Congressional Dynamics
Discover key takeaways from 7 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 30, 2026
The Supreme Court delivered landmark rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance, while global crises and domestic political turmoil continued to unfold.
Audience Members Leave Trump's Dull "Freedom 250" Rally Early
Donald Trump's 'America 250' celebration, intended as a unifying national event, quickly devolved into a recycled, dull campaign rally, prompting early departures and highlighting the politicization of national commemorations.
John Avlon’s Final Warning (w/ Rye Barcott) | How to Fix It
Rye Barcott, co-founder of With Honor, discusses how political courage, particularly among military veterans in Congress, is essential to combat America's deepening polarization and civic decline.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 5, 2026
Despite solid job gains, the US economy faces headwinds from the Iran war and inflation, while global energy markets grapple with the Strait of Hormuz closure and Ukraine intensifies its war efforts against Russia.
Republicans are FREAKING OUT After Trump’s Revenge Tour BACKFIRES
Donald Trump's 'revenge tour' is backfiring spectacularly, causing Republican infighting and jeopardizing key Senate races, while the Democratic Party grapples with internal trust issues and a damning autopsy report.
Trump Readies Iran Invasion; To Tax Cut Or Not To Tax Cut w/ Perry Bacon, Sen Chris Van Hollen
The US is embroiled in an unpopular, escalating war with Iran, driven by Trump's ego and a lack of Democratic opposition, while domestic politics reveal a deep divide between progressive and establishment forces in the Democratic primaries.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 24, 2026
President Trump prepares for a lengthy State of the Union address amidst low approval, while the EU ambassador discusses the stalled Ukraine war and new U.S. tariffs, and an investigation reveals withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump.