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PBS News Hour - Politics

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Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
2020 Presidential Election
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Tim Walz
Joe Biden
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2024 Presidential Election
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Stephen Richer
Iranian Cyber Attack
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Gaza
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January 6th
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Presidential Debate

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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Shibali Telhami
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Amanda Frost
Professor of Immigration and Citizenship Law at the University of Virginia
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Ken Vogel
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David Hill
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Jon Meacham
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and author
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Ruth Marcus
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist
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Amna Nawaz
Host of PBS NewsHour coverage

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 68 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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Brooks and Capehart on the cost of the Iran war and Trump's strategy
Q: What's your take on the speech?
They argue the address was too little too late, lacking new information and failing to address the underlying reasons for the war or how to exit, while highlighting the human and economic costs and the need for political accountability.
Brooks and Capehart on the cost of the Iran war and Trump's strategy
Q: What's your reaction to all of this?
They express concern that the president's war stance is shifting and that the public deserves decisive leadership and a clearer objective, not mixed messages or optimism that war is winding down without a concrete plan.
Republicans in Congress announce plan to end DHS shutdown, but political battle continues
Q: What is the proposed mechanism for funding CBP and ICE, and why is it politically fraught?
The lawmakers plan to use budget reconciliation to pass a bill with only Republican votes, which allows them to bypass a Democratic filibuster, but it must be budget-related and include offsets, likely involving health-care cuts or similar reductions, making the process politically challenging.
Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Q: Amanda, as somebody who looks very closely at the history of birthright citizenship, what were your main takeaways from the justices' questions today?
The main takeaways were that the Court scrutinized both the historical rationale behind birthright citizenship and the feasibility of applying 1868-era concepts to modern populations, with particular attention to how the “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause would be operationalized.
Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Q: Amanda, what stood out to you in terms of what the justices were asking, and did any of them seem particularly skeptical about the argument the administration was trying to make?
The justices focused on how Wong Kim Ark is used to justify citizenship broadly, while several justices, including Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, expressed skepticism about extending those ancient principles to today's immigration framework, signaling concerns about the practicality and historical alignment of the government's tests.

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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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