The Best Defense

The Best Defense

Author: NBC News November 7, 2019 Duration: 20:25
President Trump maintains that he did nothing wrong even as more detailed evidence against him emerges. Without a unified defense to rally around, Republican lawmakers are arguing a few different cases for why Trump should not be removed from office. Jon Allen, political reporter for NBC News digital, lays out the rationale behind the different Republican arguments against impeachment. Plus, a look at how Republican strategy could shift if impeachment reaches the Senate. Questions about the impeachment inquiry? Email us at articletwopodcast@gmail.com.  For a transcript, please visit https://www.nbcnews.com/articletwo.

For a nation gripped by a historic constitutional confrontation, Article II: Inside Impeachment provides essential clarity. This NBC News podcast, hosted by National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki, moves beyond the headlines and partisan noise to deliver precise, authoritative reporting on the proceedings against President Donald Trump. It’s a guide to the fast-moving legal, political, and procedural drama unfolding in Washington. Each episode breaks down the day’s developments-from key testimony and document releases to strategic maneuvers in the House and Senate-explaining not just what is happening, but why it matters for the country’s future. The analysis is powered by the deep bench of NBC News journalists who are covering the story from every angle. Listeners get a sober, factual narrative of a defining moment in American governance, updated regularly with new episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, plus timely bonus installments when news breaks. This is a podcast for anyone seeking to understand the mechanics and stakes of impeachment without the spin, placing each twist in the broader context of the presidency and the power of Congress.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 55

Article II: Inside Impeachment
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Star Witness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:43
In testimony on Tuesday, Bill Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, described what he saw as a high-stakes decision by President Trump to withhold $391 million in aid to Ukraine. Dan De Luce, national security and glob…
I Think It's Crazy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:51
Bill Taylor, the current US Ambassador to Ukraine, is set to appear before the House Intelligence, Oversight, and Foreign Affairs Committees on Tuesday. Taylor is likely to be asked about his concerns about a possible Tr…
Behind Closed Doors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:04
Seven witnesses have now appeared before Congressional committees to share what they know about the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine. But why is so much of this process behind closed doors? Will the public ev…
Introducing Article II: Inside Impeachment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
The latest developments in the impeachment inquiry: what’s happening now in Washington and why it matters for the rest of the country. Powered by NBC News journalists. Hosted by Steve Kornacki, National Political Corresp…