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Abby Phillip delivers a smart, sharp approach to the day's biggest stories.
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English
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Trump Arrives for Xi Meeting in China Amid Iran & Tariff Wars
5/13/2026
The US-Israeli war with Iran and ensuing global energy crisis loom over Trump's visit to China. Trump is expected to encourage Xi Jinping to push Tehran, a Chinese ally, to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint vital to oil trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:37
Trump: “I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situation” Amid War
5/12/2026
Americans are broke and fed up as a damning new look shows an overwhelming majority are feeling financial pain and are blaming Donald Trump. Plus, an explosive new report undercuts Trump’s war claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:35
Supreme Court Lifts Block on GOP’s Gerrymandered Map in Alabama
5/11/2026
Is Iran playing Donald Trump? The frustration builds as negotiations draw out. Plus, the Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate a district held by a Black Democrat as the map wars spread across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:57
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Redrawn Maps by Dems
5/8/2026
Virginia deals a blow to Democrats retaliating against Donald Trump’s redistricting moves in a consequential twist. Plus, is JD Vance losing his advantage to potentially become the next Republican presidential nominee to America’s top diplomat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:49
U.S. Launches Strikes, Iran Fires Missiles at Warships
5/7/2026
The United States attacks Iran in what’s being called retaliation. Is this a restart of the war? Plus, chaos erupts as Tennessee is the next state to gerrymander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:41
Source: Potential Short-Term Deal Would Agree to Resume Talks
5/6/2026
Is the potential deal to end the war with Iran the same or worse than Obama’s? Plus, the White House touts a statistic that is usually a warning sign for the fate of the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:51
Generational Divide Over Trump’s Iran War is Growing Wider
5/4/2026
The generation raised during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting louder against America’s war in Iran. Plus, the president demands Republicans cancel elections to redraw their maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:26
Debating the Divide: America's Political and Economic Struggles
5/1/2026
Dive into the complexities of Trump's Iran War, rising CEO pays, and the economics behind it all. From troop withdrawals to CEO bonuses, we're covering it all with our dynamic panel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:14
Trump & Defense Chief Claim Iran War Is Popular with Americans
4/30/2026
As gas prices hit a new high in the third month of the war and polls hit new lows, the administration says the war is a popular one. Plus, while the FCC targets ABC after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke, the president suggests to fire him or else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:04
Hegseth, Lawmakers Spar Over Whether War is “Quagmire”
4/29/2026
A war reckoning and a defense secretary turning partisan when confronted for answers on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Trump foe turns himself in. Do Americans approve of the latest stop on the president’s retribution tour? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:46
DOJ: Comey’s Post of Seashells Amounts to Threat on Trump’s Life
4/28/2026
The DOJ secures another indictment against Trump foe James Comey over his post that made waves. Plus, the FCC targets ABC with an extraordinary move after Jimmy Kimmel’s joke infuriates the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:49
Official: Suspect Described “Targeting” Trump in “His Manifesto”
4/27/2026
A uniquely American scene devolves into a uniquely American aftermath with finger pointing intensifying after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:02
Trump’s Polls Spiral as More Question His Competence
4/24/2026
More Americans are questioning the president’s mental acuity as his late night rants get more unhinged and his war gets more indefinite. Plus, the Trump administration is bringing back firing squads for federal executions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:43
Trump Refuses to Give Iran War Timeline
4/23/2026
They accused Hunter Biden of profiting off the presidency and now Trump’s son is doing a victory lap from it. Plus, instead of setting more deadlines or promising it will be over soon, Trump is suggesting the end of the Iran war is indefinite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:01
U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted After Months of Tension with Hegseth
4/22/2026
Pete Hegseth keeps replacing his military leadership in the middle of the war. Plus, the president baselessly declares Virginia’s elections rigged as some Republicans are furious that he started the map battle in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:37
Sources: Iran’s Silence Sparked Trump to Extend Ceasefire
4/21/2026
Donald Trump drops his deadline and extends the ceasefire without any apparent concessions from Iran. Plus, Virginia votes to potentially give Democrats four new seats in a fight the president began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:54
WSJ: Aides Kept Trump Out of War Room Fearing His Impatience
4/20/2026
From his rhetoric to new reporting that he was kept out of the room, is Donald Trump a hindrance to ending this war? Plus, when will Americans see $3 gas again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:22
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Deal Claims as “Alternative Facts”
4/17/2026
The president declares victory but is a potential deal with Iran costlier than the Obama deal? Plus, is the future of AI terrifying or lucrative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:21
Trump Says $4 Gas Prices in U.S. Are “Not Very High”
4/16/2026
Why the cost of America’s war against Iran is taking its toll. Plus, the defense secretary compares Donald Trump to Jesus to attack scrutiny of the war. Also, more Democrats than ever vote against military funding for Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:22
Pope Intensifies Calls for Peace Amid Attacks from Trump, GOP
4/15/2026
A come to Jesus moment in American politics as Republicans lecture the pope while the microscope turns to MAGA’s religion. Plus, Donald Trump is reportedly sending more troops to the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:18