Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

Author: NPR Language: English Episodes: 50
Scott Detrow guides you through a consequential period in American politics with Trump's Terms. This NPR production isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a curated examination of a presidency that consistently tests the boundaries of executive power and political tradition. Each episode synthesizes on-the-ground reporting with thoughtful analysis, focusing on the tangible impacts of policies and the unprecedented actions that define this administration. The central, ongoing question explored is whether these maneuvers will ultimately deliver for the very coalition that secured the Oval Office. You'll hear a clear-eyed look at how norms are being reshaped in real time, providing essential context for understanding the evolving landscape of American governance. For those seeking depth beyond the daily news cycle, this podcast serves as a crucial guide. Support for NPR's journalism comes from listeners who choose to subscribe to Trump's Terms+, which offers an ad-free listening experience.
Episodes
Trump admin pushes to alter census, reshape voting maps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21
The Trump administration is making a new push to exclude millions of U.S. residents from a key census count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."Support public media with…
GOP kicks off 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
At the unconventional midterm convention kicking off in Dallas Wednesday, President Trump will be the star of the show, serving as headliner both nights of the two-night event. It is being billed as a "Trumpapalooza," a…
Who has the right to sue President Trump? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:45
Who can sue the president? NPR's Leila Fadel asks Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck about the Supreme Court's approach to standing when it comes to the Trump administration. Support public media with NPR+ and enjo…
Swing voters say Trump hasn't delivered on his promise to lower prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:46
As the midterms near, NPR's Tamara Keith has another installment of her Swing Shift project. Three swing voters in Pennsylvania tell us what affordability means to them.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for…
Whistleblower says Trump mail-in voting plan could "derail" midterms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:33
An anonymous federal official warned in a whistleblower complaint that a technical system the Postal Service built for mail voting is flawed and, if implemented, likely to disrupt the fall midterms. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang r…
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
The Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on the White House ballroom over dissents from the chief justice and the court's three liberals. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports. Then, NPR's Leila Fadel asks Georgetow…
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21
President Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s per…