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The NPR Politics PodcastPresident-elect Trump refuses to rule out military involvement in Panama CanalPresident-elect Donald Trump held a press conference today from his home in Mar-a-Lago. Topics of discussion included his dissatisfaction with the outgoing Biden administration, tariffs, and foreign policy. Then, Asma Khalid, Franco Ordoñez, and Domenico Montanaro look ahead to the first few days of Trump's presidency. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of...2025-01-0715 minThe NPR Politics PodcastPresident-elect Trump refuses to rule out military involvement in Panama CanalPresident-elect Donald Trump held a press conference today from his home in Mar-a-Lago. Topics of discussion included his dissatisfaction with the outgoing Biden administration, tariffs, and foreign policy. Then, Asma Khalid, Franco Ordoñez, and Domenico Montanaro look ahead to the first few days of Trump's presidency. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of...2025-01-0715 min
EDITORIAL GCOJesús Franco (Jess Franco) ENTREVISTADO - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Entrevista de Luis Ordoñez con el cineasta español Jesús Franco conocido mundialmente como Jess Franco director de cine pionero en España de las serie B con Mayúsculas. Cuenta su rodaje con Orson Welles y sus producciones internacionales. También desmenuza los entresijos de su cine y diversas anécdotas en las que rememora su experiencia con actores y directores.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de EDITORIAL GCO. Descubre antes que nadie...2024-12-2706 min
Democracy DialoguesPreviewing the U.S. ElectionsFranco Ordoñez, NPR's White House correspondent, offers insights into the evolving Trump-Harris battle.
"Kamala Harris has gained momentum, and there's a lot of attention on her," says Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent. During a Democracy Dialogues interview with AS/COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth, Ordoñez shares insights on the shifting dynamics of the United States election.
"It's going to be a very interesting next four months," he says. Ordoñez also commented on the relevance of immigration in this election cycle, stating that for Trump, “it’s really going to be at the core of policy w...2024-08-2033 min
The NPR Politics PodcastHandpicking The RNCThe Republican National Committee voted in a new chair and co-chair on Friday — including a member of the Trump family and a man who questions that President Biden rightfully won the 2020 election. Why Trump picked them and what it means for the campaign.This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. Our producers are Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to...2024-03-1113 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBorders, Bills & BurgersIn this week's roundup, we look at the dueling visits to the U.S.-Mexico border taken by President Biden and former president Trump, the continued glacial pace of legislation in Congress, and controversial plans to make a fast food staple a little bit pricier.This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and political correspondent Susan Davis. Our producers are Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus e...2024-03-0121 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden Fights BackPresident Biden is fed up. He shared choice words with reporters after being criticized for his age and mental acuity. Earlier in the day the special counsel who found Biden willfully retained but his actions did not warrant criminal charges described the president as a ''well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is E...2024-02-0919 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump Wins New Hampshire, Haley Vows To Stay InNew Hampshire voters cast their ballots in the state's Republican primary in favor of former president Donald Trump. Former U.N. ambassador & South Carolina governor Nikki Haley came in second, and vowed to take her campaign to her home state of South Carolina. Meanwhile, President Biden won the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.Our producers are Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni M...2024-01-2412 min
The NPR Politics PodcastAnd Then There Were TwoWith only days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He endorsed former president Donald Trump — raising the stakes for former South Carolina governor & U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.Our producers are Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sig...2024-01-2218 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump's Election HeadwindsThe former president faces challenges convincing voters he deserves a second term. We explore what they are.A similar episode regarding the challenges facing President Biden's re-election bid was released on Dec. 28, 2023. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or a...2024-01-0416 min
The NPR Politics PodcastThe 2023 Can't Let It Go Year End SpectacularThe new year is nigh. We look back at all the things we couldn't stop thinking about in 2023 — politics or otherwise.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben, Ashley Lopez & Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Pod...2023-12-2923 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump Embraces Autocratic LanguageThe former president continues to recite his greatest hits on the campaign trail, along with adding some new autocratic language. His words are drawing criticism from many, but on his social media platform, Truth Social, he has the base to support it. This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and extremism correspondent Odette Yousef.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign u...2023-12-2114 min
The NPR Politics PodcastColo. Supreme Court Knocks Trump Off Ballot — What's Next?Citing the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled "President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President" due to his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But, there's still a chance he'll be allowed on the ballot following appeals, and a potential ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. We examine the ruling, and what may happen next.This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid & Franco Ordoñez, and Colorado Public Radio public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. I...2023-12-2010 min
Consider This from NPRTrump's Rhetoric, Always Extreme, Is Getting More SoFormer President Donald Trump has always embraced dehumanizing rhetoric, but now as he tries to capture the presidency again, he's making even more extreme statements.It's a strategy that gets him lots of attention and that fuels his base.NPR's Juana Summers talks to White House correspondent Franco Ordonez and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef about Trump's use of increasingly autocratic statements and social media posts.Email us at considerthis@npr.org2023-12-1910 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump Plans A More Radical Second TermThe former president and his allies have made clear they don't want obstacles that stymied them in their first term to get in the way during a potential second term. Overhauls of the civil service, the judiciary & more are planned, among others. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was edited by Casey Morell. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. S...2023-12-0516 min
The NPR Politics PodcastThe GOP Is Having An Identity Crisis Over America's Role in The WorldFrom Israel, to Ukraine, to China, global crises and conflicts are dominating headlines. And there are key divides among Republican presidential candidates on how to respond to those crises and conflicts. We break down where the 2024 hopefuls stand on foreign policy issues, and how conflicts abroad could influence elections here at home. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, campaign correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This episode was edited by Lexie Schapitl. It was produced by Lexie Schapitl and Jeongyoon Han. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.U...2023-11-2915 minThe NPR Politics PodcastIsrael and Hamas Agree to Temporary Ceasefire and Hostage ReleaseAfter six weeks of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in hostilities. As part of the agreement, 50 hostages currently held by Hamas and 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will be released.The deal is the result of weeks of negotiations, but a long-term solution remains elusive. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre. This episode was edited by Lexie Schapitl. It was produced by Lexie Schapitl and Jeongyoon Han. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock a...2023-11-2216 min
The NPR Politics PodcastDemocrats Divided Over IsraelPresident Biden has offered strong support for Israel in its war against Hamas, even traveling to the country to show the United States' commitment to Israel's defense. But that stance has some Democrats sharply critical of the Biden administration for not focusing enough on the war's impacts on Palestinians — something that might be a problem as the president campaigns for reelection. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.The podcast is edited by Casey Morell. It is produced by Elena Moore and Jeongyoon Han. Our executive pro...2023-11-0114 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump Visits Early States As Crowded Field Stymies RivalsDonald Trump has visited Iowa and New Hampshire more frequently in recent months, though skipping the retail politicking that has historically defined the campaign culture of the early states. It hasn't seemed to impact his standing in the polls though — his rivals continue to stagnate with no clear way to resolve their collective action problem.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, campaign correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Elena Moore. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock acc...2023-10-1212 min
The NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: Shutdown Likely Because Of GOP InfightingCongress has left town as House Republicans infighting appears doomed to shutdown the government next week. And both Donald Trump and President Biden appear to have turned their attention toward the general election race — even though the first primary vote has yet to be cast.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, campaign correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.The podcast is was produced by Casey Morell and Elena Moore. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to...2023-09-2226 min
The NPR Politics PodcastMcCarthy Calls For Impeachment Inquiry Into BidenThe speaker of the House cited "allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption" in his reasoning to direct House committees to begin the proceedings, which will start at a date to be determined. The White House called it a "political stunt" in a statement, and not all Republican lawmakers are on board with the idea just yet.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.This episode was produced by Casey Morell and Elena Moore. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to t...2023-09-1214 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden Administration, NYC Spar Over Immigration PolicyIn New York City, more than 90,000 migrants or people seeking asylum have sought refuge since spring 2022. The city's Democratic mayor, Eric Adams, has asked for more federal assistance, and in the meantime, has cut back on services for those coming to his city. The Biden administration blames Congressional inaction.This podcast: White House correspondents Tamara Keith and Franco Ordoñez, and criminal justice correspondent Jasmine Garsd.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus c...2023-08-2816 min
The NPR Politics PodcastWhat Happened At The First 2024 Republican Primary DebateAll the candidates except former New Jersey governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson said they would support Donald Trump if he secures the nomination — even if he is criminally convicted on any of the charges he is facing.Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former vice president Mike Pence held much of the focus during the debate.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our...2023-08-2421 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump's Opponents Debate Tomorrow — He Says He Won't Show UpNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson, former vice president Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will participate in the first Republican primary debate tomorrow in Milwaukee. Trump, in lieu of participating, sat for an interview with broadcaster Tucker Carlson.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. O...2023-08-2214 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump Enters Not Guilty Plea In 2020 Election Subversion CaseFormer President Donald Trump, appearing in federal court in Washington, D.C., said he was not guilty of federal charges alleging he conspired to overturn the 2020 election results. The judge has set Aug. 28 as the first hearing in the case and said that Trump does not need to appear. Trump has agreed not to discuss the case with any witness.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer i...2023-08-0410 min
The NPR Politics PodcastWhy Does Biden Stay Quiet On Trump's Legal Woes?Donald Trump continues to raise money and consolidate support on the back of his mounting criminal indictments — obstacles that would probably sink any other campaign. Meanwhile, President Biden has stayed nearly silent on the charges against Trump, despite Biden's 2020 campaign push branding Trump as an existential threat to American democracy. Why is he reticent now? This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. ...2023-08-0213 min
The NPR Politics PodcastIllegal Border Crossings Have Been Surprisingly LowDespite concerns that the end of pandemic-era restrictions would lead to a big increase in the number of asylum seekers crossing into the U.S. over the country's southern border, the numbers have remained relatively low.The Biden administration points to a mobile app called CBP One that migrants must use to request appointments — and a change in rules about in-country asylum requests. Immigrant advocates and immigration hardliners both have objections to the administration's policies. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and immigration correspondent Joel Rose.The podcast is...2023-07-2011 min
The NPR Politics PodcastHas Russian Infighting Weakened Vladimir Putin?After a Russian mercenary leader's forces marched toward Moscow Saturday over frustrations with Putin's top brass, the White House made clear the U.S. was not involved. The U.S. is set to provide more military aid to Ukraine as the war drags on.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting T...2023-06-2814 min
The NPR Politics PodcastTrump's Indictment Could Lock Up Primary, But Lock Out PresidencyA new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that after Donald Trump's historic indictment, 83 percent of Republicans think he should stay in the race — suggesting he could cruise to a decisive primary win in the crowded Republican field. But it's what comes next that should worry him: most folks outside of his base of Republican base are concerned about his behavior.And the Supreme Court leaves the Indian Child Welfare Act intact.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and legal affairs correspondent Nina Tot...2023-06-1623 min
Consider This from NPRTrump in Court...AgainOn Tuesday, former president Donald Trump appeared in a federal courthouse in Miami where he pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges, including obstruction and unlawful retention of classified documents at his Florida home and private resort Mar-a-Lago. He is the first former U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. Trump and many of his supporters have called the indictment politically motivated. NPR's White House correspondent Franco Ordonez has been following Trump's case and he spoke to Ailsa Chang about how Trump, as well as his opponents in the Republican primary are reacting to the indictment...2023-06-1409 min
The NPR Politics PodcastUnpopular, Biden Keeps Notching Wins. Here's His Reelection Plan.The early days of the campaign will be easier for Biden this time around: he's got all the advantages of incumbency, including a relative risk-free primary process. Here's a primer on his campaign leadership and how he's using the Democratic National Committee in an effort to win new states.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and o...2023-06-0114 min
The NPR Politics PodcastVoters Question Biden's Mental Fitness For Second TermThe latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist National Poll shows more than six in 10 Americans are concerned about President Biden's mental fitness, but his approval rating has increased four points from last month's survey. The poll also explored attitudes toward the debt ceiling, and to issues surrounding gun control. We dig into the numbers, and make sense of them. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer i...2023-05-2414 min
Consider This from NPRBiden Administration Ends Title 42. What Now?On Thursday, the Biden administration lifted title 42, a pandemic-era policy that shut down virtually all avenues for migrants to seek asylum in the US. In March of 2020 then president Trump invoked the rule as a public health emergency measure, allowing for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that Title 42 has been lifted, tens of thousands of migrants fleeing poverty, violence and political instability will be subjected to decades-old immigration laws that will allow them to stay in the country while their cases make their way through immigration court. But the process could cause a bottleneck...2023-05-1413 min
The NPR Politics PodcastWhite House Message To Migrants: "The Border Is Not Open"As a major pandemic-related immigration policy is scheduled to end, the Biden administration is warning the tens of thousands of migrants hoping to cross into the U.S. via its southern border that they should instead apply for asylum using the government's app or through a processing center in their home countries.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access t...2023-05-0814 min
The NPR Politics PodcastLeaked Docs Reveal Ukraine's Vulnerabilities, US Intel On AlliesThe Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Jack Teixeira, as a suspect in the leak of classified intelligence documents. The files contain information about Ukraine's military readiness and sensitive intelligence gathered by the U.S. about its allies.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It is edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock a...2023-04-1311 min
The NPR Politics PodcastHow Will The U.S. Handle Israel's Democratic Crisis?Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing a criminal corruption charges, has moved to weaken the country's court system. His plan is, for now, on hold after widespread protest.The situation has created a diplomatic headache for President Biden: a key ally's democracy wobbles as the White House holds its annual "Summit for Democracy."This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Jerusalem correspondent Daniel Estrin.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It is edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. R...2023-03-2814 min
The NPR Politics PodcastCan GOP Hopefuls Build A Winning Coalition Without Losing Base?Six in ten Americans say in a new NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll that they don't want Trump to be president again, but it's unclear whether the other GOP hopefuls can build a wider base of support without tarnishing their image among voters they'll need to win a primary.And in his trip to Canada last week, Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed resettling asylum seekers, rising violence in Haiti, and a new area of attention: America's resurgent manufacturing economy.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior p...2023-03-2713 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden's Surprise Visit To UkrainePresident Biden traveled to Ukraine on Monday on an unannounced trip to mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country. But back home, more Americans are growing weary of continuing to support a war that could stretch on for years.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content b...2023-02-2013 min
The NPR Politics PodcastIs Kevin McCarthy On The Brink?The California Republican was able to win over some of his detractors today as balloting for the Speaker of the House entered a fourth day. However, neither he — nor any other candidate — has won enough votes to take the position, leaving the House in continued limbo. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.In the event a speaker is elected late Friday or overnight Saturday, we plan to be in your feeds Saturday morning with the latest.This episo...2023-01-0726 min
The NPR Politics Podcast2022 Reshaped the U.S. Relationship With Russia, ChinaThe U.S. has dispatched billions in military aid to Ukraine to support its territorial defense after Russia invaded at the beginning of the year and joined with allies to issue stringent sanctions against Vladimir Putin's government. And a dust-up over U.S. support for Taiwan, an independent democracy which China considers part of its territory, was a recent point of tension with China — though Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently met for several hours of diplomatic talks.This episode: political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, and national political cor...2022-12-2717 min
Consider This from NPRThe Deal That Freed Brittney GrinerPresident Biden on Thursday announced the negotiated release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a penal colony in Russia and her return to the U.S. She had been detained since February, when Russian authorities found a small amount of hash oil in vape cartidges that were in her luggage when she arrived in the country.In return, the U.S. released convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.NPR's White House Correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Moscow Correspondent Charles Maynes walk through the details of the deal.And White House National Security Council Spokesman J...2022-12-0914 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden Touts Senate Control After Meeting With China's XiTensions appear lower between the U.S. and China following a meeting between the leaders of the two nations. Both described the talks as frank and productive. And Democrats held the Senate over the weekend and Republicans appear on track to have a slight majority in the House.This episode: political reporter Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, China correspondent John Ruwitch, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or a...2022-11-1413 min
Consider This from NPRHow Ukrainian Soldiers Are Preparing For The Battle Over KhersonMore than eight months after the start of Russia's war in Ukraine, new challenges are emerging.NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports that Ukrainian soldiers are preparing for what could be their toughest battle yet: the fight for the southern city of Kherson. Meanwhile, supply chain issues are complicating the flow of Western military aid to Ukraine. We hear about that from NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR global economics correspondent Stacey Vanek Smith. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in y...2022-11-0112 min
The NPR Politics PodcastComputer Chips, Made In America?President Biden sees large-scale capital investment by the U.S. government as the way to revive the anemic American manufacturing industry. The CHIPS and Science Act, which domestic boosts semiconductor manufacturing, even managed to attract Republican support. But who will benefit from its tens of billions in subsidies?This episode: political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent Susan Davis, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast P...2022-10-0514 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden: Russia's Invasion "Should Make Your Blood Run Cold"President Biden's annual remarks before the United Nations General Assembly were designed to rally people at home and abroad to continue their support for the Ukrainian people. He also doubled-down on U.S. competition with China.This episode: voting reporter Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and diplomatic correspondent Michele Kelemen. Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:E...2022-09-2112 min
The NPR Politics PodcastAs Political Violence Rises, Biden To Host Unity ConferenceRates of political violence, armed protest, hate crime and white supremacist activity all became more prevalent during the Trump administration. Can a campaign by a broadly unpopular Democratic president turn the tide? Is there another option?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:2022-09-1313 min
The NPR Politics PodcastThe Dire Reality In Afghanistan A Year After The U.S. WithdrawalThe Biden administration concluded the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan a year ago this month. What has happened to the tens of thousands who fled the country, and what is life like for those who stayed behind?This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and international correspondent Diaa Hadid.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/p...2022-08-2317 minThe NPR Politics PodcastMonkeypox Declared Public Health Emergency. Now What?This episode is available to everyone, though on some platforms there may be a short delay in availability between the version for subscribers (which is sponsor-free) and non-subscribers (which includes sponsor interruptions). Thank you for your patience! The Department of Health and Human Services' declaration Thursday means the federal government can use additional resources in trying to combat the spread of monkeypox, of which there are more than 7,500 cases in the United States. But, what exactly is monkeypox, and who is most at risk of contracting it? And with vaccination rollouts moving slowly, is there a concern the...2022-08-0813 min
The NPR Politics PodcastBiden's Big Week, Christian Nationalism At CPAC, And A Mayor Who Is A HorseThis week, the president all but secured the passage of his major policy priorities, oversaw a strike that took out a top terrorist, and got a strong economic report as gas prices fell. But tensions with China continue to rise after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.And Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán headlined a conservative political conference in Dallas. The authoritarian-minded leader has become a darling of the American right, echoing many of the same social priorities — while often veering into outright anti-Semitism and racism.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political reporter Dee...2022-08-0523 minThe NPR Politics PodcastUS Kills al-Qaida Leader In Drone Strike; Pelosi Visits Taiwan, Rankling ChinaA key 9/11 plotter, Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed on July 30, according to President Joe Biden. The president said that no one else was hurt in the strike, including al-Zawahiri's family.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan today, She is the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997. The island democracy governs itself, but China claims it as its territory and the speaker's visit has heightened tensions with the Chinese government in Beijing.This episode: politics reporter Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and China correspondent Emily F...2022-08-0211 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: July 29, 2022President Biden scored a major legislative victory this week as West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin agreed to back the administration's Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate. But, what could the bill do if passed, and will it help an economy some argue is either close to — or already in — a recession?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and business correspondent David Gura.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics C...2022-07-2924 min
Consider This from NPRClimate Change And Record Breaking Heat Around The WorldRecord high temperatures have wreaked havoc around the world this week. In Southern England, railway tracks bent from the heat. In China, the roof tiles on a museum melted. In Texas, heat and a dry spell have caused nearly 200 water main breaks over the past month.And extreme heat puts lives at risk, too. It's more deadly than tornadoes, hurricanes, and all other weather events combined.Extreme temperatures, and the attendant misery, are connected to global warming, which is driven by human activity and accelerating.Reporters from around the globe talk about what they're...2022-07-2113 min
The NPR Politics PodcastJust 5 Percent Of Young Voters Strongly Approve Of Biden's PerformanceThe president's support among young voters — who generally trend Democratic — is anemic, with their level of support comparable with his numbers among whites without college degrees and white evangelical Christians. Part of the problem for Biden may be his big promises: then-candidate Biden promised transformational change, but his narrow control of the Senate and intraparty opposition has constrained his progress on key goals like climate. Despite the president's posture as a deal-maker, he has been largely absent from efforts to break the legislative logjam.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and s...2022-07-2011 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWhy People In Republican-Leaning Areas Seem More Likely To Die PrematurelyOne theory: as polarization pushed policy-making out of Congress and toward states, divergent policies passed in red and blue-leaning states may have caused a big — and growing — gap in health outcomes.Read more: https://n.pr/3NUFJZrThis episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and health correspondent Allison Aubrey.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Faceb...2022-06-1414 minThe NPR Politics PodcastDemocratic Backsliding Rocks The Summit Of The Americas Before It BeginsThe United States is hosting a major gathering of heads of state from the Americas, but some countries are upset President Biden has elected not to invite some leaders the White House described as "dictators." The move led other leaders to boycott — raising questions about whether the summit can effectively address pressing challenges like migration.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and international correspondent Carrie Kahn.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics 2022-06-0713 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: May 20thU.S. government tariffs and Department of Agriculture buying practices helped drive consolidation in the baby formula industry. When a major plant shuttered over contamination concerns in February, the industry was already vulnerable to supply chain threats.And after decades of reluctance, Finland and Sweden now hope to join NATO, the U.S.-Europe military alliance founded to protect against possible Russian aggression. The change in stance was prompted by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and white House correspondent Franco...2022-05-2026 minThe NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: April 22The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and will streamline their immigration and vetting process, the White House told reporters this week. The news comes as Russian violence continues to roil the country's east. Another possible mass grave with as many as 9,000 bodies has been found near the besieged city of Mariupol. And in both France and the United States, inflation is making paychecks feel smaller—and it has become an animating issue for conservative voters. French President Emmanuel Macron faces populist Marine Le Pen in a runoff election this weekend.This episode: congressional correspondent Su...2022-04-2228 minThe NPR Politics PodcastUkrainian Refugees Could Convince Biden To End Pandemic Asylum RestrictionsFor more than a year, immigration activists have been frustrated that the White House has used the pandemic as a reason to turn away hundreds of thousands of migrants before they can make a request for asylum in the United States.Now, pressure created by the three million Ukrainian refugees could create enough political pressure to force Biden to revisit the policy.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and correspondent Joel Rose.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast F...2022-03-1713 minThe NPR Politics PodcastFrom A Basement In Lviv, The Latest On Russia's Invasion of UkraineThe UN says more than 600 civilians been killed, though the true number is likely far higher. Russia's attacks have begun to reach the westernmost parts of the country, including on a military installation near Ukraine's border with Poland.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and correspondent Ryan Lucas.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2022-03-1412 minThe NPR Politics PodcastUS Responds To Russian Invasion Of Ukraine With Stronger SanctionsIn a speech at the White House Thursday afternoon, President Biden reiterated that the United States would not deploy troops to Ukraine, though he did bolster troop presence in neighboring countries. The economic impact of the invasion and subsequent sanctions will take time to determine. This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and international correspondent Jackie Northam.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2022-02-2413 minThe NPR Politics PodcastRussia Recognizes Parts Of Ukraine As Independent, Escalating ConflictPutin appears to be establishing a pretext for a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the context dwindle. It remains to be seen whether a Russian invasion will unite NATO allies or drive a wedge between the European powers and the United States.This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and international correspondent Frank Langfitt.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public r...2022-02-2113 minThe NPR Politics PodcastBiden Holds Out Hope for Diplomatic Solution In UkraineThe president says that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still "distinctly possible," but that diplomatic talks to avert an attack are continuing. And later this week, Vice President Harris will discuss the crisis with European allies at the Munich Security Conference.Meanwhile, former President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are at odds over the integrity of the 2020 election. It could determine the future of the Republican Party.This episode: White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and editor/correspondent Ron Elving. Mara Liasson.Connect:Email the s...2022-02-1614 minThe NPR Politics PodcastISIS Leader Dead After U.S. Raid, Biden SaysPresident Biden said that ISIS leader Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up as U.S. special forces conducted a pre-dawn raid in northern Syria on Thursday. The president said the all Americans returned safely from the operation and every effort was made to limit civilian casualties.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public r...2022-02-0314 minThe NPR Politics PodcastRacial-Bias Issues Plague Justice Department Early-Release ProgramCivil rights advocates say an algorithm at the heart the First Step Act, the 2018 bipartisan criminal justice reform law, should be overhauled or scrapped. Also: Kenneth Polite, a Black man who lost a sibling to gun violence is heading the Justice Department's criminal prosecution division.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio s...2022-02-0214 minThe NPR Politics PodcastDemocratic Activists Say Biden Has Failed To Deliver On Immigration PromisesActivists say the president has made little substantive progress on overhauling the U.S. immigration system despite pledging as a candidate to work toward a more humane and open immigration system. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national desk correspondent Joel Rose.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2022-01-3114 minThe NPR Politics PodcastBiden's COVID Response Lags Behind The Crisis, Experts SayAs the president and his team promise more tests are coming, the omicron variant continues to drive cases to new records. While the latest wave is putting a smaller share of people into the hospital, the sheer number of infections is straining the healthcare system.This episode: demographics and culture correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and health correspondent Allison Aubrey.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio s...2022-01-0514 minThe NPR Politics PodcastHow One Authoritarian Used Migrants As A Political Tool, And Why It Worries BidenU.S. officials have accused Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being the latest to take advantage of desperate migrants. They say he helped bring migrants from war-torn nations to the Belarus border in order to create a humanitarian crisis and put political pressure on his European neighbors. Officials worry this type of strategy might be used again.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and reporter Charles Maynes.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics P...2021-12-1314 minThe NPR Politics PodcastLeaders of Canada And Mexico Visit Washington To Talk COVID, Trade, And MigrationThe summit comes after a five-year hiatus spanning the Trump administration. Despite the nations' strong relationship, disagreements over sensitive political issues have sometimes led to heightened tensions.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and international correspondent Carrie Kahn.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2021-11-1814 minThe NPR Politics PodcastUS-China Summit May Have Lowered The Temperature, But The Tough Issues RemainPresident Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for a video summit this week. Both governments lauded the call as productive, but the economic and human rights issues driving tension between the two great powers are likely to persist for years.This episode: White House corrspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and China correspondent John Ruwitch.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe t...2021-11-1614 min
ACRÓSTICO #1ACRÓSTICO #23LA COMUNICACIÓN ES UN VÍNCULO DE AMOR CON EL HERMANO. Es posible, cuando te unes en franco entendimiento con "el otro".2021-02-1003 min
The NPR Politics PodcastWeekly Roundup: February 5thIn his first major foreign policy address since assuming office, President Biden promised that the country would once again be a reliable ally to its partners. And Kamala Harris faces a common vice presidential dilemma: what is my role in this administration?This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Scott Detrow, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez. Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support y...2021-02-0528 min
Democracy in Color with Steve PhillipsNext: The First 100 DaysWe’re not crying, you are (okay, we’re crying). On January 20th, we watched history unfold as President Joe Biden and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris took their oaths of office.
In our newest episode we pause to appreciate the historic moment of a new administration and then turn our attention to discussing the top priorities for the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration. For the first time since 2010, with control of the executive and legislative branches, the Democrats are poised to deliver sweeping change for the American people. We reminisce on Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration and point to the su...2021-01-2141 minThe NPR Politics PodcastDonald Trump Impeached On Charge Of Inciting InsurrectionTen Republicans crossed the aisle to support the impeachment. Next, a Senate trial — one that won't take place until after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.2021-01-1419 minThe NPR Politics PodcastPro-Trump Extremists Storm US Capitol, Delay Election CertificationSupporters of President Trump laid siege to the US Capitol today, occupying the building as lawmakers there began the process of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Before the insurrection disrupted their work, more than fifty Republican lawmakers were also attempting to block the transition of power — by objecting to the certification of Electoral College votes. It is unclear if they will persist in those objections once Congress resumes its work later Wednesday.This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and congressional correspondent Susan Davis.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at...2021-01-0716 min
El Washington PostElecciones legislativas en Venezuela. ¿Trump 2024? El telescopio de Arecibo en Puerto RicoDe los comicios venezolanos del domingo hablamos con la periodista Clavel Rangel. Sobre la posible candidatura de Trump para 2024, con Franco Ordóñez de NPR. Y con Gerardo Alvarado de El Nuevo Día de San Juan sobre el colapso del telescopio2020-12-0418 min
El Washington PostKamala Harris y Joe Biden. Emilio Lozoya y Enrique Peña Nieto. Hornos crematorios móviles en BoliviaSobre Kamala Harris hablamos con Franco Ordóñez, corresponsal de NPR en la Casa Blanca, y con Jennifer Molina, directora de Medios Hispanos de la campaña de Biden; en México con el periodista Salvador Camarena, y en la Paz, con el ingeniero Carlos Ayo2020-08-1418 min
HWTP SPORTS TALKInsightful conversations: from Trump to 1st Female Football player, & moreMiami Herald’s Linda Robertson and Franco Ordoñez, a McClatchy D.C. White House correspondent, joined us this week to discuss the announced deal between the MLB and the Cuban Federation. This deal would allow players from Cuba to enter the United States in order to play in the MLB. Robertson claims that, “the whole purpose of the deal is to eliminate the dangerous and careless smuggling journey that some players [from Cuba] are forced to take…” to enter the United States.
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Majority MinorityDebating a contentious plan to eliminate immigration capsOn this special episode, Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Washington D.C.-based Center for Immigration Studies, and Leon Fresco, a strategist for the advocacy group Immigration Voice, sit down with Bill Douglas and Franco Ordoñez to debate a proposed bill that would eliminate caps on green cards preventing immigrants from countries with a high number of immigrants, such as India and China, from obtaining permanent legal status in the country.
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Congressional Dish177: Immigrant Family SeparationsA new policy change by the Trump administration on May 7th has resulted in thousands of children being separated from their want-to-be-immigrant parents who crossed the U.S. southern border in the wrong location. In this episode, hear from officials in every branch of government involved to learn why this is happening, why it's proving to be so difficult to return the children to their parents, and what we can do to help this situation. Please Support Congressional Dish - Quick Links to contribute a lump sum or set up a monthly contribution via to support Congressional Dish for each...2018-07-092h 22
Majority MinorityPot boom leaves people of color behindThe legal pot boom doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon with $9 billion in profits in 2017 alone. Hosts Franco Ordonez and Bill Douglas talk to D.C. ganjapreneur Lisa Scott about the obstacles people of color face in the legal pot industry. Then, Florida House Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith talks about the state's long journey to medical marijuana and beyond. Stay tuned on Majority Minority.
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Andina PatagniaCrimen de Matías Albornoz.Crimen de Matías Albornoz.
Quedó firme la sentencia contra los asesinos del joven remisero de El Bolsón. Juan Franco Ordoñez y Lucas Mansilla Cayuleo, deberán entonces cumplir la condena a 15 años, según lo dispuso el Superior Tribunal de Justicia del Chubut.
Hablamos sobre el tema con Luis Albornoz, quien resaltó la importancia del fallo pero se mostró molesto porque uno de los asesinos de su hijo cumple la condena en la comisaría de Lago Puelo...2018-04-1712 min
Majority MinoritySacramento's top cop on police bias and Stephon ClarkStephon Clark was on the phone in his grandmother's backyard when he was shot eight times by Sacramento police. The city's police chief, Daniel Hahn, speaks to Franco Ordoñez and Bill Douglas about the challenges his community is facing after weeks of protests and calls for justice.
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Majority MinorityCensus controversy and civil rightsThe Trump administration announced it will add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census. Hosts Bill Douglas and Franco Ordonez examine how the question is tied to civil rights and immigration with West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon, NALEO's Arturo Vargas, the Heritage Foundation's Mike Gonzalez, and the Miami Herald's Leonard Pitts Jr.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Rep. John LewisRep. John Lewis, the last living speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, talks to White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas about the state of the civil rights movement, what to do with Confederate monuments, and why he believes Donald Trump isn’t a “legitimate” president.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Symone SandersSymone Sanders, former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign press secretary, talks to White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas about being a black woman in a mostly white political progressive world, and her regular on-air dust-ups with conservatives on CNN.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Malika BilalMalika Bilal, co-host of Al Jazeera English's “The Stream,” talks to White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas about being one of the first American news anchors to wear a hijab, and the challenges of being a cultural ambassador for the Muslim community.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: W. Kamau BellComedian W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN’s “United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell” and co-host of the podcast Politically Re-Active, tells White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas about using comedy as a tool for activism, hanging with the Klan, and the need for whites to “cape up” against racial injustice.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: DeRay MckessonDeRay Mckesson, a leading Black Lives Matter activist and host of Pod Save the People, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss the future of BLM, working as political insider vs. outside, and criticism that he’s more of an “actorvist” than activist.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Larry WilmoreLarry Wilmore, former host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore,” joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to talk about his new podcast Black on the Air, his journey into political comedy and the challenge of writing jokes about President Donald Trump.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Rep. Nanette BarragánRep. Nanette Barragán, D-Ca., the youngest of 11 children born to Mexican immigrants, opens up to White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas about her large extended family, and the expectation some members have that she can fix our broken immigration system.
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Majority MinoritySeason 2: Leon FrescoLeon Fresco, a former senior Justice Department official under President Obama, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to talk about being a real-life “Michael Clayton,” working as fixer for companies who need someone to navigate the Washington bureaucracy behind closed doors.
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Majority MinorityWelcome to Season 2Sit down with us as we talk to the people of color changing the face of Washington. Guests this season include Rep. John Lewis, the last living speaker from the 1963 March on Washington; Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson; Symone Sanders, former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign press secretary; Emmy Award-winning comedian W. Kamau Bell; Larry Wilmore, the former host of “The Nightly Show;” and many more. Season 2 debuts Nov. 2 with McClatchy co-hosts White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas.
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Need to Know with Jeff AngeloWhat Does Scaramucci's Exit Mean for the White House?Political analyst Franco Ordonez examines Chief of Staff John Kelly's first big move2017-08-0107 min
Majority MinorityEpisode 6: April RyanOn this week’s episode, April Ryan, Washington Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks — and the National Association of Black Journalists 2017 Journalist of the Year — joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss diversity in the White House press corps, her “off the record” dinner with then-President Bill Clinton, and “‘black’ questions” that make the Donald Trump administration uncomfortable.
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Majority MinorityEpisode 5: Rep. Mario Diaz-BalartCuban-American Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, a driving force behind immigration reform in the House, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss his family ancestry, his immigration goals during the Trump administration, and the “catastrophic” impact of then-President Obama’s Cuba policies.
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Majority MinorityEpisode 4: Rep. Luis GutiérrezRep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill.), now in his 25th year in Congress, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss his path from Chicago to Puerto Rico to the Capitol, his reflections on identifying as “American,” and how he came to call then-President Obama the “Deporter in Chief.”
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Majority MinorityEpisode 3: Armstrong WilliamsConservative media mogul Armstrong Williams, former advisor and spokesman for Dr. Ben Carson's presidential campaign, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to challenge concepts of diversity and the public perception of Steve Bannon, and to discuss his journey from Marion, S.C., to Washington D.C.
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Majority MinorityEpisode 2: Rep. Pramila JayapalRep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the first Indian-American woman elected to Congress, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss her long road to the Capitol, the hard conversations she’s had with her children about race, and her reputation as the “anti-Trump.”
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Majority MinorityEpisode 1: Cecilia MuñozCecilia Muñoz, a longtime immigration advocate and former director of the Domestic Policy Council in the Obama administration, joins White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas to discuss her family's experiences with discrimination, white supremacist views in the White House, and the friends she lost defending Obama's enforcement policies.
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Majority MinorityWelcome to Majority MinorityFrom McClatchy's Washington bureau, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez and Congressional correspondent Bill Douglas sit down each week with lawmakers, administration officials, and others inside the halls of power to discuss the rising and evolving influence of people of color in Washington, and what that means for everyone else. Season 1 debuts April 6.
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