Episodes

  • What Elon Musk Sees in Germany’s Far-Right

    What Elon Musk Sees in Germany’s Far-Right
    Feb 19 2025
    As US and Russian officials meet about the war in Ukraine - without Ukraine - European leaders are feeling similarly sidelined. Meanwhile, Germany’s controversial far-right party could make major gains in elections on Sunday – and Elon Musk is cheering them on. Guest: Sebastian Shukla, CNN Producer Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Bird Flu Isn’t Trump’s Fault. But It’s His Problem.

    Bird Flu Isn’t Trump’s Fault. But It’s His Problem.
    Feb 16 2025
    If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump’s plans to lower prices. Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • When Trump and Musk Meet Checks and Balances

    When Trump and Musk Meet Checks and Balances
    Feb 12 2025
    As many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive actions get challenged in court, some on the right are suggesting his presidential power could exceed certain legal rulings. We examine the implications of ignoring court orders and what could put us on a path towards a constitutional crisis. Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts

    The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts
    Feb 9 2025
    Many aid programs around the world have been paralyzed in the wake of the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on foreign aid. We hear how an Elon Musk-led effort to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is already having ramifications at home and abroad. Guests: Teddy Ruge & Brian Aliganyira Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Musk and Trump Take a Wrecking Ball to DC

    Musk and Trump Take a Wrecking Ball to DC
    Feb 5 2025
    Some federal employees are on edge as Elon Musk continues his work on behalf of President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal government in unprecedented ways. We examine just how sweeping his actions are and why resistance to them is growing. Guest: Zachary Wolf, CNN Politics Senior Writer Sign up for the CNN What Matters newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?

    More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?
    Feb 2 2025
    In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We hear from an expert who says the push for more flights isn’t making jobs easier for a workforce already stretched thin. Guest: David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst/Author, ‘Safer Skies’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda Meets China’s AI Advancement

    Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda Meets China’s AI Advancement
    Jan 29 2025
    Wall Steet, Washington, and Silicon Valley are scrambling after a little-known Chinese startup claimed its artificial intelligence model can operate like ChatGPT at just a fraction of the cost. We examine why the breakthrough could reverberate beyond the tech sector as President Donald Trump looks to counter China's influence. Guest: Matt Egan, CNN Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Movement Behind Trump’s DEI Takedown

    The Movement Behind Trump’s DEI Takedown
    Jan 26 2025
    Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country. Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins