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After a shocking Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it’s clear—America’s foreign policy is shifting toward a pro-Russia stance. With military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine now on hold, the U.S. is isolating key allies and reshaping the Ukraine-Russia war.I’m joined by former Foreign Service Officer Colin Cleary—

With Donald Trump's aggressive return to power, the term "fascist" has been thrown around to describe the current American president. But what exactly is a fascist? And Is Trumpism a form of fascism, or does it belong to a different category of right-wing populism? Well, Robert Griffin, a leading expert on fascism, joins us to discuss and provide his take on Trumpism. We examine th

The GOP's new budget proposal is here and it’s bad news for working families - critical social programs are on the chopping block to make room for a revival of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. Meanwhile, with Russel Vought’s confirmation putting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the spotlight, it’s time to break down what this all really means.I’m joined by Michael L

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is one of today’s most talked-about—and controversial—topics. But what does DEI really mean, and why has it sparked such intense debate in politics, workplaces, and schools?I’m joined by Nani Vishwanath, consultant and facilitator at The Courage Collective, a DEI consultancy firm, to break it all down. We tackle the true goals of DEI,

DOGE, DOGE, DOGE! Elon Musk is tearing up Washington with hisDepartment of Government Efficiency. Musk is slashing federal contracts, gaining access to sensitive systems, and firing waves of federal workers in his quest to create a leaner, faster government. But is it going to work? While his supporters hail it as a much-needed shake-up, critics argue it’s chaos and authoritarian

Since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump has rolled out a series of executive orders ramping up immigration enforcement, creating uncertainty and fear in migrant communities. ICE has intensified raids in major cities, while the administration’s hardline stance is raising concerns about labor shortages in industries like agriculture and hospitality that rely on

From repealing DEI measures, to trying to end birthright citizenship, to making federal workers easier to fire, President Donald Trump was quite busy on his first day in office, signing 26 Executive Orders. I'm joined by James Goodwin, Policy Director at the Center for Progressive Reform, to unpack each and every Executive Order from Day 1. We go through all 26, pulling out th

Wildfires have become an increasingly frequent and devastating part of life in Los Angeles, but what made the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires so destructive? With 40,000 acres burned, and the fires still roaring, I'm joined by Char Miller, Professor of Environmental Analysis and History at Pomona College, to discuss the present, past, and future of wildfires in America. We

TW: This episode discusses violence, extremist acts, and suicide. In the wake of the tragic New Years Day with the New Orleans terrorist attack and the Las Vegas Tesla suicide explosion - both conducted by veterans - this episode delves into the rise of extremism among military veterans. Todd Helmus, a senior behavioral scientist at RAND and expert on extremism among veterans, help

After a tumultuous year of fighting in the Middle East, the future of the region is uncertain, especially as the United States prepares for a transfer of power. I'm joined by Mouin Rabbani, a researcher, analyst, and commentator specializing in Palestinian affairs and contemporary Middle East issues, to recap the multiple Middle Eastern conflicts. From Israel and Gaza to Syria, Mou