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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Trump ramps up aggression toward Iran despite dwindling support at home

07/23/2026 00:04:41Trump's new tariff threats fuel economic uncertainty in Canada

07/22/2026 00:07:41 Trump cuts to advisory groups leaves hospitals without key expertise on disease

07/21/2026 00:05:21Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim?

07/20/2026 00:04:32Ranking intel Democrat calls Trump's speech "more brazen" than expected

07/17/2026 00:05:52 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.