2024Talks

Are you curious about the latest political news, but too busy to keep up? "2024Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.

2024Talks - November 22, 2024 11/22/2024

2024Talks - November 22, 2024 Trump has a new pick for Attorney General, his incoming "border czar" warns local Democratic officials not to impede mass deportation and the House passes legislation that could target any non-profit accused of supporting terrorism. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/34103211

2024Talks - November 21, 2024 11/21/2024

2024Talks - November 21, 2024 Transgender rights in Congress, a historic win for Utah's youngest elected official, scrutiny of Democratic Party leadership and the economic impact of Trump's tax proposals highlight America's shifting political and social landscape. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/34075171

2024Talks - November 20, 2024 11/20/2024

2024Talks - November 20, 2024 Mail-in ballots with envelope errors will not be included in the Pennsylvania Senate race recount, Trump taps celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid and Senate Democrats want a vote on ending arms shipments to Israel. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/34026517

2024Talks - November 19, 2024 11/19/2024

2024Talks - November 19, 2024 Eric Hovde concedes Wisconsin Senator's race. Proposed Dept. of Government Efficiency looking to slash a third of the federal spending and the U.S. is imposing sanctions on groups supporting West Bank settlements. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33989422

2024Talks - November 18, 2024 11/18/2024

2024Talks - November 18, 2024 House Democrats want the Gaetz ethics report released. Trump's Energy Secretary pick could jeopardize the future of U.S. climate action and Lara Trump could fill Marco Rubio's place in the Senate. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33967212

2024Talks - November 15, 2024 11/15/2024

2024Talks - November 15, 2024 Matt Gaetz's nomination raises ethics concerns, Trump’s health pick fuels vaccine disinformation worries, a minimum wage boost gains support, California nonprofits mobilize and an election betting CEO gets raided by FBI. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33939722

2024Talks - November 14, 2024 11/14/2024

2024Talks - November 14, 2024 Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Senator John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33923942

2024Talks - November 13, 2024 11/13/2024

2024Talks - November 13, 2024 GOP leaders say they're ready for President-elect Trump to return to office. President Biden hosts the Israeli president, amid concerns about blocked Gaza aid and the labor movement assesses the impact of Trump being back in the White House. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33908862

2024Talks - November 12, 2024 11/12/2024

2024Talks - November 12, 2024 Immigrant rights groups and librarians react to Trump's win. The President-elect names philosophical allies and deregulators to White House positions and Democrats wonder how they can fight Trump policies, given the GOP's Congressional majority. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33892232

2024Talks - November 11, 2024 11/11/2024

2024Talks - November 11, 2024 A former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign – so Harris can briefly take the presidency. Trump wins Arizona, but so does Democrat Ruben Gallego and AI experts warn that recent election fraud videos were Russian deep fakes. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33873877

2024Talks - November 8, 2024 11/08/2024

2024Talks - November 8, 2024 President Biden asks Americans to turn down the temperature, House Speaker Mike Johnson promises an aggressive first 100 day agenda and Democratic governors vow to push back on Trump's plan for mass deportations. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33843822

2024Talks - November 7, 2024 11/07/2024

2024Talks - November 7, 2024 Harris concedes, but promises to fight on in a speech from Howard University. Republicans celebrate a potential red sweep, though a House majority is still unsure and a statehood mandate gains support on Puerto Rico. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33824807

2024Talks - November 6, 2024 11/06/2024

2024Talks - November 6, 2024 Too close to call, with Trump narrowly ahead late in the battlegrounds. Republicans will take over the Senate after flipping several seats, and seem to be on track to hold the house. In spite of bomb threats and charges of fraud, a very high turnout election went largely smoothly. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33814346

2024Talks - November 5, 2024 11/05/2024

2024Talks - November 5, 2024 Philadelphia District Attorney says the city is prepared for any election violence. Doctors advise about how to handle Election Stress Disorder and Oregon has a high number of women in government. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33787767

2024Talks - November 4, 2024 11/04/2024

2024Talks - November 4, 2024 Trump escalates violent rhetoric against the press, Harris aims to reassure Michigan's Arab-Americans angered by the war in Gaza and a respected poll shows an unexpected lead for Harris in solidly red Iowa. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33768652

2024Talks - November 1, 2024 11/01/2024

2024Talks - November 1, 2024 Harris says her campaign is prepared for Trump to prematurely claim victory, Pennsylvania election officials say safeguards in the system are preventing vote fraud and the Montana Senate race could hinge on the political refugee vote. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33719197

2024Talks - October 31, 2024 10/31/2024

2024Talks - October 31, 2024 Donald Trump responds to Biden's 'garbage' comment. Hispanic Americans are outraged by insults about Puerto Rico. And, climate-smart technology could be a key election issue. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33698467

2024Talks - October 30, 2024 10/30/2024

2024Talks - October 30, 2024 Harris makes a closing argument, Republicans continue to distance themselves from racist comments at Trump's MSG rally and election experts say they expect misinformation after Election Day. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33677937

2024Talks - October 29, 2024 10/29/2024

2024Talks - October 29, 2024 Local police and the FBI investigate arson fires in ballot boxes, election officials nationally brace for possible threats, speakers make controversial remarks at a Trump Madison Square Garden rally, and Hispanic evangelical voters draw attention in swing states. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33659407

2024Talks - October 28, 2024 10/28/2024

2024Talks - October 28, 2024 Former first lady Michelle Obama campaigns, and about a loss of reproductive freedom in a second Trump presidency. Senator Lindsey Graham pushes back on John Kelly's "fascist" description of Trump and advocates call for nonpartisan support for National Parks. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33636097

2024Talks - October 25, 2024 10/25/2024

2024Talks - October 25, 2024 Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of facism, Trump says he’ll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33612257

2024Talks - October 25, 2024 10/25/2024

2024Talks - October 25, 2024 Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of fascism, Trump says he'll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected, and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33610717

2024Talks - October 24, 2024 10/24/2024

2024Talks - October 24, 2024 Trump’s former chief of staff warns that the former president is a fascist. A review of Georgia's rolls finds only 20 noncitizens out of about 8 million voters. Calls are made to turn down divisive rhetoric ahead of Election Day. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33593027

2024Talks - October 23, 2024 10/23/2024

2024Talks - October 23, 2024 Donald Trump blames 'the enemy within' for Israeli intelligence leak. Experts feel Elon Musk's voter sweepstakes crossed a line and voting rights groups try to get young people more engaged. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33578067

2024Talks - October 22, 2024 10/22/2024

2024Talks - October 22, 2024 Elon Musk's controversial voter incentives, union mobilization in key states, Connecticut's new early voting options, Florida's climate change concerns and rising fears of post-election violence highlight ongoing political tensions leading up to Election Day. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33561522

2024Talks - October 21, 2024 10/21/2024

2024Talks - October 21, 2024 Former President Barack Obama says Trump isn’t the right way to change politics. Pennsylvania needs more poll workers and civil rights experts say fears of post-election violence are valid. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33541762

2024Talks - October 18, 2024 10/18/2024

2024Talks - October 18, 2024 Long-time GOP members are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Israel has killed the top Hamas leader in Gaza and farmers debate how the election could impact agriculture. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33509077

2024Talks - October 17, 2024 10/17/2024

2024Talks - October 17, 2024 Voters in eight states consider amendments to ban noncitizens from voting, Georgians smash early voting records and Texas Senate candidates debate who is a greater threat to democracy. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33493572

2024Talks - October 16, 2024 10/16/2024

2024Talks - October 16, 2024 Former President Trump again stops short of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. A Georgia judge rules election administrators must certify election results and Vice President Harris looks to strengthen support from Black male voters. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33477632

2024Talks - October 15, 2024 10/15/2024

2024Talks - October 15, 2024 Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas warns about false claims affecting FEMA's hurricane relief, Vice President Harris prepares for a Fox News interview and local Democrats want more election funds in key states. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/33459962

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