Trump's Trials

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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Read more

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Marc Short, former chief of staff to VP Pence, discusses Trump's 100 days in office

Yesterday (04/29/2025) 00:06:19What happens when the federal government stops funding university research

04/28/2025 00:04:52 'A slippery slope:' critics say deportations skirt due process all deserve

04/25/2025 00:05:10Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried

04/24/2025 00:06:19Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

04/23/2025 00:08:50 Show all episodes

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Trump's Trials, hosted by seasoned NPR journalists Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro, focuses on the unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump. The podcast navigates the complexities of Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's election results, marking a historic first for a past U.S. leader. With a trial set amidst the fervor of the Republican primaries, the series offers a timely and critical look at the potential ramifications for Trump and the 2024 presidential race. Detrow and Montanaro's expertise gives a new understanding of the unfolding legal drama. Trump's Trials is a politics podcast by NPR.