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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" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.
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The Supreme Court hears a case on race and redistricting. AZ Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva hasn't been sworn in yet and Congress might roll back marine mammal protections.
An immigration case draws attention to indefinite detention, No Kings rallies sweep Nevada, Tampa targets pedestrian deaths, labor groups defend offshore wind, and the Supreme Court considers a major Voting Rights Act case.
President Trump and leaders in the Middle East sign a peace agreement. NY healthcare workers are concerned about the fallout from the government shutdown and Indiana's chief justice warns of threats in courtrooms.
Vice-President Vance defends a planned Qatari airfield in Idaho. Polls find voters support extending the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the shutdown and Illinois Gov. Pritzker points to Republican criticisms of Guard federalization.
Experts warn that deportations threaten jobs, as the administration battles over national guard deployments in court. A Gaza ceasefire sparks joy and hope, and another critic of the president is indicted.
Supreme Court considers loosening rules for candidates to challenge election laws. Pope Leo encourages bishops to voice concerns on immigration policies, as federal court gives Trump control of the Oregon Guard.
Trump sends Texas National Guard troops to Chicago. An OMB analysis says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay and the Supreme Court hears a case about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Trump considers invoking Insurrection Act, as blue states mount legal challenge to Guard deployments; SCOTUS considers a CO ban on conversion therapy.
House Democrats are reassuring their constituents about the reasons for the shutdown. Federal workers are concerned about being in the middle of the partisan fight and what happens now that the Farm Bill has expired?
The administration threatens thousands of federal layoffs, as Democrats demand an investigation into White House shutdown messaging. Trump declares war on cartels, and housing advocates call for support on ballot measures in NYC.
The government shutdown is set to continue with no end in sight. States dip into their coffers to keep federal programs running and veterans face challenges accessing services.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for a tougher military stance as Washington faces a shutdown standoff, advocates defend New York's youth justice reforms and survivor groups warn immigration crackdowns endanger victims of domestic violence.
Israel agrees to a tentative peace deal for Gaza. Democrats and Republicans brace for a government shutdown and NYC's Dept. of Corrections violated the city's sanctuary laws.
Arkansas teens weigh in on free speech, Republicans repeal EV tax credits, Social Security paper checks end, and domestic violence experts warn of funding cuts. Also, updates on Eric Adams, a deadly Michigan church shooting, and government shutdown talks.
The federal megabill healthcare cuts remain central to the ongoing budget stalemate. The Dallas sniper acted alone and used ICE agent tracking apps and former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for obstruction of justice and false statements.
Republicans slam the shooting at an ICE facility, call for an end to political violence. Trump is found to have illegally fired federal watchdogs, as Democrats blame Republicans for the looming government shutdown.
An Ohio chaplain regains asylum after ICE detention, activists warn of free speech crackdowns, Alabama groups push to keep TVA public and President Trump targets the UN over migrant funding.
President Donald Trump recommends that the FDA require physicians to say Tylenol can cause autism during pregnancy. Children's health coverage is being challenged by a shaky policy landscape and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated after being suspended.
Conservatives are split over Kimmel's cancellation as the Pentagon cracks down on journalists. A new California law bans masks for ICE agents and public library supporters are hopeful about future federal funds.
Trump and conservatives condemn Jimmy Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments. Lawmakers support a new bill ending mid-decade redistricting and Texas attempts to ban medication abortions.
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