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PBS News Hour - Politics

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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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The latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that six in 10 Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling Iran. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to offer insights on the poll with a closer look at how Americans are seeing the war in Iran and r... more

The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into whether information was leaked to a reporter for The Atlantic, who wrote that FBI Director Kash Patel's quote "excessive drinking" was causing deep concern in the bureau. Carol Leonnig, a ... more

Candidates running for office in Texas primaries have made Muslims and what they call the "Islamification of Texas" the center of their campaigns. The state's top Republicans have also passed legislation and made policies targeting Muslim organizatio... more

In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Republicans are requesting $1 billion to fund security improvements for Trump's White House ballroom, Ukrainian and Russian forces are observing a temporary ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations, a fireworks plant ex... more

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Jeremiah Johnson
Executive vice president of the National Association of Immigration Judges
National Association of Immigration Judges
Episode: Fired immigration judge gives inside look at Trump's deportation agenda
Michael Edison Hayden
Investigative reporter, author of Strange People on the Hill
Episode: How extremism affected this small American town
Bill Gage
Former Secret Service Special Agent, executive protection director at Safehaven Security Group
Safehaven Security Group
Episode: Ex-agent weighs in on Secret Service security concerns
Helena Bottemiller Evich
Founder of the Food Fix Newsletter, policy commentator on food systems and health policy
Food Fix
Episode: A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
David Brooks
Columnist and commentator on PBS News Hour
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Episode: News Wrap: DOJ drops criminal probe into Jerome Powell
Jonathan Capehart
Washington columnist and commentator
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Episode: News Wrap: DOJ drops criminal probe into Jerome Powell
Liz Landers
White House correspondent on PBS NewsHour
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Episode: Soldier's arrest over Polymarket bet on Maduro raid fuels insider trading concerns
Shawn Van Diver
Navy veteran and president of Afghan Evac
Afghan Evac
Episode: State Department proposes sending Afghans who helped U.S. war effort to Congo
Maria De Jesus Estrada Juarez
DACA recipient deported and later allowed to return to the United States
Episode: 'This is my home,' says DACA recipient deported then returned to U.S.

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Amna Nawaz
Host of PBS NewsHour coverage

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • This podcast makes me wanna watch the show

    It’s so informative and well done. I really like there take on politics. Yamiche Alcindor is my favorite White House reporter. She keeps it 1,000 every time. Class act. Keep up the good work. Judy’s cool too.

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A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Q: What are the health risks and unknowns of using Roundup?
EPA maintains glyphosate is not likely to be a human carcinogen, while IARC has indicated potential cancer risk, and the episode discusses ongoing scientific debate and exposure concerns for workers and consumers.
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Q: What is the political debate here, and is it driving a wedge between the Trump administration and the maha movement?
The debate splits along regulatory and political lines, with the Maha movement opposing certain pesticide policies and the Trump administration supporting Bayer, creating tensions within a broader maha-maga coalition.
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Q: What does this case boil down to in the Supreme Court?
It centers on whether the EPA has the final say on pesticides and whether glyphosate-related claims can proceed at the state level or are preempted, affecting thousands of lawsuits.
How extremism affected this small American town
Q: What happens to a town when a white nationalist group sets up a headquarters there, and how did the town react?
He describes Berkeley Springs as a tourist town that nonetheless became embroiled in fear, social tension, and eventually community resistance that leveraged social pressure and legal scrutiny against the group, reshaping local dynamics.
How extremism affected this small American town
Q: So what drew you into this work in the first place, given you spend so much time in the darkest corners of the internet?
Hayden explains his career began with broader reporting on Trump followers and white supremacy, evolving into a focused beat after Charlottesville and ongoing requests from colleagues to cover the material more deeply.

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A journalism-driven political show that centers on U.S. policy, governance, and national security, with a strong focus on live analysis of current events, leadership decisions, and Congressional dynamics. Episodes balance in-depth interviews with senior analysts, reporting on major investigations, and practical explainers about law, foreign policy, and technology's impact on politics. Notable strengths include high-trust anchors, cross-cutting perspectives from seasoned journalists and policy experts, and a willingness to scrutinize administration actions while providing historical context. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want clear, credible interpretation of complex political developments and how they affect governance and pu... more

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