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The World and stuffThe U.S. Betrays Afghan Allies with Ret. Lt. Col. Will SelberRetired Lt. Colonel Will Selber joins The World and Stuff for a raw, emotional, and brutally honest conversation about America’s longest war — and what we owe the people left behind.A veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, Selber opens up about his harrowing deployments, the betrayal of Afghan allies during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal, and the moral injury now haunting veterans like him. He blames both Trump and Biden for the fallout, details the failures of the Doha Agreement, and warns of the looming deportation of 9,000 Afghan refugees — many of whom served shoulder-to-shoulder with U...2025-05-301h 00The World and stuffBiden’s Collapse, Kamala’s Struggles, & Trump’s Winning Strategy with Amie ParnesWhat really happened inside the 2024 election? Bestselling political journalist Amie Parnes joins The World and Stuff to talk about her explosive new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. We explore some of the juicest stories from the book, including why Obama and Pelosi didn’t want Harris to be the nominee, Trump’s campaign strategy (including Baron's surprising role), Biden’s debate collapse, and the advice Mike Pence had for the Harris team. Packed with behind-the-scenes moments and untold stories, this episode is essential listening for anyone trying to make sens...2025-05-2358 minThe World and stuffHow Polling Shapes Global PoliticsInternational pollster and Republican strategist Alex Tarascio joins The World and Stuff to unpack what the data says about global political realignment, gender fault lines, polling blind spots, the U.S. retreat from democracy-building, and how the world is reacting to Trump 2.0.This episode goes deep — from why polls keep underestimating Trump to the hidden costs of gutting foreign aid programs like USAID. Alex offers a behind-the-scenes look at how campaigns really choose their messages, and what global allies think of America’s recalibration of its role on the worl...2025-05-051h 01The World and stuff"Ain’t Cool to Be a Democrat No More" – Chuck Rocha on How to Rebuild The Party & Win in Red StatesChuck Rocha is a self-described redneck farm boy from East Texas who has become one of the most influential political strategists in America. He was a single dad at 20, never went to college, and got his start as a union rep at a rubber factory. From there, he rose through the labor movement to become the architect of Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign. In this episode, we talk about the Democrats' working-class problem, how Latino voters are shifting right, and why it "ain’t cool to be a Democrat no more." Plus, Chuck shares stories from hi...2025-04-181h 01
RisingDemocrat Senator flies to El Salvador; Biden returns to national stageToday on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue on the Republican pushback to government mandating Real ID to fly within America. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby and Niall to discuss former President Joe Biden's first public speech after leaving the White House. The controversy around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man whom one former Trump administration official says was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, continues. Journalist Steve Krakauer discusses CNN’s new strategy to save the network. The Trump administration refers New York Attorney General Letitia James for a possible prosecution. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) calls President Trump "a...2025-04-161h 09
RisingTrump, Bukele: Abrego staying in El Salvador; White House, Harvard battle heats upToday on Rising, Robby delivers a monologue about an ancient altar found in Guatemala that was apparently used for "child sacrifices," according to archaeologists. The Hill's correspondent Drew Petrimoulx joins Robby Soave and Niall Stanage to discuss the meeting between President Trump and El Salvador President Bukele at the Oval Office. Tension escalates between President Trump and Harvard University. President Trump slams CBS's "60 Minutes" in a Truth Social post. Special correspondent at Vanity Fair Katherine Eban talks about the consequences of what she says were officials mishandling the latest outbreak of bird flu in the U.S. Robby and...2025-04-151h 18The World and stuffDavid Hogg on the legacy of Parkland, Gen Z politics, the return of Trump, & his new job at the DNCDavid Hogg was thrust into the national spotlight in 2018 after surviving the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At the time, he was just 17 years old, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable and outspoken advocates for gun reform in America. Today, he’s a Harvard grad, political organizer, and recently elected Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the legacy of Parkland, the failures of the Democratic Party, why young men are shifting right, the return of Trump, whether Hogg an...2025-04-0958 min
Daily DebriefTariff TURMOIL: Dow PLUNGES as Wall St. Fears Recession, International Calls To Boycott US Goods, Judge Boasberg DEMANDS Answers From Trump DOJ, Admin. Argues Didn't DEFY Deportation Court OrderDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House correspondent Alex Gangitano about the global economic fallout sparked by President Trump’s sweeping tariffs after the stock market tumbled Thursday. Plus, The Hill’s national security and legal affairs reporter Rebecca Beitsch joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s admission that it sent a Maryland man to a Salvadoran prison in error. Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld about the Department of Justice's appearance in front of U.S. District Judge James Boasber...2025-04-0329 minDaily DebriefReal ID CHAOS: Millions Face Long Lines to Meet Deadline, Trump Announces LIBERATION DAY Tariffs, 'Liberal LUNATIC': Trump SLAMS Crawford After WI Supreme Court WIN, Voter Push Back Against MuskDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage about the arrival of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” of long promised reciprocal tariffs. Plus, NewsNation’s Nancy Loo walks us through the incoming deadline for individuals to get a REAL ID-compliant ID. #TheHill #News #DonaldTrump #LiberationDay #Tariffs Make sure to subscribe to get your Daily Debrief with top headlines from The Hill every weekday. Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s about national political reporter Julia Manchester about Susan Crawford winning an...2025-04-0229 minDaily DebriefPam Bondi's DOJ DOOMS Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's Murder Case, LIBERATION DAY Nears! Fears of a TRADE WAR Rise As Trump Imposes 20% Reciprocal TARIFFS On ImportsCourts and Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld joins Drew Petrimoulx to discuss the latest in the case against suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, after Attorney General Pam Bondi directs the DOJ to seek the death penalty. Speaker Mike Johnson says 'activist' judges pushing back on President Trump's executive orders are ultimately causing a 'constitutional crisis'. A judge blocked the President's bid to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants, as the White House admits one of the deportees they sent to the notorious mega prison in El Salvador last month was...2025-04-0128 minDaily DebriefOBAMA-appointed Judge Boasberg's Trump Caseload Now Includes SIGNAL CHAT Suit, 10,000 HHS Workers To Be FIRED By RFK Jr. In Massive Overhaul, Tufts Student ICE Arrest OUTRAGEDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House correspondent Alex Gangitano about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) planning to dismiss 10,000 employees as part of a massive restructuring effort, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday, in a push to consolidate more agency functions under Kennedy’s purview. Plus, Matt Taglia, senior director of Emerson College Polling, joins the show to discuss current polling in the New York City mayoral race. Also in your Debrief: Trump touts arrest of alleged MS-13 leader in Virginia. Detained Tufts student’s lawyer dema...2025-03-2729 minDaily DebriefHegseth DENIES Attack Plans REVEALED on Signal were Classified, Gabbard, Ratcliffe Accused of LYING?. NPR CEO ADMITS Mistakes in Hunter Biden Laptop and Lab Leak ReportsDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage about The Atlantic publishing the Signal group chat messages among national security leaders that were inadvertently shared with Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg, noting administration officials said Tuesday they were not classified. Plus, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey breaks down Vice President Vance saying he’s traveling to Greenland on Friday, a move that comes after the Trump administration provoked backlash from officials in Greenland and Denmark when it was announced that second lady Usha Vance would be heading there. Also i...2025-03-2627 minDaily DebriefGabbard, Patel, Ratcliffe Testify About LEAKED War Plan Chat, John Bolton SLAMS White House Response, Johnson's VEILED THREAT Against Judges Who Rule Against Trump, Mangione's JAILHOUSE RequestDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House Reporter Brett Samuels as the fallout from ‘Signal-gate’ continues. Brett delves deeper into why top national security officials were discussing military operations on the commercially available app, what the reactions are from both sides, and what the ramifications may be for both those involved and the United States’ national security. Brett also discusses what’s next for congress and what’s in store for Social Security as Trump’s nominee to head the administration faces a grilling on capitol hill. Also in your...2025-03-2526 minDaily Debrief$40M Agreement SETTLES Trump's Executive Order Against Paul, Weiss Firm, Judge Boasberg SLAMS DOJ, Trump DOWNPLAYS Musk To Receive CLASSIFIED China War Briefing; Pentagon Leakers THREATENED?Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld about President Trump on Thursday rescinding an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the administration’s initiatives. Plus, The Hill’s congressional reporter Mychael Schnell joins the show to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) facing a tricky path forward as President Trump and Elon Musk publicly — and persistently — push for the impeachment of the judge who directed flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to be turned...2025-03-2117 minDaily DebriefTrump Admin. RIPS 'Activist' Judges After LEGAL LOSSES, DOJ REFUSES To Give Up TdA Flight Info, Chuck Schumer Leadership THREATENED as Voters Voice OUTRAGE in Both Democrat & Republican Town HallsDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld joins the show to talk about the latest court battles in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. They discuss a federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocking implementation of President Trump’s executive order effectively barring transgender people from serving openly in the military, a stark blow to the administration’s efforts to curb transgender rights. They also debrief a federal judge ruling Tuesday that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely exercised unconstitutional authority “in multiple ways” in dismantling...2025-03-1926 minDaily DebriefChief Justice Roberts Issues RARE REBUKE Against Trump, Bondi VOWS Continued TdA Deportation Flights, Trump, Putin AGREE To LIMITED Ukraine Ceasefire, Hunter Biden's Secret Service Detail REMOVEDDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld as Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues a rare rebuke of President Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge.Zach gives a rundown of what’s behind Trump’s push to impeach the judge, what the reactions have been, and what’s next for the administration and the high court.Also in your Debrief: Trump rebrands the CBP One app to CBP Home and encourages ‘self-deportations’, Two astronauts stranded in space 9 months ago are set to return home today, and a l...2025-03-1826 minDaily DebriefTrump Claims Biden Pardons are VOID and VACANT, Jan. 6th CMTE. Member Kinzinger says BRING IT!, 'I DON'T CARE' Homan STANDS BY Aliens Act DEPORTATIONS After DEFYING Court OrderDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Julia Manchester after President Trump said he believes the preemptive pardons issued by former President Biden in the final days of his presidency aren’t valid.Julia gives her take on the administration’s reasoning behind the doubt, as well as what’s in store for Democrats as infighting takes its toll, and house GOP leaders home in on 26 of their most vulnerable seats ahead of the midterms.Julia also gives an update as Europe scrambles to fill a U.S.-sized hole in...2025-03-1726 minDaily DebriefDems RAGE After SCHUMER FLIPS To Avoid Shutdown, Colleges Face FED INVESTIGATIONS For DEI, TENS OF THOUSANDS To be Reinstated? Trump's Mass Firings BLOCKED By 2nd JudgeDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s congressional reporter Mychael Schnell about how the Senate is up against a government funding deadline Friday and needs 60 votes to keep the lights on and prevent a shutdown beginning Saturday morning. Also in your Debrief: Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter. Columbia announces disciplinary action for students who took over campus building last spring. Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld about the latest court battles in Washington, D.C. and across the nation...2025-03-1426 minDaily DebriefTrump Tower STORMED By Protesters, OCCUPY Lobby In Support Of Mahmoud Khalil, Dems To SHUTDOWN Gov?, Trump, DOGE Dealt DEVASTATING Blow: Judge Reinstates THOUSANDS of Laid Off Fed WorkersDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House correspondent Alex Gangitano about Senate Democrats saying privately that they will not allow the government to shut down Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted six-month stopgap spending bill. Plus, hear from NewsNation’s campaign reporter Jackie Koppell about House Democrats meeting up for its annual party retreat, just days ahead of a potential government shutdown. Also in your Debrief: Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower’s lobby to demand the Columbia University activist’s release. P...2025-03-1326 minDaily DebriefDems SLAM Green Censure Vote And Call Out MTG As Party Struggles To Battle Trump, Musk Faces GOP FURY: Senate DEMANDS DOGE Cuts Go Through CongressDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s national political reporter Cate Martel about the House voting Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for his protest during President Trump’s address to Congress this week. Plus, NewsNation’s campaign reporter Jackie Koppell joins the show to break down the reactions of lawmakers on Green’s censure vote. Also in your Debrief: Bomb threat cleared at Barnard College: NYPD. DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House. Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s senior editor Jesse Byr...2025-03-0626 minDaily DebriefSCOTUS REJECTS Foreign Aid Freeze, Deals MASSIVE Blow to Trump Amid Congressional Address Fallout, Trump WALKING BACK Tariffs, Gives Automakers a One-Month PAUSE After Industry FREAKS OUTDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld about the Supreme Court in a 5-4 emergency ruling Wednesday refusing to halt a judge’s decision ordering the Trump administration to immediately release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments owed under existing contracts. Plus, The Hill’s Niall Stanage joins the show to discuss key takeaways from President Trump's joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Also in your Debrief: Kabul airport bombing suspect arrives in US. Rep. Sylvester Turner, first-term Democrat, dies at 70. Drew Petrim...2025-03-0527 minDaily DebriefTrudeau SLAMS Trump Tariffs As A 'Dumb Thing To Do', Canada And China RETALIATE As Trade War Looms, Trump Still COMMITTED To Ukraine Minerals Deal, Does Zelensky Have CARDS Left To NEGOTIATE?Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Brett Samuels as President Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods goes into effect.Brett gives his take on what impacts consumers can expect, how leaders both in Washington and in Canada and Mexico re reacting, and how it’s expected to be received at his address to congress Tuesday evening.Courts and Legal Reporter Zach Schonfeld also joins Drew as the Supreme Court weighs a suit brought by the Mexican government over guns.Also in your Debrief: The nation-wide measles outbreak expands to 9 states.D...2025-03-0426 minDaily DebriefTrump WARNS Zelensky TODAY That U.S. Will 'NOT PUT UP WITH IT', European Leaders Stand Behind Kyiv, Pam Bondi Says She Was MISLED, 'Whistleblower' Says Thousands Of Docs WITHHELD, Tariffs TOMORROWDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Julia Manchester as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shores up support for his country in Europe following the disastrous Oval Office confrontation on Friday.Julia gives her take on what it all means for Ukraine in its war against Russia, plus the offer to federal workers from NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.Judy Kurtz also joins Drew to break down the politics at the OscarsAlso in your Debrief: Wildfires rip through the Carolinas as California Gov. Gavin Newsom makes moves to speed up recovery from the Palisades an...2025-03-0327 minDaily DebriefUSAID Workers Given 15 Minutes To Clear Out Desks, VA PAUSES Billions In Cuts, Epstein Files Leave White House In Hands Of Conservative Commentators? GOP Backlash Against MuskDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s courts and legal reporter Zach Schonfeld about Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily delaying a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments, imposed by a lower judge who found the administration had flouted his ruling. The Hill’s senior editor Jesse Byrnes joins the show to discuss British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arriving at the White House to visit President Trump on Thursday as European allies scramble to respond to the president’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war. 2025-02-2727 minDaily DebriefTrump's SHOCK GAZA AI Video Post With Gold Statue, Johnson's Battle Over Budget Just Beginning, Musk DOMINATES Trump's First Cabinet Mtg, $5 million CITIZENSHIP GOLD Card to lower NATIONAL DEBT?Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage about President Trump sharing a video produced using artificial intelligence (AI) that showcases his proposals for the potential development of the war-torn Gaza Strip, complete with a golden statue of his likeness and beachfront skyscrapers rising from the rubble. Plus, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent Joe Khalil breaks down the congressional Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee hearing Wednesday morning. Also in your Debrief: RFK Jr. targets childhood psychiatric drugs; doctors push back. Drew...2025-02-2626 minThe World and stuffTrump’s Second Term and the Future of U.S. Power with Sabrina SinghFormer Deputy Pentagon Press SecretarySabrina Singh joins The World and Stuff to break down Trump’s second term. Topics:🔹 Trump’s shifting foreign policy and his relationship with Putin🔹 The future of U.S. aid to Ukraine and why Zelensky went from hero to villain🔹 How gutting USAID opens the door for China and Russia🔹 The Middle East crisis and whether the two-state solution is dead🔹 The Democratic Party’s path forward after 2024Follow me for more:📸 Instagram:@drewpetrimoulx🎵 TikTok:@drewpetrimoulx🐦 Twitter (X):@DrewPetrimoulx📘 Facebook:D...2025-02-2653 minDaily DebriefRepublican OPPOSITION Could SINK Budget Resolution, White House TAKES OVER Press Pool Access, DOGE Employees Resign In PROTEST After Refusing To Help Dismantle Critical ServicesDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Congressional reporter Mychael Schnell as the House mulls over a sweeping budget plan that would lay the groundwork for President Trump’s agenda. Mychael digs into the details on what’s in the bill, who the holdouts are, what GOP leaders are doing to collect enough votes to pass, and how democrats in congress are reacting. Also in your Debreif: The Trump Administration takes over the White House press pool as a federal judge declines to restore full access to Associated Press journalists and photogra...2025-02-2527 minDaily DebriefTrump BANS Federal Aid To Illegal Migrants, POLL: Presidential Approval SLIPS & Voters DOGE Reaction, Kash Patel CONFIRMED, Senate GOP ADVANCES With Budget Plan Despite Trump's Plea For One Big BillIn Today’s Daily Debrief:President Trump eliminates all Federal benefits for immigrants without legal status. NewsNation’s Robert Sherman is at The White House with a look at the impact and what it means for taxpayers.Plus, Drew Petrimoulx chats with Senior Director of Emerson College Polling, Matt Taglia, as new numbers show what Americans are thinking about President Trump’s foreign and economic policies.Also in your Debrief, an asteroid described as a “City Killer” is hurdling toward Earth: Why scientists say you shouldn’t worry yet.2025-02-2025 minDaily DebriefTrump Blames Zelensky for Catastrophic Ukraine War; Judge GRANTS DOGE Data Access, Fed Worker PURGE, Trump BACKS House And SNUBS Senate Budget Plan; MAJOR Arrests In Pro-Athletes' Home BurglariesDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage about President Trump ratcheting up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of taking advantage of the United States and saying he has done a “terrible job” leading his war-torn country. Plus, hear from NewsNation’s Southwest correspondent Ali Bradley on the Trump administration ordering immigration enforcement officials to detain everyone who was previously released into the country under the “catch and release” program. Also in your Debrief: Trump’s whirlwind first month leaves heads spinning; Egg pr...2025-02-1926 minDaily DebriefFiery Crash in Toronto Flips Delta Plane, Passengers "Hanging like Bats" on Tarmac, AOC Under Fire! Homan Calls for DOJ Probe into NY Dem's Immigration WebinarThe CEO of the Toronto Airport Authority speaks on the terrifying plane crash at Person International Airport. NewsNation's Alex Caprariello gives the latest update on what we know about the miracle crash that 80 passengers survived. Plus, The Hill's Brett Samuels joins Drew Petrimoulx to discuss the meeting between U.S. and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia. The talks began just one day after European leaders called an emergency national summit in Paris to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.A public feud between a top immigration official in the Trump a...2025-02-1827 minDaily DebriefRFK Jr. Confirmation BLASTED by McConnell, Linda McMahon gets ICY reception during DOE Confirmation, Trump: No Exceptions! Announces Reciprocal Tariffs Ahead of Historic Meeting with India's PM ModiDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s congressional reporter Mychael Schnell about longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly 100,000 employees that runs 13 agencies. Plus, hear from constitutional law expert Robert McWhirter on the legal implications of the mass firings of federal employees across several agencies and President Trump’s buyout offer. Drew also chats with The Hill’s national political reporter Julia Manchester about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming vi...2025-02-1328 minDaily DebriefDOGE Subcommittee's First Hearing Has Dems SEETHING, Trump Secures RELEASE Of 2nd American In Russia, Tulsi Gabbard CONFIRMED as DNI After McConnell Breaks with GOP! RFK Jr. SMASHES Key Hurdle in SenateDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage about the first hearing for the House Oversight Committee’s Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel. Plus, hear from NewsNation’s national correspondent Robert Sherman on Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine in a peace deal with Russia. Also in your Debrief: US inflation worsened last month with prices for groceries and gasoline heading higher. Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s senior editor Jesse Byrnes about the Senate voting to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as the...2025-02-1224 minDaily DebriefKing Abdullah II BACKS Trump Gaza TAKEOVER? Steve Bannon GUILTY, Musk's HOSTILE BID For OpenAI, JFK Documents Discovered by FBI, DOGE Treasury Access BLOCKED AGAIN, Trump SWAMPED By LawsuitsDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Brett Samuels as President Trump meets with King Abdullah of Jordan following his controversial proposal to take over the Gaza strip and relocate more than 2 million Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.Plus, Brett gives his take as another of Trump’s controversial nominees is poised to be confirmed, The EU promises to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, and Republicans gear up for a budget fight.Also in your Debrief: Long-time Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud, South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace accuses her ex-fiancé of rape on the...2025-02-1128 minDaily DebriefTrump's BUYOUT Offer BLOCKED By Judge, Dems Last Ditch Effort To STALL Vought Confirmation, DOJ RESTRICTS DOGE Access To Treasury Dept., Trump's Task Force To 'Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias'Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House correspondent Alex Gangitano about the midnight deadline for federal employees to take President Trump’s proposed buyouts being paused by a federal judge.Also in your Debrief: New Orleans increasing security ahead of Super Bowl; FAA bars helicopters, planes from sharing air space over Potomac; A dozen West Point cadet clubs ordered to disband, all others paused; DeepSeek’s rise raises data privacy, national security concerns.Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s national political reporter Cate Martel about updates on Presi...2025-02-0626 minDaily DebriefMusk SHOCKS Lawmakers, GOP Ready To Challenge Authority? Trump To ELIMINATE Education Department?, Trump's Gaza TAKEOVER Plan Sparks GOP Reaction, Judge BLOCKS Birthright Citizenship OrderThe Hill's Senior Editor Jesse Byrnes Joins Drew Petrimoulx to discuss Elon Musk's influence in Washington and how Republicans are beginning to challenge the billionaire's authority. Lawmakers focus on the looming government shutdown as the GOP continues to fight over the scope of cuts. Today, Pam Bondi was sworn in as Attorney General with a mission to restore trust in the DOJ. Plus, is President Trump getting ready to eliminate the Department of Education? Also in your Debrief, 2 men were arrested in New York's Diamond District and investigators are hoping to fin...2025-02-0525 minDaily DebriefRFK Jr. Confirmation IMMINENT? Gabbard's Powerful Support SURGE & Patel REELS from New INFO, White House Rips USAID 'DEI Musical' As Dems VOW To Protect Agency, Guantanamo Migrant Flights BEGINDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s White House Correspondent Alex Gangitano, as two controversial cabinet nominees face their first major hurdle to confirmation. Alex has a look at what’s next for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after his nomination heads out of committee, and what’s in store for Tulsi Gabbard as she faces her final committee vote as well. Plus, Alex dives into the remaining confirmations and what’s in store for the 20,000 federal workers who have taken President Trump’s buy-out offer. Meantime, Newsnation’s Brian Entin is in North Carol...2025-02-0425 minDaily DebriefTulsi Gabbard In DANGER With GOP Senators After REFUSING To Declare Snowden A 'Traitor', Trade War IMMINENT? Trump Vows to Launch Massive 25% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico SaturdayDrew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Alexander Bolton as three of President Trump’s cabinet nominees face an uphill battle for confirmation. Alex gives his take on what’s next for Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Also in your Debrief: Trump looks to kill New York City’s congestion pricing program, and Israel bans a key aid organization ahead of another hostage release this weekend.Drew Petrimoulx chats with The Hill’s Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell ahead of Trump’s 25% Tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico tak...2025-01-3125 min
Clearer Than TruthEpisode 5: Drew PetrimoulxDrew Petrimoulx is an award-winning filmmaker, video producer, journalist, and Show Host for The Hill. Based in Washington, DC, he co-founded Framed Up Productions, where he helps clients craft compelling stories that connect with target audiences. His work spans every stage of production, from development to editing, and he frequently collaborates with major TV networks to report on key U.S. and global stories.2024-10-1726 minThe World and stuffInside the Mind of an FBI Hostage Negotiator: Lessons from High-Stakes Crisis SituationsIn this episode of The World and stuff podcast, Drew Petrimoulx sits down with Kyle Vowinkel, a retired Army officer and FBI agent whose extraordinary career includes service in the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit — one of only five agents in history to serve in both.
Kyle shares gripping details about his involvement in some of the most high-profile hostage negotiations, including the 2013 Alabama bunker standoff, where a 5-year-old boy was held hostage by a gunman for six days, and the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt, where he played a key role in negotiating the surrender of...2024-10-041h 14The World and stuffHow Iran Became a Pariah StateJoin host Drew Petrimoulx in this insightful episode of "The World and Stuff" as he delves into the complex history and politics of Iran with historian and author Arash Azizi. From the post-World War II era to the present day, this episode explores the pivotal events and figures that have shaped Iran's trajectory, including the rise and fall of democracy, the impact of the Cold War, and the influence of the Iranian Revolution.
Arash Azizi, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and an expert on Middle Eastern history, shares his deep knowledge and perspectives on key topics...2024-08-021h 08The World and stuffChina, Trade, Green EnergyIn this episode of "The World and stuff," host Drew Petrimoulx sits down with John Helveston, an assistant professor at George Washington University specializing in engineering management and systems engineering. Together, they dive into the intricate world of renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and the pivotal role of China in these sectors.
From John's firsthand experiences in China to the broader implications of global policies on climate change, this conversation explores the technological advancements and policy-driven efforts necessary for a sustainable future. They discuss the hurdles and opportunities in transitioning to green energy, the impact of international...2024-07-011h 05
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KGET 17 News17 News @ Sunrise 05/20/2024Some of today's top storiesIran's President confirmed dead this morning after a helicopter crash yesterday. Iran state media says president Ebrahim Raisi was returning from an event when it made a hard landing in a mountainous area. NBC's Drew Petrimoulx has the latest on this developing story.A man is dead this morning after being hit by a car in Northwest Bakersfield. It happened on Hageman Road near Calloway Drive. Police say the man was hit by an SUV and died. His identity hasn't been publicly released. Officers say the driver who hit the man coop...2024-05-2031 min