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‘I think Elon may get frustrated fairly quickly’ Original
Rep. Ro Khanna casts doubt on Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency and its small-government ambitions. Rep. Ro Khanna represents a large swath of Silicon Valley and has known Musk for years. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Elon Musk’s bold plans to slash jobs and spending across federal agencies may run headlong into lawmakers who resist cutting some of the largest line items in the government’s budget, said California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna.
‘What’s at stake is the world’: Nobel winner Maria Ressa warns US election a ‘tipping point’ for democracy
Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa wants to scare some sense into American voters. The U.S. election is just a month away, and she considers the outcome to be a “tipping point” in the fight for democracy over autocracy. Ressa founded the news site Rappler in the Philippines in 2012 and faced relentless persecution for her journalism under former President Rodrigo Duterte. Her fight for press freedom earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov.
Nobel winner Maria Ressa warns U.S. election a ‘tipping point’ for democracy
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‘What’s at stake is the world’: Nobel winner Maria Ressa warns U.S. election a ‘tipping point’ for democracy Original
American voters are headed to the polls amid rampant disinformation and rising anger, a political firestorm that the longtime journalist says Silicon Valley companies have fueled. “I would say Big Tech right now is on the side of autocrats and dictators,” Maria Ressa said. | Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa wants to scare some sense into American voters.
How a brewing legal fight could derail Puerto Rico’s growing solar industry on Apple Podcasts
There’s a legal fight brewing in Puerto Rico that could threaten the future of rooftop solar incentives in the territory. That dispute comes as Puerto Rico has some of the most ambitious renewable energy goals in the United States, and as the territory’s grid remains unreliable. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the fight and the potential consequences for the territory and the solar industry.
POLITICO Energy: DOE is spending its loan money — slowly on Apple Podcasts
The Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office has only spent a fraction of the $200 billion pot it could use to fund ambitious new energy projects. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why DOE’s LPO is moving slowly and what would happen to the remaining money under a second potential Donald Trump presidency. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the Port of Baltimore could be fully functional by the end of May.
Garret Graves talks permitting, IRA and Republicans’ climate ideas on Apple Podcasts
Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Rep. Garret Graves (R-La), one of the most influential lawmakers on energy and climate issues in the Republican party. They discuss GOP views on climate, the role of Donald Trump as party leader, Republican attacks on the Inflation Reduction Act, and what Graves would do in permitting negotiations with Democrats.
Inside GOP Rep. John Curtis’ climate bet in Utah on Apple Podcasts
Rep. John Curtis of Utah, who’s been a consistent green voice on the right, is making climate change a core part of his campaign to replace Mitt Romney in the Senate. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down Curtis’ strategy, the complicated party dynamics he must navigate, and how his campaign could represent a test case for Republicans on climate change. Plus, federal officials say automakers sold more than 1.4 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States during 2023.
Inside the transatlantic battle over hydrogen on Apple Podcasts
The European Union is investing billions of dollars into the production of hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel that’s expected to create jobs and help fight climate change. But as of now, the United States is attracting more hydrogen investment and has its sights set on overtaking Europe. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the transatlantic interest in hydrogen, why the US is currently a more attractive investment target, and the potential consequences of this fierce competition between allies.
POLITICO Energy: The controversial plan to free Puerto Rico’s utility from bankruptcy on Apple Podcasts
The proposed plan to pull Puerto Rico’s government-owned utility out of bankruptcy and cut its debt is receiving forceful pushback from many residents and environmental groups, which argue it could increase already high electric bills and contribute to the island’s expensive cost of living. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the efforts behind Puerto Rico’s utility bankruptcy plan and why it has led to protests. Gloria Gonzalez is the Deputy Energy Editor at POLITICO Pro.
Inside the greening of American health care on Apple Podcasts
Across the country, medical professionals and Washington policymakers are pushing to decarbonize the American healthcare system, which is responsible for 8.5 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Joanne Kenen, a POLITICO Magazine contributing writer, breaks down the movement to green the healthcare system, how the Biden administration is playing a role, and whether the sector’s transformation is happening as quickly and deeply as needed. Plus, West Virginia Democratic Sen.
How the Supreme Court upstaged Congress on permitting reform on Apple Podcasts
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Lawmakers included only modest changes to permitting as part of the debt ceiling deal. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision to sharply curb federal protections under the Clean Water Act could have a far bigger impact on the permitting process across the country. POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports. Plus, the Biden administration on Monday laid out a road map to scale up U.S. clean hydrogen production while driving down costs. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
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Josh Mandel and the crowded Ohio primary on Apple Podcasts
In a Ohio Senate GOP primary that holds five candidates, Josh Mandel has broken through as an early front-runner with brazen tweets and campaign trail provocations. But what makes him stand out is the length of his political arc: he's ubiquitous in Ohio politics and has been working on becoming a Senator for the past two decades — before turning 45. Michael Kruse reports.
Your ulti-mutt guide to pets in the White House on Apple Podcasts
16 min On today's special episode of Dogs-patch — er, Dispatch: a brief history of presidential pets at 1600 Pennsylvania, featuring the Kennedy's dog Pushinka (who might have helped avert nuclear war), Teddy Roosevelt's badger (really more questions than answers here) and Nixon's dog Checkers (who sadly passed before he could rescue his owner from Watergate).
The hellish future of post-Covid travel & a special tribute at the end of this show
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POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images Five cities, four countries and 15 days locked down in Australia: Global Translations author Ryan Heath talks to Playbook's Tara Palmeri about his 68-hour travel journey to get Down Under. He peers inside the hellish future of global travel and explains why it might be more expensive for travelers. Plus, a surprise ending to this special Nerdcast episode. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
By Tara Palmeri, Ryan Heath Verified, Scott Bland Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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Fili-fix the Filibuster?
© POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo Black civil rights leaders, voting rights advocates and elected officials are putting more and more pressure on Senate Democrats to nix the filibuster. The argument? Keep the filibuster OR pass voting rights legislation... 'cause you can’t do both! Playbook author Eugene Daniels and reporter Zach Montellaro dig into the politics behind the filibuster and voting rights legislation. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
Sen. Brian Schatz and why Senate Democrats are walking on eggshells
© POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo Nerdcast 0319 POLITICO Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza interviews Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to talk the next bill on the Democrats' agenda, whether or not Democrats will have to go around Republicans to get anything done and what his philosophy degree can tell us about this moment. Come for the policy, stay for the Kant*.
Biden's planes, trains and automobiles
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POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo Bipartisanship didn’t happen with Covid relief. But President Joe Biden says he really, really wants to go bipartisan on infrastructure — plus, he'll need the Republican votes.
By Rachael Bade Verified, Sam Mintz Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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How do you solve a problem like vaccine hesitancy
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POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo On today's episode, the PR campaign the government is waging on vaccine hesitancy and equitable access for vaccines. Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks to Dr. Ebony Hilton and POLITICO healthcare reporter Adam Cancryn about whose job is it to combat hesitancy, and how the Biden administration is stacking up. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
By Eugene Daniels Verified, Adam Cancryn Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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The most important person you don't know
POLITICO 5 mins ago By Scott Bland, Elana Schor, Caitlin Emma, Annie Rees , Jenny Ament and Irene Noguchi © POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images Nerdcast illustration 2/26/21 On today's episode, everything you want to know about the mysterious but powerful Senate Parliamentarian. Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday that Senate Democrats would be deemed out of order if they include a $15 minimum wage in their coronavirus relief package.
We'll always have the Des Moines Marriott on Apple Podcasts
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By Charles Mahtesian Verified, Jenny Ament Verified, Natasha Korecki Verified, Annie Rees, Irene Noguchi Verified, Scott Bland Verified
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We'll always have the Des Moines Marriott
POLITICO 13 mins ago By Scott Bland, Natasha Korecki, Charlie Mahtesian, Annie Rees , Jenny Ament and Irene Noguchi © POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images We're roughly one year out from Iowa's catastrophic caucuses, and people are already thinking about the next primary calendar. Amid growing concerns that Iowa voters don't reflect the country, and pushes by Nevada and South Carolina to move up in line, are we watching Iowa — and its influential, historic, weird caucuses — get sidelined?
The post-Trump path of “one dude”
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POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images With Donald Trump's impeachment acquittal almost assured, at the moment, the Republicans standing against him are in danger of being run over in the post-Trump GOP. But if the GOP’s fervor for the former president fades to any degree, Senator Ben Sasse may be better positioned than anyone to capitalize.
By Scott Bland Verified, David Siders Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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Biden's gatekeepers
© POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images Gone are the late night tweets of yore. In their place? Meticulously managed calendars. White House correspondent Anita Kumar takes Scott Bland inside the West Wing to see who is managing President Biden's time and what that tells us about the administration — and how it plans to achieve its goals. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
The page who took down the GOP
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Zack Stanton is second from left. | Photo courtesy Zack Stanton/Illustration Bill Kuchman In 2006, a young man holding no political office brought down a 180+ years program and reshaped Congress forever. Scott Bland talks to POLITICO magazine editor Zack Stanton, a former House page who leaked transcripts of sexual messages that former Congressman Mark Foley sent to teen pages... which resulted in his resignation and torpedoed the Republican hold on power for years.
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"I haven't been able to get this moment out of my head" Original
POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images "It became clear that Scott Pruitt had sought to purchase a used mattress from the Trump hotel. And I thought, 'This is not what I expected this job would look like.'" At the close of Donald Trump's presidency, POLITICO's reporters and editors share their strongest memories of the last four years: Shocking moments they witnessed, conversations they overheard and what will stay with them forever.
Impeached twice and still empowered
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POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images/Bill Kuchman He's spent a lifetime turning near-disasters into brand-building triumphs. POLITICO magazine writer Michael Kruse talks to Scott Bland about how President Trump could do it again — unless the Senate breaks the pattern. Plus, a dispatch from POLITICO Congress reporter Sarah Ferris. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
By Scott Bland Verified, Michael Kruse Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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A riot and a reckoning Original
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POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images/Bill Kuchman The government ground to a halt on Wednesday when rioters breached and laid siege to the Capitol. Hours later, Congress reconvened to complete the electoral count and confirm Joe Biden's victory. Meanwhile, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock won their Georgia Senate races, giving Democrats a narrow Senate majority. POLITICO founding editor John Harris talks with Scott Bland about this chaotic week in politics.
By Scott Bland Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified, John Harris Verified
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The (almost) secret workshops below Capitol Hill
Welcome to congressional musical chairs. The government may be partially shut down, but movers, technicians and craftsmen have been at work up to 12 hours a day since the holidays to get the 116th Congress — and all that goes with it — up and running. Office-wise that is. And that’s just for the House of Representatives. According to the office of the chief administrative officer (CAO), it will require about 278 separate moves to get everything — and everyone — into position.
Goin' to the chapel to get out the vote
© Curtis Compton-Pool/Getty Images Rev. Raphael Warnock Ahead of January's runoff election in Georgia, the Black church has been, once again, thrust into the spotlight as an organizing force for voters and as a point of contention for conservatives.
Abuela is always right, and other lessons from Florida 2020
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From left: Martha, Diana, Sabrina, Gloria | Sabrina Rodriguez/POLITICO Illustration/Bill Kuchman It's an unspoken rule not to talk politics at the dinner table — unless you have a podcast recording, then it's fine! POLITICO's Sabrina Rodriguez gets real with her Cuban family — abuela Diana, aunt Gloria and mom Martha — about their 2020 votes, and how Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade County helped Donald Trump win Florida.
By Scott Bland Verified, Sabrina Rodriguez Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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The one place where the 2020 election isn't over Original
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Bill Kuchman/POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo It's a political cliche to say that the stakes couldn't be higher — but we're looking at Georgia and the stakes couldn't be higher! Republicans and Democrats are feeling the pressure as they vie for the Senate majority, which has major implications for Joe Biden's presidency. Senate reporter James Arkin talks to Scott about his latest trip down to Georgia. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
By Scott Bland Verified, James Arkin Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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New apps, no fact checks Original
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Bill Kuchman/POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images Dan Bongino is pushing a stolen election conspiracy theory, and he's gaining followers. Some far-right commentators like Dan are flocking to apps like Parler and Rumble, where they don't have to be fact checked by Facebook and Twitter. POLITICO reporter Maggie Severns tells Scott Bland about the conservative pundits and fringe outlets whose conspiracies will dominate far-right messaging for the next four years.
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How to make a gov't in 4,000 easy steps Original
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Bill Kuchman/POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images The 2020 presidential transition is one of the most consequential transfers of power in American history: Covid-19 is raging, Joe Biden still isn't receiving classified information as prez-elect, and Donald Trump hasn't conceded the election. POLITICO Transition Playbook author Alex Thompson demystifies the process with host Scott Bland and talks about some of the frontrunners in Joe Biden's cabinet. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Will supply chains be ready for a vaccine? on Apple Podcasts
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36 min Once there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".
By James Robinson, Sarah Owermohle Verified, Luiza Savage Verified, Anthony S. Fauci, Jim Robinson, Ryan Heath Verified, Annie Rees, Dan Diamond Verified
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Can we make enough vaccine? on Apple Podcasts
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36 min Once there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".
By James Robinson, Sarah Owermohle Verified, Luiza Savage Verified, Anthony S. Fauci, Jim Robinson, Ryan Heath Verified, Annie Rees, Dan Diamond Verified
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The supply chain tug-of-war on Apple Podcasts
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36 min From closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In this episode, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world.
By Luiza Savage Verified, David Wertime, Adegoke Oke, Ryan Heath Verified, Annie Rees, Irene Noguchi Verified, Tom Duesterberg
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Inside the Wild West of PredictIt Original
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Bill Kuchman/POLITICO Illustration When Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his running mate, it was a historic moment — and one that made some people thousands of dollars. Traders on the website PredictIt, a stock market for politics, wager thousands of dollars on an array of political moments.
By Scott Bland Verified, Zach Montellaro Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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Signed. Sealed. Delivered?
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POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo The Postal Service is older than America itself. It delivers bills, Amazon packages and even ballots straight to your house. So what happens when, in the middle of a pandemic that has skyrocketed the demand for vote-by-mail, the USPS suddenly seems like it’s falling apart?
By Scott Bland Verified, Zack Stanton Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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Fundraising Remix: The Zoom where it happens
© POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images Nerdcast illo 0814 In-person events have long been the bedrock of political fundraising. So what happens when a global pandemic takes away in-person fundraisers? … They go to Zoom. Sure, there's awkwardness and technical difficulties, but they are helping both campaigns raise record amounts of money. And even in a post-coronavirus world, this looks like the new normal.
Fundraising Remix: The Zoom where it happens
POLITICO Illustration/Getty Images In-person events have long been the bedrock of political fundraising. So what happens when a global pandemic takes away in-person fundraisers? … They go to Zoom. Sure, there's awkwardness and technical difficulties, but they are helping both campaigns raise record amounts of money. And even in a post-coronavirus world, this looks like the new normal. Democratic strategist Tim Lim and GOP donor Dan Eberhart talk to Scott Bland about Zoom fundraising in 2020.
Canvassing, interrupted
India coronavirus cases pass two million India's official coronavirus case tally passed two million on Friday after a daily jump of more than 60,000. The country has recorded 41,585 deaths as a result of the virus. AFP
At-risk Republicans have a problem: Trump
© POLITICO Illustration/Getty images Nerdcast 0731 lead image The congressional map as it stands now — three months out from the election — paints a cautiously optimistic picture for Democrats, who could see their majority grow. POLITICO reporter Ally Mutnick talks with Scott Bland about how Donald Trump's current numbers are affecting the way that Republicans in suburban districts are campaigning. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts.
Everything that can go wrong in November
POLITICO Illustration/AP Photo November's election is about to be a perfect storm — that we can all see coming. Garrett M. Graff digs into his POLITICO magazine cover story with Scott Bland about the voting issues that have tripped up primaries in 2020 so far, and why November won't look like any election we've seen before. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts. Advertisement
Inside the Minneapolis protests on Apple Podcasts
21 min "They're in the street because they have no choice." POLITICO brings an inside look at the protests in Minneapolis that have sparked action across the country — through the eyes of an activist who says he and other black demonstrators have had enough and a journalist who's stretched thin covering the unrest. Plus, health officials worry the protests could complicate coronavirus contact tracing. And Trump says the US government will designate ANTIFA as a terrorist organization.
The presidential race Florida is *really* talking about
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AP Photos/POLITICO Illustration White House reporter and guest host Nancy Cook chats with Florida bureau chief Matt Dixon about the 2024 - yes, 2024- political aspirations of some Florida politicians, and what all their history tells us about the Republican party in one of the most important swing states in the country. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts. Advertisement
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Hello? Hello? The Supreme Court calls in
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AP Photo/POLITICO Illustration Congress reporter Kyle Cheney talks with White House reporter Nancy Cook about cases heard at the Supreme Court on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday: justices heard a case that pits the House’s demand for President Trump’s financial documents against his attorneys’ claim that it intrudes on the constitutional powers of the presidency. And Wednesday: whether faithless presidential electors should be forced to abide by their promises.
By Nancy Cook Verified, Kyle Cheney Verified, Annie Rees, Jenny Ament Verified, Irene Noguchi Verified
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The Biden paradox
Getty Images/POLITICO Illustration Guest host Eugene Daniels and POLITICO reporter Holly Otterbein tackle the political ramifications of the Tara Reade sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden: accusations of Democratic hypocrisy, how this affects Biden's veepstakes and "lesser evil" voting in 2020. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts. Advertisement
China vs U.S. fight turns into Thunderdome
AP Photos/POLITICO Illustration Senior economic correspondent Ben White sits in the host chair this week to talk to foreign affairs correspondent Nahal Toosi about the increasingly sour relationship between the US and China — and how their political problems are affecting everything else. Subscribe and rate Nerdcast on Apple Podcasts. Advertisement
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