jobs report much smaller than expected from 2021-05-07T21:47:24

Today's program looks at the April jobs report, Pfizer/BioNTech applying for COVID-19 vaccine full approval and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms not running for reelection.
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Rev. Al Sharpton give eulogy at Andrew Brown, Jr.'s funeral from 2021-05-03T22:11:05

Today's program looks at the Andrew Brown, Jr. funeral, President Biden and Sen. McConnell on infrastructure spending and tax increases and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in London ahead of the ...

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DHS Sec says there is pain, not pleasure, in Title 42 deportations from 2021-04-30T21:54:52

Today's program looks at President Biden's First 100 Days on immigration and foreign policy, and the President's visit to an Amtrak station in Philadelphia. Interview with Texas Tribune's Patrick S...

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President Speaks to Joint Session of Congress from 2021-04-28T22:31:31

Today's program previews President Biden's first speech to a Joint Session of Congress, his $1.8 trillion plan for child care, universal pre-K and free community college, and a Supreme Court case o...

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CDC says vaccinated people can go outdoors without masks from 2021-04-27T22:39

Today's program looks at new CDC guidance on mask wearing indoors and outdoors for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, return of earmarks to Appropriations Bills and House Republicans wrap-up...

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Gov. Hogan (R-MD) seeks bipartisan infrastructure spending compromise from 2021-04-23T22:07:53

Today's program looks at Gov. Hogan's (R-MD) bipartisan infrastructure summit, White House on whether to help India with COVID vaccines and the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch.
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Earth Day: POTUS wants to cut U.S. carbon emissions in half by 2030 from 2021-04-22T22:25:35

Today's program looks at Earth Day plans to address climate change, House passing a DC Statehood bill and Senate passing an anti-Asian Hate Crimes bill. Interviews with Hoover Institution's Terry A...

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Jury Starts Deliberating in Derek Chauvin Trial from 2021-04-19T22:13

Today's program looks at closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, President Biden meets with another group of bipartisan lawmakers on infrastructure spending, e...

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POTUS calls gun violence in U.S. an epidemic from 2021-04-16T22:28:12

Today's program looks at the mass shooting in Indianapolis, House bill to prevent health care workplace violence, Japanese Prime Minister's visit to the White House and national World War I Memoria...

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POTUS sends $1.5T budget proposal to Congress from 2021-04-09T22:04:21

Today's program looks at President Biden's FY2022 federal budget proposal, Michigan asking for more COVID-19 vaccine doses and Prince Phillip dying. Interview with The Hill's budget reporter Niv El...

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Treasury Sec Yellen Calls for Minimum Global Corporate Tax Rate from 2021-04-05T22:38:31

Today's program looks at the Biden Administration's call for a minimum global corporate tax, new State Department COVID-19 global vaccine policy coordinator, and President Biden on White House East...

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Capitol Police Officer Killed When Suspect Hits Barricade from 2021-04-02T22:03:39

Today's program looks at a suspect ramming a car into a U.S. Capitol barricade, killing one police officer and wounding another, and the March jobs report. Interview with Senate Historian Emeritus ...

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Dem & GOP Delegations Head to Border from 2021-03-26T21:59:54

Today's program looks at separate House Democrat and Senate Republican visits to the U.S.-Mexico border, reaction to Georgia's new election law, and Sen. Romney gets the JFK Profile in Courage Awar...

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POTUS Meets With Asian-American Leaders from 2021-03-19T22:01:09

Today's program looks at new CDC guidance on social distancing in schools, House votes on a bill to head off Medicare cuts and President Biden meets with Asian American leaders in Atlanta. Intervie...

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Gov. Cuomo calls politicians who want him to resign 'reckless' from 2021-03-12T23:32:12

Today's program looks at Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) on sexual harassment allegations and calls to resign, President Biden on the $1.9 trillion COVID aid law, and a civil settlement for the family of ...

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Senate Votes Down Minimum Wage Increase from 2021-03-05T23:07:50

Today's program looks at the Senate taking up the $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, including an amendment to raise the minimum wage, and a fight over unemployment insurance benefits, the Februar...

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House Debates $1.9T Coronavirus Aid Bill from 2021-02-27T00:33:10

Today's program looks at House debate on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, FDA advisory panel considers the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and Donald Trump, Jr. speaks at CPAC.
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Capitol Police Chief: 1/6 Attack Bigger Than Intel Suggested from 2021-02-26T00:30:09

Today's program looks at the U.S. Capitol Police Acting Chief on the January 6th attack, U.S. intelligence report on Khashoggi murder, President Biden on the 50 millionth coronavirus vaccine shot g...

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POTUS to Munich Security Conference: "America Is Back" from 2021-02-20T00:06:39

Today's program looks at President Biden's speech to the Munich Security Conference, administration updates on Iran, Afghanistan and the Paris Climate Accord, and the White House on winter weather ...

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POTUS: We Won't Get Bogged Down Negotiating Over Aid from 2021-02-05T23:55:19

Today's program looks at the January jobs report and the latest on a coronavirus aid bill, Pentagon sending active-duty troops to help with vaccine distribution, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-...

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House Removes Rep. Greene From Committees from 2021-02-05T01:30:41

Today's program looks at House debate to remove Rep. Greene (R-GA) from committees, Senate advances a coronavirus aid plan and President Biden at the State Dep. Interviews with Atlanta Journal Cons...

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Capitol Police Officer Lies in Honor from 2021-02-04T00:16:22

Today's program looks at Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lying in honor, COVID aid, Senate passes an organizing resolution, and Rep. Taylor Greene controversy. Interviews with CQ/Roll Call's ...

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POTUS Meet With GOP Senators on COVID Aid from 2021-02-02T00:58:04

Today's program looks at a new COVID-19 home test, Senate Republicans meet with President Biden on a coronavirus economic relief bill and Biden Administration on the military coup in Myanmar. Inter...

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Election Day In the United States from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at election day. Plus an interview with the Washington Times' Dave Boyer (10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Election Eve for the United States from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the last day before the general election. We're joined on the phone by Walter Shapiro of The New Republic (20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Presidential Campaign Homestretch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the presidential campaign's final days – President Trump in Michigan, Joe Biden in Iowa, House Democrats' report on the coronavirus response, and former Secretary of State ...

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Senators Grill Big Tech CEO's on Alleged Bias from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the CEO's of Twitter, Facebook & Google testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee on Section 230 liability protections, and President Trump and Joe Biden on the unres...

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One Week Until Election Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the presidential campaign – Donald Trump in MI, Joe Biden in GA, Melania Trump in PA, Barack Obama in FL. Plus FCC Chair Agit Pai on Section 230 reform. Interview with Atla...

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Debate commission says it will change structure to ensure more ‘orderly discussion’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the reaction to the last night's debate. Interviews with Oren Segal of the Anti-Defamation League (20) and Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post (35) on Former FBI James Co...

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First Presidential Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The complete debate from Cleveland, Ohio on September 29th, 2020. Topics included the Supreme Court (3), health care (7), COVID-19 (20), the economy (35), law and order (55), accomplishments (65), ...

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Candidates converging on Cleveland as Trump’s court nominee appears on Hill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at tonight's first presidential debate from Cleveland. Plus Judge Amy Coney Barret meets with Republican senators on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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Eve of First Presidential Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the NYT story on President Trump's tax returns (1), how the coronavirus will impact the presidential debate format and Democratic VP nominee Sen. Kamala Harris on the Supre...

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Senate Confirms Supreme Court Nominee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Judge Amy Coney Barrett nomination to the Supreme Court, WH Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on whether the coronavirus can be contained, and President Trump and Joe Biden c...

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Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly,’ Woodward book says from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on President Trump's remarks in the new Bob Woodward book. Interviews with Tony Romm of The Washington Post (18) and Byron Tau of the Wall Street Journal (33). S...

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McConnell announces plan to vote on slimmed-down relief bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the Senate Republicans plan for coronavirus relief. Joined by Alexander Bolton of The Hill on the latest (10). Sponsor link: betterhelp.com/c-span Learn more ...

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President Trump Allegedly Calls Killed U.S. Servicemembers 'Losers' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at reaction to The Atlantic article claiming President Trump disparaged fallen U.S. servicemembers (1) and the August jobs reports (15). Interview with Politico Chief Economic...

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Trump tries to clarify comment that voters cast ballots twice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the President's comments about voting twice in North Carolina. Plus, more on today's stock market tumble. Interviews include Caitlin Ostroff of The Wall Stree...

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CDC tells states to plan for vaccine as early as Nov. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the 2020 Presidential Campaign. Interviews include Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections (12) and Joseph Walker of The Wall Street Journal (25). Learn more ab...

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Fears of more unrest in Portland after shooting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest from President Trump's trip to Wisconsin. Amie Parnes of The Hill (13) joins to discuss. Plus, Rachel Siegel of The Washington Post (33) talks about the coin sho...

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CDC recommends against traveling for Thanksgiving as cases surge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the surge in the coronavirus pandemic. Interviews include Jamie Ducharme of TIME (10), Shane Goldmacher of The New York Times (28), and Nathan Gonzales of Rol...

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Nominated for another Speaker term, Pelosi says it's her last from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on leadership elections in both parties. Plus, NYC closes it's schools amid a surge of the coronavirus. Interviews with Scott Wong of The Hill (4), Alex Thompson...

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Social Media CEO's Back on Capitol Hill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at today's Senate Judiciary hearing which focused on Facebook and Twitter, plus House Leadership elections, and more on the coronavirus. We speak with Cat Zakrzewski of The Wa...

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Biden says ‘more people may die’ if Trump doesn’t allow coordination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the 95% effective rate on the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. Plus, remarks from President-Elect Joe Biden on the economy and a look at House Leadership elections. ...

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POTUS Touts Imminent Coronavirus Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump's update on coronavirus vaccine development and ballot fraud claims, former DHS Secretaries Michael Chertoff and Janet Napolitano current lack of a formal p...

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Top Senate Republicans Say Biden Should Get Presidential Intel Briefings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden. Interviews include Lev Facher of STAT News (20) and Kirk Bado of The National Journal (35). Learn more about y...

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Georgia To Audit Presidential Election By Hand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on efforts by the Trump Campaign over vote recounts. Interviews with Emily Glazer of The Wall Street Journal (15) and Isaac Arnsdorf of ProPublica (27). Learn mo...

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Supreme Court Hears Obamacare Case from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the SCOTUS case on the Affordable Care Act, we speak with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (6). Plus more on the election and the Senate Judiciary hearing. Learn more ...

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Biden Names Virus Task Force from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at president-elect Joe Biden's remarks after news of successful vaccine trials by Pfizer. We speak with Alice Pac of Time (15) and Meghann Myers of The Military Times (30). Le...

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Presidential Vote Counting Stretches to Fourth Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at presidential candidate Joe Biden taking vote leads in PA in GA, Senate Republicans' varied reactions to President Trump allegation of voter fraud and House Speaker Pelosi o...

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The Vote Count Continues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Toady's program looks at the continuing vote count in several states. Plus, we speak with Amber Phillips of The Washington Post about the House of Representatives post election day (20). Learn mor...

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House votes to override POTUS veto on NDAA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's program we take a look at the House of Representatives as they vote to override a veto by President Trump on the NDAA and a raise in the amount of money in direct payments to Americans. ...

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GOP blocks Democrats’ effort to advance $2,000 stimulus checks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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President Trump vetoes defense bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump's veto of the NDAA, plus the possibility he will not sign government funding legislation, including a portion on covid-19 relief. We speak with Alex Bolton ...

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Fauci, Azar receive coronavirus vaccines at NIH event from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest in the roll out of the covid-19 vaccine. Remarks from PEOTUS Joe Biden and a look at his pick for Secretary of Education with Nivri Shan of Politico (25). Learn...

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Congress unveils $2.3 trillion government spending and virus relief package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's program we look at the latest on government funding the passage of a covid relief bill. We speak Zach Cohen of National Journal about what it all means (15). Learn more about your ad cho...

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FDA Advisory Cmte Recommends 2nd Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Congressional leaders add stimulus checks to relief bill as they near a deal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest in relation to the covid relief package being debated in congress. Plus, a look a election security and a look a the latest with President-Elect Biden's transiti...

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McConnell congratulates Biden, Harris on victory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on President-elect Joe Biden and the acknowledgement by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of his Electoral College victory. We speak with Matt Viser of The ...

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Biden hits 270 votes, wins Electoral College victory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at a day full of states certifying President-elect Joe Biden's electoral votes. Interviews with Shawn Zeller of CQ Magazine, Zach Cohen of National Journal and Caitlin Emma of...

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FDA Poised to Okay Pfizer Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the FDA's expected approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, more of President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet nominations and the Texas-led election fraud lawsuit. Interview w...

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FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the FDA Advisory Committee meeting on Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, latest on economic stimulus bill talks and reaction to Rep. Swalwell's interactions with an accused Chin...

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House approves one-week spending bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the passage of the CR in the House. Plus, continued talks on covid relief. Interviews with Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) (5), Jeff Stein of The Washington Post (15) and Mel Leono...

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Britain launches the West’s first mass vaccination for coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the United Kingdom being the first to begin vaccines. Plus, more on a possible CR and a coronavirus stimulus package. Interviews with Dan Diamond of Politico (12), Cristina...

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Georgia Recertifies Its Results, Biden Again Winner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest in Congress as it looks to stop-gap measures to fund the government past Friday. Plus, more on the Biden Transition and the coronavirus. Interviews with Kimberly...

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Both POTUS & Joe Biden in PA for 9/11 Attacks Anniversary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the 9/11 terrorist attack anniversary ceremonies (1), an agreement between Israel and Bahrain to normalize relations (16).and the first Medal of Honor (22). Learn more abou...

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President-Elect Biden: Jobs Report is 'Grim' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the November jobs report, former President Obama and Vice President Pence campaign in the Georgia Senate runoff elections and the House passes a marijuana decriminalization...

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Trump worksto contain fallout from interviews with Woodward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on President Trump and the release of tapes from his interviews with Bob Woodward. Interviews with Paula Reid of CBS (15) and David Drucker of the Washington Exa...

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Congress advances defense bill, despite POTUS veto threat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the pressure over the NDAA, plus more on COVID-19 vaccine and presidential pardons. Interviews with Joe Gould of Defense News (8) and Josh Gerstein of Politico (28). Learn...

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Barr says he has seen no fraud that could affect election result from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at what is happening on Capitol Hill with the latest on a covid-19 stimulus bill. Interviews with Mike DeBonis of The Washington Post (15) and Natalie Fertig of Politico. Lea...

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Congress back in D.C. to wrap up 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the return of the House and Senate this week as they hold their lame duck session. Plus more on SCOTUS, Arizona certifying their election results and the Biden transition ...

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Biden Introduces Foreign Policy Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President-elect Biden's Cabinet nominations, DoD/HHS coronavirus vaccine distribution plans, and President Trump's Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon. Interview with Huff Post's Sa...

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Michigan certifies Biden's win from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the coronavirus with Dr. Anthony Fauci and the latest on Michigan certifying their vote for President-Elect Joe Biden's win. Interviews with Alex Isenstadt of...

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Biden calls Trump ‘a toxic presence’ who is encouraging violence in America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest in the presidential campaign with Democratic Nominee Joe Biden speaking in Pittsburgh about the recent violence in Portland and Kenosha. Interviews with Alex Swo...

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"Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" March on Washington from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the March on Washington for criminal justice reform and racial equality (1) and analysis of the just completed Republican National Convention (21). Learn more about your ad...

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Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A wrap up of the last night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Rep. Debbie DIngell (D-MI) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR), and Bob Cusack Editor and Chief of The HIll. Learn more ab...

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Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonight's program looks at the third night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Jerry Seib, Executive Washington Editor of The Wall Street Journal, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and R...

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Campaign 2020: RNC Post Show Day 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonight's program looks at the second night of the Republican National Convention. Guests include Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Joe Gruters, Florida Republican Party Chair. Learn more ab...

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POTUS Promises Vaccines for All By April 2021 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the President's projections for a coronavirus vaccine distribution (2), a ban on Tik Tok and We Chat for U.S. app stores (15), and new FEMA hurricane recovery grants to Pue...

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FBI Dir. Wray says Russia is engaged in election interference from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on a covid-19 vaccine, the FBI Director on Capitol Hill and AG Barr's remarks last night. Interviews include Lindsey McPherson of CQRoll Call (20) and Valerie Ri...

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Full Senate Starts SCOTUS Nomination Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Senate debate on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump and Joe Biden the day after the final presidential debate, and Sudan and Israel norm...

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FULL Second Presidential Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden take part in a debate at Belmont University in Nashville. Kristen Welker of NBC News moderates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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Judiciary Committee approves Trump’s pick for Supreme Court from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Plus, we take a look at the footage President Trump leaked of his interview with CBS' 60 Minutes ...

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Fed Plan to Speed Vaccine to Nursing Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump and Joe Biden on the coronavirus response, a federal program to prioritize a vaccine to nursing home residents and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien ...

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Senate Dems block Republicans’ Covid relief plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on talks between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House on covid-19 relief. Interviews with Christopher Rowland of The Washington Post (15) and Brian Gordon, o...

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Forth Day of Judge Barrett Confirmation Hearings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the forth day of confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett. Plus, we look at the latest on the coronavirus aid package and speak with Zoya Teirstein of Grist on the Republica...

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Department of Justice charges Google with violating federal antitrust law from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Third Day of Judge Barrett Confirmation Hearings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the third day of confirmation hearings for Judge Barrett. Plus, we look at the coronavirus overseas and extended voting in Virginia with Sabrina Moreno of the Richmond Time...

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Trump labels Fauci a 'disaster' on campaign call from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the presidential race with only 15 days left before election day. We speak with Antonio Fins of The Palm Beach Post on Florida's battleground state status (12). Learn more...

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Second Day of Judge Barrett Confirmation Hearings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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First Day of Judge Barrett Confirmation Hearings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks a the first day of President Trump's SCOTUS nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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House Dems Seek 25th Amendment POTUS Review Panel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the House Democrats' bill for a 25th Amendment commission to evaluate the president's fitness for office, coronavirus economic aid talks back on and the Nobel Peace Prize a...

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Plans for presidential debates left in chaos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on if there will be any more presidential debates. Plus we spoke with Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of The Arizona Republic on Arizona as as swing state and their senat...

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FULL Vice-Presidential Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the full vice-presidential debate from Salt Lake City, Utah. There were nine topics and they included, covid 19 (1), job readiness (12), economy (23), climate change (34), foreign policy (5...

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Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonight's program looks at the remarks from Joe Biden on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. Guests included Emily Larsen of The Washington Examiner, Lavora Barnes, Chair of the M...

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Trump's back and forth on Covid relief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on any deal between Capitol Hill and the White House over covid-19 relief. Interviews with Andrew Duehren of The Wall Street Journal (10) and Tom Lobianco of Bus...

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Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonight's program looks at the top speeches from Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris. Reaction from Emily Larson of The Washington Examiner, plus Former U.S. Representative Tom Davis (R-VA) a...

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POTUS Halts COVID-19 Economic Aid Talks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump's halting coronavirus aid talks, a preview of Wed's VP debate and Supreme Court cases on drug prices & religious liberty. Interviews with The Hill's Mike Li...

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Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the post night 2 of the DNC Convention. Guests include Alexi McCammond of Axios, and Former US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

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Campaign 2020: DNC Post-Show Day 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the post night 1 of the DNC Convention. Guests include Alexi McCammond of Axios, and Former US Rep Tom Davis (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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First Guilty Plea in Probe of Origins of Russia Investigation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the first guilty plea in the probe into FBI's Russia investigation (1), more sparring over Postal Service funding and mail-in ballots (9), and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) on a...

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President Trump‌ ‌says‌ ‌he opposes‌ ‌USPS‌ ‌funding‌ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump announced a tentative peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates today. Also, more on mail in voting with Zach Montellaro of Politico (10) and a preview of The Weekly's ...

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Joe Biden Introduces Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) As Running Mate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, formally introduced Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his vice presidential running mate today in Delaware. We speak with Ken Thomas o...

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Joe Biden Picks Senator Kamala Harris as VPOTUS Nominee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Joe Biden's pick of Senator Kamala Harris as his VPOTUS, David Catanese of McClatchy Newspapers joins to discuss her nomination (2). Plus, Melody Schreiber of The New Republic (15) on vaccines...

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Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion economic and health care relief package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the developments in Washington over covid-19 and the inauguration. Interviews with Dr. Lena Wen (9), Richard Rubin of The Wall Street Journal (20), and Dave B...

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Reaction to Executive Orders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump signed four executive orders pertaining to the coronavirus this past weekend. We're joined by Alex Bolton of The Hill with the latest (10). Plus, Zachary Warmbrodt of Politico with ...

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Justice Ginsburg Lies in State from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the late Justice Ginsburg lying in state in the U.S. Capitol (1), President Trump in Florida (8), Sen. Harris at the NAACP convention (11) and the Trump v. Vance court case...

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House Impeaches President Donald Trump for a Second Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time by the House of Representatives. Interviews include Jackie Alemany of The Washington Post (15) and Naomi Lin of The Was...

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Coronavirus Aid: No Deal Yet; POTUS Plans Executive Orders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the collapse of negotiations over the next coronavirus economic aid bill (1), the July jobs report (9), and Postmaster General on allegations he is slowing the mail to help...

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Republicans break with Trump over peaceful transition of power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the fallout from President's remarks on the transition of power. We spoke with RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel (15) and Keith Burris of the Pittsburgh Post Gaze...

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President Trump Defends January 6 Speech, Calls It "Totally Appropriate" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the House's push to remove President Trump from office. We're joined by Jeffrey Rosen of the Constitution Center (22) and Emily Cochrane of The New York Times...

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New York AG sues to dissolve the NRA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program gives the latest on where negotiations stand between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill regarding the next coronaivrus bill news on the NRA and the AG of New York. We speak w...

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Chief justice calls Ginsburg a 'star' whose opinions 'will steer the court for decades' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the debate over her seat at the SCOTUS. Interviews with Cristina Marcos of The Hil (12) and Emma Barker of Time (...

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House to vote Wednesday on impeachment of POTUS Trump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the House's vote this week to impeach President Trump, DC Mayor Bowser on Inauguration security, and President-elect Biden nominates a CIA Dir. Interviews with Politico's K...

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Democrat's Convention Goes Fully Virtual from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program includes the latest on the conventions, Campaign 2020, and the status of the covid-19 relief bill. Interviews with Bill Grauber of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4) and Alayna Tree...

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Romney says he supports voting on a Trump nominee for Supreme Court from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the SCOTUS seat vacancy, with remarks from members of Congress and the White House. We talk with Natalie Andrews of The Wall Street Journal (18). Learn more ...

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2nd Trump Impeachment Looking More Likely from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at calls for President Trump's impeachment, December jobs report and President-elect Biden's nominees for Secretaries of Labor and Commerce. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

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President Trump backtracks on mail-in voting, OK to do in Florida from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on talks in congress about another covid-19 relief. Interviews with Rick C. Wade of The US Chamber of Commerce (20) and Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post...

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Senate Battle Begins Over SCOTUS Vacancy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court vacancy (1), temporary government funding measure (14) and Iran sanctions (26). Phone interview with Politico's Appropriations and Budget Reporter Caitlin...

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Top Dems Call for Removing POTUS Now from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the aftermath of Wed's U.S. Capitol security breach, including calls for removing President Trump from office immediately and investigating Capitol Police response. And Pre...

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POTUS: U.S. Should Get Portion of Tik Tok Sale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump on the Tik Tok national security concerns (1), coronavirus aid bill talks (5), and Nevada passing a mail-in ballot bill (24). Interviews with Wall Street Jo...

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Pro-Trump mob storms Capitol building from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today we follow what happened as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. You'll hear sound from lawmakers and sound from inside and outside the U.S. Capitol building. Learn more about your ad c...

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No Deal Yet On Extending Extra UI Benefits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at stalled coronavirus economic aid talks, including an extension of enhanced unemployment insurance benefits (1), Florida's governor as Hurricane Isaias approaches (20) and t...

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Senate Hangs in Balance in Georgia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff elections, Wed's counting of the presidential Electoral College votes and Gov. Cuomo (D-NY) on the new coronavirus strain. Interviews with Po...

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Remembering Civil Rights Icon John Lewis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Representative John Lewis was remembered today in Georgia by three living US President's, we'll hear their remarks. Plus, Todd Ruger of CQRollCall (25) joins to talk about the date of the election ...

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Debunking Trump claims point-by-point, Georgia elections official urges voters to turn out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Joe Biden & Mike Pence in Georgia for U.S. Senate candidates, President Trump's phone call on GA's electoral votes, and U.S. House rules changes. Interviews with Roll C...

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Tech CEO's Testify Before Congress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30). Learn more ...

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Trump's push for $2K stimulus checks hits dead end in Senate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at New Year's Eve messages from President Donald Trump, Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Mayor Bill DeBlasio (D-NYC). Interview with Atlanta Journal Constitution's Greg Bluestein on...

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Attorney General William Barr testifies before the House Judiciary committee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on a deal in Congress for more coronavirus funding. We talk with Eric Wasson of Bloomberg ((6:21)). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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McConnell rejects standalone stimulus check increase from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks the latest in the Senate on an NDAA veto override and increasing coronavirus stimulus checks to $2,000, new coronavirus variant now in the U.S. and Britain passes a post-Brexi...

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Senate GOP Unveil Coronavirus Aid Package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Senate Republicans introduce their coronavirus economic aid package, which includes a reduction in federal unemployment insurance benefits (1), President Trump visits a...

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McConnell stops first attempt to vote on $2,000 stimulus checks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at Senate debate on $2000 stimulus checks and overriding the NDAA veto, and VP-elect Kamala Harris gets vaccinated. Interview with Politico's Kyle Cheney on a Trump campaign l...

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Extra UI Benefits Set to Expire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks the weekend deadline for enhanced unemployment insurance benefits under the coronavirus relief law (1), new CDC guidelines for reopening schools (7), and President Trump's Exe...

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White House doctor says Trump ready to leave hospital from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program includes the latest on President Trump's health, plus interviews with Doug Wilkes of Deseret News on the VP debate on Wednesday (12) and David Smiley of the Miami Herald (25) on Dem...

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POTUS Cancels Jacksonville Part of RNC Convention from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks President Trump's canceling the portion of the RNC national convention in Jacksonville, Florida (1), Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's on to her altercation with Rep. Yoho (4), and coronav...

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Top health officials warn America won’t return to normal soon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the possible covid-19 vaccine. Interviews include Letita Stein of USA Today (23) and Brett Samuels of The Hill (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

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POTUS Moved to Walter Reed Hospital As Precaution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the President and First Lady's positive coronavirus test (2), HHS Alex Azar's coronavirus testimony before a House subcommittee (27) and a House resolution condemning QAnon...

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Sen. Schumer: GOP in Chaos on Coronavirus Aid Talks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the coronavirus economic stimulus package negotiations (1), President Trump's sending federal agents to Chicago (26), and Rep. Yoho apologizing for his confrontation with R...

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Pelosi: House will stay in session until agreement is reached on coronavirus relief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on any work on a stimulus package for covid-19 relief from Congress. Interviews include Jennifer Shutt of CQ/Roll Call (7) and Phillip Bump of The Washington Pos...

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Pelosi signals no coronavirus deal likely with White House from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on a possible deal between the White House and the House over coronavirus stimulus relief. Interviews with Sarah Ferris of Politico (5), Bill Goodykoontz of The ...

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Negotiations begin on a Coronavirus Relief Package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In his first briefing since April, President Trump held a news conference on his plans for corona virus relief. Also, Republicans leaders, begin negotiations on a COVID-19 relief package. Learn mor...

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Presidential Campaigns Address West Coast Wildfires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden on the West Coast wildfires (1) and Daimler AG settling emissions cheating allegations (26). Interview ...

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Coronavirus Taskforce Briefings to Return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump announced today that coronavirus taskforce briefings would begin again this week after a two month absence. Plus Congress returns for a three week work period before convention seas...

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Georgia Gov & Atlanta Mayor Clash Over Facemasks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at Georgia's lawsuit to ban mandatory facemask laws (1), and talks over the next coronavirus aid package with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin (10) and former Federal Reserve Chairs...

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More States and Stores Requiring Masks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on covid-19, including the increase in states requiring residents to wear masks outside their homes. We're joined by Carol Lee of NBC News (17) and Joseph Cox of...

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President Trump says Navarro Wrong to Write Op-ed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest developments in the relationship between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, we talk with Dan Frosh of The Wall Street Journal (15). Learn more about yo...

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Covid-19 Numbers Continue to Rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump's afternoon remarks from Rose Garden. We're joined on the phone by Siobhan Hughes of The Wall Street Journal (23) and Dino Grandoni of The Washington Post (...

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Some States Roll Back Reopening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest numbers on the coronavirus. Interviews with Nancy Cook of Politico (17), Nile Gardiner of Heritage (26), and Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat o...

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POTUS in Florida Talks Venezuela & Drug Smuggling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at President Trump's trip to Florida, more House spending bills with anti-Confederate statue provisions, and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Russian bounties to kill ...

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SCOTUS Splits on Trump Tax Cases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest from the SCOTUS on President Trump's tax cases. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (3) and Michael Grunwald of Politico (30). Learn more about...

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CDC to Issue New Guidance on School Openings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on opening schools with the Coronavirus Taskforce. Interviews with David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal (17) and Richard Wolf of USA Today (25). Learn more...

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White House Pressures Schools to Reopen in Fall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the President's remarks on the re-opening of schools. Interviews with Jeff Stein of The Washington Post (15) and Holly Otterbein of Politico (32). Learn more about your ad...

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States May Require Presidential Electors to Support Popular-Vote Winner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest SCOTUS case and Covid-19. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (2) and David Gantz of The Baker Institute (30). Learn more about your ad choic...

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U.S. No Longer 'Flattening the Curve' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest jobs numbers and the increase in cases of Covid-19. We're joined by Joanne Kenen, Executive Health Care Editor of Politico (15). Learn more about your ad choice...

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Concerns Over U.S. Economy Grow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy. We talk to Heather Long of The Washington Post (10) and Daniel Lippman of Politico (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

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Fauci Warns U.S. Could See 100,000 Covid-19 Cases Per Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the coronavirus. Interviews with Robert Costa of The Washington Post (13), and Kyle Cheney of Politico (30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the SCOTUS case focusing on abortion. Interviews with Robert Barnes of The Washington Post (10) and Olivia Beavers of The Hill (30) Learn more about your ad c...

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WH Coronavirus Task Force Briefs; First Time in Two Months from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on recent spikes of cases in several states (1), Trump Administration asking the Supreme Court to terminate the Affordable C...

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House To Pass Police Reform Legislation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the policing bill before the House. We're joined by Amber Phillips of The Washington Post (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Senate Dems Block Policing Bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the result of a Senate vote on police reform. We're joined by Marianne Levine of Politico (10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fauci Says Never Told To Slow Down Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest with the coronavirus task force. Interviews with Mike Lillis of The Hill (12) and Janet Brown on the debates (35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

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WHO Reports Biggest One-Day Rise In Covid-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on the largest single day up-tick in covid-19 cases across the world. More on Campaign 2020 with Alex Isenstadt of Politico (15) and Max Greenwood of The Hill (3...

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Move to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at efforts to make Juneteenth a federal holiday (1), preparations for President Trump's rally Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma (14), and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the futur...

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Bid To End DACA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the DACA program. Plus, reaction to Former National Security Advisor John Bolton's book. Joined by phone by Nick Miroff of The Washin...

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Senate Will Take Up Police Reform Next Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest on police reform packages on Capitol Hill. We're joined by phone with Jackie Alemany of The Washington Post (20) and Majority Leader in the House Steny Hoyer, De...

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President Trump signs executive order to reform policing, encourages ban on choke-holds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump signed an executive order to reform policing standards across the country. Interview with Nancy Cook of Politico discussing the executive order at (4). Also, an interview with Sylva...

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Supreme Court rules workplace discrimination for LGBTQ is unlawful from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Supreme Court ruled that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is just as unlawful as discrimination on the basis of gender, race or religion. Interview with Rebecca Rainey on...

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CDC Issues Coronavirus Reopening Safety Guidance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at CDC guidance on reducing the risk of coronavirus infection as states reopen their economies (1), RNC's moving the Republican Convention to Florida (14), and New York's Gove...

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Top General Apologizes For Appearing in Lafayette Square from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's program looks at the latest from the stock market reacting to Covid-19 news. Interviews with Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post (8) and Bob Davis of The Wall Street Journal (33). Learn m...

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March for Life Goes Mostly Virtual from 2021-01-29T23:58:15

Today's program looks at the annual March for Life rally, WH Coronavirus Response Team on the J&J vaccine and South African variant found in U.S., and President Biden meets with Treasury Secretary ...

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POTUS Signs Health Care Executive Orders from 2021-01-29T00:27:45

Today's program looks at President Biden's health care executive orders, Senate vote on DHS Secretary nomination, coronavirus aid bill talks and Senate hearings for HUD Secretary and CEA Chair nomi...

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DC Security Tightens Ahead of Inauguration from 2021-01-16T00:04:36

Today's program looks at security in Washington, DC ahead of the presidential inauguration, security reviews after the attack on the U.S. Capitol and President-elect Biden's coronavirus vaccine dis...

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COVID-19 Aid Talks Go Into Weekend from 2020-12-18T23:57:04

Today's program looks at the COVID-19 aid talks stretching into the weekend, Vice President Mike Pence getting the coronavirus vaccine and Members of Congress briefed on the cyber-attack against U....

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POTUS Says He'll Sign COVID Aid Bill Congress Passes from 2020-12-04T00:22:25

Today's program looks the latest COVID-19 economic aid bill talks, President-elect Biden names a National Economic Council Director, and Ryanair buys more Boeing 737 MAX planes. Interviews with Blo...

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POTUS Calls Into PA Election Fraud Hearing from 2020-11-26T00:16:49

Today program looks at the Pennsylvania Senate Republican hearing on election fraud, President-elect Biden's Thanksgiving Address, and a gov't funding agreement to avert a shutdown. Interviews with...

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POTUS Moves to Lower Prescription Drug Costs from 2020-11-21T00:00:01

Today's program looks at President Trump on lowering prescription drug costs, Georgia certifying the presidential election vote as the Trump campaign challenges in other states, and the IRS Commiss...

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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in vaccine mandate challenges from 2022-01-07T23:10

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CDC Director defends new COVID isolating/testing guidance from 2022-01-05T23:20:09

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POTUS nominates Fed Chair Powell for second term from 2021-11-22T23:15:24

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