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Hot Topic Bold TalkTrump’s Second Term: Lies, Greed, and the Real Cost to AmericaEpisode Highlights1. Trump’s presidency continues to be shaped by personal ego, lies, and a refusal to accept responsibility—creating a dangerous pattern of behavior that harms both democracy and the American people.2. In a blatant abuse of power, Trump’s Middle East trips serve private business interests—especially for himself, Elon Musk, and billionaire allies—while facilitating insider trading through tariff manipulation.3. Trump’s tariff war with China has failed, backfiring on American consumers and businesses, while giving China, Canada, and Mexico the upper hand in trade negotiations.4. The Trump administration’s proposed tax cut...2025-05-2236 min
Party on the Peninsulas with Curtis Hertel Jr.100 Days: Trump’s Legacy of DestructionThis Week’s “Party on the Peninsulas” ✹ Chairperson Hertel Trump Betrays Michigan Workers ✹ State House Democrats The Do-Nothing State House In the News VIDEO: Community Members Slam Trump Policies – CBS News/Detroit VIDEO – Sen. Elissa Slotkin – Alpha Energy, Tuning In & Responsible vs. Reckless Change – The Daily Show VIDEO – Gretchen Whitmer on Balancing Donald Trump, Tariffs and a Constitutional Crisis – Pod Save America VIDEO – House Democrats on GOP Budget Michigan Politics and Policy F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet Is Landing At Selfridge – MIRS Report Whitmer hopes open approach to Trump will open more doors – Detroit Free Press Opinion: The Ballad of Big Gretch – Jonathan Cohn/The B...2025-05-0429 min
Party on the Peninsulas with Curtis Hertel Jr.100 Days: Trump’s Legacy of DestructionThis Week’s “Party on the Peninsulas” ✹ Chairperson Hertel Trump Betrays Michigan Workers ✹ State House Democrats The Do-Nothing State House In the News VIDEO: Community Members Slam Trump Policies – CBS News/Detroit VIDEO – Sen. Elissa Slotkin – Alpha Energy, Tuning In & Responsible vs. Reckless Change – The Daily Show VIDEO – Gretchen Whitmer on Balancing Donald Trump, Tariffs and a Constitutional Crisis – Pod Save America VIDEO – House Democrats on GOP Budget Michigan Politics and Policy F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet Is Landing At Selfridge – MIRS Report Whitmer hopes open approach to Trump will open more doors – Detroit Free Press Opinion: The Ballad of Big Gretch – Jonathan Cohn/The B...2025-05-0429 min
ImpromptuIs gravity catching up to Trump?President Trump keeps losing in court. A few Republican senators have started to criticize his administration’s actions, albeit mildly. And consumer confidence and the stock market are plunging with news of more and more tariffs. Are we starting to see some cracks in the MAGA unity that’s held strong since Trump’s victory in November? Columnists Dana Milbank, Karen Tumulty and Jason Willick discuss whether there’s a line Trump can’t cross, and what the special elections this week could reveal about the political atmosphere outside of Washington.2025-04-0119 min
To The Contrary with Charlie SykesKaren Tumulty: Trump's Delusions Run Into RealityCharlie Sykes and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty react to President Trump's speech to Congress. They discuss the administration’s approach to governance, including its impact on national security, economic policy, and the broader implications of Elon Musk’s influence. Tumulty and Sykes analyze the Republican Party’s response, the weakening of institutional guardrails, and how the media is navigating this new political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0644 min
Slate NewsWhat Next | Trump’s DIY Government ShutdownTrump’s Office of Management and Budget sent a memo directing federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to … disbursement of all Federal financial assistance,” which threw everything from Meals on Wheels to the rebuilding of a Rhode Island bridge into a state of confusion. What seems clear is that Congress has already stipulated how this money should be spent—and the president doesn’t have the power to change that.For more on the legal mess that’ll follow this news, head over to the Amicus feed. Dahlia Lithwick...2025-01-2930 min
Slate Daily FeedWhat Next | Trump’s DIY Government ShutdownTrump’s Office of Management and Budget sent a memo directing federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to … disbursement of all Federal financial assistance,” which threw everything from Meals on Wheels to the rebuilding of a Rhode Island bridge into a state of confusion. What seems clear is that Congress has already stipulated how this money should be spent—and the president doesn’t have the power to change that.For more on the legal mess that’ll follow this news, head over to the Amicus feed. Dahlia Lithwick...2025-01-2930 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisTrump’s DIY Government ShutdownTrump’s Office of Management and Budget sent a memo directing federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to … disbursement of all Federal financial assistance,” which threw everything from Meals on Wheels to the rebuilding of a Rhode Island bridge into a state of confusion. What seems clear is that Congress has already stipulated how this money should be spent—and the president doesn’t have the power to change that.For more on the legal mess that’ll follow this news, head over to the Amicus feed. Dahlia Lithwick...2025-01-2930 min
The Mona Charen ShowKleptocracy Cometh
The Atlantic's David Frum joins the group to analyze the election and consider the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
Highlights / Lowlights:
Damon: The work of Ruy Texiera and Nate Cohn
Linda: My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats by Nick Kristof
Bill: ‘Invisible’ older women speak up at the ballot box by Karen Tumulty
Mona: Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data
David: Earth experiencing warmest year on record – again, scientists say
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ImpromptuJD Vance had nowhere to go but upIn the vice-presidential showdown JD Vance tried to remake himself by being nice, while Tim Walz directed his attacks at Donald Trump. Columnists Karen Tumulty, Dana Milbank and Ruth Marcus discuss the Jan. 6 moment and what Vance’s soft talk on abortion says about Republicans’ fear of how the issue will hurt them at the ballot box.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.2024-10-0221 min
The Bill Press PodWill the End of Roe Elect Kamala Harris?Bill talks with Karen Tumulty, Associate Editor and Opinion Columnist at The Washington Post about importance of the abortion issue in the 2024 presidential election, particularly in light of Donald Trump's comments on the topic. It highlights Trump's attempts to portray himself as a friend to women despite his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, and the backlash this has faced from the public. They also examine other Republican candidates' comments on abortion, such as Bernie Moreno and JD Vance, and the potential impact these could have on the party's standing with women voters. Additionally, they explore the role of...2024-10-0127 min
Special BroadcastsCap Times Idea Fest: Nancy PelosiHouse Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks with Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post at Cap Times Idea Fest in Madison. Guests: Nancy Pelosi, Karen Tumulty2024-09-171h 02
Washington Post LiveMax Boot on ‘Reagan: His Life and Legend’Washington Post columnist Max Boot joins The Post’s Karen Tumulty “Reagan: His Life and Legend” to discuss Reagan's political evolution, how the former president helped end the Cold War and his complex family life.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.2024-09-0429 min
Consider This from NPRHow Nancy Pelosi came to call the shotsSpeaker of the House Emerita Nancy Pelosi once told Washington Post Columnist Karen Tumulty quote "Nobody ever gives away power. If you want to achieve that, you go for it. But when you get it, you must use it." That was in 2020, and Nancy Pelosi used her power then. She's still using it. Most recently to influence President Joe Biden's decision to end his presidential campaign. First as a volunteer and democratic fundraiser, then as a member of Congress, and finally as the most powerful woman in political history, Nancy Pelosi has spent the better part...2024-08-0711 minConsider This from NPRHow Nancy Pelosi came to call the shotsSpeaker of the House Emerita Nancy Pelosi once told Washington Post Columnist Karen Tumulty quote "Nobody ever gives away power. If you want to achieve that, you go for it. But when you get it, you must use it." That was in 2020, and Nancy Pelosi used her power then. She's still using it. Most recently to influence President Joe Biden's decision to end his presidential campaign. First as a volunteer and democratic fundraiser, then as a member of Congress, and finally as the most powerful woman in political history, Nancy Pelosi has spent the better part...2024-08-0711 minImpromptuTim Walz won’t hurt Kamala Harris. Will he help?Tim Walz went from being a little-known Midwestern governor to Democratic vice-presidential candidate in a matter of a few weeks. But in this sprint of a campaign, nothing is moving slowly. Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Matt Bai talk through whether Walz can keep up the momentum of the Harris campaign, if the “weird” strategy is good or bad, and how much of a unifier Walz will be for the Democratic ticket.Read more from our columnists about Kamala Harris’s choice of a running mate here:Karen Tumulty: “Tim Walz made ‘weird’ hap...2024-08-0621 minImpromptuDemocrats feel doomed. What’s the least risky move?With falling poll numbers and President Biden's public appearances doing little to reassure voters he’s still got what it takes to win, Democrats are faced with a difficult decision about how to proceed. Biden has dug in, pledging to the public that he isn’t going anywhere. Charles Lane, Karen Tumulty and Perry Bacon Jr. talk through whether Biden can salvage his campaign, how possible it really is to change course now and who else could step up.Read more from our columnists:“Kamala Harris walks into the storm...2024-07-0921 minImpromptuBiden finally overshadowed Trump, in all the wrong waysPresident Biden’s debate performance has Democrats in a panic and Donald Trump supporters gleeful. Columnists Karen Tumulty, Dana Milbank and Jim Geraghty process how things feel the morning after, whether the president should step aside and how the truth was the night’s biggest loser. Read more from our columnists about the debate:Karen Tumulty: “The Great Democratic Freakout is upon us”Dana Milbank: “If America is failing, that debate showed why”Subscribe to The Washington Post here.2024-06-2819 minImpromptuWhy can't Americans agree on immigration?A quarter of Americans, most of them Republicans, say immigration is the most pressing issue facing the country. Post columnists Karen Tumulty, León Krauze and Jim Geraghty discuss why this issue is top of mind for so many people, how politics continues to thwart policy and whether Americans still see our country as a cultural melting pot.Read more from the columnists.Karen Tumulty: “The U.S. is failing millions of undocumented essential workers”León Krauze: “Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge fall spotlights immigrant workers”Jim G...2024-06-1220 minImpromptuAn impromptu ‘Impromptu’: Processing Trump’s convictionRuth Marcus, Dana Milbank and Karen Tumulty got together to talk about their immediate reactions to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict, the quality of his defense, and why the most knowledgeable people in Washington were expecting something different.2024-05-3125 min
RealClearPolitics PodcastDonald Trump's Bond Reduced, Ronna McDaniel Hired at NBC, and Why is America’s Youth So Unhappy?Today, the guys discuss the New York Appeals Court decision to reduce Donald Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case, and new data from Gallup included in their most recent “World Happiness Report” which shows America’s young people are less happy than previous generations. Then, they talk about the conflict within NBC News over the hiring of former RNC Chair Ronnna McDaniel as a network contributor. Next, Carl Cannon chats with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about current news. And winding it up, Andrew talks with RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about the cancelation of an Israeli delegati...2024-03-2643 min
Apple News In ConversationEverything you need to know about Trump’s four criminal trialsGuest-hosted by Brian Stelter: Donald Trump is the first president — current or former — to face criminal charges. The first of his four criminal trials is set to begin at the end of March, with at least one other expected to take place before the presidential election. Guest host Brian Stelter spoke with Scott Detrow, host of NPR’s Trump’s Trials podcast, and Karen Tumulty, political columnist for the Washington Post, about the charges against Trump and how he’ll split his time between the courtroom and campaign trail.2024-03-0729 min
Stay Tuned with PreetReport from New Hampshire (with Karen Tumulty)Karen Tumulty is a political columnist for The Washington Post who was on the ground for last week’s Iowa Republican caucuses and this week’s New Hampshire presidential primary. She joins Preet from Manchester, New Hampshire, to talk about why Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been unable to dethrone Trump and what the early effective end to the primary season says about this fraught election year. Plus, could we see additional charges brought against Trump related to classified documents held at his property in New Jersey? How do lawyers deal with out-of-control clien...2024-01-251h 03
The Bulwark PodcastKaren Tumulty: The World's Biggest VictimAs Trump prepares to clean up in the Iowa caucuses, his campaign narrative has gone full 'Trump: The Victim.' Expect more court appearances and more temper tantrums. Meanwhile, Haley and DeSantis are acting like there's a contest. Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes from frigid Iowa for the weekend pod.2024-01-1236 min
The Bulwark PodcastKaren Tumulty: The Sununu Effect in New HampshireNew Hampshire voters are famously contrarian, and the non-MAGA set is showing up for Haley and Christie ahead of the first-in-the-nation primary. Plus, a Rosalynn Carter appreciation, and the 'Lord of the Flies' vibe in the House. Karen Tumulty joins Charlie Sykes from New Hampshire.
show notes:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/20/rosalynn-carter-place-in-history/
2023-11-2139 min
Washington Post LiveLessons from a centenarian about a well-lived lifeWashington Post deputy editorial page editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with Washington Post deputy opinion editor David Von Drehle about his new book which reflects on the lessons he has learned about life and happiness from his neighbor who lived to be 109 years old.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.2023-06-1422 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRoy Wood Jr., Tim Miller & Karen TumultyThe Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr. explains how to roast the most powerful people in the world. The Bulwark's Tim Miller discusses the potential economic sabotage that Kevin McCarthy is considering. Plus, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty outlines what's next in the debt ceiling showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-1054 min
VelshiAMERICA’S SPLIT-SCREEN POLITICAL LANDSCAPE & MOREAli Velshi is joined by Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC), former Director of European Affairs for the United States National Security Council Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman, NBC News’ George Solis, MSNBC Legal Analyst Lisa Rubin, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele, Political Columnist for The Washington Post Karen Tumulty, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), President & CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health Dr. Jamila Perritt, Lead Plaintiff, Texas Abortion Ban lawsuit Amanda Zurawski.
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First LookFirst Look with The Post’s Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. DionneOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” deputy opinion editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne about the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump, the political fallout from the indictment, the potential for political violence and how prospective 2024 GOP hopefuls are responding to the news.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 31, 2023.2023-03-3128 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. DionneOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” deputy opinion editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne about the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump, the political fallout from the indictment, the potential for political violence and how prospective 2024 GOP hopefuls are responding to the news.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 31, 2023.2023-03-3128 min
The Cancer History ProjectWomen’s History Month panel: Breast cancer in the White HouseThis episode features a recording of a March 7 Women’s History Month panel on the topic of Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan, and how their cancer diagnoses impacted a nation.
The panel was introduced by Monica Bertagnolli, MD, director of the National Cancer Institute, and moderated by Stacy Wentworth, MD, assistant professor of radiation oncology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Medical director of cancer survivorship at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Bertagnolli and Wentworth were joined by Mirelle Luecke, MA, PhD, Supervisory museum curator of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Lib...2023-03-1057 min
Smart Talk with Trey GrahamKaren Tumulty of the Washington Post2022-10-3125 min
Faithful Politics"The Politics of Abortion" w/Karen TumultyHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn the third, and last, installment of our series centered around the possibility of Roe V. Wade being overturned, when SCOTUS makes a ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in June. We speak with Washington Post's Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Karen Tumulty, about the politics of this issue and whether or not this could be an activating event for Democrats going into the midterm elections in November. Guest Bio:Karen Tumulty i...2022-04-2626 min