2025Talks

Are you curious about the latest political news but too busy to keep up? "2025Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.

2025Talks - July 2, 2025 07/02/2025

2025Talks - July 2, 2025 Senate Republicans pass the megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of US citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of ICE's current actions and the Supreme Court may lift some campaign cash limits. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37250340

2025Talks - July 1, 2025 07/01/2025

2025Talks - July 1, 2025 NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in the Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality and President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37231970

2025Talks - June 30, 2025 06/30/2025

2025Talks - June 30, 2025 The Senate narrowly advances Trump's massive megabill, in spite of procedural issues. Democrats demand answers about the decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites and Health Secretary RFK Jr. is changing how vaccines are evaluated. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37213660

2025Talks - June 27, 2025 06/27/2025

2025Talks - June 27, 2025 The Defense Secretary criticizes press coverage of Iran air strikes. The Megabill faces setbacks in the Senate, but the White House budget director calls it necessary and its proposed Medicaid cuts could harm people with disabilities. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37171920

2025Talks - June 26, 2025 06/26/2025

2025Talks - June 26, 2025 Trump insists Iran’ nuclear program was obliterated. Budget cuts threaten farm and food programs in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Labor and environmental groups push for reforms to North American trade and New York assembly member Zohran Mamdani leads former Governor Cuomo. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37156815

2025Talks - June 25, 2025 06/25/2025

2025Talks - June 25, 2025 Some members of Congress are upset about a lack of transparency on Iran policy, but the Speaker questions the constitutionality of a War Powers Resolution and the Fed Chair explains why interest rates aren't being cut. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37143375

2025Talks - June 24, 2025 06/24/2025

2025Talks - June 24, 2025 Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37128665

2025Talks - June 23, 2025 06/23/2025

2025Talks - June 23, 2025 The US awaits Iran's response, following strikes on three nuclear strikes. The Department of Homeland Security is warning about possible attacks here and advocates call for resilience, as LGBTQ rights face threats around the nation. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37108535

2025Talks - June 20, 2025 06/20/2025

2025Talks - June 20, 2025 The White House says a decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37085105

2025Talks - June 19, 2025 06/19/2025

2025Talks - June 19, 2025 Lawmakers on both sides urge President Trump not to enter the Israel-Iran war. The Supreme deals the transgender community a major blow by upholding a Tennessee law. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37065940

2025Talks - June 18, 2025 06/18/2025

2025Talks - June 18, 2025 Trump's big budget and policy act faces pushback from clean energy advocates and small businesses. A federal court weighs the legality of deploying the California National Guard over the Governor's objections and ICE detains a New York mayoral candidate. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37050460

2025Talks - June 17, 2025 06/17/2025

2025Talks - June 17, 2025 Political tensions rise after the Minnesota assassinations. Trump's DOJ demands sweeping election data from Colorado. Advocates mark LGBTQIA pay inequity and the US and UK reach a new trade deal. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37035605

2025Talks - June 16, 2025 06/16/2025

2025Talks - June 16, 2025 Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in a politically motivated attack. Experts say political violence is becoming more common and millions of people protest President Trump's authoritarian policies on the same day as the military parade in Washington. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/37020255

2025Talks - June 13, 2025 06/13/2025

2025Talks - June 13, 2025 Democrats demand answers on California Senator Padilla's handcuffing and removal from a DHS press conference. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's protest response as preventative and Trump vows protests of Saturday's military parade will be met with "heavy" force. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36980105

2025Talks - June 12, 2025 06/12/2025

2025Talks - June 12, 2025 The White House says there will be more ICE raids, as protests spread across the county. California Governor Newsom says democracy is at a crossroads and Elon Musk says he regrets social media posts about President Trump. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36965640

2025Talks - June 11, 2025 06/11/2025

2025Talks - June 11, 2025 The military deployments in L.A. spark debates over federal overreach, with echoes of Kent State. The protests seem to be spreading and critics warn that Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36947380

2025Talks - June 10, 2025 06/10/2025

2025Talks - June 10, 2025 California sues the administration over federalizing the National Guard. Trump invokes an 1807 law to justify sending the guard and Marines to California and a Texas representative plans to force a vote on articles of impeachment against the president. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36931415

2025Talks - June 9, 2025 06/09/2025

2025Talks - June 9, 2025 Protestors and authorities clash over immigration enforcement in California. Democratic infighting complicates the leader's role in unifying the party and a new survey shows businesses fear a recession. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36911405

2025Talks - June 6, 2025 06/06/2025

2025Talks - June 6, 2025 Musk's criticism of the big budget bill gets support from a new report. States face massive cuts to jobs and social programs and Puerto Rico takes less damage from federal budget cuts due to its territorial status. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36883810

2025Talks - June 5, 2025 06/05/2025

2025Talks - June 5, 2025 Budget reconciliation negotiations get tense, and may not finish by a July deadline. Russian President Putin says Ukraine will pay for its latest attack and former White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre leaves the Democratic Party. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36857055

2025Talks - June 4, 2025 06/04/2025

2025Talks - June 4, 2025 Immigration policies draw criticism from sheriffs and Medicaid cuts from disability advocates. NPR warns of the rural impacts of dismantling public broadcasting and Elon Musk slams Trump's policy and spending bill. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36843020

2025Talks - June 3, 2025 06/03/2025

2025Talks - June 3, 2025 The White House blames the Biden Administration for the antisemitic attack in Colorado. The Department of Transportation freezes EV charging station funds pending a review and the GOP budget plan could roll back clean energy investments /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36828220

2025Talks - June 2, 2025 06/02/2025

2025Talks - June 2, 2025 Clean air advocates question the U.S. Steel deal. Israeli fire kills more than two dozen at a Gaza aid site and state lawmakers debate health coverage for unauthorized migrants and taxes on the wealthy. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36812040

2025Talks - May 30, 2025 05/30/2025

2025Talks - May 30, 2025 Advocates call for free speech protections on campus. States consider funding for rape survivors and investigations and administration tariff, immigration, and education policies face legal pushback. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36782570

2025Talks - May 29, 2025 05/29/2025

2025Talks - May 29, 2025 US envoy Steve Witkoff says he feels optimistic about a Gaza ceasefire. Clean energy tax credits are in jeopardy in the big budget and policy bill Congress is debating and the Trump administration pauses new student visa interviews. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36763980

2025Talks - May 28, 2025 05/28/2025

2025Talks - May 28, 2025 King Charles warns Canada of attacks on democracy. The British Ambassador to the U.S. says allies must work together and the GOP’s budget plan severely impacts the arts. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36741290

2025Talks - May 27, 2025 05/27/2025

2025Talks - May 27, 2025 President Trump remembers fallen soldiers and touts his achievements. Israeli nationalists show disdain for Arabs in the streets, but a possible Gaza ceasefire may be on the table and pro-democracy advocates call for civility and tolerance in politics. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36723160

2025Talks - May 26, 2025 05/26/2025

2025Talks - May 26, 2025 The UN wants to see more aid allowed into Gaza. Americans' views on Israel worsen, while violence threatens diplomatic staff and state groups step in after the DOJ dismisses police violence investigations. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36708545

2025Talks - May 23, 2025 05/23/2025

2025Talks - May 23, 2025 A deadlocked Supreme Court prevents the nation's first publicly funded religious school, House Republicans celebrate passage of their domestic policy bill and the Trump administration sues states for taking climate action. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36685275

2025Talks - May 22, 2025 05/22/2025

2025Talks - May 22, 2025 Days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Justice Department moves to end supervision of several police departments. Trump clashes with the President of South Africa, small businesses face tariffs, and Ohio moves to support family caregivers. /episode/index/show/2020talks/id/36668025

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